The 2.30% 18-month CD offered to customers by 1st Mariner Bank in Maryland requires a minimum deposit of $500. The maximum deposit is $100,000. You can find the promotion on the bank’s website as of February 23, 2010. Here are some things you may want to know about the offer:

• You can open an account by phone or in person at a local branch. If you live out of state, you can still make a deposit and take advantage of this CD offer over the phone.
• The rate may only be good through February 24, 2010. Rates change every Thursday so take advantage of this offer today while you still can.
• The bank’s local branches are located in Maryland in the cities of Annapolis, Baltimore, Bel Air, Westminster, Columbia, and Easton. You can also find a branch in Shrewsbury, PA.
• To call the bank to open an account or to simply get more information, call (888) 561-2265.
• 1st Mariner Bank has been around since 1995 and started out with just 20 employees. Today, there are more than 700 employees across 24 branches. It is headquartered in Baltimore City.