What does CD stand for banking?

A CD is a Certificate of Deposit, which is a financial product that pays a higher rate than a traditional savings account in exchange for an agreement that the deposit will remain in the bank for a fixed period of time. Periodic statements are not typically issued for a CD. Some banks such as Bank of America offer a hybrid or flexible savings plan that combines elements of a savings account and a CD. With these accounts, it is possible that a monthly or quarterly statement would be issued.