2026 Fixed Deposit and Large Certificate Calculator

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Interest:
- CNY
Principal + interest:
- CNY

Global Select Benchmarks and Deposit Rates Overview

🏛️ People's Bank of China (PBOC) Listing Benchmark CNY
Item (Type) Deposit Period (Term) Annual Rate of Return (Rate)
Current Unlimited 0.15%
Recurring (whole cache) Three Months 1.05%
Recurring (whole cache) Six Months 1.25%
Recurring (whole cache) For a year 1.35%
Recurring (whole cache) Two years 1.45%
Recurring (whole cache) 3 Years 1.95%
Recurring (whole cache) Five years 2.00%

Fixed Deposit Calculator Guide

Calculator designed specifically for bank fixed deposits. Choose from three professional calculation methods:

  • Simple Interest: Traditional method for fixed deposits. Interest = Principal × Annual Rate × Term. No compounding. Clear and straightforward for short-term deposits or savers seeking stable returns.
  • Compound Interest: Supports monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual compounding. Interest automatically rolls into principal each period for additional earnings. Ideal for medium to long-term deposits to maximize returns. Especially beneficial for 2+ year terms.
  • Tiered Interest: Applies different rate factors by deposit length (under 3 months, 3 months to 1 year, 1+ years). Flexibly adjust calculations to match different bank policies and optimize larger deposit yields.

Key Features:

  • Supports standard 3-month to 5-year terms plus custom 1-3600 day terms
  • Real-time principal+interest calculation ensures deposit slip accuracy
  • Adjustable tiered interest rate factors adapt to different bank promotion policies
  • Precise interest and total calculations for easy comparison across different terms

Advanced Financial Planning Tips:

Fixed deposits and large CDs are your best anchors for medium to long-term idle cash. Want both liquidity and high returns? Try the twelve-CD method or CD ladder: split your funds into multiple staggered fixed deposits. Always calculate the huge long-term difference between simple and compound interest.

More deposit resources

想要追求更高的灵活性或收益?

普通的定期存款仅是第一步。尝试阶梯法或十二存单法,您可以从流动性和复利增值中获得更多优势。

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