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Best Banks & Checking Accounts in San Francisco, California - March 2026

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The best checking rates for San Francisco, California include The Golden 1 Credit UnionThe Golden 1 Credit Union1560 3rd St Ste B, San Francisco, CA 94158 2349A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.42% MarketRate Checking Account at 3.50% APY, Provident Credit UnionProvident Credit Union701 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108 2504A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.96% Super Reward Checking at 1.26% APY, LendingClubLendingClub595 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94105A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.13% LevelUp Checking at 1.00% APY, Amalgamated BankAmalgamated Bank255 California St Ste 600, San Francisco, CA 94111A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.08% Maximum Impact CheckingTM1 at 0.30% APY, and CIBCCIBC101 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94105A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.97% myChoice Prestige Checking at 0.10% APY.

Looking for the best checking accounts in San Francisco, California? You have two main choices: convenient local branches or high-yield online accounts.

The tables below compare the top rates available to residents of San Francisco, California, featuring both local banks and credit unions near you.

Checking account rates reflect recent market quotes and representative offers available to depositors in San Francisco, California. Checking Account Rates Last Updated and Verified: March 20, 2026

San Francisco, CA Checking Rate Trends

Compare local San Francisco, CA checking rate quotes against the statewide average

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High-Yield Checking — CA Avg
0.439%
▲ 0.189 from last week

California high-yield checking rates rose 0.189 points this week to 0.439% APY, up from 0.250% last week.

Rewards Checking — CA Avg
1.014%
▼ 0.430 from last week

California rewards checking rates fell 0.430 points this week to 1.014% APY, down from 1.444% last week.

As of Mar 20, 2026 • Rate data sourced from 8,500+ monitored institutions Powered by MonitorBankRates

Compare Checking Account Rates Today in San Francisco, California & the Surrounding Area

Institutions:
Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
The Golden 1 Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.42%
1560 3rd St Ste B
San Francisco, CA 94158 2349
MarketRate Checking Account
3.50%
$0
View
▼
Rate3.45%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

The Golden 1 Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.42%
1560 3rd St Ste B
San Francisco, CA 94158 2349
MarketRate Checking Account
2.00%
$0
View
▼
Rate1.98%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Provident Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.96%
701 Sacramento St
San Francisco, CA 94108 2504
Super Reward Checking
1.26%
$0
View
▼
Rate1.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

LendingClub
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 6.13%
595 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94105
LevelUp Checking
1.00%
$0
View
▼
Rate1.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

The Golden 1 Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.42%
1560 3rd St Ste B
San Francisco, CA 94158 2349
MarketRate Checking Account
1.00%
$0
View
▼
Rate1.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

The Golden 1 Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.42%
1560 3rd St Ste B
San Francisco, CA 94158 2349
MarketRate Checking Account
0.50%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Amalgamated Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 6.08%
255 California St Ste 600
San Francisco, CA 94111
Maximum Impact CheckingTM1
0.30%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.30%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Amalgamated Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 6.08%
255 California St Ste 600
San Francisco, CA 94111
Maximum Impact CheckingTM1
0.10%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

CIBC
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.97%
101 Second Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
myChoice Prestige Checking
0.10%
$50
View
▼
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

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Technology Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.60%
1449 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94103 2510
Interest Checking
0.10%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Pasadena Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.89%
201 3rd St
San Francisco, CA 94103 3143
Advantage Checking
0.05%
$100
View
▼
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

The Golden 1 Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.42%
1560 3rd St Ste B
San Francisco, CA 94158 2349
MarketRate Checking Account
0.05%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

ILWU Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.69%
400 N Point St
San Francisco, CA 94133
FREE Checking
0.05%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

The Police Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.59%
802 Bryant St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Checking Account
0.05%
$25
View
▼
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Poppy Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.79%
1750 Fulton St
San Francisco, CA 94117
Poppy Cares Checking
0.05%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Metropolitan Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.21%
1355 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94133
Premier Interest Checking
0.05%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

