HSBC is currently offering 2.00% on their 12-month CD.  The offer is only for limited time and can only be apply online.  Minimum $1,000 deposit to qualify for the rate.

HSBC CD Rates are extremely low compared with other national banks.  Generally HSBC CD Rates yield less than 1.00% APY.  Only with HSBC 4 year CD to 10 year CD does the yield approach 1.00% APY.  Stay away from HSBC Certificate of Deposits as the rate is just too low compared with other banks.  HSBC CD Rates are as of May 2009.