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Patelco Credit Union CD

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Last Updated: 04/18/2025

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APY (Annual Percentage Yield)

0.20% - 0.85%(Verified 06/21/2024)
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Minimum Opening Deposit

Starting at $250

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Patelco Credit Union CD Review

Patelco Credit Union CD are offered by Patelco Credit Union, a credit union founded in 1936 and based in Pleasanton, CA. Patelco CD are available in 1 state.

Key Takeaways

  • Small selection of CD account types. Patelco CD only offers IRA and traditional CDs.
  • Higher than average APY. Patelco Credit Union CD has an annual percentage yield of up to 0.85%, which is higher than the national average for 3-month CDs.
  • $250 minimum deposit. This is a typical minimum initial deposit for the certificates we track.
  • Wide selection of certificate terms. Patelco CD allows you to create a certificate 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 Patelco Credit Union CD

Patelco Credit Union CD FAQ

Are share certificates from Patelco Credit Union federally insured?

Yes, your share certificates are insured up to $250,000 per share owner for each account ownership category. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a federal agency, administers the insurance fund and regulates federally insured credit unions. The fund is backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

What is the difference between CDs and Share Certificates?

Certificates of Deposit (CDs) and Share Certificates are both deposit accounts where your money can grow at a fixed rate for a predetermined period of time. Both are low-risk and federally insured products designed to give you a better rate on your deposits than typical savings accounts. The main difference between them is that CDs are offered by for-profit banks, whereas Share Certificates are offered by member-owned, not-for-profit credit unions.

What types of share certificates does Patelco Credit Union offer?

Patelco CD provides the following types of share certificates.
  • Traditional share certificates. These share certificates 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 share certificate for another term.
  • IRA share certificates. An IRA share certificate is a type of IRA that consists entirely of share certificates. In general, you can invest in share certificates in any IRA, but Patelco CD offers a share certificate that is specifically for retirement.

What rates does Patelco Credit Union offer on its share certificates?

Patelco CD offers an APY starting at 0.20% and ranging up to 0.85%. APY stands for annual percentage yield and shows the interest rate paid by the share certificate after taking into account compounding.

What terms does Patelco CD offer?

Patelco Credit Union offers share certificate terms of the following lengths:

What is the minimum deposit to open a share certificate account with Patelco Credit Union?

Patelco CD require a minimum deposit of $250 to open an account.

What is the grace period for Patelco CD?

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

What types of fees, such as early withdrawal penalties, does Patelco Credit Union charge?

Financial institutions don't typically charge many fees on share certificates. However, most charge a fee if you choose to withdraw your money before the term ends.
Patelco Credit Union charges an early withdrawal fee.

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Message from Patelco CD

Patelco offers a range of certificate terms, from three months to five years. All require a minimum deposit of only $250, and pay competitive APYs, particularly the shorter-term certificates. Patelco Credit Union offers pretty standard rates for its CDs.

Contact

Headquarters

5050 Hopyard Rd
Pleasanton, CA 94588
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Hours of Operation

Sunday
Closed
Monday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 2:00PM

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