Interest Compound Daily, pay monthly

HSBC Bank USA
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.89%
601 Montgomery St
San Francisco, CA 94111
Advance Checking
0.01%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

LendingClub
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 6.13%
595 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94105
LevelUp Checking
0.00%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

San Francisco Fire Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.90%
3201 California St
San Francisco, CA 94118 1903
Checking Account
0.00%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Technology Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.60%
1449 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94103 2510
Interest Checking
0.00%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
The Golden 1 Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.42%
1560 3rd St Ste B
San Francisco, CA 94158 2349
MarketRate Checking Account
3.50%
$0
View
▼
Rate3.45%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

The Golden 1 Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.42%
1560 3rd St Ste B
San Francisco, CA 94158 2349
MarketRate Checking Account
2.00%
$0
View
▼
Rate1.98%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Provident Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.96%
701 Sacramento St
San Francisco, CA 94108 2504
Super Reward Checking
1.26%
$0
View
▼
Rate1.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

LendingClub
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 6.13%
595 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94105
LevelUp Checking
1.00%
$0
View
▼
Rate1.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

The Golden 1 Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.42%
1560 3rd St Ste B
San Francisco, CA 94158 2349
MarketRate Checking Account
1.00%
$0
View
▼
Rate1.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Technology Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.60%
1449 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94103 2510
Interest Checking
0.10%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Metropolitan Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.21%
1355 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94133
Premier Interest Checking
0.05%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

Interest Compound Daily, pay monthly

Pasadena Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.89%
201 3rd St
San Francisco, CA 94103 3143
Advantage Checking
0.05%
$100
View
▼
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Technology Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.60%
1449 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94103 2510
Interest Checking
0.00%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Baxter Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.73%
4501 Colorado Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
PowerPlusTM Checking Level 2
8.00%
$0
View
▼
Rate7.72%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $15000

Clearpath Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.07%
340 Arden Ave
Glendale, CA 91203
CleaRewards Cash Back Rewards Checking
6.00%
$0
View
▼
Rate6.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required

Heritage Community Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.33%
10415 Old Placerville Rd
Sacramento, CA 95827 2508
Kasasa Cash Checking
5.00%
$25
View
▼
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

Sacramento Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.17%
800 H St
Sacramento, CA 95814 2607
FREE REWARDS CHECKING
4.50%
$0
View
▼
Rate4.41%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 11, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

Heritage Community Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.33%
10415 Old Placerville Rd
Sacramento, CA 95827 2508
Kasasa Cash Checking
4.00%
$25
View
▼
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

Baxter Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.73%
4501 Colorado Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
PowerPlusTM Checking Level 1
4.00%
$0
View
▼
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $15000

Americas Christian Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.60%
2100 E Route 66 Ste 100
Glendora, CA 91740 4623
Elite Checking Tier 1
4.00%
$100
View
▼
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

UNIFY Financial Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
B4.4 ★ Texas Ratio: 21.76%
14550 Aviation Blvd
Hawthorne, CA 90250
HY Checking
4.00%
$0
View
▼
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Together Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.65%
15804 Roscoe Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91406 1350
High Interest Checking
4.00%
$0
View
▼
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: Make 15 debit card purchases that post and settle your account; Have one ACH credit or direct deposit post to your account; Be enrolled in eStatements; Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

Premier America Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.61%
19867 Prairie St
Chatsworth, CA 91311 6532
Premier Plus Checking
3.50%
$0
View
▼
Rate3.44%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Heritage Community Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.33%
10415 Old Placerville Rd
Sacramento, CA 95827 2508
Kasasa Cash Checking
3.50%
$25
View
▼
Rate3.45%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
Provident Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.96%
701 Sacramento St
San Francisco, CA 94108 2504
Super Reward Checking
1.26%
$0
View
▼
Rate1.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

Clearpath Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.07%
340 Arden Ave
Glendale, CA 91203
CleaRewards Cash Back Rewards Checking
6.00%
$0
View
▼
Rate6.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required

