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Two Great Terms. One Smart Way to Save.

3.69% APY* for 12-months | 3.79% APY* for 15-months. Earn more on your savings with a certificate that works for you. 

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* Annual Percentage Yield (APY). For terms less than 12-months, dividends are paid upon maturity. 12-month and longer Certificate dividends are compounded and credited quarterly, on the last day of the quarter and at maturity. For example, dividends for the first quarter, January 1 to March 31, will be paid on March 31. Penalties may apply for early withdrawals. Rates effective January 19, 2026.

Share Certificates

Put your savings to work and earn more. Lock in a higher return by placing your funds in a certificate for a term you choose—the length of the term simply reflects how long your money stays invested. With our flexible options, including traditional, bump-up, and jumbo share certificates, it’s easy to find one that fits your goals and helps your savings grow.

Share Certificates

Grow your savings with confidence by choosing flexible terms from 6 to 60 months—starting with just $500 to open. Plus, take advantage of our new 15-month certificate option and lock in strong returns on your terms.

  • No service charges.
  • Competitive yields and fixed rates of return.
  • Dividends are compounded and credited quarterly*.
  • Federally insured up to $250,000 by NCUA.

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Bump-Up Certificates

Enjoy the chance to boost your earnings during your certificate term. With the option to raise your interest rate, you can take advantage of higher yields if share certificate rates go up. Choose from flexible terms of 17, 30, or 45 months.

  • Competitive yields
  • Update or adjust the interest rate and annual percentage yield (APY) to the next prevailing rate1.
  • Get to change the rate of the certificate once during the original term.
  • Federally insured up to $250,000 by NCUA.

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Jumbo Certificates

Maximize the earning power of your savings with higher returns than traditional certificates and standard savings accounts. Open a jumbo share certificate account with a deposit of $100,000 or more and put your money to work with confidence.

  • Ideal for those seeking to invest substantial sums of money with minimal risk.
  • No service charges.
  • Competitive yields and fixed rates of return.
  • Federally insured up to $250,000 by NCUA.

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Certificate Rates

Products 6 Months APY* 12 Months APY* 15 Months APY* 17 Months APY* 24 Months APY*

Certificate**

(Minimum Balances of $500)

3.55% 3.69% 3.79% N/A 3.60%

Jumbo Certificate**

(Minimum Balances of $100,000)

3.64% 3.79% 3.90% N/A 3.70%

Bump Up Certificate**

(Minimum Balances of $500)

N/A N/A   3.34% N/A

Jumbo Bump Up Certificate**

(Minimum Balances of $100,000)

N/A N/A   3.44% N/A
Products 30 Months APY* 36 Months APY* 45 Months APY* 48 Months APY* 60 Months APY*

Certificate**

(Minimum Balances of $500)

N/A 3.65% N/A 3.65% 3.75%

Jumbo Certificate**

(Minimum Balances of $100,000)

N/A 3.75% N/A 3.75% 3.85%
Bump Up Certificate** 3.39% N/A 3.39% N/A N/A

Jumbo Bump Up Certificate**

(Minimum Balances of $100,000)

3.49% N/A 3.49% N/A N/A

Rates effective May 1, 2026

* Annual Percentage Yield (APY). For terms less than 12-months, dividends are paid upon maturity. 12-month and longer Certificate dividends are compounded and credited quarterly, on the last day of the quarter and at maturity. For example, dividends for the first quarter, January 1 to March 31, will be paid on March 31. Penalties may apply for early withdrawals. Rates subject to change.

** In the case of early withdrawals of the principal amount or any portion thereof, a penalty will be imposed. Penalties are assessed at the time of withdrawal and are calculated as follows: Less than 12-month Certificates - You will forfeit the lesser of 30 days of dividends on the amount withdrawn or the amount of dividends earned since the date of issuance. 12-Month - 48-Month Certificates - You will forfeit the lesser of 180 days of dividends on the amount withdrawn or the amount of dividends earned since the date of issuance. 60-Month Certificates - You will forfeit the lesser of 360 days of dividends on the amount withdrawn or the amount of dividends earned since the date of issuance. No penalty will be imposed if the withdrawal is a result of voluntary or involuntary liquidation of the Credit Union or upon death of the member.

Disclosures

If you have a bump-up certificate and would like to request an increase, contact us at 703-706-5000 or 800-296-8882. Rate of the bump up will be changed on the date we receive the request. Additional funds can be added to the account when the bump option is exercised. Bumped interest rate becomes effective within three business days after we receive your notice. New interest rate will not be applied retroactively.

There is a $50,000 limit when opening an account online. To avoid this limit using funds from an existing SDFCU account, log in to Digital Banking to open a new account. If you have questions or would like to open a certificate using external funds, contact us

*The 6 month Share Certificate does not compound and credit quarterly.