Best Banks & Checking Accounts in Allston, Massachusetts - June 2026
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The best checking rates for Allston, Massachusetts include Baxter Credit UnionBaxter Credit UnionA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.04% PowerPlusTM Checking at 8.00% APY, Workers Federal Credit UnionWorkers Federal Credit UnionA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.41% Advantage High Interest Checking at 4.50% APY, BankGloucesterBankGloucesterB+4.7 ★Texas Ratio: 19.12% Elite Reward Checking at 4.06% APY, Lee BankLee BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.10% EMPOWER Rewards Checking at 4.00% APY, and Pentucket BankPentucket BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.68% Rewards Checking at 4.00% APY. Checking account rates as of June 16, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Allston is a smaller community with no bank or credit union branches currently in our database. 51 institutions serving the Massachusetts area are available to Allston residents, with checking rates as high as 8.00% APY from Baxter Credit Union. Rates are continually updated — we recommend checking back frequently.
Checking account rates reflect recent market quotes and representative offers available to depositors in Allston, Massachusetts. Checking Account Rates Last Updated and Verified: June 16, 2026
Compare Checking Account Rates Today in Allston, Massachusetts & the Surrounding Area
Allston Checking Account Rates
Level 2 on balances up to $15000
Minimum to Open Online: $5
Qualifications Required: FIFTEEN (15) Debit Card purchases post and clear; ONE (1) ACH Direct Deposit post and clear; receive electronic statements; Variable rate, may change after account is opened. For balances over $25,000.00 APY may vary between 4.06%-0.25%. Fees may reduce earnings. Limited time offer. For full terms & conditions, visit: BankGloucester.com/disclosures.
Qualifications Required: If qualifications are met; Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00; If qualifications are met
Level 1 on balances up to $15000
Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00
4.00% to 0.01% APY
Tiered rate; Rate: .01% on balances $0.00-$1,000.00
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Qualifications Required: 1.95% rate; 2.00% APY; If qualifications are met.
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Balance: 0 - $25,000
Balance: 0 to $25,000
Qualifications Required; The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is 1.26% as of 05/13/2026. Balances up to and including $15,000.00 will earn an APY of 1.26%. Balances in excess of $15,000.00 will earn an APY of 1.26% to 0.01%. If you do not meet the eligibility requirements during the statement cycle, the rate paid on your account on the entire balance will be 0.01% with an APY of 0.01%. Minimum balance to open the account is $10.00. Rate is subject to change. Fees may reduce earnings.
Rate varies by balance. 1.00% - 0.40% for $25,000+.
Allston High Yield Checking Rates
Level 2 on balances up to $15000
Minimum to Open Online: $5
Qualifications Required: FIFTEEN (15) Debit Card purchases post and clear; ONE (1) ACH Direct Deposit post and clear; receive electronic statements; Variable rate, may change after account is opened. For balances over $25,000.00 APY may vary between 4.06%-0.25%. Fees may reduce earnings. Limited time offer. For full terms & conditions, visit: BankGloucester.com/disclosures.
Qualifications Required: If qualifications are met; Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00; If qualifications are met
Level 1 on balances up to $15000
Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00
4.00% to 0.01% APY
Tiered rate; Rate: .01% on balances $0.00-$1,000.00
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Qualifications Required: 1.95% rate; 2.00% APY; If qualifications are met.
Balance: 0 - $25,000
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Balance: 0 to $25,000
Qualifications Required; The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is 1.26% as of 05/13/2026. Balances up to and including $15,000.00 will earn an APY of 1.26%. Balances in excess of $15,000.00 will earn an APY of 1.26% to 0.01%. If you do not meet the eligibility requirements during the statement cycle, the rate paid on your account on the entire balance will be 0.01% with an APY of 0.01%. Minimum balance to open the account is $10.00. Rate is subject to change. Fees may reduce earnings.
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Allston Rewards Checking Rates
Qualifications Required: FIFTEEN (15) Debit Card purchases post and clear; ONE (1) ACH Direct Deposit post and clear; receive electronic statements; Variable rate, may change after account is opened. For balances over $25,000.00 APY may vary between 4.06%-0.25%. Fees may reduce earnings. Limited time offer. For full terms & conditions, visit: BankGloucester.com/disclosures.
4.00% to 0.01% APY
Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00
Qualifications Required: If qualifications are met; Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00; If qualifications are met
Qualifications Required; The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is 1.26% as of 05/13/2026. Balances up to and including $15,000.00 will earn an APY of 1.26%. Balances in excess of $15,000.00 will earn an APY of 1.26% to 0.01%. If you do not meet the eligibility requirements during the statement cycle, the rate paid on your account on the entire balance will be 0.01% with an APY of 0.01%. Minimum balance to open the account is $10.00. Rate is subject to change. Fees may reduce earnings.
Qualifications Required: 12 debit card purchases; e-statements; direct deposit or one ACH transaction per statement cycle; Balances of $15,000.01 and over, after qualifying requirements are met, will earn .25% APY. ATM fees will be refunded up to $15 per statement cycle when qualifying requirements are met. If qualifying requirements are not met, account will earn 0.05% APY and ATM fees will not be refunded.
On balances up to $25,000
Qualifications Required: 12 debit card purchases; e-statements; direct deposit or one ACH transaction per statement cycle; Earn 0.50% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on balances up to and including $15,000 when qualifying requirements are met. ATM fees will be refunded up to $15 per statement cycle when qualifying requirements are met. If qualifying requirements are not met, account will earn 0.05% APY and ATM fees will not be refunded.
Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00
Qualifying balance over $20,000.00
Tiered balance; Balance Tier: $10,000+
All balances if qualifications are not met
Base Rate
Allston Free Checking Rates
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Allston Student Checking Rates
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Allston Business Checking Rates
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Rate information: The interest rate listed in a tier will be paid for only that portion of your daily balance range that is equal to or greater than the low balance amount but less than the high balance amount within that tier.
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Business CheckingPLUS is $5 and the minimum balance to earn dividend is $50.00. A $12.00 fee will apply if your balance falls below $1500 minimum per month. Fees may reduce earnings.
Rate information: The interest rate listed in a tier will be paid for only that portion of your daily balance range that is equal to or greater than the low balance amount but less than the high balance amount within that tier.
Rate information: The interest rate listed in a tier will be paid for only that portion of your daily balance range that is equal to or greater than the low balance amount but less than the high balance amount within that tier.
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Allston, MA Checking Rate Trends
Compare local Allston, MA checking rate quotes against the statewide average
Daily checking rate averages tracked across our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions — updated every evening.
Massachusetts high-yield checking rates fell 0.599 points over the past 7 days to 0.568% APY.
Massachusetts free checking rates fell 0.051 points over the past 7 days to 0.378% APY.
Methodology & Data Sources
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Best Checking Rates in Allston, Massachusetts
- Baxter Credit Union
PowerPlusTM Checking — 8.00% APY - Workers Federal Credit Union
Advantage High Interest Checking — 4.50% APY - BankGloucester
Elite Reward Checking — 4.06% APY - Lee Bank
EMPOWER Rewards Checking — 4.00% APY - Pentucket Bank
Rewards Checking — 4.00% APY
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