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Best Banks & Checking Accounts in Trends, Minnesota - August 2026

The best checking rates for Trends, Minnesota include Baxter Credit UnionBaxter Credit UnionA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.04% PowerPlusTM Checking at 8.00% APY, Genisys Credit UnionGenisys Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.68% Genius Checking at 6.75% APY, Highland BankHighland BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.01% Kasasa Cash Checking� at 5.00% APY, Harvest BankHarvest BankA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 13.27% Kasasa Cash Checking at 5.00% APY, and PSB of PlainviewPSB of PlainviewA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.73% Kasasa Cash Checking at 5.00% APY. Checking account rates as of August 28, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.

Trends is a smaller community with no bank or credit union branches currently in our database. 37 institutions serving the Minnesota area are available to Trends 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 Trends, Minnesota. Checking Account Rates Last Updated and Verified: August 28, 2026

Compare Checking Account Rates Today in Trends, Minnesota & the Surrounding Area

Institutions:
Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
Baxter Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.04%
PowerPlusTM Checking
8.00%
$0
Rate7.72%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00; Introductory APY; Introductory Dividend Rate

Genisys Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.68%
Genius Checking
6.75%
$0
Rate6.55%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: eStatements enrollment; 10 debit card purchases of $5.00 or more per month (excluding ATMs); Balances above $7,500 earn .05% APY.

Highland Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.01%
Kasasa Cash Checking�
5.00%
$100
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: 1 direct deposit or ACH credit; 12 debit card purchases; e-statements enrollment; online banking enrollment/login

Harvest Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 13.27%
Kasasa Cash Checking
5.00%
$100
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: 1 direct deposit or ACH credit; 12 debit card purchases; e-statements enrollment; online banking enrollment/login; Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

PSB of Plainview
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.73%
Kasasa Cash Checking
5.00%
$25
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Citizens Independent Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.95%
Signature High Yield Checking
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: 1 direct deposit or ACH credit; 12 debit card purchases; e-statements enrollment; online banking enrollment/login; Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

Toro Employees Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.98%
PERFORMANCE CHECKING
5.00%
$500
Rate4.88%
Min Deposit$500
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: monthly direct deposit of at least $200 in your Performance Checking account; use your debit card 10 times per month; log into online banking once a month; be enrolled in e-statements; Qualifications Met*

North Shore Bank of Commerce
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.16%
Hero Checking
4.50%
$0
Rate4.41%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

SMW Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.01%
Rewards Checking
4.50%
$100
Rate4.41%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: 1 direct deposit or ACH credit; 12 debit card purchases; e-statements enrollment; online banking enrollment/login; Qualifying balance up to $20,000.00

Connexus Credit Union
Institution Rating:
B-4.3 ★ Texas Ratio: 16.30%
Xtraordinary Checking
4.50%
$0
Rate4.41%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Connexus Credit Union
Institution Rating:
B-4.3 ★ Texas Ratio: 16.30%
Checking
4.50%
$0
Rate4.41%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: subscription to eStatements; a monthly deposit of at least $500 from either a direct deposit or an ACH deposit (from a non-Connexus account); and either a minimum of fifteen (15) debit card purchases or $500 in net spend purchases using your debit card are required per month. ATM transactions are not included. Debit card purchases must post to your account by the last calendar day of the month. You must meet the preceding account requirements to earn dividends during the monthly period. No minimum balance requirements to earn dividends. Dividends are compounded and paid monthly.; Fees may reduce earnings. Rates subject to change. Account balances over $25,000 will be paid an APY of 0.25% when requirements are met. Primary owner must be the age of majority (18+) to open this type of account.

Woodland Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.91%
Free Kasasa Cash Checking
4.00%
$50
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $50,000.00

Woodland Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.91%
Kasasa Cash Woodland Easy Checking
4.00%
$50
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $50,000.00

Community Bank Owatonna
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 10.30%
Prime Plus Checking
4.00%
$50
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $24,999.99

Center National Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.10%
CENTER REWARDS CHECKING ACCOUNT
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

TruStone Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.11%
TruRate Checking
4.00%
$2,000
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$2,000
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: when requirements are met; $.01-$20,000.00

Baxter Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.04%
PowerPlusTM Checking
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00; Introductory APY; Introductory Dividend Rate

Baxter Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.04%
PowerPlusTM Checking Level 2
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Introductory APY 8.00% Introductory Dividend Rate 7.72%

Baxter Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.04%
PowerPlusTM Checking Level 2 on
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

balances up to $15,000; Introductory APY: 8.00%; Introductory Dividend Rate: 7.72%

VisionBank Saint Louis Park, MN
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 12.22%
Business Sky Checking - Non Profits
3.76%
$0
Rate3.70%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 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: 7.04%
PowerPlusTM Checking
8.00%
$0
Rate7.72%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00; Introductory APY; Introductory Dividend Rate

Genisys Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.68%
Genius Checking
6.75%
$0
Rate6.55%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: eStatements enrollment; 10 debit card purchases of $5.00 or more per month (excluding ATMs); Balances above $7,500 earn .05% APY.

