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Best Checking Accounts & Rates in Florida - March 2026

The best checking rates for Florida include Baxter Credit UnionBaxter Credit Union11800 SW 147th Ave, Miami, FL 33196A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.73% PowerPlusTM Checking Level 2 at 8.00% APY, Power Financial Credit UnionPower Financial Credit Union2020 NW 150th Ave, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 2889A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.97% Cash Back Checking at 6.00% APY, First Bank Clewiston, FLFirst Bank Clewiston, FL300 E Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.46% at 5.12% APY, Pen Air Credit UnionPen Air Credit Union1495 E Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, FL 32514 5723A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.02% High-Yield Checking at 5.05% APY, and Midflorida Credit UnionMidflorida Credit Union129 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.45% High Yield Checking at 5.00% APY.

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

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

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

Florida Checking Rate Trends

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High-Yield Checking — FL Avg
2.249%
▲ 1.999 from last week

Florida high-yield checking rates rose 1.999 points this week to 2.249% APY, up from 0.250% last week.

Rewards Checking — FL Avg
1.545%
▲ 0.102 from last week

Florida rewards checking rates rose 0.102 points this week to 1.545% APY, up 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 Florida

Institutions:
Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
Baxter Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.73%
11800 SW 147th Ave
Miami, FL 33196
PowerPlusTM Checking Level 2
8.00%
$0
Rate7.72%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $15000

Power Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.97%
2020 NW 150th Ave
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 2889
Cash Back Checking
6.00%
$0
Rate5.82%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

First Bank Clewiston, FL
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.46%
300 E Sugarland Hwy
Clewiston, FL 33440
5.12%
$100
Rate5.00%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

Pen Air Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.02%
1495 E Nine Mile Rd
Pensacola, FL 32514 5723
High-Yield Checking
5.05%
$0
Rate5.05%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: receive at least one single ACH deposit of $250.00 in one (1) day; be enrolled in and receive eStatements; Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00

Midflorida Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.45%
129 S Kentucky Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
High Yield Checking
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00

Pinellas Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.14%
30645 US Highway 19 N Unit 11
Palm Harbor, FL 34684 4410
Kasasa Cash Checking
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

Florida Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.36%
1615 NW 80th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
Consumer Interest Checking
4.25%
$10,000
Rate4.17%
Min Deposit$10,000
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

UNIFY Financial Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
B4.4 ★ Texas Ratio: 21.76%
2405 Lucien Way
Maitland, FL 32751
HY Checking
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Gulf Winds Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.94%
220 E Nine Mile Rd
Pensacola, FL 32534
High-Yield Checking
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00

Baxter Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.73%
11800 SW 147th Ave
Miami, FL 33196
PowerPlusTM Checking Level 1
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $15000

Florida Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.36%
1615 NW 80th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
Consumer Interest Checking
4.00%
$10,000
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$10,000
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Together Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.65%
3209 E Busch Blvd
Tampa, FL 33612 8737
High Interest Checking
4.00%
$0
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

First Port City Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.86%
463781 State Road 200
Yulee, FL 32097
Port City Rewards Interest Checking
4.00%
$100
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

RadiFi Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.96%
562 Park St
Jacksonville, FL 32204 2918
Make Waves High Yield Checking
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 11, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

Connect Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.61%
3400 W Commercial Blvd
Fort lauderdale, FL 33309
E-Checking
3.51%
$0
Rate3.45%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $1,000.00

Climate First Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.00%
182 37th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33704
Impact Checking
3.26%
$50
Rate3.21%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Your account is set up to provide monthly E-Statements. A monthly $5.00 paper statement fee will be assessed should you choose to receive a paper statement. Interest Rate and Annual Percentage Yield (APY) are current as of 2-25-26, the interest rate and annual percentage yield may change. New money only**.

Community First Credit Union Of Florida
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.11%
637 N Lee St
Jacksonville, FL 32204 1141
Advantage Checking1
3.04%
$0
Rate3.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Community Credit Union Of Florida
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.84%
1030 US Highway 1
Rockledge, FL 32955 2716
Free Checking Plus
2.50%
$0
Rate2.48%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00

Community Credit Union Of Florida
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.84%
1030 US Highway 1
Rockledge, FL 32955 2716
Student Checking
2.50%
$0
Rate2.47%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00

Florida Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.36%
1615 NW 80th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
Consumer Interest Checking
2.50%
$10,000
Rate2.47%
Min Deposit$10,000
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
Baxter Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.73%
11800 SW 147th Ave
Miami, FL 33196
PowerPlusTM Checking Level 2
8.00%
$0
Rate7.72%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $15000

