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2.29% 18-Month CD at BankFirst Financial Services in MS - Local Only

Friday, December 18, 2009 - 9:55 AM CT by Ken - Bank Deals Guy

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BankFirst Financial Services is offering two competitive CD rates: 2.29% APY for 18 months and 2.00% APY for 15 months. Minimum deposit for the 18-month CD is $1,000, and $2,500 for the 15-month CD. There's also an online special 6-month CD with a 1.50% APY. Unfortunately, 1.50% is now competitive for 6-month terms. These rates are listed in the bank's CD rates table as of 12/18/09.

The bank also offers a reward checking account with a 3% APY for balances up to $50K as of 12/18/09 (see my review).

A branch visit is required to open an account. Branches are located in the Mississippi cities of Columbus, Macon, Shuqualak, Starkville, West Point and in the Jackson suburbs of Flowood, Madison and Ridgeland.

The bank's ratings for safety and soundness are above average: 4 stars (excellent) at BauerFinancial (based on 9/30/09 data) and 3 stars (performing) at Bankrate.com (based on 6/30/09 data). The bank has been a FDIC member since 1934 (FDIC Certificate # 8870).

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