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SupportLock in your fixed rate, and watch your money grow with a Certificate of Deposit (CD).
A CD is ideal for someone who doesn’t need access to their funds in the short term and wants the assurance of a fixed interest rate.
Put your money to work when you open an American Express Certificate of Deposit account.
With a CD, you choose your term – up to 5 years – for a locked-in rate with a guaranteed return.
No minimums, no monthly fees
24/7 superior customer service
FDIC insured
Backed by the service & reliability of American Express
CDs get a one-time deposit. If you’re interested in making monthly deposits, a High Yield Savings Account (HYSA) is probably a better choice for you. With a CD, you can withdraw before your terms are over (the maturity date), but that withdrawal will be subject to penalties*.
Fund it and forget it.
Interest rate and APY are fixed
You'll know exactly how much you’ll earn on Day 1 by locking in your rate.
Compounding daily, depositing monthly
Your interest compounds daily and is deposited in your account monthly until maturity.
FDIC Insured
Each depositor is insured to at least $250,000 (See FDIC.gov for details).
Select your terms to calculate your money’s future value.
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FUTURE BALANCE
INTEREST EARNED
Interest compounds daily. Savings calculator is for illustration only. ♢
Start banking quickly.
Transferring money between your Savings account and your external bank account is easy to set up and complete online. So you start saving fast.
- Open an Account in minutes. To verify your identification, we’ll use your personal details to check your public records – without affecting your credit.
- Register your online savings account after you receive your confirmation email (within minutes of applying).
- Sign in and fund your new account by linking your current bank or mailing a check. Linking your external account can take up to 2 days. Transfers typically take less than 24 hours once linked ‡.
See FAQs for further details about the transfer process, or contact us 24/7 with questions.
Strategies to Save
A certificate of deposit, better known as a CD, is a secure, low-risk way to set aside – and earn interest on – a chunk of savings for a pre-determined period of time.
Hear what our savers are saying
“Coming together as a blended family in 2014, we made a home of an austere house void of a feminine touch for years and, worse, lacking necessary functionality. Our American Express Savings allow us to aggressively save in a manner that soon afforded us the opportunity to do the necessary remodeling to accommodate our instant family.”
Amanda, GA
“As a single mother of two, savings are very important for me. I made a goal to save $10,000 by my 30th birthday as a birthday gift to myself, and decided to utilize American Express Personal Savings to meet my goal. I have a certain amount direct deposit to my personal savings account and the money just saves like magic! I highly recommend American Express personal savings to anyone looking to start saving for a long term goal.”
Eboni, TX
“My family motivates me to save for our future. I have a family, a house, many things others have, and the ability to earn money on what I'm saving with an account like this has encouraged me to save more. I want to continue to provide a better standard of living for my family, and this account is a great place to save for that down payment.”
Lawrence, OH
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Certificate of Deposit (CD) account?
What is the difference between a High Yield Savings Account and a CD?
Can I add additional funds to a CD once it's been opened?
What is a Maturity Date and what happens after that date?
Does Savings allow partial withdrawal of funds from my CD?
What if I want to withdraw my funds from my CD before the Maturity Date?
How does the interest on a CD compound, and can I choose to pay out the interest on a CD?
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If you want more access to your money, check out a High Yield Savings Account.
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Express National Bank. Member FDIC. Each depositor is insured to at least $250,000.
*The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) as advertised is accurate as of . Interest rate and APY are subject to change at any time without notice before and after a High Yield Savings Account is opened.
For a CD account, rates are subject to change at any time without notice before the account is opened. Your rate will be fixed on the business day‡ we receive your completed application, provided we receive your deposit within 30 days after your application is approved. After a CD is opened, additional deposits to the account are not permitted. Early CD withdrawals may be subject to significant penalties which could cause you to lose some of your principal. Please see the Deposit Account Agreement for additional terms and conditions and Truth-in-Savings disclosures.
**The national rate referenced is from the FDIC's published Monthly Rate Cap Information for Savings deposit products. Visit the FDIC website for details.
†You are generally permitted to make up to nine (9) withdrawals or transfers out of your High Yield Savings Account during a monthly statement cycle. However, please note that there are strict rules for withdrawing money from an IRA plan (including an IRA High Yield Savings Account) before retirement age without incurring a penalty. Read More in FAQs.
‡For purposes of transferring funds, business days are Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Transfers can be initiated 24/7 via the website or phone, but any transfers initiated after 7:00 PM Eastern Time or on non-business days will begin to be processed on the next business day.
♢Calculations are estimates of expected interest earned. Actual results may vary, based on various factors such as leap years, timing of deposits, rounding, and variation in interest rates. The first recurring deposit is assumed to begin in the second period after any initial deposit.
§IRA Contributions are subject to aggregate annual limits across all IRA plans held at American Express or other institutions. IRA distributions may be taxed and subject to penalties based on IRS guidelines. Required minimum distribution, if applicable, is only relevant to this IRA plan and does not take into consideration other IRA plans held at American Express or other institutions. Please see IRS.gov for more information. We recommend you consult with a financial or tax advisor when making contributions to and distributions from an IRA plan account.