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Waukegan, Illinois CD Rates – 18-Month

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Below are eighteen-month Certificates of Deposit (CD) rates from banks in Waukegan, 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.

Waukegan, IL - August 1, 2025

18 Month CD National Average : 0.58% ?

Banks APY MIN MILES ?

Rate History: 4.55% → 5.70% → 5.55%

Warning: Early Withdrawal Penalty is 2% of the account balance.
Rate History: 4.35% → 4.20% → 4.15% → 4.05% → 4.20%

| Jul 3, 2023

A 2% early withdrawal fee on a 1-year CD is almost equally insane as a 270 day one. Read More

| Sep 18, 2023

I agree with another user, this bank is very poorly put together, and may very well be an operation in large part used to extract and sell people's personal information. I called customer service and had ... Read More

Early Withdrawal Penalty is 270 days interest.
Rate History: 4.10% → 4.15% → 4.10% → 4.00% → 4.10%

| 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

Early Withdrawal Penalty is 90 days interest.
Rate History: 4.50% → 4.25% → 4.15% → 4.05% → 4.00%

| Jun 26, 2020

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Earty Withdrawal Penalty is 180 days interest.
Rate History: 4.75% → 4.50% → 4.35% → 3.85% → 3.80%

| 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

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

| Dec 21, 2023

Very easy to setup 6 month 5.35% CD from cornerstone account Read More

Rate History: 4.35% → 4.25% → 4.20% → 3.75%

| Feb 9, 2021

The wonderful assistants at Beal Bank are wonderful. Rebeca took great care of me and made sure all my concerns were addressed. Read More

Rate History: 3.75% → 2.45% → 3.85% → 4.00% → 3.75%

| Feb 25, 2022

I joined Citi with a Costco-VISA card. An Accelerate followed, and then a checking account. Costco-VISA is necessary for using a credit card at Costco, otherwise cash is necessary. Accelerate Savings w... Read More

Rate History: 3.95% → 4.10% → 3.80% → 3.79% → 3.60%

| Dec 3, 2019

Have done business with "Hope's" San Diego branch for a few years. Always courteous and helpful. Looking forward to doing business with them in the future. Read More

| Feb 6, 2023

after over 100k in transactions through this bank in the course of a year not only did i suffer from fraud but this bank closed my accounts and i have been lliable for all the losses and to top it off with... Read More

| 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

Rate History: 3.00% → 2.50% → 2.00%

| Jan 2, 2023

Terrible customer service by investment side. Fees too high , too full of themselves Read More

Rate History: 2.00% → 1.75%

| May 8, 2021

Location: 5069 N. Broadway Chicago IL 60640 Read More

Rate History: 1.70% → 4.65% → 1.70% → 1.20% → 1.00%

| Jan 29, 2024

Tried to enter information on line to open a 5 year CD, multiple time and wasn't accepted. Talked to a live person who was of no help at all. My credit score is over 800 and I have plenty of money in oth... Read More

Rate History: 1.00% → 0.75%

0.65%

$100,000

22.91

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| Jul 9, 2021

ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS how this place is still around in Wheeling. Taking any more than 3 days on a loan check is UNEXCUSEABLE. Having an 800 plus credit rating. A SENIOR. Wanting to move out ofa big hou... Read More

0.55%

$100,000

24.43

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0.50%

$10,000

22.91

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0.45%

$10,000

24.43

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0.40%

$10,000

14.96

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0.40%

$10,000

23.54

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| Mar 25, 2015

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| Oct 13, 2021

Good for savers. Easy to transfer funds in and out, not paying high transaction processing $ or being limited to low amounts per day. Does not subject applicants to very much ID interrogation and apparent... Read More

0.35%

$10,000

21.54

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0.35%

$10,000

22.99

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| Oct 13, 2021

Good for savers. Easy to transfer funds in and out, not paying high transaction processing $ or being limited to low amounts per day. Does not subject applicants to very much ID interrogation and apparent... Read More

0.27%

$100,000

15.53

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| Jun 10, 2022

This bank hasn't raised their rates! Maybe I was sleeping but I need to get out of here fast. Read More

| May 10, 2022

Centrust Bank is excellent to do business with. Friendly and experienced bankers. Read More

0.25%

$10,000

18.43

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0.25%

$100,000

22.00

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0.20%

$10,000

15.53

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0.20%

$10,000

22.00

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| Feb 21, 2019

Please read this for all small business owners. Do NOT use wintrust for any small business loans. They drained me for over 2 months, and I constantly had to contact them to see what is up. We were told ... Read More

| May 21, 2018

I wish I had never heard of or seen BBVA. It has been a disaster. Came to this site to find something else. Read More