Heritage Community Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.33%
10415 Old Placerville Rd
Sacramento, CA 95827 2508
Kasasa Cash Checking
5.00%
$25
View
▼
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

Sacramento Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.17%
800 H St
Sacramento, CA 95814 2607
FREE REWARDS CHECKING
4.50%
$0
View
▼
Rate4.41%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 11, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

Heritage Community Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.33%
10415 Old Placerville Rd
Sacramento, CA 95827 2508
Kasasa Cash Checking
4.00%
$25
View
▼
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

Heritage Community Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.33%
10415 Old Placerville Rd
Sacramento, CA 95827 2508
Kasasa Cash Checking
3.50%
$25
View
▼
Rate3.45%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

Foothill Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.23%
250 W Colorado Blvd
Arcadia, CA 91007
Rewards Checking
3.25%
$0
View
▼
Rate3.19%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Upward Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 6.57%
1860 El Camino Real Ste 100
Burlingame, CA 94010 3106
Kasasa Cash Checking - Qualifying
3.00%
$0
View
▼
Rate2.96%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00

Kaiperm Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.64%
1550 Newell Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 5121
Thrive Rewards Checking
2.35%
$25
View
▼
Rate2.33%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

Meriwest Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.41%
5615 Chesbro Ave
San Jose, CA 95123 3046
Smart REWARDS Checking
2.00%
$0
View
▼
Rate1.98%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.17%
2305 Historic Decatur Rd Ste 300
San Diego, CA 92106 6073
Rewards Checking
1.76%
$0
View
▼
Rate1.75%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

Foothill Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.23%
250 W Colorado Blvd
Arcadia, CA 91007
Rewards Checking
1.00%
$0
View
▼
Rate1.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Foothill Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.23%
250 W Colorado Blvd
Arcadia, CA 91007
Rewards Checking
0.50%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Noble Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.58%
2580 W Shaw Ln
Fresno, CA 93711 2778
Noble Perks Plus Checking
0.25%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Foothill Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.23%
250 W Colorado Blvd
Arcadia, CA 91007
Rewards Checking
0.10%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Credit Union of Southern California Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.57%
8101 E Kaiser Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92808 2243
Rewards Checking
0.10%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Upward Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 6.57%
1860 El Camino Real Ste 100
Burlingame, CA 94010 3106
Kasasa Cash Checking - Non-Qualifying
0.05%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

All balances in non-qualifying accounts

Sacramento Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.17%
800 H St
Sacramento, CA 95814 2607
FREE REWARDS CHECKING
0.01%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.01%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 11, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Noble Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.58%
2580 W Shaw Ln
Fresno, CA 93711 2778
Noble Perks Checking
0.00%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Ventura County Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.24%
6026 Telephone Rd
Ventura, CA 93003 5332
Simply Rewards Checking
0.00%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
ILWU Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.69%
400 N Point St
San Francisco, CA 94133
FREE Checking
0.05%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Sacramento Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.17%
800 H St
Sacramento, CA 95814 2607
FREE REWARDS CHECKING
4.50%
$0
View
▼
Rate4.41%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 11, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

First Us Community Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.60%
2150 Watt Ave
Sacramento, CA 95825
Better Than Free Checking
1.00%
$0
View
▼
Rate1.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

Up to $500 w/ direct deposit

Coasthills Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.74%
3880 CONSTELLATION RD
LOMPOC, CA 93436 1404
Freedom Plus Checking & Super Checking Accounts
0.50%
$0
View
▼
Rate0.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

Star One Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.72%
1306 Bordeaux Dr
Sunnyvale, CA 94089 1005
Free Checking Account
0.10%
$0
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Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Universal Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.00%
3455 S Nogales St
West Covina, CA 91792
Basic Interest Checking
0.04%
$0
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Rate0.04%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