Power Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.97%
2020 NW 150th Ave
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 2889
Cash Back Checking
6.00%
$0
Rate5.82%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

First Bank Clewiston, FL
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.46%
300 E Sugarland Hwy
Clewiston, FL 33440
5.12%
$100
Rate5.00%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

Pen Air Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.02%
1495 E Nine Mile Rd
Pensacola, FL 32514 5723
High-Yield Checking
5.05%
$0
Rate5.05%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: receive at least one single ACH deposit of $250.00 in one (1) day; be enrolled in and receive eStatements; Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00

Midflorida Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.45%
129 S Kentucky Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
High Yield Checking
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00

Pinellas Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.14%
30645 US Highway 19 N Unit 11
Palm Harbor, FL 34684 4410
Kasasa Cash Checking
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

Florida Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.36%
1615 NW 80th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
Consumer Interest Checking
4.25%
$10,000
Rate4.17%
Min Deposit$10,000
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Baxter Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.73%
11800 SW 147th Ave
Miami, FL 33196
PowerPlusTM Checking Level 1
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $15000

First Port City Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.86%
463781 State Road 200
Yulee, FL 32097
Port City Rewards Interest Checking
4.00%
$100
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

Gulf Winds Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.94%
220 E Nine Mile Rd
Pensacola, FL 32534
High-Yield Checking
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00

Florida Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.36%
1615 NW 80th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
Consumer Interest Checking
4.00%
$10,000
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$10,000
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

UNIFY Financial Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
B4.4 ★ Texas Ratio: 21.76%
2405 Lucien Way
Maitland, FL 32751
HY Checking
4.00%
$0
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%
3209 E Busch Blvd
Tampa, FL 33612 8737
High Interest Checking
4.00%
$0
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

RadiFi Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.96%
562 Park St
Jacksonville, FL 32204 2918
Make Waves High Yield Checking
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 11, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

Connect Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.61%
3400 W Commercial Blvd
Fort lauderdale, FL 33309
E-Checking
3.51%
$0
Rate3.45%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $1,000.00

Climate First Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.00%
182 37th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33704
Impact Checking
3.26%
$50
Rate3.21%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Your account is set up to provide monthly E-Statements. A monthly $5.00 paper statement fee will be assessed should you choose to receive a paper statement. Interest Rate and Annual Percentage Yield (APY) are current as of 2-25-26, the interest rate and annual percentage yield may change. New money only**.

Community First Credit Union Of Florida
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.11%
637 N Lee St
Jacksonville, FL 32204 1141
Advantage Checking1
3.04%
$0
Rate3.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

First Port City Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.86%
463781 State Road 200
Yulee, FL 32097
Port City Rewards Checking
2.50%
$100
Rate2.50%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required

Community Credit Union Of Florida
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.84%
1030 US Highway 1
Rockledge, FL 32955 2716
Free Checking Plus
2.50%
$0
Rate2.48%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00

Community Credit Union Of Florida
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.84%
1030 US Highway 1
Rockledge, FL 32955 2716
Student Checking
2.50%
$0
Rate2.47%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
Power Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.97%
2020 NW 150th Ave
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 2889
Cash Back Checking
6.00%
$0
Rate5.82%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

First Bank Clewiston, FL
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.46%
300 E Sugarland Hwy
Clewiston, FL 33440
5.12%
$100
Rate5.00%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

Pinellas Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.14%
30645 US Highway 19 N Unit 11
Palm Harbor, FL 34684 4410
Kasasa Cash Checking
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

First Port City Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.86%
463781 State Road 200
Yulee, FL 32097
Port City Rewards Interest Checking
4.00%
$100
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

First Port City Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.86%
463781 State Road 200
Yulee, FL 32097
Port City Rewards Checking
2.50%
$100
Rate2.50%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required

First American Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.73%
1801 Sw 1st St
Miami, FL 33135
Everyday Rewards Checking
1.00%
$0
Rate1.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

BROWARD HEALTHCARE
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.57%
2350 W COMMERCIAL BLVD
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
Rewards Checking
1.00%
$0
Rate1.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A-5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 14.65%
3815 N Nebraska Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
Rewards Checking
1.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: monthly recurring direct deposit or ACH debit; Qualifying balance up to $5,000.00; Simply maintain a monthly recurring direct deposit or ACH debit to meet monthly Reward requirements.

