The Peoples Bank savings, CD and money market rates
The Peoples Bank advertises 0.10% APY on its Regular Share Savings account. That is 0.28 percentage points below the national savings average of 0.38% (FDIC, Aug 2026).
Ranked #777 of 1006 tracked savings rates by advertised APY. For a $10,000 balance it would rank #723.
The Peoples Bank at a glance
| Savings | |
|---|---|
| Top savings APY | 0.10% · Regular Share Savings |
| Minimum to open | $50 · Regular Share Savings |
| Against the national average | 0.28 percentage points below the 0.38% FDIC savings average (Aug 2026) |
| CDs | |
| Top CD APY | 4.00% · 48 months · 48 Month Share Certificate |
| Minimum to open | $500 · 48 months CD |
| Against the national average | 2.73 percentage points above the 1.27% FDIC 48-month CD average (Aug 2026) |
| Money market | |
| Top money market APY | Up to 0.30% · Money Market Plus · needs at least $25,000 |
| Minimum to open | $2,500 · Money Market Plus |
| Against the national average | 0.33 percentage points below the 0.63% FDIC money market average (Aug 2026) |
| FDIC certificate | 12885 · Chestertown, MD |
|---|---|
| Website | www.pbkc.com |
| Branches | 1 branch in MD |
| Availability | Available in MD |
The Peoples Bank savings, CD and money market rates
Personal
How the rate applies
How the rate applies
IRA
Business
How the rate applies
Rates are APY. The national savings average is 0.38% (FDIC, Aug 2026). The top tracked savings rate on Banksparency is 5.50%. Across 60 savings accounts from 58 banks in the Banksparency core savings index, the median advertised rate is 3.50%, and one account in ten advertises 4.01% or more. See the highest savings rates.
The Peoples Bank CD rates
| Term | APY | Minimum | Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal CDs | |||
| 3 months | 3.50% | $500 | 3 Month Share Certificate |
| 6 months | 3.50% | $500 | 6 Month Share Certificate |
| 9 months | 4.00% | $500 | 9 Month Share Certificate |
| 12 months | 3.75% | $500 | 12 Month Share Certificate |
| 18 months | 3.50% | $500 | 18 Month Share Certificate |
| 24 months | 3.50% | $500 | 24 Month Share Certificate |
| 36 months | 3.75% | $500 | 36 Month Share Certificate |
| 48 months | 4.00% | $500 | 48 Month Share Certificate |
| 60 months | 4.00% | $500 | 60 Month Share Certificate |
| 60 months | 3.75% | $5,000 | 60 Month Golden Year Share Certificate |
| IRA CDs | |||
| 3 months | 3.50% | $500 | 3 Month IRA Share Certificate |
| 6 months | 3.50% | $500 | 6 Month IRA Share Certificate |
| 12 months | 3.75% | $500 | 12 Month IRA Share Certificate |
| 18 months | 3.50% | $500 | 18 Month IRA Share Certificate |
| 24 months | 3.50% | $500 | 24 Month IRA Share Certificate |
| 36 months | 3.75% | $500 | 36 Month IRA Share Certificate |
| 48 months | 4.00% | $500 | 48 Month IRA Share Certificate |
| 60 months | 4.00% | $500 | 60 Month IRA Share Certificate |
Interactive Tool
Calculate Savings for The Peoples Bank
All calculations are based on APY.
Tiered rates: 0.50% to 4.00% APY across 6 balance tiers.
Savings Breakdown
- Interest Earned+$552.90(3.6%)
- Total Contributions$13,000
- Initial Deposit$2,000
Projected Balance
$15,552.90
The Banksparency Savings Calculator provides estimated savings growth based on user input and our latest data.
What The Peoples Bank pays on deposits
FDIC call report data
An advertised rate tells you what a new savings account earns today. It cannot tell you how the bank has priced all of its deposits over time. This section shows that. The figure is computed from the interest expense and deposit balances that every bank files with the FDIC in the same form. That is what makes it comparable across banks and across quarters.
The two figures answer different questions, so they sit side by side and are not combined.
- The Peoples Bank, avg rate paid
- All-bank median
How to read these figures
What the average covers. It is an average across the whole bank, taken from its own quarterly FDIC call report. It covers every account that earns interest: savings, interest checking, money market accounts, CDs, and personal and business accounts at every balance tier. It also covers accounts that were opened years ago and keep the rate of those years.
What the advertised rate covers. It is the rate that this bank advertises now for a new savings account. Banksparency records it from the bank's website on the date shown beside it.
Why the two differ. They measure different things, so this page shows them side by side and keeps them apart. An advertised rate applies to one account, opened now, at today's price. The average also includes older balances at the rates of earlier years, everyday transaction balances, and CDs that were priced in a different rate environment. An average below an advertised rate is the usual result of that arithmetic. On its own it is not evidence about the account that you would open.
What the average is useful for. The bank files the data itself, under reporting instructions that are the same for every filer, and the same computation runs for every bank on this site. That makes it comparable in a way that an advertisement is not. Two things on this page read it: the percentile, which shows where the quarter sits among all filers, and the chart, which shows the direction the figure has moved across quarters.
What the average cannot tell you. It cannot tell you the rate that you would earn. No single customer earns the average. For your rate, read the advertised rate above and the rate tables on this page, each with the date it was observed.
What to do next. Use the advertised rate to work out what a new account earns. Use the chart to see how the quarterly average has moved against the all-bank median. Then compare the advertised rate against the current rates on the savings-rate tables before you open an account.
