South Carolina Credit Unions with the Best CD Rates

If you belong to a credit union or are curious about joining one, you should know that they can offer some of the highest CD rates in South Carolina. For anyone interested in locating a certificate of deposit with a competitive rate, credit unions are a great place to start.

Credit unions are different from banks because they are not-for-profit, owned by members and the field of membership is limited to a set of particular requirements. Membership eligibility is different for each one, but there’s bound to be a South Carolina credit union you qualify to join. Below are the credit unions in the state that are presently offering the highest rates on CDs.

Credit Unions with the Best 6-Month CD Rates in South Carolina

Spartanburg Regional Credit Union: 1%
Palmetto First Credit Union: 0.85%
S C I Credit Union: 0.85%

Highest 12-Month CD Rates from South Carolina Credit Unions

Spartanburg Regional Credit Union: 1.26%
Carolina Foothills Credit Union: 1%
Palmetto First Credit Union: 1%

South Carolina Credit Unions with the Best 24-Month CD Rates

1st Patriots Credit Union: 1.5%
Carolina Foothills Credit Union: 1.46%
Greenville Gas Turbine Employees Credit Union: 1.45%

Please note that these rates are accurate as of May 20, 2011 but are subject to change at any time.

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Best South Carolina Banking Rates

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CIT Bank	1.10% Date: May 14, 2012 View Rate Details
Ally Bank	1.09% Date: May 15, 2012 View Rate Details
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CoastalStates Bank 2 Year CD Account	1.50% Date: May 3, 2012 View Rate Details
Carolina Foothills Credit Union 2 Year CD Account	1.00% Date: Apr 30, 2012 View Rate Details
Neighbors United Credit Union 2 Year CD Account	0.90% Date: May 7, 2012 View Rate Details
Safe Credit Union South Carolina 2 Year CD Account	0.85% Date: May 10, 2012 View Rate Details
Palmetto First Credit Union 2 Year CD Account	0.85% Date: May 7, 2012 View Rate Details
Palmetto Health Credit Union 2 Year CD Account	0.85% Date: May 2, 2012 View Rate Details
First Federal of South Carolina, FSB 12 Month CD Account	0.80% to 0.60% Date: May 8, 2012
Palmetto Citizens Credit Union Savings Account	0.41% to 0.40% Date: May 8, 2012
Spartanburg Regional Credit Union 12 Month CD Account	0.75% to 0.50% Date: May 7, 2012
Carolina Trust Credit Union Savings Account	0.10% to 0.05% Date: Apr 30, 2012
G.H.S. Credit Union - South Carolina 12 Month CD Account	0.38% to 0.20% Date: Apr 26, 2012
S C I Credit Union 12 Month CD Account	0.65% to 0.40% Date: Apr 25, 2012

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