Platinum Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.95%
7041 Grand National Dr Ste 201
Orlando, FL 32819
Platinum Rewards Checking
0.05%
$0
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Orlando Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 8.28%
945 S Orange Ave
Orlando, FL 32806 1212
Premium Rewards Checking
0.03%
$0
Rate0.03%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Dfcu Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.05%
1314 Oakfield Dr
Brandon, FL 33511
Cash Back Checking Standard
0.02%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 13, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Innovations Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.11%
910 Thomas Dr
Panama City, FL 32408 7442
Ignite Rewards Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Florida Central Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.30%
3333 Henderson Blvd
Tampa, FL 33609 2955
Cash Back Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
First Bank Clewiston, FL
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.46%
300 E Sugarland Hwy
Clewiston, FL 33440
5.12%
$100
Rate5.00%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

Community Credit Union Of Florida
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.84%
1030 US Highway 1
Rockledge, FL 32955 2716
Free Checking Plus
2.50%
$0
Rate2.48%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00

First American Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.73%
1801 Sw 1st St
Miami, FL 33135
Everyday Rewards Checking
1.00%
$0
Rate1.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

TrustCo Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.16%
7476 Cypress Gardens Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33884
Home Town Free Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Ocala Community Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.98%
2675 SE 36th Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
Economy Free Pension Plus Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Hello Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.12%
103 S Tyndall Pkwy
Panama City, FL 32404 6722
Basic Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Florida Central Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.30%
3333 Henderson Blvd
Tampa, FL 33609 2955
Free Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

We Florida Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.62%
1982 N State Road 7
Margate, FL 33063
Essential Checking
0.00%
$50
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

UNIFY Financial Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
B4.4 ★ Texas Ratio: 21.76%
2405 Lucien Way
Maitland, FL 32751
FREE Checking
0.00%
$0
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%
2405 Lucien Way
Maitland, FL 32751
FREE Checking Account
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Priority One Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.00%
3000 N University Dr
Sunrise, FL 33322 1611
New Access Checking
0.00%
$0
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
Community Credit Union Of Florida
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.84%
1030 US Highway 1
Rockledge, FL 32955 2716
Student Checking
2.50%
$0
Rate2.47%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00

Northrop Grumman Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 8.91%
5000 US Highway 1 N
St Augustine, FL 32095 6200
YOUth Journey Checking
0.05%
$25
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Platinum Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.95%
7041 Grand National Dr Ste 201
Orlando, FL 32819
Student Interest Checking
0.05%
$0
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

TrustCo Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.16%
7476 Cypress Gardens Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33884
Home Town Student Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Florida West Coast Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.98%
1225 Millennium Pkwy
Brandon, FL 33511
Student Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Priority One Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.00%
3000 N University Dr
Sunrise, FL 33322 1611
Express Zip & Student Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 15, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Power Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.97%
2020 NW 150th Ave
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 2889
Cha-Ching Teen Checking
0.00%
$0
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
Florida Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.36%
1615 NW 80th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
Business Interest Checking
4.25%
$10,000
Rate4.17%
Min Deposit$10,000
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Florida Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.36%
1615 NW 80th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
Business Interest Checking
4.00%
$10,000
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$10,000
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Midflorida Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.45%
129 S Kentucky Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
Business Checking Plus Interest
3.75%
$0
Rate3.69%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Florida Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.36%
1615 NW 80th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
Business Interest Checking
3.00%
$10,000
Rate2.96%
Min Deposit$10,000
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Florida Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.36%
1615 NW 80th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
Business Interest Checking
2.75%
$10,000
Rate2.72%
Min Deposit$10,000
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Achieva Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.90%
3629 11th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
Business IOTA Checking
2.70%
$0
Rate2.67%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Florida Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.36%
1615 NW 80th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
Business Interest Checking
2.50%
$10,000
Rate2.47%
Min Deposit$10,000
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Florida Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.36%
1615 NW 80th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
Business Interest Checking
1.65%
$10,000
Rate1.64%
Min Deposit$10,000
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

FLC Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.89%
10151 Deerwood Park Blvd Bldg 100 Ste 200
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Business Solutions Checking and higher
1.51%
$0
Rate1.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

$1,000,000

Launch Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.80%
300 S Plumosa St
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Business Titanium Checking
1.41%
$0
Rate1.40%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Florida Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.36%
1615 NW 80th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
Business Interest Checking
1.40%
$10,000
Rate1.39%
Min Deposit$10,000
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Florida Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.36%
1615 NW 80th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
Business Interest Checking
1.25%
$10,000
Rate1.24%
Min Deposit$10,000
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Launch Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.80%
300 S Plumosa St
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Business Titanium Checking
1.16%
$0
Rate1.15%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

