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Effingham, Illinois CD Rates – 18-Month

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Below are eighteen-month Certificates of Deposit (CD) rates from banks in Effingham, Illinois . Eighteen Month CDs offer a bit more yield than 1 year CDs but require a longer time-commitment. Like any CD, you should consider the trade-off between the difference in yield and the required time commitment. If an 18 month CD pays significantly above the yield of a 12-month CD, it may be worth opening.

Effingham, IL - December 13, 2025

18 Month CD National Average : 0.58% ?

Banks APY MIN MILES ?

Earty Withdrawal Penalty is 180 days interest.
Rate History: 4.50% → 4.35% → 3.85% → 3.80% → 3.95%

| Aug 2, 2023

Sallie mae is just a horrible institution. We've done business with them before and swore on the holy bible not to go near there again, but a 18 mos cd at 5.55% brought us back. Read More

Early Withdrawal Penalty is 90 days interest.
Rate History: 4.05% → 4.00% → 3.80% → 3.80% → 3.90%

| Jun 26, 2020

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Rate History: 3.95% → 4.00% → 3.95% → 3.80% → 3.70%

| Sep 4, 2025

And I discovered that they play bait and switch and have no problems lying. This system won't let me give it zero or negative stars so I have given it one, but that is at least one too many. Read More

Early Withdrawal Penalty is 270 days interest.
Rate History: 3.95% → 3.90% → 3.80% → 3.70% → 3.45%

| Dec 18, 2023

I submitted a CD application 18 months 5.50 APY over a week ago and my application was declined no reason was given, I have the funds in another bank for transfer, credit score over 800. I think the reason... Read More

Rate History: 3.80% → 3.75% → 3.65% → 3.49% → 3.24%

Rate History: 3.50% → 3.40% → 3.35% → 3.25% → 3.15%

Rate History: 3.00% → 2.85% → 2.75%

| Jun 2, 2022

I've been a customer since CIT emerged from the financial crisis as a real competitor in this space (14 years or so). Zero complaints about anything over this time ... until today. Now they are offering a... Read More

1.00%

$10,000

19.60

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0.80%

$10,000

16.71

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Rate History: 2.02% → 3.96% → 3.94% → 1.46% → 0.75%

0.75%

$10,000

23.16

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0.75%

$10,000

12.80

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0.70%

$10,000

10.93

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0.70%

$1,000

23.51

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0.65%

$10,000

24.42

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0.65%

$10,000

0.32

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0.65%

$10,000

23.25

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0.59%

$500

14.66

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| Nov 3, 2021

If anyone is considering using Midland States Bank for estate or trust planning and administration, I’d urge you to be careful and do your due diligence. I’ll first say that I am a CPA with experience ... Read More

0.45%

$10,000

7.80

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0.35%

$10,000

20.74

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0.30%

$1,000

10.99

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| Nov 12, 2018

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All rates listed are Annual Percentage Yield (APY). The Min listed is the minimum deposit account balance required to obtain the rate listed.

Branches Info around Effingham, IL - December 13, 2025


Branch Street City State
The Clay City Banking Co.
Louisville Branch
225 Route 45 North Louisville IL
Dieterich Bank
Saint Elmo Branch
222 E. Cumberland Road Saint Elmo IL
Casey State Bank
Toledo Branch
155 Court House Square Toledo IL
United Fidelity Bank, fsb
Fayette County Branch
320 North Main Street Saint Elmo IL
Washington Savings Bank
Keller Drive Branch
1300 North Keller Drive Effingham IL
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Central Illinois, S.B.
First Federal Savings And Loan Association Of Central Illinois, S.B. Branch
200 N Morgan Street Shelbyville IL
First State Bank of Beecher City
First State Bank Of Beecher City Branch
101 South Charles Street Beecher City IL
Constitution Bank, National Association
Altamont Branch
5 West Lincoln Altamont IL
First State Bank of St. Peter
First State Bank Of St. Peter Branch
200 East Third St Saint Peter IL
Clay County State Bank
Clay County State Bank Branch
111 North Church Street Louisville IL
Crossroads Bank
Keller Drive Facility Branch
806 North Keller Drive Effingham IL
First National Bank in Olney
Ingraham Branch
2567 Ingraham Lane Ingraham IL
First Neighbor Bank, National Association
Neoga Branch
223 E. 6th Street Neoga IL
Midland States Bank
Farina Branch
Walnut And Madison Streets Farina IL
First Mid Bank & Trust, National Association
Altamont Facility Branch
101 West Washington Street Altamont IL
Teutopolis State Bank
Sigel Branch
202 South Main Sigel IL
Flora Bank & Trust
North Clay Banking Center Branch
330 North Rt 45 Louisville IL
Peoples Bank & Trust of Pana, Illinois
Altamont Branch
511 South Main Street Altamont IL
Fifth Third Bank, National Association
Effingham Branch
200 East Jefferson Avenue Effingham IL


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PRODUCT INFORMATION

18 Month CDs - Branch Banks 2025

Banks offer a range of Certificates of Deposit (CD) with 18 month CDs being a popular term. An eighteen month CD obligates the holder to keep their money in the bank for eighteen months in return for a fixed rate of interest during that time period. All eighteen month bank CDs shown on BestCashCow are FDIC insured.

Eighteen month CDs can be opened in almost any bank branch as the are a mainstay of bank deposit products.

The advantages of an eighteen month CD are:

  • A slightly higher rate than 12 month CDs in return for leaving the money in the bank longer.
  • A fixed rate during the 18 month period.
  • FDIC insurance.
  • Convenience of opening and managing the CD at a local branch.

The disadvantages of an eighteen month branch CDs are:

  • Rates are generally lower than on the top online savings and CD accounts.
  • Money is tied up for 18 months. Removing it early results in significant penalties.
  • Opening in a branch requires a personal visit.

All banks listed on BestCashCow are FDIC insured; BestCashCow.com strongly recommends that you stay within FDIC insurance limits and that if you are unsure of how the limits affect you, please visit the FDIC website.

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