Certificate of Deposit

Definition and Terms

Certificates of Deposit (CDs) provide depositors a higher interest rate than savings accounts. CDs are for depositors, including individuals, businesses, corporations, and other entities, that desire short or intermediate-term investment earnings. CDs are suitable for those who can invest monies for a period of time without withdrawal privileges. CD maturities are offered in varying terms. 

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All CDs

CDs provide depositors a higher rate alternative than savings accounts. CDs are intended for depositors who can invest monies for a period of time, without withdrawal privileges. Note:  Certificates pay market rates consistent with the term selected and may be Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insured. Maturities are offered in varying terms. Once a certificate is purchased the rate remains fixed for the full term. The minimum deposit to open is $1,000. A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal. 

The following applies to all CDs: 

  • Can be used as collateral for loans
  • Can have interest distributed by check or by direct deposit into a checking or savings account at CCB
  • Rates remain fixed for the full term (except for the 18-month variable-rate CD)
  • The minimum deposit to open is $1,000.00. CCB imposes a penalty for early withdrawal
  • Automatically renew at the interest rate to be determined
  • 10-day (calendar) grace period after maturity to withdraw funds without being charged a penalty
  • Each depositor is insured up to $250,000 by the FDIC; some or most of a client's deposits as CDs may be insured. 


CDs Under $250,000 (Compound)

For certificates under $250,000, the bank offers the following:

Terms 

  • Interest compounded daily
    • Paid monthly, quarterly, or annually by check, transfer to another CCB account, or deposited back into the CD
  • $1,000 minimum deposit
  • CD will renew at the interest rate to be determined
  • 10-day (calendar) grace period after the maturity date to withdraw funds without penalty

Terms

Term
Interest Paid
Penalty
7 to 89 days
At maturity
1-month interest
3 months
At maturity
3-months interest
6 months
At maturity
3-months interest
12 months
Quarterly
6-months interest
15 months
Quarterly
6-months interest
18 months
Quarterly
9-months interest
18 months (variable)**
Quarterly
9-months interest
24 months
Quarterly
12-months interest
30 months
Quarterly
12-months interest
36 months
Quarterly
18-months interest
48 months
Quarterly
24-months interest
60 months
Quarterly
24-months interest
Note: Variable rate can change daily. There are no limits on the changes that may occur. The certificate can also be purchased as a miscellaneous day certificate. This can be used when clients want their certificates to mature on a particular date. However, these certificates do not automatically renew.

Features 

Below is a list of features that are offered for CD's under $250,000:

  • The minimum deposit is $1,000
  • Maturities are offered in varying terms 
  • Competitive rates 
  • Interest is compounded daily and paid monthly, quarterly, or annually 
  • The penalty will be imposed for early withdrawals 
  • Auto-renewable 

Benefits 

Below is a list of client benefits that are offered for CD's under $250,000:

  • Provide interest rates competitive with similar term investments 
  • Can be used for collateral should a borrowing need arise
  • Depositors may be insured up to $250,000 by the FDIC
  • Interest can be directly deposited into a checking or savings account at Capital City Bank 

Prospective Users 

The following are considered prospective users for CDs under $250,000:

  • Individuals 
  • Businesses 
  • Corporations 
  • Other entities 


CDs Over $250,000 (Jumbo)

  • Rates on these certificates are listed separately on the weekly rate sheet. Generally, the bank pays higher interest rates on these certificates  
  • Simple interest (interest on the original amount only)
  • Refer miscellaneous day certificates to the Client Experience Manager to determine the rate of interest
  • $250,000 minimum deposit

Terms 


Term
Interest Paid
Penalty
14 days
At maturity
1-month interest
30 days
At maturity
1-month interest
60 days
At maturity
1-month interest
180 days
At maturity
3-month interest
270 days
At maturity
3-month interest
360 days
At maturity
6-month interest
Note: Interest can be paid monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or at maturity. Interest can be distributed by check or by transfer to another account at CCB.
Certificates will automatically renew at the interest rate to be determined. There is a 10-day (calendar) grace period after maturity to withdraw funds without being charged a penalty. Certificates may be purchased for an exact number of days within these ranges. Miscellaneous day CDs will not auto-renew. Please refer these transactions to the Client Experience Manager for the determination of the interest rate.
Note: Once purchased, rates on these certificates remain fixed until maturity.

Features

Below is a list of features that are offered for CD's over $250,000:

  • Minimum deposit of $250,000
  • Maturities are offered in varying terms
  • Higher interest rate 
  • Interest is paid at maturity, simple interest
  • The penalty will be imposed for early withdrawals 

Benefits

Below is a list of client benefits that are offered for CD's over $250,000:

  • Provides a higher rate than smaller certificates
  • Provide interest payment in a manner chosen by the client
  • Can be used as collateral should a borrowing need arise
  • Depositors are insured to $250,000 by FDIC 
  • Auto-renewable

Prospective Users

The following are considered prospective users for CDs over $250,000:

  • Individuals
  • Businesses
  • Corporations
  • Other entities desiring short or intermediate-term investment earnings. 

CD Account Types

A CD can be opened for any of the following account types:

Personal
Business
Individual
Association
Joint
Campaign
Payable on Death (POD)
Club / Civic Group
Power of Attorney
Corporation
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Limited Liability Company (LLC)
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Partnership
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Political Action Committee (PAC)
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Public Funds
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Sole Proprietorship



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