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Certificate of Deposit Calculator

Calculate the maturity value of a fixed-term deposit at a given rate and compounding frequency.

$
%
years

Value at maturity

$22,885

Interest earned
$2,885
Effective annual yield
4.59%
Balance by year
Yr 1Yr 2Yr 3

How this calculator works

A = P × (1 + r/n)^(n × t)

n
compounding periods per year
t
the term in years

Important considerations

  • Early withdrawal usually forfeits some interest.
  • Interest is generally taxable in the year it is credited.

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Frequently asked questions

Does daily compounding matter?

It helps, but the difference against monthly compounding is small at typical deposit rates.

Disclaimer

Legamoney calculators are educational tools. Results are estimates based on the figures you enter and do not constitute financial, tax or legal advice.

Last reviewed 2026-08-01