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Schwab CD OneSource™ is a marketplace of certificates of deposit (CDs) from FDIC-insured banks across the country.1

Sample of highest CD rates through CD OneSource
Maturity Ranges (as of 11/21/2009)Rates up to
1-3 Month CDsFDIC-insured0.15% APY
4-6 Month CDsFDIC-insured0.30% APY
7-9 Month CDsFDIC-insured0.45% APY
10-18 Month CDsFDIC-insured1.00% APY
1.5-2.5 year CDsFDIC-insured1.75% APY


What are the benefits of buying CDs at Schwab?
How do I buy a CD at Schwab?
What are CDs and why should I invest in them?
What happens if I need my funds before the CD matures?
How does FDIC-insurance work for CDs?

What are the benefits of buying CDs at Schwab?
  • More choices of high-yielding CDs: You’ll find a great selection of competitive rates and maturities.
  • FDIC Insurance: Bank CDs are insured up to $250,000 2 . At Schwab, each CD you purchase from a different institution is FDIC-insured at this level, so if you own two $250,000 2 CDs from two different banks, you’re covered for $500,000.
  • More convenience: CDs can be purchased 22 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Greater simplicity: You can purchase CDs online in your Schwab account as you would a stock or mutual fund.

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How do I buy a CD at Schwab?
New to Schwab?
Simply or call 866-232-9890. This is exclusively available to Schwab clients. You can now purchase CDs 22 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you are a client, you can purchase CDs through CD OneSource.
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What are CDs and why should I invest in them?
Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are federally insured deposits issued by banks and savings-and-loan institutions. If you can set aside as little as $1,000 for three months or more, CDs give you:

  • A locked-in rate for the maturity term you want
  • A predictable payout
  • A commission-free purchase, in most cases
  • The safety and security of FDIC insurance for up to $250,000 2 for CDs in a brokerage or IRA account 

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What happens if I need my funds before the CD matures?
We’ll help you sell it at the current market rate by requesting bids on your CD and contacting you with the highest one. If you decide to sell, you’ll receive the bid price plus any accrued interest. There are no guarantees that you’ll get what you originally paid for the CD. However, unlike CDs you buy from a bank, you won’t pay a penalty for early withdrawal with a CD you buy from Schwab.1

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How does FDIC-insurance work for CDs?
All CDs in CD OneSource are offered by FDIC-insured banks. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insures deposits at FDIC-insured banks. The basic insurance amount is $250,000 2 per depositor per insured bank. Each CD you purchase from a different institution is FDIC-insured in aggregate based on ownership type at that bank. For example, if you own two CDs, $250,000 2 from one bank and $250,000 2 from a second bank, and you have no other deposits at those banks, you’re covered for $500,000.

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Brokerage Products: Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value
1. Certificates of deposit are offered through Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. CDs from Schwab CD OneSource are issued by other FDIC-insured institutions, and are subject to change and system access. Unlike mutual funds, certificates of deposit offer a fixed rate of return and are FDIC-insured. There may be costs associated with early redemption and possible market value adjustment.
2. The temporary increase of FDIC insurance coverage to $250,000 for all insurable capacities has been extended through December 31, 2013. If not further extended, FDIC coverage will revert to $100,000 on January 1, 2014 for all insurable capacities except IRAs and certain other self-directed retirement accounts and plans.  Unless the increased coverage is extended, deposit insurance coverage for CDs with a maturity date after December 31, 2013 will revert to the prior FDIC coverage on January 1, 2014, regardless of when you purchased the CD. You should not rely on a possible extension of this increased coverage in purchasing CDs.  The FDIC considers any other deposits you may have with an issuing bank. CDs you purchase from a particular bank are aggregated with any other deposits you may have with the issuing bank for determining FDIC insurance coverage (e.g., if you already have deposits of $250,000 with a bank, don't purchase CDs from the same bank in the same ownership category). Because the deposit insurance rules are complex, you may want to use FDIC’s online tool, Electronic Deposit Insurance Estimator (EDIE), to estimate your total coverage at any particular bank.

Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. are separate but affiliated companies and subsidiaries of The Charles Schwab Corporation.










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