FLC Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.89%
10151 Deerwood Park Blvd Bldg 100 Ste 200
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Business Solutions Checking
1.14%
$0
Rate1.13%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

$500,000 - $999,999.99

Newtek Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.72%
1111 Brickell Ave
Miami, FL 33131
NewtekOne Business Checking
1.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

We Florida Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.62%
1982 N State Road 7
Margate, FL 33063
emPower Business Checking
1.00%
$50
Rate1.00%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Florida Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.36%
1615 NW 80th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
Business Interest Checking
1.00%
$10,000
Rate1.00%
Min Deposit$10,000
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Launch Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.80%
300 S Plumosa St
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Business Titanium Checking
0.95%
$0
Rate0.95%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Launch Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.80%
300 S Plumosa St
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Business Titanium Checking
0.70%
$0
Rate0.70%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 20, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Axiom Bank
Institution Rating:
A-4.9 ★ Texas Ratio: 16.62%
258 Southhall Ln
Maitland, FL 32751
Business NOW Checking
0.45%
$100
Rate0.45%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Methodology & Data Sources

Direct-Sourced & Verified Checking Rate Data: We aggregate checking account rates for Florida 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 Florida. 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 FL.

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 Florida earn interest?

Most traditional local checking accounts in Florida 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 Florida FDIC insured?

Yes. Legitimate banks with branches in Florida 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 Florida

Based on our current data, some of the highest checking account APYs available to residents of Florida include:
  • Baxter Credit Union
    PowerPlusTM Checking Level 2 — 8.00% APY
  • Power Financial Credit Union
    Cash Back Checking — 6.00% APY
  • First Bank Clewiston, FL
    — 5.12% APY
  • Pen Air Credit Union
    High-Yield Checking — 5.05% APY
  • Midflorida Credit Union
    High Yield Checking — 5.00% APY
Checking Account Rates reflect actual verified offers from banks and credit unions actively accepting deposits in Florida. Your final available rate may depend on qualifying activity and daily market movements. Last Updated and Verified: March 20, 2026

