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San Diego, California CD Rates

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Below are the best one-year CD Rates from banks in San Diego, California. One year CDs are usually the most popular term and offer a decent yield without having to lock-up money for an extended period of time. One year CD Rates are generally comparable to or a little higher than their savings and money market counterparts.

San Diego, CA - August 1, 2025

1 Year CD National Average : 0.55% ?

Banks APY MIN MILES ?

Warning: Early Withdrawal Penalty is 270 days interest.
Rate History: 4.50% → 4.40% → 4.30% → 4.25% → 4.40%

| 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 6 months interest.
Rate History: 5.35% → 4.50% → 4.46% → 4.41% → 4.25%

| 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

Early Withdrawal Penalty is 90 days interest.
Rate History: 4.90% → 4.75% → 4.50% → 4.40% → 4.25%

| Jun 26, 2020

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Early Withdrawal Penalty is 90 days interest.
Rate History: 4.10% → 4.00% → 4.25% → 4.40% → 4.20%

| 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: 4.85% → 5.15% → 5.05% → 4.50% → 4.05%

Rate History: 4.85% → 4.60% → 4.25% → 4.00% → 3.90%

| Nov 18, 2023

bank delayed 1-2days to credit into your account, pay less interest. Read More

Rate History: 4.20% → 4.00% → 4.15% → 4.00% → 3.85%

| Dec 21, 2023

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

Rate History: 4.70% → 4.65% → 4.50% → 4.20% → 3.79%

| 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

Rate History: 3.44% → 3.29% → 4.00% → 3.29%

Rate History: 3.75% → 4.25% → 3.75% → 3.51% → 3.25%

| 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

Rate History: 4.76% → 3.05%

Rate History: 2.75% → 2.00% → 4.00% → 2.50% → 3.00%

| 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: 4.25% → 3.00%

| Oct 18, 2016

IF the Cd's our that high then way i'm i the last to find out what The apys are. Read More

Early Withdrawal Penalty is 180 days interest.
Rate History: 4.50% → 4.30% → 4.20% → 3.90% → 3.00%

| Jun 10, 2024

I guess customer service is in the US (not sure). I'd rather that someone in the Philippines answered though. These people are so poorly trained and ill informed that I do not trust them with my personal... Read More

Rate History: 3.04% → 2.48%

Rate History: 2.00% → 3.50% → 3.25% → 3.00% → 2.00%

| Jan 2, 2023

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

Rate History: 2.00% → 1.50% → 3.25% → 2.00%

| 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

Rate History: 3.50% → 1.00%

0.80%

$10,000

9.51

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0.65%

$100,000

7.31

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0.50%

$10,000

7.32

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0.50%

$10,000

7.31

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| Jul 22, 2015

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0.45%

$100,000

15.57

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0.40%

$100,000

16.38

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0.35%

$10,000

2.86

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0.35%

$100,000

11.20

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0.35%

$10,000

15.57

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0.35%

$10,000

16.38

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| 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

0.30%

$100,000

15.81

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0.30%

$10,000

11.20

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| Mar 25, 2015

OLIVER NORTH AIR LINES GOVERNOR BLANCO Read More

Early Withdrawal Penalty is 181 days interest.

| 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

0.25%

$10,000

15.81

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| Mar 28, 2022

Vaporware. Was approved to open an account. I logged in on several different browsers with differing rendering codes--each time got nothing but 3 circles running left to right for up to a half hour when I ... 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

| Dec 6, 2018

I have to say, as a local business owner, I purposefully chose to work with a 'local business bank'. I moved my checking over when I incorporated and assumed that I would go to them when my needs increased... 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

| Mar 15, 2023

Oh Natty natty natty, haha the fact you need to take out (probably a second) loan for $160,000 on a $625,000 sends up all kinds of red flags. The bank was right to run away from YOU dear hahaha. Read More

| 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

| Feb 25, 2023

I have been working for this company more than 5 years. I would not recommend any investment with First Citizens Bank. They are the worst performer on the market based on the customer and employee reviews... 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 San Diego, CA - August 1, 2025


