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Highest CD Rates in South Carolina
80 South Carolina-specific CD products

By Aviel Fahl

Newest reading: October 13, 2026

Top South Carolina Rate:4.30% APYFDIC or NCUA Insured

The South Carolina market

South Carolina accounts

80

Institutions

8

Top South Carolina APY

4.30% APY

Nationally: 5.00% APY

FDIC national average

1.73%

As of Sep 2026

80 CDs are open only to South Carolina residents, from 8 institutions. The highest advertised APY among them is 4.30%.

The highest nationally available rate is 5.00% APY, 70 basis points above the South Carolina leader.

47 of the 80 South Carolina CDs advertise more than the FDIC national average of 1.73% for 12-month CDs as of Sep 2026.

South Carolina-Specific CD Rates

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

Top 50 CD terms from 7 banks,sorted by highest APY
#1
TD Bank

TD Choice 24 Month CD

Term: 24 months

4.30%
APY

That 4.30% is a promotional rate.

Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$250

Branches

Yes

#2
TD Bank

TD Choice 18 Month CD

Term: 18 months

4.25%
APY

That 4.25% is a promotional rate.

Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$250

Branches

Yes

#3
TD Bank

TD Choice 12 Month CD

Term: 12 months

4.15%
APY

That 4.15% is a promotional rate.

Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$250

Branches

Yes

#4
United Bank

11-Month Digital CD

Term: 11 months

4.05%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#5
United Bank

5-Month Digital CD

Term: 5 months

4.00%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#6
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

#7
Gateway First Bank

12 Month CD

Term: 12 months

3.85%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#8
Gateway First Bank

18 Month CD

Term: 18 months

3.85%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#9
Bank of Travelers Rest

29 Month CD ($10,000 to $2M)

Term: 29 months

3.80%
APY

On balances up to $2,000,000 · no rate stated above

Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$10,000

Branches

Yes

#10
Bank of Travelers Rest

59 Month CD ($10,000 to $2M)

Term: 59 months

3.80%
APY

On balances up to $2,000,000 · no rate stated above

Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$10,000

Branches

Yes

#11
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

#12
United Community Bank

14-Month CD

Term: 14 months

3.65%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$2,500

Branches

Yes

#13
Gateway First Bank

6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

3.60%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

N/A

Branches

Yes

#14
TD Bank

TD Choice 9 Month CD

Term: 9 months

3.51%
APY

That 3.51% is a promotional rate.

Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$250

Branches

Yes

#15
Gateway First Bank

3 Month CD

Term: 3 months

3.50%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#16
United Bank

20-Month Digital CD

Term: 20 months

3.50%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#17
Gateway First Bank

24 Month CD

Term: 24 months

3.50%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#18
United Bank

26-Month Digital CD

Term: 26 months

3.50%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#19
United Bank

38-Month Digital CD

Term: 38 months

3.50%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#20
United Bank

50-Month Digital CD

Term: 50 months

3.50%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#21
Bank of Travelers Rest

18 Month CD ($1,000 & Over)

Term: 18 months

3.34%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#22
Bank of Travelers Rest

36 Month CD ($1,000 & Over)

Term: 36 months

3.34%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#23
Bank of Travelers Rest

48 Month CD ($1,000 & Over)

Term: 48 months

3.34%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#24
Bank of Travelers Rest

270 Day CD ($1,000 & Over)

Term: 9 months

3.26%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#25
Gateway First Bank

36 Month CD

Term: 36 months

3.25%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#26
Gateway First Bank

48 Month CD

Term: 48 months

3.25%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#27
Gateway First Bank

60 Month CD

Term: 60 months

3.25%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#28
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

#29
Bank of America

10-Month Featured CD

Term: 10 months

2.95%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#30
Bank of Travelers Rest

24 Month Prime Rate CD

Term: 24 months

2.11%
APY

On balances up to $2,000,000 · no rate stated above

Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#31
TD Bank

TD Choice 3 Month CD

Term: 3 months

2.00%
APY

That 2.00% is a promotional rate.

Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$250

Branches

Yes

#32
TD Bank

TD Choice 6 Month CD

Term: 6 months

2.00%
APY

That 2.00% is a promotional rate.

Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$250

Branches

Yes

#33
TD Bank

TD Choice 10 Month CD

Term: 10 months

2.00%
APY

That 2.00% is a promotional rate.

Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$250

Branches

Yes

#34
United Bank

12 Month Standard CD

Term: 12 months

2.00%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#35
Bank of America

13-Month Featured CD

Term: 13 months

2.00%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#36
TD Bank

TD Choice 3 Year CD

Term: 36 months

2.00%
APY

That 2.00% is a promotional rate.

Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$250

Branches

Yes

#37
TD Bank

TD Choice 5 Year CD

Term: 60 months

2.00%
APY

That 2.00% is a promotional rate.

Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$250

Branches

Yes

#38
United Bank

48 Month Standard CD

Term: 48 months

1.90%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#39
United Bank

60 Month Standard CD

Term: 60 months

1.90%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#40
United Bank

30 Month Standard CD

Term: 30 months

1.85%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#41
United Bank

36 Month Standard CD

Term: 36 months

1.85%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#42
United Bank

18 Month Standard CD

Term: 18 months

1.80%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#43
United Bank

24 Month Standard CD

Term: 24 months

1.80%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

1.77%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$100

Branches

N/A

#45
Bank of Travelers Rest

12 Month Prime Rate CD

Term: 12 months

1.76%
APY

On balances up to $2,000,000 · no rate stated above

Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

#46
United Bank

6 Month Standard CD

Term: 6 months

1.75%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

#47
Bank of America

25-Month Featured CD

Term: 25 months

1.75%
APY
Observed: Oct 13, 2026
Min Deposit

$1,000

Branches

Yes

1.21%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$100

Branches

N/A

#49
United Bank

3 Month Standard CD

Term: 3 months

0.50%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$500

Branches

Yes

0.30%
APY
Observed: Oct 7, 2026
Min Deposit

$100

Branches

Yes

Nationally Available CD Rates

The 8 highest CD rates available nationwide, including in South Carolina.

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