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Current Interest Rates for New Jersey Bank Accounts: May 2011

When you opened your New Jersey bank account, you probably shopped around for the best interest rate you could find first. Have you checked out rates since? In order to ensure you’re always earning all you can, it is important to continually stay up-to-date on current rates in your state. Interest rates change on a daily basis, so it’s your job to keep up with the latest rate adjustments. New Jersey Banking Rates can help you out this month with a list of the highest bank account rates in New Jersey today.

Best New Jersey Certificate of Deposit Rates

Below is a list of the best CD rates in New Jersey by term length. If you’re not currently earning a similar rate on your certificate of deposit, it might be time to look for a new bank account.

6-Month CD

  • First Choice Bank Lawrenceville, NJ: 1%
  • 1st Bank of Sea Isle City: 0.95%
  • Self Reliance (Nj) Credit Union: 0.85%

12-Month CD

  • First Choice Bank Lawrenceville, NJ: 1.25%
  • 1st Bank of Sea Isle City: 1.16%
  • Self Reliance (Nj) Credit Union: 1.11%

24-Month CD

  • Self Reliance (Nj) Credit Union: 1.76%
  • First Choice Bank Lawrenceville, NJ: 1.75%
  • The Bank of Princeton: 1.75%

Current Highest Savings Account Rates in New Jersey

  • Merck Employees Federal Credit Union: 1.64%
  • Century Savings Bank: 1%
  • First Choice Bank Lawrenceville, NJ: 1%

The above rates are accurate as of May 17, 2011 but are subject to change at any time without notice. For fully up-to-date interest rate information visit the New Jersey Banking Rates CD and Savings Rates pages.