Washington Mutual currently has one of the highest CD rates for large online banks, with a 4.0% APY rate on their 6 month CD. This is a better rate than both Wells Fargo and Bank of America are currently offering. On top of this CD, they also have other certificates with rates ranging from 3.51% to 3.75% with 1 year to 5 year terms. Minimum deposit to open a CD with WaMu is $1,000.
To obtain the APY for the effective date on the day you apply, the Online CD account must be funded within seven (7) calendar days. If received on or after the eighth calendar day, the then effective date APY will be applied. Certificate of Deposit accounts earn a fixed interest rate and APY for the selected term. Fees may reduce earnings. Penalty for early withdrawals apply.
Rates for 3/6/12 FDIC insured