Current Wells Fargo CD rates for 2026: Everything you need to know

It’s not uncommon for the best certificates of deposit (CDs) nowadays to breach 3.50% APY. These colossal rates most often come from online banks that have little operating costs—so it’s nice to find a full-service bank that offers generous rates too.

Wells Fargo offers everything from credit cards to high-yield savings accounts. It’s also got a fistful of CD options that go toe-to-toe with just about anyone.

Here’s what you need to know about Wells Fargo CD rates and which to consider opening for the biggest return.

All rates and fees are current as of Jan. 2, 2026, and are subject to change.

Wells Fargo Bank CD rates and products

Wells Fargo offers a variety of CDs, from standard CDs with myriad term lengths to specialty CDs with promotional, limited-time rates. You can get the absolute best APY if you have either a Prime Checking, Premier Checking, or Private Bank Interest Checking account.

Just note that rates may vary slightly depending on your region. For this post, we used New York area code 10001.

Standard CDs

Available online are three-, six-, and 12-month CD terms, although more terms are available if you stop into a branch. You’ll need at least $2,500 on hand to deposit to open a standard CD.

Wells Fargo Bank standard CD rates

Term length	APY	Relationship APY
3 months	0.51%	0.50%
6 months	0.50%	0.51%
12 months	1.50%	1.51%

3 months
APY	0.51%
Relationship APY	0.50%
6 months
APY	0.50%
Relationship APY	0.51%
12 months
APY	1.50%
Relationship APY	1.51%

Bank details checked Jan. 2, 2026.

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CD specials

Wells Fargo offers three term lengths for its CD specials: 4, 7, and 11 months. The minimum opening deposit is $5,000 for these improved rates—significantly higher than what you’d need to deposit in a standard CD.

Wells Fargo Bank CD specials

Term length	APY	Relationship APY
4 months	3.49%	3.75%
7 months	3.24%	3.50%
11 months	2.99%	3.25%

4 months
APY	3.49%
Relationship APY	3.75%
7 months
APY	3.24%
Relationship APY	3.50%
11 months
APY	2.99%
Relationship APY	3.25%

Bank details checked Jan. 2, 2026.

Individual retirement account (IRA) CDs

IRA CDs come with the same standard and relationship APY as regular CD rates. You can choose CD special terms from 4, 7, and 11 months, or you can opt for standard rates in monthly increments from 1-144. To open a CD special, you’ll need to deposit a minimum of $2,500. Standard CDs require just $1,000.

Note that you’re subject to an early withdrawal penalty when touching your money before it matures, but you may also receive a 10% penalty from the IRS if withdrawing funds before you turn 59½. Read our explainer to fully understand just what is an IRA CD.

Wells Fargo Bank IRA CD features

Minimum opening deposit	– $1,000 for standard fixed rate CDs – $2,500 for special rate CDs
Early withdrawal penalty	– Terms less than three months (or 90 days): 1 month’s interest – Terms of 90-365 days: 3 months’ interest – Terms of 12-24 months: 6 months’ interest – Terms over 24 months: 12 months’ interest
Partial withdrawals permitted	Yes (for a fee)
Additional deposits permitted	No
Automatic renewal	– Standard IRA CDs will renew to the same term length – Special IRA CDs will renew with a term between 3 and 6 months
Renewal grace period	10 days

Wells Fargo Bank IRA special rate CDs

Term length	APY	Relationship APY
4 months	3.74%	4.00%
7 months	3.49%	3.75%
11 months	3.24%	3.50%

4 months
APY	3.74%
Relationship APY	4.00%
7 months
APY	3.49%
Relationship APY	3.75%
11 months
APY	3.24%
Relationship APY	3.50%

Bank details checked Jan. 2, 2026.

Wells Fargo Bank IRA CDs

Term length	APY	Relationship APY
1-2 months	0.01%	0.02%
3-5 months	0.50%	0.51%
6-11 months	0.50%	0.51%
12-23 months	1.50%	1.51%
24-35 months	1.75% (2.25% for deposits of $100K+)	1.76% (2.27% for deposits of $100K+)
36-47 months	1.01% (1.50% for deposits of $100K+)	1.02% (1.51% for deposits of $100K+)
48-59 months	1.01% (1.50% for deposits of $100K+)	1.02% (1.51% for deposits of $100K+)
60-71 months	1.01% (1.50% for deposits of $100K+)	1.02% (1.51% for deposits of $100K+)
72-144 months	1.01% (1.50% for deposits of $100K+)	1.02% (1.51% for deposits of $100K+)

1-2 months
APY	0.01%
Relationship APY	0.02%
3-5 months
APY	0.50%
Relationship APY	0.51%
6-11 months
APY	0.50%
Relationship APY	0.51%
12-23 months
APY	1.50%
Relationship APY	1.51%
24-35 months
APY	1.75% (2.25% for deposits of $100K+)
Relationship APY	1.76% (2.27% for deposits of $100K+)
36-47 months
APY	1.01% (1.50% for deposits of $100K+)
Relationship APY	1.02% (1.51% for deposits of $100K+)
48-59 months
APY	1.01% (1.50% for deposits of $100K+)
Relationship APY	1.02% (1.51% for deposits of $100K+)
60-71 months
APY	1.01% (1.50% for deposits of $100K+)
Relationship APY	1.02% (1.51% for deposits of $100K+)
72-144 months
APY	1.01% (1.50% for deposits of $100K+)
Relationship APY	1.02% (1.51% for deposits of $100K+)

Bank details checked Jan. 2, 2026.

