ING Direct raised CD rates on most of its terms today. The 6 and 9-month rates increased to 3.75% APY, and the 12-month rate increased to 4.00% APY. All longer terms also have the 4.00% APY except the 60-month term which has a 4.25% APY. This is the second CD rate hike at ING Direct this month. The rates on the Orange Savings Account and Electric Orange Account remain the same.

ING Direct CD rates are becoming more competitive, but they are still far behind the leaders. ING Direct has some advantages that may make up for the lower rates for some people. One advantage ING Direct offers is an easy CD account opening process that’s all electronic. Managing the CD is also easy. When the CD matures, you can log in and immediately transfer it back to the funding account or your ING savings account.