Banks in North Carolina with the Best Interest Rates Today
When searching for the best North Carolina interest rates, there are actually several different types of financial institutions where you can look like community banks, credit unions, national banks and online institutions. So why not begin your search close to home with the local banks in your area? These small organizations tend to offer higher rates than larger banks and chains. The following is a look at the highest rates from local banks specifically.
Best North Carolina Bank Savings Rates
Finding a savings account in North Carolina with a high interest rate will help you make the most out of your deposits. The community banks in North Carolina with the best savings rates today are:
- NewDominion Bank: 0.7%
- Select Bank: 0.5%
- Bank of Commerce: 0.5%
Top CD Rates from North Carolina Banks
A certificate of deposit (CD) is like a savings account, but you keep your money on deposit for a set period of time in exchange for higher interest rates. The term is how long that deposit period is–generally, the longer the term, the higher the rate. Here are the best bank rates for various CD accounts in North Carolina.
6-Month CD
- Bank of Commerce: 0.85%
- NewDominion Bank: 0.65%
- CommunitySouth Bank and Trust: 0.6%
12-Month CD
- NewDominion Bank: 1.16%
- Park Sterling Bank: 1.05%
- Bank of Commerce: 1%
24-Month CD
- NewDominion Bank: 1.31%
- Crescent State Bank: 1.3%
- CommunitySouth Bank and Trust: 1.26%
The above rates are accurate as of June 14, 2011 but are subject to change at any time. Please contact individual banks to verify rates before opening an account. To see a comprehensive list of all the financial institutions in the state, visit our North Carolina Banks List.