Checking Account Rates by City in Florida

  • Alachua
  • Alford
  • Altamonte Springs
  • Altha
  • Altoona
  • Alturas
  • Alva
  • Anna Maria
  • Anthony
  • Apalachicola
  • Apollo Beach
  • Apopka
  • Arcadia
  • Archer
  • Argyle
  • Aripeka
  • Astatula
  • Astor
  • Atlantic Beach
  • Auburndale
  • Avon Park
  • Babson Park
  • Bagdad
  • Baker
  • Balm
  • Barberville
  • Bartow
  • Bascom
  • Bay Pines
  • Bell
  • Belle Glade
  • Belleair Beach
  • Belleview
  • Beverly Hills
  • Big Pine Key
  • Blountstown
  • Boca Grande
  • Boca Raton
  • Bokeelia
  • Bonifay
  • Bonita Springs
  • Bostwick
  • Bowling Green
  • Boynton Beach
  • Bradenton
  • Bradenton Beach
  • Bradley
  • Brandon
  • Branford
  • Bristol
  • Bronson
  • Brooker
  • Brooksville
  • Bryant
  • Bryceville
  • Bunnell
  • Bushnell
  • Callahan
  • Campbellton
  • Canal Point
  • Candler
  • Cantonment
  • Cape Canaveral
  • Cape Coral
  • Captiva
  • Carrabelle
  • Caryville
  • Cassadaga
  • Casselberry
  • Cedar Key
  • Center Hill
  • Century
  • Chattahoochee
  • Chiefland
  • Chipley
  • Chokoloskee
  • Christmas
  • Citra
  • Citrus Ridge
  • Clarcona
  • Clarksville
  • Clearwater
  • Clearwater Beach
  • Clermont
  • Clewiston
  • Cocoa
  • Cocoa Beach
  • Coleman
  • Copeland
  • Cortez
  • Cottondale
  • Crawfordville
  • Crescent City
  • Crestview
  • Cross City
  • Crystal Beach
  • Crystal River
  • Crystal Springs
  • Cypress
  • Dade City
  • Dania
  • Davenport
  • Day
  • Daytona Beach
  • De Leon Springs
  • Debary
  • Deerfield Beach
  • Defuniak Springs
  • Deland
  • Delray Beach
  • Deltona
  • Destin
  • Doctors Inlet
  • Dover
  • Dundee
  • Dunedin
  • Dunnellon
  • Durant
  • Eagle Lake
  • Earleton
  • East Palatka
  • Eastlake Weir
  • Eastpoint
  • Eaton Park
  • Ebro
  • Edgewater
  • Elfers
  • Elkton
  • Ellenton
  • Englewood
  • Estero
  • Eustis
  • Everglades City
  • Evinston
  • Fairfield
  • Fedhaven
  • Felda
  • Fellsmere
  • Fernandina Beach
  • Ferndale
  • Flagler Beach
  • Florahome
  • Floral City
  • Florida City
  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Fort McCoy
  • Fort Meade
  • Fort Myers
  • Fort Myers Beach
  • Fort Ogden
  • Fort Pierce
  • Fort Walton Beach
  • Fort White
  • Fountain
  • Freeport
  • Frostproof
  • Fruitland Park
  • Gainesville
  • Geneva
  • Georgetown
  • Gibsonton
  • Glen Saint Mary
  • Glenwood
  • Goldenrod
  • Gonzalez
  • Goodland
  • Gotha
  • Graceville
  • Graham
  • Grand Island
  • Grand Ridge
  • Grandin
  • Grant
  • Green Cove Springs
  • Greensboro
  • Greenville
  • Greenwood
  • Gretna
  • Grove City
  • Groveland
  • Gulf Breeze
  • Gulf Hammock
  • Haines City
  • Hallandale
  • Hampton
  • Harold
  • Hastings
  • Havana
  • Hawthorne
  • Heathrow
  • Hernando
  • Hialeah
  • High Springs
  • Highland City
  • Highland Park
  • Hilliard
  • Hobe Sound
  • Holder
  • Holiday
  • Hollister
  • Hollywood
  • Holmes Beach
  • Holt
  • Homeland
  • Homestead
  • Homosassa
  • Homosassa Springs
  • Horseshoe Beach
  • Hosford
  • Howey In The Hills
  • Hudson
  • Hunters Creek
  • Hurlburt Field
  • Immokalee
  • Indialantic
  • Indian Lake Estates
  • Indian Rocks Beach
  • Indiantown
  • Inglis
  • Intercession City
  • Interlachen
  • Inverness
  • Islamorada
  • Island Grove
  • Istachatta
  • Jacksonville
  • Jacksonville Beach
  • Jasper
  • Jay
  • Jennings
  • Jensen Beach
  • Jupiter
  • Kathleen
  • Kenansville
  • Key Biscayne
  • Key Colony Beach
  • Key Largo
  • Key West
  • Keystone Heights
  • Killarney
  • Kinard
  • Kissimmee
  • La Crosse
  • Labelle
  • Lacoochee
  • Lady Lake
  • Lake Alfred
  • Lake Butler
  • Lake Butter
  • Lake City
  • Lake Como
  • Lake Geneva
  • Lake Hamilton
  • Lake Harbor
  • Lake Helen
  • Lake Lucerne
  • Lake Mary
  • Lake Monroe
  • Lake Panasoffkee
  • Lake Placid
  • Lake Wales
  • Lake Worth
  • Lakeland
  • Lamont