Highland Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.01%
Kasasa Cash Checking�
5.00%
$100
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: 1 direct deposit or ACH credit; 12 debit card purchases; e-statements enrollment; online banking enrollment/login

Harvest Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 13.27%
Kasasa Cash Checking
5.00%
$100
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: 1 direct deposit or ACH credit; 12 debit card purchases; e-statements enrollment; online banking enrollment/login; Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

PSB of Plainview
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.73%
Kasasa Cash Checking
5.00%
$25
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Citizens Independent Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.95%
Signature High Yield Checking
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: 1 direct deposit or ACH credit; 12 debit card purchases; e-statements enrollment; online banking enrollment/login; Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

Toro Employees Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.98%
PERFORMANCE CHECKING
5.00%
$500
Rate4.88%
Min Deposit$500
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: monthly direct deposit of at least $200 in your Performance Checking account; use your debit card 10 times per month; log into online banking once a month; be enrolled in e-statements; Qualifications Met*

North Shore Bank of Commerce
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.16%
Hero Checking
4.50%
$0
Rate4.41%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

SMW Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.01%
Rewards Checking
4.50%
$100
Rate4.41%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: 1 direct deposit or ACH credit; 12 debit card purchases; e-statements enrollment; online banking enrollment/login; Qualifying balance up to $20,000.00

Connexus Credit Union
Institution Rating:
B-4.3 ★ Texas Ratio: 16.30%
Xtraordinary Checking
4.50%
$0
Rate4.41%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Connexus Credit Union
Institution Rating:
B-4.3 ★ Texas Ratio: 16.30%
Checking
4.50%
$0
Rate4.41%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: subscription to eStatements; a monthly deposit of at least $500 from either a direct deposit or an ACH deposit (from a non-Connexus account); and either a minimum of fifteen (15) debit card purchases or $500 in net spend purchases using your debit card are required per month. ATM transactions are not included. Debit card purchases must post to your account by the last calendar day of the month. You must meet the preceding account requirements to earn dividends during the monthly period. No minimum balance requirements to earn dividends. Dividends are compounded and paid monthly.; Fees may reduce earnings. Rates subject to change. Account balances over $25,000 will be paid an APY of 0.25% when requirements are met. Primary owner must be the age of majority (18+) to open this type of account.

Woodland Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.91%
Free Kasasa Cash Checking
4.00%
$50
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $50,000.00

Woodland Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.91%
Kasasa Cash Woodland Easy Checking
4.00%
$50
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $50,000.00

Community Bank Owatonna
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 10.30%
Prime Plus Checking
4.00%
$50
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $24,999.99

Center National Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.10%
CENTER REWARDS CHECKING ACCOUNT
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

TruStone Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.11%
TruRate Checking
4.00%
$2,000
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$2,000
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: when requirements are met; $.01-$20,000.00

Baxter Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.04%
PowerPlusTM Checking
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00; Introductory APY; Introductory Dividend Rate

Baxter Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.04%
PowerPlusTM Checking Level 2
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Introductory APY 8.00% Introductory Dividend Rate 7.72%

Baxter Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.04%
PowerPlusTM Checking Level 2 on
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

balances up to $15,000; Introductory APY: 8.00%; Introductory Dividend Rate: 7.72%

Magnifi Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.17%
High-Yield Checking
3.50%
$0
Rate3.45%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $20,000.00

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
Highland Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.01%
Kasasa Cash Checking�
5.00%
$100
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: 1 direct deposit or ACH credit; 12 debit card purchases; e-statements enrollment; online banking enrollment/login

Harvest Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 13.27%
Kasasa Cash Checking
5.00%
$100
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: 1 direct deposit or ACH credit; 12 debit card purchases; e-statements enrollment; online banking enrollment/login; Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

PSB of Plainview
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.73%
Kasasa Cash Checking
5.00%
$25
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

SMW Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.01%
Rewards Checking
4.50%
$100
Rate4.41%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: 1 direct deposit or ACH credit; 12 debit card purchases; e-statements enrollment; online banking enrollment/login; Qualifying balance up to $20,000.00

Woodland Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.91%
Free Kasasa Cash Checking
4.00%
$50
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $50,000.00

Woodland Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.91%
Kasasa Cash Woodland Easy Checking
4.00%
$50
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $50,000.00

Center National Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.10%
CENTER REWARDS CHECKING ACCOUNT
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

Minnstar Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.41%
Interest Rewards Checking
3.09%
$0
Rate3.05%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: 15 debit card transactions; 1 direct deposit or automatic payment; Earn up to 3.09% annual percentage yield on balances between $0.01 and $15,000. Balances over $15,000 will earn an interest rate on the portion of the balance over $15,000, resulting in a range of 3.09% to 0.23% APY depending on the balance. Fees may reduce the earnings on the account.

