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Highest CD Rates in Kentucky
225 Kentucky-specific CD products

By Aviel Fahl

Newest reading: October 13, 2026

Top Kentucky Rate:4.65% APYFDIC or NCUA Insured

The Kentucky market

Kentucky accounts

225

Institutions

24

Top Kentucky APY

4.65% APY

Nationally: 5.00% APY

FDIC national average

1.73%

As of Sep 2026

225 CDs are open only to Kentucky residents, from 24 institutions. The highest advertised APY among them is 4.65%.

The highest nationally available rate is 5.00% APY, 35 basis points above the Kentucky leader.

154 of the 225 Kentucky CDs advertise more than the FDIC national average of 1.73% for 12-month CDs as of Sep 2026.

Kentucky-Specific CD Rates

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

Top 50 CD terms from 17 banks,sorted by highest APY
#1
The Lincoln National Bank of Hodgenville

13 Month Certificate of Deposit

Term: 13 months

4.65%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#2
Central Bank & Trust Co.

5 Year CD

Term: 60 months

4.50%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#3
The Lincoln National Bank of Hodgenville

18 Month Certificate of Deposit

Term: 18 months

4.35%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#4
Central Bank & Trust Co.

4 Year CD

Term: 48 months

4.35%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#5
Central Bank & Trust Co.

3 Year CD

Term: 36 months

4.30%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#6
Citizens Bank & Trust Company

3 Year CD

Term: 36 months

4.30%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#7
Citizens Bank & Trust Company

4 Year CD

Term: 48 months

4.30%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#8
Citizens Bank & Trust Company

5 Year CD

Term: 60 months

4.30%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#9
Citizens Bank & Trust Company

30 Month CD

Term: 30 months

4.26%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#10
American Bank & Trust Company, Inc.

9 Month CD

Term: 9 months

4.25%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#11
Central Bank & Trust Co.

2 Year CD

Term: 24 months

4.25%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#12
Citizens Bank & Trust Company

2 Year CD

Term: 24 months

4.25%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#13
Republic Bank & Trust Company

60-Month Certificate of Deposit

Term: 60 months

4.25%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#14
Citizens Bank & Trust Company

18 Month CD

Term: 18 months

4.21%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#15
Eclipse Bank, Inc.

12 Month CD

Term: 12 months

4.20%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#16
Community Financial Services Bank

17 Month CD Special

Term: 17 months

4.17%
APY

That 4.17% is a promotional rate.

Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#17
Old National Bank

11-Month CD

Term: 11 months

4.15%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#18
Old National Bank

17-Month CD

Term: 17 months

4.15%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#19
Republic Bank & Trust Company

36-Month Certificate of Deposit

Term: 36 months

4.15%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#20
Republic Bank & Trust Company

48-Month Certificate of Deposit

Term: 48 months

4.15%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#21
Citizens Bank & Trust Company

15 Month CD

Term: 15 months

4.11%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#22
American Bank & Trust Company, Inc.

12 Month CD

Term: 12 months

4.10%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#23
Peoples Bank

1 Month CD

Term: 1 months

4.07%
APY
Observed: Oct 5, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#24
Peoples Bank

3 Month CD

Term: 3 months

4.07%
APY
Observed: Oct 5, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#25
Peoples Bank

6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

4.07%
APY
Observed: Oct 5, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#26
Field & Main Bank

5-Month CD Special

Term: 5 months

4.00%
APY
Observed: Oct 12, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#27
Republic Bank & Trust Company

6-Month Certificate of Deposit

Term: 6 months

4.00%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#28
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

#29
Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Company

7 Month Certificate of Deposit

Term: 7 months

4.00%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

N/A

Branches

N/A

#30
Republic Bank & Trust Company

11-Month Certificate of Deposit

Term: 11 months

4.00%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#31
Central Bank & Trust Co.

1 Year CD

Term: 12 months

4.00%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#32
Citizens Bank & Trust Company

1 Year CD

Term: 12 months

4.00%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#33
Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Company

13 Month Certificate of Deposit

Term: 13 months

4.00%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

N/A

Branches

N/A

#34
Heritage Bank, Inc.

15 Month CD Special

Term: 15 months

4.00%
APY

That 4.00% is a promotional rate.

Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$2,000

Branches

Yes

#35
Republic Bank & Trust Company

24-Month Certificate of Deposit

Term: 24 months

4.00%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#36
The Sacramento Deposit Bank

182 Day CD

Term: N/A

3.90%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#37
The Murray Bank

15 Month CD Special

Term: 15 months

3.90%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#38
Community Financial Services Bank

7 Month CD Special

Term: 7 months

3.87%
APY

That 3.87% is a promotional rate.

Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#39
Citizens Bank & Trust Company

91 Day CD

Term: 3 months

3.85%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#40
Gateway First Bank

12 Month CD

Term: 12 months

3.85%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#41
Gateway First Bank

18 Month CD

Term: 18 months

3.85%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#42
American Bank & Trust Company, Inc.

24 Month CD

Term: 24 months

3.85%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#43
Citizens Bank & Trust Company

182 Day CD

Term: 6 months

3.84%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#44
Citizens Bank & Trust Company

30 Day CD

Term: 1 months

3.82%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#45
The Peoples Bank

13 Month CD

Term: 13 months

3.82%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#46
Field & Main Bank

13-Month CD Special

Term: 13 months

3.80%
APY
Observed: Oct 12, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#47
Peoples Bank

12 Month CD

Term: 12 months

3.78%
APY
Observed: Oct 5, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#48
Peoples Bank

13 Month CD

Term: 13 months

3.78%
APY
Observed: Oct 5, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#49
Peoples Bank

24 Month CD

Term: 24 months

3.78%
APY
Observed: Oct 5, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#50
Peoples Bank

36 Month CD

Term: 36 months

3.78%
APY
Observed: Oct 5, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

Nationally Available CD Rates

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

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