Branch Street City State
Monet Bank
San Diego Branch
8880 Rio San Diego Dr Suite 103 San Diego CA
First Foundation Bank
San Diego Office Branch
4370 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 150 San Diego CA
Bank of Hope
San Diego Branch
4428 Convoy St. #a-200 San Diego CA
State Bank of India (California)
San Diego Branch
9494 Black Mountain Road Ste C San Diego CA
Bank of America, National Association
La Jolla Private Banking Branch
7825 Fay Ave La Jolla CA
Zions Bank
Encinitas Branch
135 Saxony Road Encinitas CA
Citibank, National Association
La Jolla Branch
7900 Herschell Avenue La Jolla CA
Comerica Bank
Encinitas Branch
110 S. El Camino Real Encinitas CA
City National Bank
La Jolla Village Banking Office Branch
800 Silverado Street La Jolla CA
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
La Jolla Downtown Branch
7777 Girard Avenue La Jolla CA
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
La Jolla/Girard Branch
7714 Girard Avenue La Jolla CA
First Bank
Kearny Mesa Branch
9363 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, Suite S San Diego CA
Balboa Thrift and Loan Association
Balboa Thrift And Loan Association Branch
865 Amena Court Chula Vista CA
Hanmi Bank
San Diego Branch
4637 Convoy Street, Suite 101 San Diego CA
Home Bank of California
Home Bank Of California Branch
4493 Ruffin Road San Diego CA
Hanmi Bank
San Diego Branch
4637 Convoy Street, Suite 101 San Diego CA
Pacific Premier Bank, National Association
Encinitas Branch
781 Garden View Court, Suite 100 Encinitas CA
Western Alliance Bank
Carmel Valley Branch
12220 El Camino Real Suite 110 San Diego CA
Citizens Business Bank
Carmel Valley Business Financial Cen Branch
12680 High Bluff Drive San Diego CA
Neighborhood National Bank
Neighborhood National Bank Branch
3511 National Avenue San Diego CA
CalPrivate Bank
La Jolla Branch
9404 Genesee Avenue, Suite 100 La Jolla CA
Western Alliance Bank
Carmel Valley Branch
12220 El Camino Real Suite 110 San Diego CA
Citizens Business Bank
Carmel Valley Business Financial Cen Branch
12680 High Bluff Drive San Diego CA
California Bank of Commerce, National Association
Bank Of Southern California, N.A. Branch
12265 El Camino Real, Suite 100 San Diego CA
CalPrivate Bank
La Jolla Branch
9404 Genesee Avenue, Suite 100 La Jolla CA
Bank of Hope
San Diego Branch
4428 Convoy St. #a-200 San Diego CA
Armed Forces Bank, National Association
Nab Coronado Branch
3238 Guadal Canal Road San Diego CA
Cathay Bank
San Diego Branch
4688 Convoy Street, San Diego CA
California Bank of Commerce, National Association
Bank Of Southern California, N.A. Branch
12265 El Camino Real, Suite 100 San Diego CA
Mechanics Bank
San Diego Branch
9333 Genesee Avenue, Suite 1100 San Diego CA
Umpqua Bank
Bsb Financial Services Center Branch
7777 Alvarado Road, Suite 515 La Mesa CA
Comerica Bank
Encinitas Branch
110 S. El Camino Real Encinitas CA
East West Bank
Metro United Bank Branch
7320 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard San Diego CA
U.S. Bank National Association
Encinitas Santa Fe Drive Branch
485 Santa Fe Drive Encinitas CA
Umpqua Bank
Bsb Financial Services Center Branch
7777 Alvarado Road, Suite 515 La Mesa CA
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company
La Jolla Branch
835 Pearl Street La Jolla CA


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Certificates of Deposit - Branch Banks 2025

A certificate of deposit (CD) is a savings product offered by a bank in which a depositor (someone who has money to put into the bank) agrees to commit a certain amount of money for a set period of time, in return for a fixed rate of interest. While it is possible to withdraw the money earlier (breaking the CD) doing so comes with high interest penalties and is generally not advised.

CD Terms

The time period in which money is held in a certificate of deposit is called the term. Terms can run for any period of time but in general, banks use the following terms: 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months, 36 months, 48 months, and 60 months. Terms can either be described in months or years. The term that is right for each individual depends on their goals, the rate they which to earn, and their future plans for the money. In general, if rates are going up, savers should avoid putting the money into a long-term CD. If rates are going down, then the opposite is true, and savers should try and lock into a good rate for an extended period of time. In stable rate environments, CDs that are over 12 months in length can enable depositors to pick up a slight premium over savings accounts.

CD Risk

Almost all banks provide CDs to their consumers and they have been a mainstay of savers and retirement accounts for years. If FDIC insured, the CD represents a safe place to put money that will generate a predictable return.

Inflation is the main risk of a CD. Inflation can often run higher than the inflation adjusted return on a CD, thus eroding the value of the money stored in the CD over time. This is especially true for longer-term CDs opened in low interest rate environments.

How Interest is Paid

The method of distributing the interest earned on a CD varies by bank. Some banks pay interest monthly, other semi-annually, and others at the maturity of the CD. One advantage of a branch-based bank is that a depositor can walk into the bank and receive their interest that day in the form of a check. Online banks tend to use electronic funds transfer or check via mail.

Interest Rate

Since the financial crisis in 2008, CDs have become less popular because the yields they offer have dropped precipitously, making it difficult for retirees and savers to generate sufficient income. But investors looking for a place to stash some cash might still find CDs an attractive place for some of their savings. Online banks generally offer better rates on six month CDs but the accounts must be opened online. View online bank rates.

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.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

The advantages of a Certificate of Deposit from a branch 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 branch-based CDs are:

  • The deposited money is committed for a certain period of time and can only be withdrawn with substantial penalties.
  • One year CDs from branch banks often pay less interest than from online banks. Please see those rates here.

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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