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Certificates of Deposit (CDs)

With FirstBank's Certificates of Deposit, you will be making a safe investment that earns interest and at the same time may serve as collateral for a personal and/or commercial loan.

  • Fixed rate CDs are available ranging from thirty days to three years.*
  • Interest rate varies according to the term and amount selected and is renewed automatically at maturity.
  • Receive interest earned on your CD by check, have the interest credited to another FirstBank account, or add the interest earned to the CD balance.
  • Access account information through eFirstBank.
  • Your money will be FDIC insured in accordance with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's rules, laws, and regulations on insurance coverage (member FDIC in the USVI and Puerto Rico only).
  • Minimum opening deposit is $2,500.00.

Application Procedure:

  • Accounts may be opened at any FirstBank Branch Location.
  • Completed CD account form and a W-8 or w-9
  • Other documentation may be required.

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* Terms and Conditions:

  • Early Withdrawal Penalties: Withdrawals before maturity from a CD must be approved by the bank, and are subject to the following penalties:
  • Withdrawal on original tenors up to 365 days: Penalty is forfeiture of 90 days of interest or all accrued interest, whichever is less.
  • Withdrawal on original tenors after one year: Penalty is forfeiture of 180 days of interest or all accrued interest, whichever is less.

NOTE: The bank may deduct the penalty amount from principal, if necessary.

* FirstBank reserves the right to negotiate minimum opening deposit amounts and the terms at account opening.

Contact:

Visit any one of our branches on St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas, Tortola or Virgin Gorda, or contact FirstLine Telebanking at (866) 695-2511 (USVI) or (284) 495-8899 (BVI).