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Highest CD Rates in Arkansas
97 Arkansas-specific CD products

By Aviel Fahl

Newest reading: October 13, 2026

Top Arkansas Rate:4.40% APYFDIC or NCUA Insured

The Arkansas market

Arkansas accounts

97

Institutions

13

Top Arkansas APY

4.40% APY

Nationally: 5.00% APY

FDIC national average

1.73%

As of Sep 2026

97 CDs are open only to Arkansas residents, from 13 institutions. The highest advertised APY among them is 4.40%.

The highest nationally available rate is 5.00% APY, 60 basis points above the Arkansas leader.

62 of the 97 Arkansas CDs advertise more than the FDIC national average of 1.73% for 12-month CDs as of Sep 2026.

Arkansas-Specific CD Rates

CD rates specifically available to Arkansas residents. Business, youth and IRA CDs are not included.

Top 50 CD terms from 11 banks,sorted by highest APY
#1
Academy Bank, National Association

18-Month CD

Term: 18 months

4.40%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#2
First National Bank

13 Month CD

Term: 13 months

4.35%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

N/A

#3
First Service Bank

13-Month CD

Term: 13 months

4.30%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$10,000

Branches

Yes

#4
Academy Bank, National Association

15-Month CD

Term: 15 months

4.30%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#5
Academy Bank, National Association

12-Month CD

Term: 12 months

4.20%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#6
First Service Bank

6-Month CD

Term: 6 months

4.15%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$10,000

Branches

Yes

#7
Bank of America

7-Month Featured CD

Term: 7 months

Up to4.00%
APY

Needs at least $100,000

Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#8
Texana Bank, National Association

12-Month CD Special

Term: 12 months

4.00%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$10,000

Branches

N/A

#9
Academy Bank, National Association

13-Month CD

Term: 13 months

4.00%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#10
First Service Bank

24-Month CD

Term: 24 months

4.00%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$10,000

Branches

Yes

#11
First National Bank Of Commerce

CDARS 3 Month CD

Term: 3 months

3.91%
APY
Observed: Oct 3, 2026
Min Deposit

$250,000.01

Branches

Yes

#12
The First National Bank of Izard County

7 Month Certificate Special

Term: 7 months

3.88%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

N/A

Branches

Yes

#13
Gateway First Bank

12 Month CD

Term: 12 months

3.85%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#14
Farmers Bank & Trust Company

13 Month CD

Term: 13 months

3.85%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#15
Gateway First Bank

18 Month CD

Term: 18 months

3.85%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#16
First National Bank Of Commerce

3 Month CD

Term: 3 months

3.80%
APY
Observed: Oct 3, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#17
Farmers Bank & Trust Company

5 Month CD

Term: 5 months

3.65%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#18
Bank of America

12-Month Flexible CD account

Term: 12 months

Up to3.65%
APY

Needs at least $100,000

Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#19
Fidelity Bank

182-364 Day CD

Term: N/A

3.60%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#20
Gateway First Bank

6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

3.60%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

N/A

Branches

Yes

#21
First National Bank Of Commerce

CDARS 3 Year CD

Term: 36 months

3.60%
APY
Observed: Oct 3, 2026
Min Deposit

$250,000.01

Branches

Yes

#22
First National Bank Of Commerce

60 Month CD

Term: 60 months

3.55%
APY
Observed: Oct 3, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#23
Academy Bank, National Association

19-Month CD

Term: 19 months

3.51%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#24
Academy Bank, National Association

24-Month CD

Term: 24 months

3.51%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#25
Academy Bank, National Association

30-Month CD

Term: 30 months

3.51%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#26
Academy Bank, National Association

36-Month CD

Term: 36 months

3.51%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#27
Academy Bank, National Association

48-Month CD

Term: 48 months

3.51%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#28
Academy Bank, National Association

60-Month CD

Term: 60 months

3.51%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#29
Gateway First Bank

3 Month CD

Term: 3 months

3.50%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#30
Diamond Bank

7 Month CD Special

Term: 7 months

3.50%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#31
Gateway First Bank

24 Month CD

Term: 24 months

3.50%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#32
First National Bank Of Commerce

36 Month CD

Term: 36 months

3.49%
APY
Observed: Oct 3, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#33
Academy Bank, National Association

9-Month CD

Term: 9 months

3.45%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#34
Fidelity Bank

1-Year CD

Term: 12 months

3.45%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#35
First National Bank Of Commerce

30 Month CD

Term: 30 months

3.44%
APY
Observed: Oct 3, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#36
First National Bank Of Commerce

CDARS 1 Year CD

Term: 12 months

3.39%
APY
Observed: Oct 3, 2026
Min Deposit

$250,000.01

Branches

Yes

#37
First National Bank Of Commerce

24 Month CD

Term: 24 months

3.39%
APY
Observed: Oct 3, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#38
The First National Bank of Izard County

15 Month Certificate Special

Term: 15 months

3.34%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

N/A

Branches

Yes

#39
First National Bank Of Commerce

18 Month CD

Term: 18 months

3.34%
APY
Observed: Oct 3, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#40
First National Bank Of Commerce

CDARS 6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

3.29%
APY
Observed: Oct 3, 2026
Min Deposit

$250,000.01

Branches

Yes

#41
First National Bank Of Commerce

12 Month CD

Term: 12 months

3.29%
APY
Observed: Oct 3, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#42
The First National Bank of Izard County

10 Month Certificate Special

Term: 10 months

3.26%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

N/A

Branches

Yes

#43
Gateway First Bank

36 Month CD

Term: 36 months

3.25%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#44
Gateway First Bank

48 Month CD

Term: 48 months

3.25%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#45
Gateway First Bank

60 Month CD

Term: 60 months

3.25%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#46
First National Bank Of Commerce

10 Month CD

Term: 10 months

3.24%
APY
Observed: Oct 3, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#47
First National Bank Of Commerce

6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

3.19%
APY
Observed: Oct 3, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#48
Fidelity Bank

91-181 Day CD

Term: N/A

3.00%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#49
Bank of America

90-179 Day Fixed Term CD

Term: 3-5 months

3.00%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#50
Bank of America

10-Month Featured CD

Term: 10 months

2.95%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

Nationally Available CD Rates

The 8 highest CD rates available nationwide, including in Arkansas.

InstitutionProduct / Term
Popular Direct
60 Months60 months
5.00%
Popular Direct
48 Months48 months
4.95%
Popular Direct
36 Months36 months
4.85%
E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley
12-Month Certificates of Deposit12 months
4.75%
Bread Savings
18-Month CD18 months
4.75%
Barclays
24-Month CD24 months
4.75%
Barclays
60-Month CD60 months
4.75%
Popular Direct
24 Months24 months
4.70%

See the full national list