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You are viewing rates from credit unions across North Carolina
Below are the best one year CD Rates from credit unions in North Carolina. 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.
NC - August 15, 2025
1 Year CD National Average : 0.55% ?
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5.12% 5.01% |
$10,000 $500 |
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Rate History: 5.38% → 5.12% |
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4.75% |
$500 |
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Rate History: 5.15% → 4.75% |
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4.75% 4.00% |
$250 $100 |
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Rate History: 5.00% → 1.75% → 3.75% → 4.75% |
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4.60% 3.50% |
$500 $50,000 |
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Rate History: 4.75% → 5.00% → 5.25% → 5.00% → 4.60% |
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4.50% |
$250 |
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Rate History: 5.00% → 4.50% |
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4.35% 4.25%4.20% |
$200,000 $100,000$500 |
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Rate History: 5.70% → 5.90% → 5.55% → 5.00% → 4.35% |
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4.15% 3.92% |
$1,000 $10,000 |
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Rate History: 4.60% → 4.25% → 4.15% |
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jose | Jun 12, 2017 five star......great location...fast service Read More |
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4.10% |
$250 |
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Rate History: 4.90% → 4.45% → 4.65% → 4.40% → 4.10% |
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4.08% |
$500 |
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Rate History: 4.71% → 4.50% → 4.39% → 3.87% → 4.08% |
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Asheville Saver | Dec 30, 2018 Best financial institution in NC. Highest rates on savings and is involved with helping their customers and the communities they operate in. Read More |
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4.07% |
$500 |
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Rate History: 5.70% → 5.85% → 5.43% → 5.22% → 4.07% |
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4.06% |
$500 |
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Eternal Hope | Dec 12, 2019 We have saving with Founders for 2 years and are very pleased with excellent service, great employees and high savings rates. Read More |
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4.05% 4.00% |
$100,000 $1,000 |
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Rate History: 4.85% → 4.75% → 4.35% → 4.15% → 4.05% |
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Amanda Frank | Feb 25, 2023 HORRIBLE SERVICE. My son's campus checking account was hacked and over $9000 was stolen. Fraud department was impossible to reach and we waited on phone several days for over 2 hours at a time. They too... Read More |
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3.95% 3.75% |
$100,000 $1,000 |
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Rate History: 4.40% → 4.30% → 3.95% |
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3.75% 3.65% |
$25,000 $500 |
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Rate History: 5.00% → 4.75% → 4.60% → 4.00% → 3.75% |
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3.56% 3.51% |
$1,000 $10,000 |
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Rate History: 3.51% → 3.56% |
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3.40% |
$1,000 |
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Rate History: 4.50% → 4.00% → 3.80% → 3.65% → 3.40% |
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Rob | Dec 25, 2023 I joined in PENFED in Spring Of 2023 after 15 yrs of belonging to one of the banking giants. I found my accounts dwindling fast unexplained decreases. I decided to close the account but had to return a mer... Read More |
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3.10% 3.00%2.99% 2.90% |
$25,000 $100,000$250 $5,000 |
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Rate History: 2.55% → 3.10% |
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3.00% |
$500 |
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Rate History: 3.55% → 3.35% → 3.00% → 3.55% → 3.00% |
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2.18% |
$500 |
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Rate History: 4.76% → 4.24% → 3.98% → 3.52% → 2.18% |
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member | Dec 14, 2022 Agree with Jaben to stay away from docfcu. They don't appreciate loyal members and easily turn down any requests after a delayed response. I have closed my accounts and moved my funds to better institutio... Read More |
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2.00% |
$1,000 |
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Rate History: 4.00% → 3.00% → 2.00% |
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1.00% |
$100,000 |
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0.95% |
$100,000 |
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0.90% |
$100,000 |
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0.90% |
$10,000 |
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0.90% |
$10,000 |
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MissyDorman | Oct 20, 2019 What ATM machines will except cash Deposits for this bank Read More |
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0.90% |
$100,000 |
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Dev1ldog | Mar 12, 2023 Is this credit union still open? If it is it’s not relevant to the military in general. I dropped this credit union for poor customer service, and poor loan and dividend rates. Just compare their rates... Read More |
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0.85% |
$10,000 |
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Dev1ldog | Mar 12, 2023 Is this credit union still open? If it is it’s not relevant to the military in general. I dropped this credit union for poor customer service, and poor loan and dividend rates. Just compare their rates... Read More |
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0.80% |
$100,000 |
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0.80% |
$10,000 |
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0.75% |
$10,000 |
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0.75% |
$10,000 |
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0.75% |
$100,000 |
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0.75% |
$10,000 |
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0.75% |
$10,000 |
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0.71% |
$10,000 |
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0.70% |
$1,000 |
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0.70% |
$10,000 |
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0.70% |
$10,000 |
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0.70% |
$50,000 |
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Bethany Williams | Oct 23, 2021 Excellent customer service from start to finish. I enjoyed working with Melinda Dillon, she goes above and beyond. Read More |
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0.65% |
$50,000 |
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0.65% |
