3.00% 42-Month CD at First Financial Bank in IN & IL - Local Only

First Financial Bank, N.A. has a a competitive special CD with a 3.00% APY for a 42-month term. There's also a 13-month special, but it's much less competitive with a 1.35% APY. Minimum deposit is $2,500. These rates are listed in the bank's CD rates page as of 12/11/09.

It appears that a branch visit is required to open an account. Branches are located in several cities in Indiana and Illinois including Terre Haute, Clinton, Farmersburg, Rockville, Robinson and Danville.

The bank's ratings for safety and soundness are strong: 5 stars (superior) at BauerFinancial (based on 9/30/09 data) and 4 stars (sound) at Bankrate.com (based on 6/30/09 data). The bank has been a FDIC member since 1934 (FDIC Certificate # 4382).

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