Definitions: Call Report · Rate Paid on Deposits · Interest-Bearing Deposits · Front Book and Back Book · Deposit Rate Percentile
Average annualized rate paid on interest-bearing deposits, quarterly. Source: FDIC call report data, as reported; it may be amended. The percentile compares all FDIC filers, count-weighted. A missing quarter is suppressed, never interpolated.
So what is the catch?
| Product | APY | Min to open | Min to earn | Balance cap | Monthly fee | Requirements | Rate type | 12-mo trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal | ||||||||
| Regular Share Savings | 0.10% | $50 | $0 | None | not stated | not stated | One rate | |
| Steady Share Savings | 0.10% | $5 | $0 | None | not stated | not stated | One rate | |
| Money Market Plus | 0.30% | $2,500 | $0 | None | not stated | not stated | Tiered | |
| Money Market | 0.10% | $1,000 | $0 | None | not stated | not stated | Tiered | |
| Business | ||||||||
| Business Investment Money Market | 4.00% | $2,000 | $0 | None | not stated | not stated | Tiered | |
Rate type: one rate applies at every balance. A tiered rate changes with your balance. A promotional rate changes after the period shown. A balance cap is the largest balance the highest rate applies to.
The 12-month trend shows the highest advertised rate observed each day and includes promotional tiers where one applied.
CDs
| Product | Term | APY | Min to open | Early withdrawal fee | Compounding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal CDs | |||||
| 3 Month Share Certificate | 3 months | 3.50% | $500 | not stated | not stated |
| 6 Month Share Certificate | 6 months | 3.50% | $500 | not stated | not stated |
| 9 Month Share Certificate | 9 months | 4.00% | $500 | not stated | not stated |
| 12 Month Share Certificate | 12 months | 3.75% | $500 | not stated | not stated |
| 18 Month Share Certificate | 18 months | 3.50% | $500 | not stated | not stated |
| 24 Month Share Certificate | 24 months | 3.50% | $500 | not stated | not stated |
| 36 Month Share Certificate | 36 months | 3.75% | $500 | not stated | not stated |
| 48 Month Share Certificate | 48 months | 4.00% | $500 | not stated | not stated |
| 60 Month Share Certificate | 60 months | 4.00% | $500 | not stated | not stated |
| 60 Month Golden Year Share Certificate | 60 months | 3.75% | $5,000 | not stated | not stated |
| IRA CDs | |||||
| 3 Month IRA Share Certificate | 3 months | 3.50% | $500 | not stated | not stated |
| 6 Month IRA Share Certificate | 6 months | 3.50% | $500 | not stated | not stated |
| 12 Month IRA Share Certificate | 12 months | 3.75% | $500 | not stated | not stated |
| 18 Month IRA Share Certificate | 18 months | 3.50% | $500 | not stated | not stated |
| 24 Month IRA Share Certificate | 24 months | 3.50% | $500 | not stated | not stated |
| 36 Month IRA Share Certificate | 36 months | 3.75% | $500 | not stated | not stated |
| 48 Month IRA Share Certificate | 48 months | 4.00% | $500 | not stated | not stated |
| 60 Month IRA Share Certificate | 60 months | 4.00% | $500 | not stated | not stated |
Opening and using the account
| Availability | Available in MD |
|---|---|
| Footprint | 1 branch in MD |
| Eligibility | not stated |
How The Peoples Bank behaves over time
Every observation of the advertised Regular Share Savings rate in the last 12 months was 0.10% (observed through Sep 12, 2026). The series includes promotional tiers where one applied.
- Regular Share Savings
- The same as 7 days ago.
- 48 months CD
- The same as 7 days ago.
- Money Market Plus
- The same as 7 days ago.
- Rate last changed
- Aug 23, 2026(effective date)
$10,000 at the 0.10% APY The Peoples Bank advertises on Regular Share Savings grows to $10,010 in a year. Prices rose 3.4% in the year to July 2026 (Consumer Price Index (CPI)). After a year of prices rising at that pace, it buys as much as $9,685 does today. See how the federal funds rate shapes savings rates.
The Peoples Bank CD rates over time
Who is The Peoples Bank?
| Headquarters | Chestertown, MD |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1910 |
| Scale | $293M assets · $252M deposits, $144M of it interest-bearing (Q3 2025, FDIC) |
| Deposit insurance | FDIC insured · Certificate 12885 |
Financial detail is in What The Peoples Bank pays on deposits above.
Common questions about The Peoples Bank
Is The Peoples Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. The Peoples Bank is FDIC insured under certificate 12885, so deposits are covered up to $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.
What is the minimum deposit at The Peoples Bank?
The Peoples Bank requires a minimum deposit of $50 to open its Regular Share Savings account, as observed on Sep 12, 2026. Check the bank's current terms before you open an account.
Does The Peoples Bank have branches?
Yes. The Peoples Bank operates 1 branch according to FDIC branch records, in addition to its website and mobile apps.
The Peoples Bank against its closest alternatives
| Bank | Savings APY | Rate paid (Q1 2026) | Min deposit | Branches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Peoples Bank | 4.00% | 0.71% | $2,000 | 1 branch in MD |
| Betterment | 4.00% | not stated | $0 | not stated |
| Carver Bank | 4.00% | 2.03% | $5,000 | 7 branches in NY |
| First Bank | 4.00% | 2.41% | $5 | 76 branches in CA, IL, KS, MO |
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