  • Lanark Village
  • Land O Lakes
  • Lantana
  • Largo
  • Laurel
  • Laurel Hill
  • Lawtey
  • Lecanto
  • Lee
  • Leesburg
  • Lehigh Acres
  • Lithia
  • Live Oak
  • Lloyd
  • Lochloosa
  • Long Key
  • Longboat Key
  • Longwood
  • Lorida
  • Loughman
  • Lowell
  • Loxahatchee
  • Lulu
  • Lutz
  • Lynn Haven
  • Macclenny
  • Madison
  • Maitland
  • Malabar
  • Malone
  • Manasota
  • Mango
  • Marathon
  • Marathon Shores
  • Marco Island
  • Marianna
  • Mary Esther
  • Mascotte
  • Mayo
  • McAlpin
  • McDavid
  • McIntosh
  • Melbourne
  • Melbourne Beach
  • Melrose
  • Memphis
  • Merritt Island
  • Mexico Beach
  • Miami
  • Miami Beach
  • Micanopy
  • Miccosukee Cpo
  • Mid Florida
  • Middleburg
  • Midway
  • Milligan
  • Milton
  • Mims
  • Minneola
  • Miramar Beach
  • Molino
  • Monticello
  • Montverde
  • Moore Haven
  • Morriston
  • Mossy Head
  • Mount Dora
  • Mount Pleasant
  • Mulberry
  • Murdock
  • Myakka City
  • Myrtle Grove
  • Nalcrest
  • Naples
  • Neptune Beach
  • New Port Richey
  • New Smyrna Beach
  • Newberry
  • Niceville
  • Nichols
  • Nobleton
  • Nocatee
  • Nokomis
  • Noma
  • North Fort Myers
  • North Miami Beach
  • North Palm Beach
  • North Port
  • O Brien
  • Oak Hill
  • Oakland
  • Ocala
  • Ochopee
  • Ocklawaha
  • Ocoee
  • Odessa
  • Okahumpka
  • Okeechobee
  • Old Town
  • Oldsmar
  • Olustee
  • Ona
  • Oneco
  • Opa Locka
  • Orange City
  • Orange Lake
  • Orange Park
  • Orange Springs
  • Orlando
  • Ormond Beach
  • Osprey
  • Osteen
  • Otter Creek
  • Oviedo
  • Oxford
  • Ozona
  • Pahokee
  • Paisley
  • Palatka
  • Palm Bay
  • Palm Beach
  • Palm City
  • Palm Coast
  • Palm Harbor
  • Palm River-Clair Mel
  • Palm Valley
  • Palmdale
  • Palmetto
  • Panacea
  • Panama City
  • Panama City Beach
  • Parrish
  • Paxton
  • Pembroke Pines
  • Penney Farms
  • Pensacola
  • Perry
  • Pierson
  • Pine Island Ridge
  • Pine Ridge
  • Pineland
  • Pinellas Park
  • Pinetta
  • Placida
  • Plant City
  • Plymouth
  • Point Washington
  • Polk City
  • Pomona Park
  • Pompano Beach
  • Ponce De Leon
  • Ponte Vedra Beach
  • Port Charlotte
  • Port Orange
  • Port Richey
  • Port Saint Joe
  • Port Saint Lucie
  • Port Salerno
  • Port St. Lucie
  • Punta Gorda
  • Putnam Hall
  • Quincy
  • Raiford
  • Reddick
  • River Ranch
  • Riverview
  • Rockledge
  • Roseland
  • Rotonda West
  • Ruskin
  • Safety Harbor
  • Saint Augustine
  • Saint Cloud
  • Saint James City
  • Saint Leo
  • Saint Marks
  • Saint Petersburg
  • Salem
  • San Antonio
  • San Mateo
  • Sanderson
  • Sanford
  • Sanibel
  • Santa Rosa Beach
  • Sarasota
  • Satellite Beach
  • Satsuma
  • Scottsmoor
  • Sebastian
  • Sebring
  • Seffner
  • Seminole
  • Seville
  • Shady Grove
  • Shalimar
  • Sharpes
  • Silver Springs
  • Sneads
  • Sopchoppy
  • Sorrento
  • South Bay
  • Sparr
  • Spring Hill
  • St. Augustine
  • St. Leo
  • Starke
  • Steinhatchee
  • Stuart
  • Sugarloaf Shores
  • Sumatra
  • Summerfield
  • Summerland Key
  • Sumterville
  • Sun City
  • Sun City Center
  • Sunnyside
  • Suwannee
  • Sydney
  • Tallahassee
  • Tallevast
  • Tampa
  • Tangerine
  • Tarpon Springs
  • Tavares
  • Tavernier
  • Telogia
  • Terra Ceia
  • The Villages
  • Thonotosassa
  • Titusville
  • Trenton
  • Trilby
  • Umatilla
  • Valparaiso
  • Valrico
  • Vanderbilt Beach
  • Venice
  • Venus
  • Vernon
  • Vero Beach
  • Wabasso
  • Wacissa
  • Wakulla Springs
  • Waldo
  • Wauchula
  • Wausau
  • Waverly
  • Webster
  • Weirsdale
  • Welaka
  • Wellborn
  • West Little River
  • West Palm Beach
  • Weston
  • Westville
  • Wewahitchka
  • White Springs
  • Wildwood
  • Williston
  • Wimauma
  • Windermere
  • Winter Beach
  • Winter Garden
  • Winter Haven
  • Winter Park
  • Winter Springs
  • Woodville
  • Worthington Springs
  • Yalaha
  • Yankeetown
  • Youngstown
  • Yulee
  • Zellwood
  • Zephyrhills
  • Zolfo Springs