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CD Calculator

Free CD calculator. Find the maturity value and interest earned on a certificate of deposit.

See exactly what a fixed-rate certificate of deposit will be worth when it matures.

How the CD Calculator works

A certificate of deposit pays a fixed rate for a fixed term. The calculator compounds your deposit at the APY over the term to show the value at maturity and interest earned.

Example calculation

$10,000 in a 2-year CD at 4.5% APY matures at about $10,920, earning roughly $920.

Tips for using the CD Calculator

  • Longer terms usually pay more but lock your money up.
  • Early withdrawal triggers a penalty of several months' interest.
  • Ladder multiple CDs for liquidity plus higher rates.

CD Calculator — frequently asked questions

Early withdrawal?
Cashing out a CD early usually triggers a penalty of several months of interest.
FDIC insured?
Bank CDs are typically insured up to the federal limit per depositor.
What is a CD ladder?
Splitting money across CDs of staggered terms so one matures regularly.
Are CDs insured?
Bank CDs are typically federally insured up to the standard limit.

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