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Menlo Park, California CD Rates – 6-Month

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Below are the best six-month CD Rates from banks with branches in Menlo Park, California . Six month CDs are considered short-term cds and the yield is comparable to savings and money market rates. You may want to consider opening a 6 month CD if you are concerned about savings rates dropping and don’t mind locking up your money for six months.

Menlo Park, CA - December 16, 2025

6 Month CD National Average : 0.40% ?

Banks APY MIN MILES ?

Rate History: 5.15% → 5.25% → 5.15% → 4.75% → 4.20%

| 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: 3.03% → 5.00% → 4.00% → 4.20%

Rate History: 4.61% → 4.51% → 4.41% → 4.25% → 4.10%

| Mar 21, 2023

Parent seems to be owned by a large Chilean bank. Not saying this is good or bad, but it is complication, especially in the current environment. Read More

Rate History: 3.60% → 4.10%

| Aug 16, 2022

good customer service and always give me new information about CD rates. They have 2.3% now. Read More

Rate History: 4.35% → 4.30% → 4.15% → 4.20% → 4.10%

| Jun 26, 2020

Rate not current Read More

Rate History: 4.10% → 4.00% → 3.90% → 3.65% → 4.00%

| 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

Warning: Early withdrawal penalty is 3.00%.
Rate History: 3.00% → 5.00% → 4.50% → 4.00%

| Jan 10, 2024

Applied for the Joint 5.50% Hi Yield Savings special. (Note: some places reference it is guaranteed for 6 months, other parts of website only guarantee rate for 3 months). We applied and surprising denied ... Read More

Rate History: 4.25% → 4.30% → 3.95% → 4.15% → 3.90%

| 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: 3.68% → 3.79% → 3.84% → 3.79% → 3.84%

| Feb 12, 2020

WILL YOU CASH MY EE SAVINGS BONDS? PLEASE ADVSE. Read More

Rate History: 4.50% → 4.35% → 4.16% → 3.91% → 3.72%

| 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

| Aug 25, 2021

I have banked with Umpqua in Gig Harbor since 2013 and although there money market rates are not good didn’t have much problem until I moved to Spokane and started using this branch on south hill. They ... Read More

Rate History: 4.00% → 3.30%

0.81%

$10,000

24.48

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0.22%

$100,000

16.92

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| Aug 22, 2025

Echoing the other negative reviews here. Avoid because rate is bait-and-switch, website is awful and service is not acceptable (provided by offshore reps who barely speak English, raise their voice and ad... Read More

0.20%

$100,000

1.14

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| Jun 8, 2021

Someone from Beneficial State Bank tried to cash a fraudulent check on my EECU account for $469.99. On 6/1/21. Read More

0.15%

$100,000

6.45

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0.12%

$10,000

16.92

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0.10%

$10,000

15.33

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0.08%

$10,000

1.14

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0.05%

$10,000

6.45

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| Jun 12, 2023

US Bank reported me to dult Protective Services because my husband is 85 and I am63. He got sick and went into a nursing hime for 3 months. My husband always handled the financial affairs. I had to take ov... Read More

Rate History: 4.00% → 3.75% → 3.51% → 0.03%

| 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

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 Menlo Park, CA - December 16, 2025


Branch Street City State
Beal Bank USA
San Jose Branch
5180 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Suite 20 San Jose CA
State Bank of India (California)
State Bank Of India (California) - F Branch
39148 Paseo Padre Parkway Fremont CA
EverTrust Bank
Cupertino Branch
20510 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino CA
Poppy Bank
Alameda Branch
2531 Blanding Avenue Alameda CA
Charles Schwab Bank, SSB
106 West Portal Avenue Branch
106 West Portal Avenue San Francisco CA
Bank of Hope
Oakland Branch
1940 Webster St Oakland CA
Columbia Bank
Noe Valley Branch
3938 24th Street San Francisco CA
CTBC Bank Corp. (USA)
Cupertino Branch
19620 Stevens Creek Boulevard Suite 160 Cupertino CA
Gateway Bank, F.S.B.
Gateway Bank, F.S.b. Branch
360 Eighth Street Oakland CA
United Security Bank
Legacy Bank Branch
125 E. Campbell Avenue Campbell CA
Avidbank
Avidbank Branch
1732 N 1st St. 6th Floor San Jose CA
Beneficial State Bank
Beneficial State Bank Branch
1438 Webster Street, Suite 100 Oakland CA
Bank of Hope
Oakland Branch
1940 Webster St Oakland CA
Heritage Bank of Commerce
Los Altos Branch
419 South San Antonio Road Los Altos CA
United Security Bank
Legacy Bank Branch
125 E. Campbell Avenue Campbell CA
SMBC MANUBANK
San Jose Branch
100 Century Center Court, Suite 205 San Jose CA
Avidbank
Avidbank Branch
1732 N 1st St. 6th Floor San Jose CA
Heritage Bank of Commerce
Los Altos Branch
419 South San Antonio Road Los Altos CA
U.S. Bank National Association
Pacifica Branch
1655 Oceana Pacifica CA
Bank of America, National Association
Linda Mar Branch
1375 Linda Mar Shopping Center Pacifica CA


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PRODUCT INFORMATION

6 Month Branch Certificates of Deposit 2025

Six month certificates of deposit (CDs) provide depositors with a short term vehicle for keeping money safe and earning interest. With a six month CD, depositors agree to leave their money in the account for six months in return for a fixed rate of interest over this period. While it is possible to withdraw the money earlier (breaking the CD) doing so comes with high interest penalties and is generally not advised.

In general, almost all brick-and-mortar banks provide CDs to their consumers. Opening one involves taking a trip to the branch although some banks allow CDs to be opened via the phone or online. In general, local banks discourage depositors from out-of-state to open accounts, although this is not a hard rule and if you see an attractive rate from a bank in another state, it is worth investigating the account opening policy. Online banks generally offer better rates on six month CDs but the accounts must be opened online. View online bank rates.

The advantages of six month CDs opened via a traditional bank are:

  • Funds deposited in FDIC banks and within insurance limits are protected by the full faith and credit of the United States government.
  • CDs provide a predictable, set rate of return.
  • Depositors can walk into a local branch and open the CD and fund it that day. Question and inquiries can also be handles in-person.

The disadvantages of six month CDs are:

  • Six month CDs currently pay interest rates significantly below many online and branch-based savings and money market accounts.
  • The deposited money is committed for six months.
  • Six month CDs from traditional banks often pay less interest than from online banks.

When interest rates are falling, it is often preferable to lock in high rates for an extended period of time with a longer-term CD. When interest rates are rising, depositors should avoid committing their money for long periods of time. To see interest rate trends, visit the BestCashCow rate analysis page.

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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