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PNC Bank CD Rates

Learn how much you can earn with a PNC Bank certificate of deposit

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Updated May 08, 2023
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A certificate of deposit (CD) can be a good option for saving money, especially if you’re looking to limit access to your funds. Many banks offer CD products, including PNC Bank, which offers a few CDs that can provide competitive rates to customers. Let’s take a look at PNC Bank CD rates, key features, and how these CDs compare to other options.

The APYs listed below are up to date as of the date of publication of this article. We review CD rates every two weeks and update the information below accordingly.

PNC Bank Fixed Rate Certificate CD Overview

 Standard Term Range  APY  Balance
1 to 120 months 0.01% $1 to $999.99
1 to 120 months  0.02%  $1,000 to $24,999.99 
1 to 120 months  0.03%  $25,000 and above 

PNC Bank Fixed Rate Promotional Term CD Overview

Promotional Term Range APY  Minimum Balance 
7 months 0.05% $1
9 months  3.25%  $1 
13 months  2.00%  $1 
19 months  1.25%  $1 
25 months  1.50%  $1 
37 months  1.75%  $1 
61 months  2.00%  $1 

PNC Bank Ready Access CD Overview

Ready Access Term Range  APY  Minimum Balance 
3 months 0.01% $1,000
12 months  0.02%  $1,000 

PNC Bank CDs: Key Features

 APY Range 0.01% to 3.25%
 Minimum Balance $1 
 Term Range 1 month to 120 months 
 Compounding Schedule Monthly 
 Early Withdrawal Penalty From three months of interest up to the total amount earned 

About PNC Bank

PNC Bank, with headquarters in Pittsburgh, was founded in 1852. It’s a banking industry giant, with millions of customers and thousands of branches in more than two dozen states. With its size and breadth of offerings, it should appeal to people who are looking to do all their banking with a single entity.

PNC is one of the country’s largest banks, with locations in 29 different states. The easiest way to open a PNC Bank certificate of deposit is online.

Compare PNC Bank CD Rates

PNC Bank offers a variety of CDs, most with uninspiring returns. The bank offers both standard and promotional terms with varying interest rates and minimum balances, plus the Ready Access CDs, that do not charge a withdrawal penalty if you pull your funds early. For the most part, rates are underwhelming, but the 9-month promotional CD is relatively competitive, especially when compared to offerings from other big banks.

If you are looking for the best CD rates, you should probably look elsewhere.

Bank   APY Range  Minimum Balance  Term Range
American Express  1.00% to 4.25% $0  1 year to 5 years
Bank of America  0.03% to 4.20%  $1,000  28 days to 10 years 
Chase Bank  0.02% to 4.00%  $0  1 month to 10 years 

What Are the Benefits of a CD Account?

A certificate of deposit account can provide a higher interest rate than a standard savings account. However, it also limits your access to the funds and will charge a penalty for early withdrawal, so it's best to open one only when you’re sure you can keep it until maturity.

What Are the Downsides of CDs?

CDs can provide good returns on your funds, but usually, you'll have limited access to your money during the CD term. However, CDs aren’t your only choice. High-yield savings accounts can provide similar interest rates while maintaining flexibility, while stocks and bonds can offer higher interest rates.

Do You Pay Taxes on CDs?

The interest earned on a certificate of deposit is taxable by the IRS. It’s taxed as regular income, which means it’s taxed at the same rate as your income from wages.

Are CDs Ever Risky?

Certificates of deposit tend to be less risky than other investment vehicles for a few different reasons. If you bank with an FDIC-insured bank, your CD is insured up to $250,000. Fixed rate CDs also guarantee a specific return on your deposit, so you’ll always come out positive compared to riskier methods such as purchasing stocks. 

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