Comenity Certificate of Deposit Review

Comenity Certificate of Deposit is offered by Comenity, a bank founded in 2003 and based in Draper, UT. Comenity Certificate of Deposit is available in 50 states (and Washington, DC).

• Only one CD account type available. Comenity Certificate of Deposit only offers traditional CD accounts.
• Very high APY. This account offers an annual percentage yield of up to 0.9%, which is much higher than the national average for a CD account.
• $1,500 minimum deposit. This is a typical minimum initial deposit, but there are accounts that require a smaller initial deposit.
• Wide selection of CD terms. Comenity Certificate of Deposit allows you to create a CD ladder by spreading your cash across certificates of deposit with different terms. This combines the benefits of frequent access to funds and higher rates of return on your savings.

Are cd accounts from Comenity federally insured?

Yes, your Comenity cd accounts are insured up to $250,000 per person by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC #57570). 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 Comenity offer?

• 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 Comenity offer on its CDs?

Comenity Certificate of Deposit offers an APY starting at 0.63% and ranging up to 0.9%. APY stands for annual percentage yield and shows the interest rate paid by the CD after taking into account compounding.

What is the minimum deposit to open a CD account with Comenity?

Comenity Certificate of Deposit requires a minimum deposit of $1,500 to open an account.

What is the grace period for Comenity Certificate of Deposit?

does not specify what their grace period is. 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 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 Comenity Certificate of Deposit 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.

Comenity does not charge an early withdrawal fee.