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CD early withdrawal penalty calculator

Most banks charge a penalty of several months' interest for withdrawing a CD before maturity — commonly 3 months for terms under a year and 6–12 months for longer terms.

Interest earned so far: $297.79

Early withdrawal penalty: $225.00

You would walk away with: $10,072.79

Uses the most common penalty formula (N months of simple interest on the amount withdrawn). Check your CD agreement — banks define penalties differently, and some charge a minimum fee.

Informational estimate using the most common penalty formula. Your CD agreement controls the actual penalty — some banks use different formulas or minimum fees.