Sound Credit Union CD & Share Certificate Rates — October 2026
As of October 22, 2026, Sound Credit Union's highest tracked CD (share certificate) rate is 4.05% APY on a 13-month promotional CD ($100,000 minimum). That is 2.3 times the FDIC national average for 12-month CDs (1.76%). Standard CD rates range from 2.50% to 3.75% APY.
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Sound Credit Union CD & share certificate rates
Membership required. Standard, Flex, Bump and Jumbo certificates; standard terms require $500, Flex and Bump $2,500 and Jumbo $100,000. Separately listed IRA certificates are excluded. Early withdrawal penalties may apply.
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.
Watch the renewal rate
The best promotional rate here is 4.05% APY (13 months). The standard rate for a similar term is 3.75% APY (12 months). If the CD renews at the standard rate when it matures, $10,000 would earn about $30 less per year. Check the account terms and set a reminder before maturity.
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What are Sound Credit Union's best CD rates by term?
Sound Credit Union's best rate is 4.05% APY on 13 months, verified October 22, 2026.
- 3 mo2.50%
- 6 mo3.65%
- 11 mo3.95%
- 12 mo3.75%
- 13 mo4.05%
- 18 mo3.25%
- 24 mo3.01%
- 30 mo2.50%
- 36 mo2.91%
- 48 mo2.50%
- 60 mo2.75%
How much interest could a Sound Credit Union 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.
No unambiguous quoted balance tier applies to this amount and term. Check the institution's terms or choose another deposit.
| Term | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months | $30.882.50% APY · Certificate Account · Standard | $61.752.50% APY · Certificate Account · Standard | $154.382.50% APY · Certificate Account · Standard | $308.762.50% APY · Certificate Account · Standard |
| 6 months | $84.523.40% APY · Certificate Account · Standard | $169.043.40% APY · Certificate Account · Standard | $422.613.40% APY · Certificate Account · Standard | $845.223.40% APY · Certificate Account · Standard |
| 11 months | $180.983.95% APY · Certificate Account · Promotional | $361.953.95% APY · Certificate Account · Promotional | $904.883.95% APY · Certificate Account · Promotional | $1,809.773.95% APY · Certificate Account · Promotional |
| 12 months | $175.003.50% APY · Certificate Account · Standard | $350.003.50% APY · Certificate Account · Standard | $875.003.50% APY · Certificate Account · Standard | $1,750.003.50% APY · Certificate Account · Standard |
| 13 months | Not estimated | Not estimated | Not estimated | Not estimated |
| 18 months | $226.132.99% APY · Certificate Account (Flex) · Standard | $452.262.99% APY · Certificate Account (Flex) · Standard | $1,130.642.99% APY · Certificate Account (Flex) · Standard | $2,261.292.99% APY · Certificate Account (Flex) · Standard |
| 24 months | $278.782.75% APY · Certificate Account · Standard | $557.562.75% APY · Certificate Account · Standard | $1,393.912.75% APY · Certificate Account · Standard | $2,787.812.75% APY · Certificate Account · Standard |
| 30 months | $318.562.50% APY · Certificate Account (Flex) · Standard | $637.132.50% APY · Certificate Account (Flex) · Standard | $1,592.822.50% APY · Certificate Account (Flex) · Standard | $3,185.642.50% APY · Certificate Account (Flex) · Standard |
| 36 months | $408.132.65% APY · Certificate Account · Standard | $816.252.65% APY · Certificate Account · Standard | $2,040.632.65% APY · Certificate Account · Standard | $4,081.272.65% APY · Certificate Account · Standard |
| 48 months | $519.062.50% APY · Certificate Account · Standard | $1,038.132.50% APY · Certificate Account · Standard | $2,595.322.50% APY · Certificate Account · Standard | $5,190.642.50% APY · Certificate Account · Standard |
| 60 months | $657.042.50% APY · Certificate Account · Standard | $1,314.082.50% APY · Certificate Account · Standard | $3,285.212.50% APY · Certificate Account · Standard | $6,570.412.50% APY · Certificate Account · Standard |
How Sound Credit Union compares
Compare the displayed terms, minimums and quote locations. Membership, relationship and new-money conditions may apply. Institution quotes below use the exact 395-day term. Regional peers quote a shared operating state; nationwide best is limited to our tracked sample.
This quote ranks 32 of 64 tracked institutions with fresh 395-day quotes (ties share a rank). Each other institution contributes its highest APY for that exact term; minimums and eligibility can differ.
| Institution / benchmark | Term | Minimum | Quote coverage | APY | Verified / source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Credit Union (this institution)Jumbo Certificate · Promotional | 13 months | $100,000 | Coverage: WA | 4.05% | October 22, 2026 |
| CIBC Bank USA (CIBC Agility)CIBC Agility™ Certificate of Deposit (CD) · Standard | 13 months | $1,000 | Nationwide; check eligibility | 4.50% | October 22, 2026 |
| Sallie Mae BankCertificate of Deposit (CD) · Standard | 13 months | $2,500 | Nationwide; check eligibility | 4.50% | October 22, 2026 |
| Synchrony BankCD · Standard | 13 months | Not stated | Nationwide; check eligibility | 4.40% | October 22, 2026 |
| Del Norte Credit Union (highest tracked APY for this term)Share Certificate - $100,000+ Minimum Balance · Promotional | 13 months | $100,000 | Coverage: NM | 5.23% | October 22, 2026 |
| Treasury (APY-equivalent) | 13 months (term-matched estimate) | Depends on purchase method | Federal; interest exempt from state income tax | 4.60% | 2026-10-21 |
Rate changes
See changes across all tracked institutions
No changes since we started tracking Sound Credit Union on October 22, 2026.
About Sound Credit Union
- Legal name
- Sound Credit Union
- Regulator ID
- NCUA 66331
- Headquarters
- Tacoma, WA
- Available in
- WA
- Total assets
- $3.4 billion
- Also known as
- Website
- www.soundcu.com
Source: rates read from https://www.soundcu.com/rates/personal/certificates/. See the page text we read.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest CD rate at Sound Credit Union?
Among the rates we track, 4.05% APY on a 13-month promotional CD, as of October 22, 2026.
What is the minimum deposit for a Sound Credit Union CD?
The lowest minimum we found is $500; jumbo and higher balance tiers start at up to $100,000.
How does Sound Credit Union's best CD rate compare with Treasury yields?
4.05% APY is −0.55% versus the 13-month Treasury yield of 4.60% (APY-equivalent) on 2026-10-21. Treasury interest is also exempt from state income tax.
Is 4.05% a good CD rate?
It is 2.3 times the FDIC national average for a similar term (1.76% 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 Sound Credit Union CDs insured?
Sound Credit Union is a federally insured credit union (NCUA 66331). Share certificates are insured by the NCUA up to $250,000 per member, per ownership category.
What is a share certificate at Sound Credit Union?
A share certificate is the credit union equivalent of a bank CD: a term deposit that pays a stated yield when its conditions are met. Membership requirements, minimum deposits and early withdrawal terms depend on the credit union and product.
How often is this page updated?
We check Sound Credit Union's rate page every day. The rates above were last verified on October 22, 2026.
More credit union certificate rates
Rates are copied from Sound Credit Union's website and may change at any time. Confirm terms, minimums and eligibility with Sound Credit Union before opening an account. This page is not financial advice.