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Highlights
Minimum Opening Deposit	Starting at $0
Certificate Term	6 months 12 months 18 months 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years
APY (Annual Percentage Yield)	0.10% - 0.55%

American Express National Bank Certificate of Deposit Review

American Express National Bank Certificate of Deposit is offered by American Express National Bank, a bank founded in 1850 and based in New York, NY. American Express National Bank Certificate of Deposit is available in 50 states (and Washington, DC).

Key Takeaways

Only one CD account type available. American Express CD only offers traditional CD accounts.
Very high APY. This account offers an annual percentage yield of up to 0.55%, which is much higher than the national average for a CD account.
No minimum initial deposit. There is no minimum balance required to open an account.
Wide selection of CD terms. American Express CD allows you to create a CD ladder by spreading your cash across certificates with different terms. This combines the benefits of frequent access to funds and higher rates of return on your savings.

Pros & Cons of American Express National Bank Certificate of Deposit

Pros	Cons
FDIC insured. Multiple CD terms available. Available in all 50 states. High-interest yield.	There isn't a no-penalty CD option. Does not offer an IRA CD.

American Express National Bank Certificate of Deposit FAQ

Are cd accounts from American Express National Bank federally insured?

Yes, your American Express National Bank cd accounts are insured up to $250,000 per person by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC #27471). The FDIC is an independent agency of the United States government that protects you against the loss of your insured deposits if an FDIC-insured bank or savings association fails. FDIC insurance is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government.

What types of CDs does American Express National Bank offer?

American Express CD provides the following types of CDs.

Traditional CDs. These CDs pay a fixed interest rate i you deposit a fixed amount of money for a specific term. Once the maturity date arrives, you have the option of cashing out or rolling over the CD for another term.

What CD rates does American Express National Bank offer on its CDs?

American Express CD offers an APY starting at 0.10% and ranging up to 0.55%. APY stands for annual percentage yield and shows the interest rate paid by the CD after taking into account compounding.

What terms does American Express CD offer?

American Express National Bank offers CD terms of the following lengths:

American Express National Bank Certificate of Deposit Rates & Terms
Description
APY (Annual Percentage Yield)	0.10% - 0.55%
6-Month APY	0.10%
12-Month APY	0.20%
2-Year APY	0.40%
3-Year APY	0.45%
4-Year APY	0.50%
5-Year APY	0.55%

What is the minimum deposit to open a CD account with American Express National Bank?

American Express CD does not require a minimum deposit.

What is the grace period for American Express CD?

There is a 10-day grace period for American Express CD. A grace period is a period of time during which you can withdraw the money in your CD without paying an early withdrawal penalty. A grace period starts the day after a CD’s maturity date, or the final day a CD is opened. Standard CDs renew automatically at the same term if you don't withdraw your money after the 10-day grace period. Note that the new CD rates probably won’t be the same as the original.

What types of fees, such as early withdrawal penalties, does American Express CD charge?

Financial institutions don't typically charge many fees on CDs. However, most charge a fee if you choose to withdraw your money before the CD term ends.

American Express National Bank does not charge an early withdrawal fee.

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