$10,000 |
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0.60% |
$10,000 |
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0.60% |
$10,000 |
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0.60% |
$10,000 |
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0.60% |
$100,000 |
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0.60% |
$100,000 |
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0.60% |
$10,000 |
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0.60% |
$100,000 |
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Jason crook | Mar 14, 2020 One thing I hate about Centra Credit f****** Union they have no customer service help at all whatsoever. After hours that sucks ass Read More |
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0.55% |
$10,000 |
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Problems | Jan 13, 2019 Customer service sucks if you have to call in. My card has been locked for almost a month and I’ve yet to speak with a human for what I’m sure is a easily fixed problem. I specifically can’t get thro... Read More |
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0.55% |
$100,000 |
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0.55% |
$10,000 |
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0.55% |
$10,000 |
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Jason crook | Mar 14, 2020 One thing I hate about Centra Credit f****** Union they have no customer service help at all whatsoever. After hours that sucks ass Read More |
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0.50% |
$10,000 |
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$10,000 |
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Bortyfred | Dec 15, 2020 They told me that they would cut me a cashiers check for $4800 from my checking. I arrived there and new story only $500 can withdrawal. They are history as I am closing my account Read More |
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0.50% |
$10,000 |
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0.50% |
$500 |
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Bethany Williams | Oct 23, 2021 Excellent customer service from start to finish. I enjoyed working with Melinda Dillon, she goes above and beyond. Read More |
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0.50% |
$10,000 |
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0.50% |
$10,000 |
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0.45% |
$10,000 |
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0.45% |
$10,000 |
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0.40% |
$10,000 |
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0.40% |
$10,000 |
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0.40% |
$100,000 |
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0.30% |
$10,000 |
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0.30% |
$10,000 |
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0.30% |
$10,000 |
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0.30% |
$500 |
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Slynyrd | Nov 11, 2022 It would be great to hear back from someone regarding my bump-up rate currently available, BEFORE 18 days has passed. Still waiting. Read More |
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0.10% |
$500 |
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0.10% |
$10,000 |
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$10,000 |
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BestCashCow strives to maintain the most accurate rates. If you believe a rate is not accurate, please let us know.
Credit union certificates of deposit (“CDs”, also commonly called “time deposits” at credit unions) are contract-based and time-based savings vehicles that are offered by credit unions. In return for agreeing to keep your money tied up with the credit union for a given time period (in the case of 1-year CDs, the period is obviously 1-year), you earn a fixed rate or return that cannot change over the course of that period. Should you need your money before the expiration of the contractual period, the penalties for early withdrawal can be severe. Not all credit unions even offer early withdrawal, and many that do maintain the right to deny it in their terms and conditions. It therefore is important to fully understand the terms of any time-based deposit that you enter with a credit union.
Many Americans enjoy performing their banking transactions with credit unions citing better rates, non-profit status (owned by its depositors), more helpful employees, and a commitment to the community that is above the level offered by local banks. You will find a map with all credit unions that are close to you here. It is important to note that some credit unions have limited fields of membership, although others are more open ended. Under any circumstance, you must meet the membership requirements in order to become a member and open a CD or time deposit.
Those who are willing to tie up their money for one year will often get a slight premium over the best available savings rates. People who work with credit unions may find that they offer better rates on 1-year CDs or time deposits than local banks and online banks. You however should check the local bank rates where you live here and the online rates here.
To understand all of the income generating options available to a saver, please view the Income Generating Investments Comparison Chart.
Most, but not all, credit unions listed on BestCashCow are insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). You should confirm that the credit union that you are working with is NCUA-insured by visiting that institution’s BestCashCow page (NCUA coverage is detailed on the overview tab). The NCUA insures each named individual's deposits to $250,000 for all accounts at the credit union within ownership class. The rules are very similar, but not identical, to those for FDIC insurance. You should always stay within NCUA insurance limits.
BestCashCow strongly recommends that you deposit money only in NCUA insured credit unions and that you stay within insured limits. If you are considering depositing over $250,000 at a single NCUA-insured credit union across products (share certificates, time deposits, etc.) or across types of ownership (individual, joint, etc.) you should use the NCUA’s Share Insurance Toolkit in order to be sure that you are not exceeding coverage limits.
As long as your credit union is NCUA insured and you stay within the NCUA limits, As long as your credit union is NCUA insured and you stay within the NCUA limits, your money is no less safe than it would be in an FDIC-insured bank.
The difference is mainly one of terminology. But, you should always completely understand the terms of a time deposit or CD before you enter it, paying careful attention to the early withdrawal penalties. A reasonable early withdrawal penalty for a 1-year time deposit is 3 months.
This is a decision that depends on your own specific circumstances, your needs for cash, and other investments that you may wish to pursue over the next 12 months (or the period of your time deposit or CD). The premium in a one-year CD is very small, however, a small difference in compounding interest can make a large difference over long period of time. You may wish to familiarize yourself with our Savings Booster Calculator in order to understand the importance of compounding interest at higher rates on your money over time.
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