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Marcus High-Yield CD review

Best for: Marcus savers who want to lock a rate under the same login.

Marcus pays 3.90% on its 12-month CD — but unlike most picks here, it requires $500 to open and to earn the rate.

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Rates verified September 17, 2026. APYs are variable unless noted and change without notice — confirm the current rate on the provider's site before opening an account.
APY
3.90%
Minimum to open
$500
Minimum to earn APY
$500
Monthly fee
$0
FDIC insured
Yes

CD terms: 12-month term at 3.90% APY. $500 minimum to open and to earn the APY. Early-withdrawal penalty applies.

Rate note: 12-month term.

Standout features

  • Competitive 3.90% 12-month rate from a major bank brand.
  • Pairs with Marcus savings under one login.
  • No monthly fees.

Honest drawbacks

  • $500 minimum to open and earn — the only minimum in this CD table.
  • Early-withdrawal penalty applies; check current terms before locking in.
  • Fixed rate locks you in for the full term.
Open an account at Marcus by Goldman Sachs →

Link goes directly to Marcus by Goldman Sachs's own site. Rates verified September 2026. Banks change APYs without notice — confirm the current rate on the provider's site before opening an account.

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