FedEx Employees Credit Association Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 6.11%
2333 Utah Ave
El Segundo, CA 90245
Basic Checking
0.03%
$0
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Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Sacramento Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.17%
800 H St
Sacramento, CA 95814 2607
FREE REWARDS CHECKING
0.01%
$0
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Rate0.01%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 11, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.94%
300 S Glendale Ave
Glendale, CA 91205 5305
Free Checking or Connect (Share Draft)
0.00%
$0
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Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Nuvision Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.70%
7812 Edinger Ave
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Simple Checking
0.00%
$0
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Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Dow Great Western Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.77%
3457 Deer Valley Rd
Antioch, CA 94531 6665
Free Checking
0.00%
$0
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Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Ventura County Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.24%
6026 Telephone Rd
Ventura, CA 93003 5332
Simply Essential Checking
0.00%
$0
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Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

UNIFY Financial Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
B4.4 ★ Texas Ratio: 21.76%
14550 Aviation Blvd
Hawthorne, CA 90250
FREE Checking
0.00%
$0
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Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

UNIFY Financial Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
B4.4 ★ Texas Ratio: 21.76%
14550 Aviation Blvd
Hawthorne, CA 90250
FREE Checking Account
0.00%
$0
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Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Travis Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.39%
659 Skymaster Cir
Travis AFB, CA 94535
Free Checking
0.00%
$50
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Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

Minimum Initial Deposit $50

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
Star One Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.72%
1306 Bordeaux Dr
Sunnyvale, CA 94089 1005
Student Checking Account
0.10%
$0
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Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Northrop Grumman Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 8.91%
879 W 190th St
Gardena, CA 90248 4220
YOUth Journey Checking
0.05%
$25
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Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Kaiperm Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.64%
1550 Newell Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 5121
Student Checking
0.05%
$25
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Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
Poppy Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.79%
1750 Fulton St
San Francisco, CA 94117
Signature Business Checking
1.00%
$0
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Rate0.99%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Poppy Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.79%
1750 Fulton St
San Francisco, CA 94117
Premier Business Checking
0.50%
$0
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Rate0.49%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Poppy Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.79%
1750 Fulton St
San Francisco, CA 94117
Preferred Business Checking
0.25%
$0
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Rate0.24%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

First Pacific Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.00%
16011 Whittier Blvd
Whittier, CA 90603
Commercial Analyzed Checking
4.00%
$0
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Rate4.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

ECR on daily balances

Coasthills Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.74%
3880 CONSTELLATION RD
LOMPOC, CA 93436 1404
Preferred Plus Business Checking
2.27%
$0
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Rate2.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Coasthills Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.74%
3880 CONSTELLATION RD
LOMPOC, CA 93436 1404
Preferred Plus Business Checking
2.17%
$0
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Rate2.15%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Skyone Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 11.07%
14600 Aviation Blvd
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Fiduciary Business Checking
2.00%
$0
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Rate1.98%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

UNCLE Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 11.45%
2100 LAS POSITAS CT
LIVERMORE, CA 94551 7301
Business Premier Checking
0.86%
$0
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Rate0.86%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

UNCLE Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 11.45%
2100 LAS POSITAS CT
LIVERMORE, CA 94551 7301
Business Premier Checking
0.57%
$0
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Rate0.57%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Coasthills Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.74%
3880 CONSTELLATION RD
LOMPOC, CA 93436 1404
Preferred Plus Business Checking & IOLTA Checking Accounts
0.40%
$100
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Rate0.40%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Coasthills Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.74%
3880 CONSTELLATION RD
LOMPOC, CA 93436 1404
Preferred Plus Business Checking & IOLTA Checking Accounts
0.30%
$100
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Rate0.30%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Meriwest Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.41%
5615 Chesbro Ave
San Jose, CA 95123 3046
Business Elite Checking
0.30%
$0
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Rate0.30%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Baxter Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.73%
4501 Colorado Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Premier Business Checking
0.25%
$0
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Rate0.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

United Pacific Bank
Institution Rating:
A-4.9 ★ Texas Ratio: 15.96%
1630 S Azusa Ave
City Of Industry, CA 91748
Business High Yield Checking
0.25%
$0
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Rate0.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

