APY Ledger

Bank Independent CD Rates — October 2026

As of October 22, 2026, Bank Independent's highest tracked CD rate is 3.80% APY on a 36-month promotional CD ($1,000 minimum). That is 2.7 times the FDIC national average for 36-month CDs (1.39%).

Last verified from www.bibank.com · FDIC-insured bank · Sheffield, AL

Tracking began .

Best APY3.80%36 months, $1,000 min
vs. Treasury−1.15%same-term Treasury 4.95%
vs. national average2.7×FDIC national average 1.39%
After inflation0.06%CPI 3.7% year over year
$10,000 earns$1,184over 36 months, before tax

Bank Independent CD rates

Published certificate rates from 3 months to 5 years with a $1,000 minimum deposit. Premier Growth CDs can open with $1 plus a monthly automatic transfer. Early withdrawal penalties may apply.

Bank Independent CD rates
TermProductMinimumAPYvs. Treasury
3 months Certificate of Deposit Promotional $1,000 3.25%Top 38% · $10k reference sampleVerified October 22, 2026 −1.04%
6 months Certificate of Deposit Promotional $1,000 3.24%Top 60% · $10k reference sampleVerified October 22, 2026 −1.16%
7 months Certificate of Deposit Promotional $1,000 3.43%Verified October 22, 2026 −1.00%
12 months Certificate of Deposit Promotional $1,000 3.65%Top 53% · $10k reference sampleVerified October 22, 2026 −0.92%
18 months Certificate of Deposit Promotional $1,000 3.02%Top 71% · $10k reference sampleVerified October 22, 2026 −1.70%
24 months Certificate of Deposit Promotional $1,000 3.75%Top 40% · $10k reference sampleVerified October 22, 2026 −1.12%
36 months Certificate of Deposit Promotional $1,000 3.80%Top 29% · $10k reference sampleVerified October 22, 2026 −1.15%
48 months Certificate of Deposit Promotional $1,000 2.01%Top 75% · $10k reference sampleVerified October 22, 2026 −2.97%
60 months Certificate of Deposit Promotional $1,000 2.01%Top 75% · $10k reference sampleVerified October 22, 2026 −3.00%

APY = annual percentage yield. "vs. Treasury" compares each APY with the Treasury yield for the same term on 2026-10-21 (converted to APY). Treasury interest is exempt from state income tax; see the T-bill vs. CD calculator.

What are Bank Independent's best CD rates by term?

Bank Independent's best rate is 3.80% APY on 36 months, verified October 22, 2026.

  1. 3 mo3.25%
  2. 6 mo3.24%
  3. 7 mo3.43%
  4. 12 mo3.65%
  5. 18 mo3.02%
  6. 24 mo3.75%
  7. 36 mo3.80%
  8. 48 mo2.01%
  9. 60 mo2.01%

Calculate earnings at 3.80% for 36 months

How much interest could a Bank Independent CD earn?

Estimated interest at maturity for the displayed institution quotes, before tax or early withdrawal penalties. Each estimate assumes the quoted APY applies to that balance and interest stays deposited. Estimates use known deposit tiers. Upper balance limits and membership, relationship or new-money requirements must be confirmed with the institution; these are conditional estimates, not personalized offers.

$1,183.87 interest · $11,183.87 at maturity on $10,000.00.

3.80% APY · 36 months · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional · verified October 22, 2026.

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Estimated CD interest at maturity — conditional on quoted APY eligibility
Term$5,000$10,000$25,000$50,000
3 months$40.033.25% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$80.063.25% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$200.143.25% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$400.293.25% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional
6 months$80.583.24% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$161.153.24% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$402.883.24% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$805.763.24% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional
7 months$99.383.43% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$198.753.43% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$496.893.43% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$993.773.43% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional
12 months$182.503.65% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$365.003.65% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$912.503.65% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$1,825.003.65% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional
18 months$228.413.02% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$456.833.02% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$1,142.073.02% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$2,284.153.02% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional
24 months$382.033.75% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$764.063.75% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$1,910.163.75% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$3,820.313.75% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional
36 months$591.933.80% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$1,183.873.80% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$2,959.673.80% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$5,919.343.80% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional
48 months$414.282.01% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$828.572.01% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$2,071.422.01% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$4,142.842.01% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional
60 months$523.112.01% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$1,046.222.01% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$2,615.552.01% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional$5,231.112.01% APY · Certificate of Deposit · Promotional

How Bank Independent compares

Compare the displayed terms, minimums and quote locations. Membership, relationship and new-money conditions may apply. Institution quotes below use the exact 1095-day term. Regional peers quote a shared operating state; nationwide best is limited to our tracked sample.

This quote ranks 61 of 211 tracked institutions with fresh 1095-day quotes (ties share a rank). Each other institution contributes its highest APY for that exact term; minimums and eligibility can differ.

Bank Independent CD rate comparison
Institution / benchmarkTermMinimumQuote coverageAPYVerified / source date
Bank Independent (this institution)Certificate of Deposit · Promotional36 months$1,000 Coverage: AL3.80%October 22, 2026
Popular DirectCertificate of Deposit · Standard36 months$10,000 Nationwide; check eligibility4.85%October 22, 2026
E*TRADE (Morgan Stanley Private Bank)Bank CD · Standard36 monthsNot stated Nationwide; check eligibility4.80%October 22, 2026
Sallie Mae BankCertificate of Deposit (CD) · Standard36 months$2,500 Nationwide; check eligibility4.60%October 22, 2026
Quorum Federal Credit Union (highest tracked APY for this term)36-Month Term Account · Standard36 months$100 Coverage: NY4.90%October 22, 2026
Treasury (APY-equivalent)36 months (term-matched estimate)Depends on purchase methodFederal; interest exempt from state income tax4.95%2026-10-21

Rate changes

See changes across all tracked institutions

No changes since we started tracking Bank Independent on October 22, 2026.

About Bank Independent

Legal name
Bank Independent
Regulator ID
FDIC 16604
Headquarters
Sheffield, AL
Available in
AL
Total assets
$2.9 billion
Also known as
Website
www.bibank.com

Source: rates read from https://www.bibank.com/personal/certificates. See the page text we read.

Frequently asked questions

What is the highest CD rate at Bank Independent?

Among the rates we track, 3.80% APY on a 36-month promotional CD, as of October 22, 2026.

What is the minimum deposit for a Bank Independent CD?

The lowest minimum we found is $1,000.

How does Bank Independent's best CD rate compare with Treasury yields?

3.80% APY is −1.15% versus the 36-month Treasury yield of 4.95% (APY-equivalent) on 2026-10-21. Treasury interest is also exempt from state income tax.

Is 3.80% a good CD rate?

It is 2.7 times the FDIC national average for a similar term (1.39% as of 2026-10-19), which is a deposit-weighted average across all U.S. banks and credit unions. Online banks and promotional CDs often pay several times the national average.

Are Bank Independent CDs insured?

Bank Independent is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC 16604). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How often is this page updated?

We check Bank Independent's rate page every day. The rates above were last verified on October 22, 2026.

More bank CD rates

Rates are copied from Bank Independent's website and may change at any time. Confirm terms, minimums and eligibility with Bank Independent before opening an account. This page is not financial advice.