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Duke University CU CD Accounts

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Last Updated: 04/18/2025

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APY (Annual Percentage Yield)

3.03% - 4.04%(Verified 06/21/2024)

Minimum Opening Deposit

Starting at $500

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Duke University CU CD Accounts Review

Duke University CU CD Accounts are offered by Duke University Credit Union, a credit union founded in 1968 and based in Durham, NC. Duke University CU CD Accounts are available in 50 states and Washington, DC.

Key Takeaways

  • Small selection of CD account types. Duke University CU CD Accounts only offers IRA and traditional CDs.
  • Very high annual percentage yield (APY). This account offers an annual percentage yield of up to 4.04%, which is much higher than the national average for a CD account.
  • $500 minimum deposit. This is a typical minimum initial deposit for the CDs we track.
  • Wide selection of CD terms. Duke University CU CD Accounts 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 Duke University CU CD Accounts

Duke University CU CD Accounts FAQ

Are CD from Duke University Credit Union federally insured?

No, your Duke University Credit Union CD accounts are not insured by a federal insurance agency. This means that if Duke University Credit Union were to fall into financial difficulties, your deposits are not covered by a government-backed insurance fund like the FDIC or NCUSIF.

What types of CDs does Duke University Credit Union offer?

Duke University CU CD Accounts provides the following types of CDs.
  • Traditional CDs. These CDs pay a fixed interest rate if you deposit a fixed amount of money for a specific term. Once the maturity date arrives, you have the option of cashing out or automatically renewing the CDs for another term.
  • IRA CDs. An IRA CD is a type of IRA that consists entirely of CDs. In general, you can invest in CDs in any IRA, but Duke University CU CD Accounts offers a CD that is specifically for retirement.

What rates does Duke University Credit Union offer on its CDs?

Duke University CU CD Accounts offers an APY starting at 3.03% and ranging up to 4.04%. APY stands for annual percentage yield and shows the interest rate paid by the CD after taking into account compounding. This is higher than the typical interest rate for online-only checking accounts, which is around 1% APY.

What terms does Duke University CU CD Accounts offer?

Duke University Credit Union offers CD terms of the following lengths:

What is the minimum deposit to open a CD account with Duke University Credit Union?

Duke University CU CD Accounts require a minimum deposit of $500 to open an account.

What is the grace period for Duke University CU CD Accounts?

Duke University CU CD Accounts 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 Duke University Credit Union 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 term ends.
Duke University Credit Union charges an early withdrawal fee.
Duke University Credit Union does charge any of the fees we track.

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Headquarters

2200 W Main St
Durham, NC 27705
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Hours of Operation

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday
8:00AM - 5:30PM
Saturday
Closed

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