Minimum Daily Balance of $2,500 to Obtain the APY

United Pacific Bank
Institution Rating:
A-4.9 ★ Texas Ratio: 15.96%
1630 S Azusa Ave
City Of Industry, CA 91748
Business High Yield Checking
0.20%
$0
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Rate0.20%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

Minimum Daily Balance of $2,500 to Obtain the APY

Premier America Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.61%
19867 Prairie St
Chatsworth, CA 91311 6532
Platinum Business Checking
0.20%
$0
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Rate0.19%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Valley First Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.74%
1005 W Orangeburg Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
Interest Business Checking
0.20%
$0
View
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Rate0.20%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Coasthills Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.74%
3880 CONSTELLATION RD
LOMPOC, CA 93436 1404
Preferred Plus Business Checking & IOLTA Checking Accounts
0.20%
$100
View
▼
Rate0.20%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

American United Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.60%
47993 Morongo Trl Ste 101
Cabazon, CA 92230 2165
Business Premier Checking
0.20%
$0
View
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Rate0.20%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

Balance to Earn Monthly Dividends: $500+

Coast Central Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.13%
2650 Harrison Ave
Eureka, CA 95501
Business Interest Checking
0.20%
$0
View
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Rate0.20%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance—
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Methodology & Data Sources

Direct-Sourced & Verified Checking Rate Data: We aggregate checking account rates for San Francisco, California directly from the official websites of banks and credit unions using a combination of our proprietary rate aggregation technology and a dedicated team of rate updaters. By pulling this data straight from the institutions’ own digital properties and manually verifying the yields daily, we ensure that every checking rate displayed on MonitorBankRates.com is highly accurate and trustworthy.

Local, Regional, and National Coverage: Our systems and team constantly monitor the market to provide a complete picture of available yields in San Francisco, California. We feature a comprehensive mix of financial institutions, allowing you to easily compare localized checking rates from neighborhood credit unions, competitive offers from mid-sized regional banks, and high-yield checking accounts available to account holders in CA.

Daily Updates & Time-Stamped Accuracy: To maintain the highest level of data integrity, our rate updaters verify and update checking rates daily. Because checking account yields can fluctuate based on market conditions, every single checking product listed on our platform features its own specific “last updated” date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do checking accounts in San Francisco, California earn interest?

Most traditional local checking accounts in San Francisco, California earn 0% interest. However, High-Yield Checking or Rewards Checking accounts from online banks and select local credit unions can pay interest rates comparable to savings accounts.

Are banks in San Francisco, California FDIC insured?

Yes. Legitimate banks with branches in San Francisco, California are FDIC insured up to $250,000 per depositor. Local Credit Unions are similarly insured by the NCUA.

What fees should I watch out for?

Common fees include Monthly Maintenance Fees (often waivable with direct deposit), Overdraft Fees, and Out-of-Network ATM fees. We recommend looking for “Free Checking” accounts that explicitly state no monthly fees.

What is a Rewards Checking account?

Rewards Checking accounts (sometimes called Kasasa accounts) offer high interest rates or cash back on debit card purchases in exchange for meeting monthly requirements like a minimum number of debit card transactions, direct deposit enrollment, or e-statement signup.

Best Checking Rates in San Francisco, California

Based on our current data, some of the highest checking account APYs available to residents of San Francisco, California include:
  • The Golden 1 Credit Union
    MarketRate Checking Account — 3.50% APY
  • Provident Credit Union
    Super Reward Checking — 1.26% APY
  • LendingClub
    LevelUp Checking — 1.00% APY
  • Amalgamated Bank
    Maximum Impact CheckingTM1 — 0.30% APY
  • CIBC
    myChoice Prestige Checking — 0.10% APY
Checking Account Rates reflect actual verified offers from banks and credit unions actively accepting deposits in San Francisco, California. Your final available rate may depend on qualifying activity and daily market movements. Last Updated and Verified: March 20, 2026

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