Mission Fed CD Rates (November 2026) & Calculator

Mission Fed pays up to 4.00% APY on an 11-month certificate. Pick a term to see what your deposit earns, how it compares and what breaking it early would cost.

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Mission Fed CD rates (Nov 7, 2026)

Every certificate term Mission Fed lists on its website, with what $10,000 earns over the full term.

Mission Fed CD rates by term and balance
TermProductMinimumAPYAPY at $10,000+APY at $100,000+$10,000 earns
3 monthsTerm Certificate$2,0002.70%2.75%2.80%$68.05
4 months4-Month Promo CertificateSpecial$5003.80%––$125.10
6 monthsTerm Certificate$2,0003.05%3.10%3.15%$153.82
8 months8-Month Promo CertificateSpecial$5003.90%––$258.34
11 months11-Month Flex Promo CertificateSpecial$5004.00%––$366.06
1 yearTerm Certificate$2,0003.05%3.10%3.15%$310.00
18 monthsTerm Certificate$2,0002.45%2.50%2.55%$377.33
2 yearsTerm Certificate$2,0002.45%2.50%2.55%$506.25
3 yearsTerm Certificate$2,0001.95%2.00%2.05%$612.08
4 yearsTerm Certificate$2,0001.95%2.00%2.05%$824.32
5 yearsTerm Certificate$2,0001.95%2.00%2.05%$1,040.81

Special is a promotional rate. Relationship needs a linked account at Mission Fed. A dash means the same APY as the opening balance. The highlighted row is Mission Fed's top rate.

Source: Mission Fed certificate rates. Rates change often; confirm before you open an account.

Mission Fed vs the national average

The FDIC national average is what banks and credit unions pay on average, weighted by deposits (Oct 19, 2026). The last column is the best rate among the 82 other banks we track for the same term.

Mission Fed CD rates compared with the FDIC national average
TermMission FedNational avgBest other bank
3 months2.75%1.14%Popular Direct logoPopular Direct 4.30%
4 months3.80%1.14% (3 mo)Atlantic Union logoAtlantic Union 3.85%
6 months3.10%1.39%Popular Direct logoPopular Direct 4.35%
8 months3.90%1.39% (6 mo)Fifth Third logoFifth Third 3.60%
11 months4.00%1.76% (12 mo)Wells Fargo logoWells Fargo 4.25% (relationship)
1 year3.10%1.76%Sallie Mae logoSallie Mae 4.60%
18 months2.50%1.76% (12 mo)Popular Direct logoPopular Direct 4.80%
2 years2.50%1.55%E*TRADE logoE*TRADE 4.80%
3 years2.00%1.39%Popular Direct logoPopular Direct 4.85%
4 years2.00%1.31%Popular Direct logoPopular Direct 4.95%
5 years2.00%1.41%Sallie Mae logoSallie Mae 5.00%

Laddering $10,000 across Mission Fed's 1 year at 3.10%, 2 years at 2.50%, 3 years at 2.00% earns $476.11 by the time every rung matures, and frees cash every year. Plan the full ladder, mixing banks if you like, on the CD ladder calculator.

Who can join Mission Fed

Open to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in San Diego County, and to family members of existing members. Membership details.

Taxes on Mission Fed certificate interest

Certificate dividends are taxed like bank interest: taxable as ordinary income, federally and in most states. You owe tax in the year the interest is credited or accrues, even if it stays in the certificate until maturity. Mission Fed sends Form 1099-INT when you earn $10 or more in a year. For example, the $366.06 that $10,000 earns over 11 months at 4.00% would cost about $81 in federal tax in the 22% bracket.

If you pay an early withdrawal penalty, it appears in box 2 of your 1099-INT and you can deduct it from your income, even if you don't itemize. Certificates held in an IRA follow IRA tax rules instead. See IRS Publication 550.

How We Calculate & Keep This Accurate

Maturity value is your deposit grown at the APY for the term: A = P × (1 + APY)^(months ÷ 12). The APY for each term is the highest balance tier your deposit qualifies for. Early withdrawal penalties are charged as simple interest on the deposit at the CD's interest rate (the APY converted to its daily rate), following Mission Fed's published rule for that term.

Rates come from Mission Fed's own rate page. We use the APY Ledger dataset (CC BY 4.0) to spot rate changes, and we checked a sample of rates and the penalty rules against Mission Fed's website and disclosures. Results are estimates, not an offer from the bank.

Data & Freshness

Figures reflect 2026 tax-year data.

Last updated November 7, 2026 · Maintained by the Financial Calculator editorial team.

Mission Fed CD FAQs

Quick answers about Mission Fed certificate rates and penalties.

What are Mission Fed's CD rates today?

As of Nov 7, 2026, Mission Fed's highest certificate rate is 4.00% APY on the 11 months 11-Month Flex Promo Certificate. The full list of terms and balance tiers is in the table above.

How much will $10,000 earn in an 11-month Mission Fed certificate?

At 4.00% APY, $10,000 grows to $10,366.06 after 11 months, earning $366.06 in interest. Change the deposit or term in the calculator to see other amounts.

Are Mission Fed certificates insured?

Mission Federal Credit Union is a federal credit union. Its certificates are insured by the NCUA up to $250,000 per member, per credit union, per ownership category.

How do Mission Fed's rates compare with the national average?

The FDIC's national average for a 12-month CD was 1.76% as of Oct 19, 2026. Mission Fed pays 3.10% for 12 months. Its best rate, 4.00% for 11 months, is 2.24 points above the national average for that term.

Compare CD rates at other banks

Best APY at each bank for a $10,000 deposit, checked Nov 7, 2026. Mission Fed's best is 4.00%.

Green rates beat Mission Fed's best rate. “rel.” means the rate needs a linked account. Need a bank that isn't listed? Use the CD calculator with any APY.

Disclaimer: Results are estimates for planning only and do not constitute tax, legal, lending, or investment advice. Actual paycheck and tax outcomes can vary based on employer settings, local rules, and personal elections. Consult a qualified US tax professional, CFP, or attorney before making financial decisions.