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Bread Savings CD rates 2026: Standard and IRA CDs with top-tier APYs

Joseph Hostetler
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Joseph Hostetler
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Joseph Hostetler
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Joseph Hostetler
Joseph Hostetler
Staff Writer, Personal Finance
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December 12, 2025, 1:24 PM ET
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Bread Savings isn’t a household name like Chase and Discover. That doesn’t prevent it from trouncing those heavyweight banks in some key categories.

Specifically, Bread Savings issues some of the highest-yield certificates of deposit (CDs), with the limitation that it’s an online-only bank. If you can stand to do your banking exclusively through your computer and phone, Bread Savings will reward you with some of the best annual percentage yields (APY).

Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about Bread Savings CD offers and rates.

Rates are current as of Dec. 12, 2025 and are subject to change.



Bread Savings CD rates and products

Bread Savings keeps its CDs pretty vanilla. Your choices are either a standard CD or an IRA CD. Both options have the same term lengths and return rates.

Bread Savings Standard CDs

When opening a Bread Savings CD, you can choose from nine term lengths. If you can meet the mandatory $1,500 opening deposit, a Bread Savings CD could be an excellent choice to earn interest with a relatively safe investment.

Bread Savings standard CD features

Minimum opening deposit$1,500
Early withdrawal penalty– Terms of less than 12 months: 90 days’ simple interest
– Terms between 12 months and 3 years: 180 days’ simple interest
– Terms of 4 years or more: 365 days’ simple interest
Partial withdrawals permittedNo
Additional deposits permittedNo
Automatic renewalYes, for the same term
Renewal grace period10 days

Bread Savings standard CD rates

Term lengthAPY
3 months3.80%
6 months4.00%
9 months3.80%
12 months3.75%
18 months3.75%
24 months3.75%
36 months3.75%
48 months3.75%
60 months3.75%
3 months
APY3.80%
6 months
APY4.00%
9 months
APY3.80%
12 months
APY3.75%
18 months
APY3.75%
24 months
APY3.75%
36 months
APY3.75%
48 months
APY3.75%
60 months
APY3.75%

Bank details checked Dec. 12, 2025

Bread Savings IRA CDs

IRA CDs can be beneficial if you’re looking for a safe investment for your individual retirement account (IRA). They offer tax advantages that a normal CD does not.

Bread Savings offers some excellent IRA CDs with identical term lengths and APYs to its standard CD lineup. You can choose to open a tax-deferred traditional IRA CD or a Roth IRA CD—which involves investing post-tax money but allows your money to grow and later be withdrawn tax free.

Bread Savings IRA CD features

Minimum opening deposit$1,500
Early withdrawal penalty– Terms of less than 12 months: 90 days’ simple interest
– Terms between 12 months and 3 years: 180 days’ simple interest
– Terms of 4 years or more: 365 days’ simple interest
Partial withdrawals permittedNo
Additional deposits permittedNo
Automatic renewalYes, for the same term
Renewal grace period10 days

Bread Savings IRA CD rates

Term lengthAPY
3 months3.80%
6 months4.00%
9 months3.80%
12 months3.75%
18 months3.75%
24 months3.75%
36 months3.75%
48 months3.75%
60 months3.75%
3 months
APY3.80%
6 months
APY4.00%
9 months
APY3.80%
12 months
APY3.75%
18 months
APY3.75%
24 months
APY3.75%
36 months
APY3.75%
48 months
APY3.75%
60 months
APY3.75%

Bank details checked Dec. 12, 2025



Compare Bread Savings to competitors

For a relatively obscure brand, Bread Savings issues CDs that can keep up with just about anyone. Still, some financial institutions may offer even higher returns. Here’s a look at some of its competitors.


Bread Savings
Discover Bank logo

Discover
Northern Bank Direct Logo

Northern Bank Direct
6 months6 months6 months
4.00%3.50%4.15%
9 months9 months9 months
3.80%3.50%3.50%
12 months12 months12 months
3.75%3.90%3.25%
18 months18 months18 months
3.75%3.75%3.25%
24 months24 months24 months
3.75%3.60%3.25%
36 months36 months36 months
3.75%3.60%3.25%
Learn moreLearn moreLearn more
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at Bread Savings
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at MoneyLion
View offer
at Northern Bank Direct

Bank details checked Dec. 12, 2025

Learn more about Bread Savings

Bread Savings’ parent company, Bread Financial, was named Alliance Data until 2022. It was founded in 1996. It primarily offers loans and credit cards, with Bread Savings serving as its consumer deposit division.

All to say, Bread Savings isn’t a full-service financial institution; you’ll only find high-yield savings accounts and CDs. It’s not great for those who want to keep all their banking in the same place. That said, those who come seeking a high-yield option for stashing money they don’t need access to for a while may find Bread a good fit. 

Frequently asked questions

What happens to my CD rate if I renew my Bread Savings CD at maturity?

When you renew your Bread Savings CD, you’ll be subject to the current APY for the term—which could be different than the APY you received when you first opened your account.

Can I ladder Bread Savings CDs to maximize rate opportunities?

Yes, you can open multiple Bread Savings CDs to maximize your return rate and access a portion of your investment every so often.

What is the minimum deposit required for Bread Savings CDs?

The minimum deposit required for Bread Savings CDs is $1,500.

How often is interest paid on Bread Savings CDs?

Interest on Bread Savings CDs is compounded daily and credited monthly.

Are Bread Savings CDs FDIC insured?

Bread Savings CDs are FDIC insured up to the maximum $250,000.

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Joseph Hostetler
By Joseph HostetlerStaff Writer, Personal Finance

Joseph is a staff writer on Fortune's personal finance team. He's covered personal finance since 2016, previously serving as a reporter and editor at sites like Business Insider and The Points Guy. He has also contributed to major outlets such as AP News, CNN, Newsweek, and many more.

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