Business CDs

Wells Fargo Business CDs can be a good fit for business owners who want to put their cash reserves to work. Similar to other CD options, you’ll choose between special fixed rate CDs with impressive returns (4-, 7-, and 11-month terms) and standard fixed-rate CDs (from 1-144 months).

CD specials require a minimum deposit of $5,000, while standard rates require $2,500.

However, unlike with its personal CDs, Wells Fargo doesn’t advertise any increased relationship APY for its Business CDs.

Wells Fargo Bank Business CD features

Minimum opening deposit	– $2,500 for standard fixed rate CDs- $5,000 for special rate CDs
Early withdrawal penalty (less than 90 days)	– Terms less than three months (or 90 days): 1 month’s interest – Terms of 90-365 days: 3 months’ interest – Terms of 12-24 months: 6 months’ interest – Terms over 24 months: 12 months’ interest
Partial withdrawals permitted	Yes (for a fee)
Additional deposits permitted	No
Automatic renewal	– Standard Business CDs will renew to the same term length – Special Business CDs will renew with a term between 3 and 6 months
Renewal grace period	10 days

Wells Fargo Bank Business special rate CDs

Term length	APY
4 months	3.75%
7 months	3.24%
11 months	2.99%

4 months
APY	3.75%
7 months
APY	3.24%
11 months
APY	2.99%

Bank details checked Jan. 2, 2026

Wells Fargo Bank Business fixed rate CDs

Term length	APY
1-2 months	0.01%
3-5 months	0.50%
6-11 months	0.50%
12-23 months	1.50%
24-35 months	1.75% (2.25% for deposits of $100K+)
36-47 months	1.01% (1.50% for deposits of $100K+)
48-59 months	1.01% (1.50% for deposits of $100K+)
60-71 months	1.01% (1.50% for deposits of $100K+)
72-144 months	1.01% (1.50% for deposits of $100K+)

1-2 months
APY	0.01%
3-5 months
APY	0.50%
6-11 months
APY	0.50%
12-23 months
APY	1.50%
24-35 months
APY	1.75% (2.25% for deposits of $100K+)
36-47 months
APY	1.01% (1.50% for deposits of $100K+)
48-59 months
APY	1.01% (1.50% for deposits of $100K+)
60-71 months
APY	1.01% (1.50% for deposits of $100K+)
72-144 months
APY	1.01% (1.50% for deposits of $100K+)

Bank details checked Jan. 2, 2026.

Compare Wells Fargo Bank to top competitors

Even without a Wells Fargo relationship, its CD rates are respectable. Here’s how Wells Fargo stacks up against its competition.

Wells Fargo APY (non-relationship)	Ally Bank	Northern Bank Direct
3 months	3 months	3 months
0.51%	2.90%	4.15%
4 months	4 months	4 months
3.49%	N/A	N/A
6 months	6 months	6 months
0.50%	3.30%	4.15%
7 months	7 months	7 months
3.24%	N/A	N/A
9 months	9 months	9 months
N/A	3.30%	3.50%
11 months	11 months	11 months
2.99%	N/A	N/A
12 months	12 months	12 months
1.50%	3.70%	3.25%
Learn more	Learn more	Learn more
View offer at Wells Fargo	View offer at MoneyLion	View offer at Northern Bank Direct

Bank details checked Jan. 2, 2026.

Learn more about Wells Fargo Bank

Wells Fargo is the fourth largest bank in the U.S. as of this writing, with $1.76 trillion in consolidated assets, according to numbers released by the Federal Reserve. As a leading financial institution, Wells Fargo certificate of deposit (CD) rates are competitive and offer a way for depositors to earn a secure return on their investments—even if they’re not the best we’ve ever seen.

Its savings accounts can also deliver notably high APY. In terms of CDs vs. high-yield savings accounts, CDs will typically offer a superior return rate. But depending on your account balance, you could earn a more generous than some CD terms offer.

Another consideration when trying to decide between a Wells Fargo CD vs. a savings account is the access you’ll have to your money. CDs typically penalize you for withdrawing your money before maturity—while savings accounts allow you to more freely manage your money, often with a limit of six withdrawals per month.

In addition to CDs, Wells Fargo offers a wide variety of other banking products, including credit cards, checking, mortgages, personal loans, and investments.

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