How much does a $2,500 CD earn at 5.5% for 1 year?

$2,641.02

A $2,500 certificate of deposit at 5.5% for 1 year matures at $2,641.02 — $141.02 of interest.

How it is worked out

A CD compounds at a fixed rate for a fixed term. Monthly compounding is the usual case, and the APY is what that compounding is worth over a year — always slightly above the stated rate.

$2,500 × (1 + 5.5% ÷ 12)^(12 × 1) = $2,641.02

APY 5.64%. Interest earned: $141.02.

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How much does a $2,500 CD earn at 5.5% for 1 year?
A $2,500 certificate of deposit at 5.5% for 1 year matures at $2,641.02 — $141.02 of interest. $2,500 × (1 + 5.5% ÷ 12)^(12 × 1) = $2,641.02.
How is this worked out?
A CD compounds at a fixed rate for a fixed term. Monthly compounding is the usual case, and the APY is what that compounding is worth over a year — always slightly above the stated rate.
Can I use my own figures?
Yes — the CD calculator takes any values and shows the full result.