0.15%

$10,000

19.13

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| Feb 21, 2019

Please read this for all small business owners. Do NOT use wintrust for any small business loans. They drained me for over 2 months, and I constantly had to contact them to see what is up. We were told ... Read More

| Aug 22, 2017

$100K min on new CD's. They will not bend. So had to take $170K to another bank, now @ 2.5%. Read More

0.10%

$10,000

24.17

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| May 18, 2019

Had checking and savings for years when living in Philly. Went into PNC 2.35 APY high yield savings. They have thus far maintained rate. Easy web site and great customer phone service. Still maintain check... Read More

| Jul 24, 2023

BOFA is a den of people thieves camouflaged as bank operatives. There’s a soon to be uncovered carrel of money laundry there. They took all my money and don’t want to release it to me for no particular... Read More

| Nov 12, 2018

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0.01%

$10,000

18.42

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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 Waukegan, IL - August 1, 2025


Branch Street City State
The Federal Savings Bank
Lake Forest Branch
664 N. Western Avenue Lake Forest IL
Beal Bank USA
Chicago Branch
3232 Lake Avenue, Suite 200 Wilmette IL
Citibank, National Association
Buffalo Grove Branch
105 West Dundee Road Buffalo Grove IL
Bank of Hope
Bank Of Hope Branch
255a Parkway Drive Lincolnshire IL
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
Chicago North Business Banking Branc Branch
300 Tri State International Lincolnshire IL
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
Gurnee Branch
6400 Grand Avenue Gurnee IL
International Bank of Chicago
All American Bank Branch
9380 West Ballard Road Des Plaines IL
BMO Bank National Association
Buffalo Grove Branch
500 Half Day Road Buffalo Grove IL
Republic Bank of Chicago
Republic Bank Of Chicago Br Branch
6000 West Touhy Avenue Chicago IL
Hanmi Bank
Chicago Branch
6335 North Western Avenue Chicago IL
Hoyne Savings Bank
699 W Dundee Rd Branch
699 West Dundee Road Wheeling IL
American Metro Bank
American Metro Bank Branch
4878 North Broadway Chicago IL
Hanmi Bank
Chicago Branch
6335 North Western Avenue Chicago IL
American Metro Bank
American Metro Bank Branch
4878 North Broadway Chicago IL
North Shore Trust and Savings
Waukegan Branch
1233 N. Green Bay Road Waukegan IL
Pan American Bank & Trust
Pulaski Road Branch
6232 North Pulaski Road Chicago IL
Armed Forces Bank, National Association
Burkey Mall Branch
3542 Green Bay Road Great Lakes IL
CIBC Bank USA
Lake Forest Branch
920 South Waukegan Road Lake Forest IL
First American Bank
Buffalo Grove Branch
One Bank Lane Buffalo Grove IL
Brickyard Bank
Brickyard Bank Branch
6676 North Lincoln Avenue Lincolnwood IL
CIBC Bank USA
Lake Forest Branch
920 South Waukegan Road Lake Forest IL
Bank of Hope
Bank Of Hope Branch
255a Parkway Drive Lincolnshire IL
Cathay Bank
Chicago -broadway Branch
5000 North Broadway Chicago IL
Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company, National Association
Wlf Branch
959 South Waukegan Road Lake Forest IL
SmartBiz Bank, National Association
Centrust Bank, National Association Branch
385 Waukegan Road Northbrook IL
BankFinancial, National Association
Libertyville Facility Branch
1123 South Milwaukee Avenue Libertyville IL
Northbrook Bank and Trust Company, National Association
Buffalo Grove Branch
200 North Buffalo Grove Road Buffalo Grove IL
Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company, National Association
Wlf Branch
959 South Waukegan Road Lake Forest IL
Northbrook Bank and Trust Company, National Association
Buffalo Grove Branch
200 North Buffalo Grove Road Buffalo Grove IL
Wintrust Bank, National Association
Gladstone Park Branch
6336 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago IL
Libertyville Bank & Trust Company, National Association
Vernon Hills Branch
1101 Lakeview Parkway Vernon Hills IL
Wintrust Bank, National Association
Gladstone Park Branch
6336 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago IL
Liberty Bank for Savings
Park Ridge Office Branch
1018 West Touhy Avenue Park Ridge IL
Village Bank and Trust, National Association
Prospect Heights Banking Center Bran Branch
1845 East Rand Road Prospect Heights IL
PNC Bank, National Association
Pnc Bank, National Association Branch
2 Phillip Road Vernon Hills IL
Bank of America, National Association
Buffalo Grove Branch
55 Lake Cook Road Buffalo Grove IL
Fifth Third Bank, National Association
Buffalo Grove Banking Center Branch
345 W. Dundee Road Buffalo Grove IL
Associated Bank, National Association
Libertyville Branch
929 North Milwaukee Avenue Libertyville 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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