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Certificates of Deposit

Grow your savings safely and securely with a Clearwater Certificate of Deposit (CD). While your savings earn interest over time, we’ll put your funds to work by sparking social, economic, and environmental change.

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Certificates of Deposit (CDs)

Clearwater’s Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are a great choice if you do not need immediate access to your funds and want to earn a secure, guaranteed rate of return.

  • Choose from 6- to 60-month terms
  • Only a $100 minimum opening deposit
  • $100 minimum balance requirement
  • Dividends paid monthly
  • Rates vary by term
  • Fees may reduce earnings, and early withdrawal penalties may apply

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Certificates of Deposit

APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates effective as of

CD Min Max APY Rate Interest Accrues Dividends Paid
6-Month $100 —— 5.00% 4.89% Daily Monthly
12-Month $100 —— 4.55% 4.46% Daily Monthly
24-Month $100 —— 3.20% 3.15% Daily Monthly
24-Month Clean Energy $100 —— 3.20% 3.15% Daily Monthly
36-Month $100 —— 3.00% 2.96% Daily Monthly
48-Month $100 —— 3.00% 2.96% Daily Monthly
60-Month $100 —— 3.00% 2.96% Daily Monthly
SmartSaver Youth¹ $100 $1,000 5.00% 4.89% Daily Monthly
  1. Matures at age 18. Limit one per youth ages 0-17

Early withdrawal penalties may apply to all CDs. Fees may reduce earnings.

Clean Energy Certificate of Deposit (CD)

Make a positive impact with your deposits with Clearwater’s 24-month Clean Energy CD. While you earn a competitive interest rate, we’ll pool Clean Energy CD funds to help Montana homeowners and businesses finance clean energy solutions.

  • 24-month term only
  • $100 minimum opening deposit
  • $100 minimum balance requirement
  • Dividends paid monthly
  • Rates vary by term
  • Fees may reduce earnings, and early withdrawal penalties may apply

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Certificates of Deposit

APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates effective as of

CD Min Max APY Rate Interest Accrues Dividends Paid
6-Month $100 —— 5.00% 4.89% Daily Monthly
12-Month $100 —— 4.55% 4.46% Daily Monthly
24-Month $100 —— 3.20% 3.15% Daily Monthly
24-Month Clean Energy $100 —— 3.20% 3.15% Daily Monthly
36-Month $100 —— 3.00% 2.96% Daily Monthly
48-Month $100 —— 3.00% 2.96% Daily Monthly
60-Month $100 —— 3.00% 2.96% Daily Monthly
SmartSaver Youth¹ $100 $1,000 5.00% 4.89% Daily Monthly
  1. Matures at age 18. Limit one per youth ages 0-17

Early withdrawal penalties may apply to all CDs. Fees may reduce earnings.

Youth Certificates of Deposit (CDs)

Help the young people in your life reach their savings goals with a Youth Certificate of Deposit (CD). You’ll enjoy the low minimum opening deposit and the ability to add funds in $100 increments up to $500 monthly.

  • Available for youth under age 22
  • Choose from 6- to 60-month terms
  • Only a $100 minimum opening deposit
  • Add funds in $100 increments, up to $500 monthly, without affecting your rate
  • Dividends paid monthly
  • Rates vary by term
    Fees may reduce earnings, and early withdrawal penalties may apply

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SmartSaver Certificate of Deposit (CD)

Teach your youth the value of building savings over time with our SmartSaver CD. Regardless of the balance, this CD pays 5.00% APY when you leave the funds untouched until the youth’s 18th birthday.

  • Available for youth under age 18 only; maximum of one CD per youth
  • Earns 5.00% APY if funds are left untouched until the youth’s 18th birthday
  • Rate drops retroactively to 1.00% APY if funds are withdrawn early
  • Only a $100 minimum opening deposit
  • Add funds in $100 increments, up to a lifetime maximum of $1,000
  • Dividends paid monthly
  • Fees may reduce earnings, and early withdrawal penalties may apply

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Certificates of Deposit

APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates effective as of

CD Min Max APY Rate Interest Accrues Dividends Paid
6-Month $100 —— 5.00% 4.89% Daily Monthly
12-Month $100 —— 4.55% 4.46% Daily Monthly
24-Month $100 —— 3.20% 3.15% Daily Monthly
24-Month Clean Energy $100 —— 3.20% 3.15% Daily Monthly
36-Month $100 —— 3.00% 2.96% Daily Monthly
48-Month $100 —— 3.00% 2.96% Daily Monthly
60-Month $100 —— 3.00% 2.96% Daily Monthly
SmartSaver Youth¹ $100 $1,000 5.00% 4.89% Daily Monthly
  1. Matures at age 18. Limit one per youth ages 0-17

Early withdrawal penalties may apply to all CDs. Fees may reduce earnings.

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Things You’ll Need

To open your account, please have the following items ready:

  • Valid, government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or permanent residence card
  • Valid tax identification number
  • Opening deposit, which varies by account type
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Certificates of Deposits FAQ

What’s a certificate of deposit (CD), and how does it work?

A CD is a type of savings account. Imagine a lockbox with a timer in which you put your money, set the timer, and wait. When the term ends, you can roll over your CD to a new term or withdraw your money, along with all the interest it’s accumulated. CDs typically earn more interest than a standard savings account, so your money grows faster. However, there is usually an early withdrawal penalty if you withdraw your funds before your term expires.

Is my money safe with Clearwater?

Yes, your accounts are federally insured to at least $250,000 by the NCUA.