US Bank Step Up CD

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in CD Accounts from U.S. Bank · Member FDIC

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Highlights
APY (Annual Percentage Yield)	0.05% - 0.65%
Minimum Opening Deposit	Starting at $1,000
Certificate Term	28 months

US Bank Step Up CD Review

US Bank Step Up CD are offered by U.S. Bank, a bank founded in 1863 and based in Minneapolis, MN. US Bank Step Up CD are available in 50 states (and Washington, DC).

Key Takeaways

Only one CD account type available. US Bank Step Up CD only offers bump up CD accounts.
Very high annual percentage yield (APY). This account offers an annual percentage yield of up to 0.65%, which is much higher than the national average for a CD account.
$1,000 minimum deposit. This is a typical minimum initial deposit for the CDs we track.
Limited selection of CD terms. US Bank Step Up CD only offers one CD term. This limits your options when trying to set up a CD ladder.

Pros & Cons of US Bank Step Up CD

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

US Bank Step Up CD FAQ

Are CDs from U.S. Bank federally insured?

Yes, your U.S. Bank CDs are insured up to $250,000 per person by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC #6548). 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 U.S. Bank offer?

US Bank Step Up CD 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 CD for another term.
Bump-up CDs. Bump-up CDs allow you to increase the interest rate you earn on your savings if the going interest rates rise. These CDs are useful in a changing interest rate environment.

What CD rates does U.S. Bank offer on its CDs?

US Bank Step Up CD offers an APY starting at 0.05% and ranging up to 0.65%. APY stands for annual percentage yield and shows the interest rate paid by the CD after taking into account compounding.

What terms does US Bank Step Up CD offer?

U.S. Bank offers CD terms of the following lengths:

US Bank Step Up CD Rates & Terms
Description
APY (Annual Percentage Yield)	0.05% - 0.65%

What is the minimum deposit to open a CD account with U.S. Bank?

US Bank Step Up CD requires a minimum deposit of $1,000 to open an account.

What is the grace period for US Bank Step Up CD?

There is a 10-day grace period for US Bank Step Up 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 US Bank Step Up 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.

U.S. Bank does not charge an early withdrawal fee.

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