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Ally No-Penalty CD vs American Express CD

Side by side on the numbers that decide it. The Money 8020 Score already weighs these. This page is the receipts.

Ally No-Penalty CD
Ally Bank
81/100
Money 8020 pick
American Express CD
American Express National Bank
97/100
TierStrongEssential
FDIC insuredYesYes
11-month APY2.80%—
Early withdrawal penaltyNone—
Minimum deposit$0—
10-month APY—4.40%
Annual fee——
Best forSavers with less than $500 who want a no-penalty CDSavers who want a 10-month CD with no minimum
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Which should you choose: the Ally No-Penalty CD or the American Express CD?

The American Express CD is the stronger pick of the two, with a Money 8020 score of 97/100 versus 81. Choose the Ally No-Penalty CD instead if savers with less than $500 who want a no-penalty CD.

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Ally No-Penalty CD vs American Express CD: FAQ

Is the Ally No-Penalty CD or the American Express CD better?

By our scoring, the American Express CD edges ahead with a Money 8020 score of 97/100 versus 81. The Ally No-Penalty CD can still be the better fit if savers with less than $500 who want a no-penalty CD.