SMW Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.01%
Rewards Checking
3.00%
$100
Rate2.96%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: 1 direct deposit or ACH credit; 12 debit card purchases; e-statements enrollment; online banking enrollment/login

New Market Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.00%
Rewards Checking
2.53%
$0
Rate2.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

First Community Credit Union Jamestown, ND
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.92%
Kasasa Cash Checking
2.50%
$0
Rate2.47%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: 2.50% to 0.62%

Bank Midwest
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.45%
Great Rewards Checking
2.02%
$50
Rate2.00%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: 14 Mastercard debit purchases each statement cycle; 1 ACH auto debit or direct deposit; Receive online statements; Balances up to $20,000 receive APY of 2.00%; and balances over $20,000 earn 1.00% interest rate on the portion of the balance over $20,000, resulting in 1.00% - 2.00% APY, depending on the balance. If qualifications are not met, all balances earn 0.01% APY.

Bank Midwest
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.45%
Great Rewards Checking
1.03%
$50
Rate1.00%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: 14 Mastercard debit purchases each statement cycle; Use one ACH auto debit or direct deposit; Receive online statements; Balances up to $20,000 receive APY of 2.00%; and balances over $20,000 earn 1.00% interest rate on the portion of the balance over $20,000, resulting in 1.00% - 2.00% APY, depending on the balance. If qualifications are not met, all balances earn 0.01% APY.

F & M Community Bank, N.A.
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.49%
Rewards Checking
1.00%
$0
Rate0.15%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: 12 debit card purchases; eStatements enrollment; 1 ACH debit or credit; An interest rate of 0.15% will be paid only for that portion of your daily balance that is greater than $20,000.00. The APY for this tier will range from 1.00% to 0.15%, depending on the balance in the account.

Harvest Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 13.27%
Kasasa Cash Checking
1.00%
$100
Rate0.99%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Key Community Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.92%
Kasasa Cash Checking
1.00%
$100
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: 15 combined debit card/credit card purchases; 1 ACH transaction monthly; eStatements enrollment; Refunds on ATM withdrawal fees, nationwide (up to $25 monthly)

Key Community Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.92%
Kasasa Cash� Checking
1.00%
$100
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: 1 ACH transaction monthly; 1.00% APY* on balances over $25,000; Refunds on ATM withdrawal fees, nationwide (up to $25 monthly)

Bank Midwest
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.45%
Great Rewards Checking
1.00%
$50
Rate1.00%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: 14 Mastercard debit purchases each statement cycle; 1 ACH auto debit or direct deposit; Receive online statements; Balances up to $20,000 receive APY of 2.00%; and balances over $20,000 earn 1.00% interest rate on the portion of the balance over $20,000, resulting in 1.00% - 2.00% APY, depending on the balance. If qualifications are not met, all balances earn 0.01% APY.

SMW Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.01%
Rewards Checking
0.75%
$100
Rate0.75%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Bankwest
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.51%
Rewards Checking
0.50%
$50
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: 1 direct deposit or ACH credit; 12 debit card purchases; e-statements enrollment; online banking enrollment/login

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
Woodland Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.91%
Free Kasasa Cash Checking
4.00%
$50
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $50,000.00

Crow Wing Power Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.17%
Simple Checking
0.15%
$5
Rate0.15%
Min Deposit$5
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No per-check or monthly service charge Free Network ATM's - Find An ATM Near You Instant Issue Debit Cards Digital Wallet connected to your Debit Card Free Visa Gift Cards PowerTeller (Online Banking) and E-statements No-fee overdraft transfers from Savings or Line of Credit Online bill pay No-fee Official Cashier Checks

Transit Operations Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A-5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 14.25%
Share Draft (free Checking)
0.10%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

The average balance to earn dividends for the month is $1000.

Woodland Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.91%
Free Kasasa Cash Checking
0.05%
$50
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $50,000.00

Community Bank Mankato
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.95%
Basic Interest Checking
0.05%
$200
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$200
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

$200 minimum balance -$5 monthly maintenance fee and $.20 per debit if balance drops below $200 any day during your monthly statement cycle

Expedition Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.24%
Basic Checking
0.05%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Unity One Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.61%
Best Free Checking
0.01%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Community Bank Mankato
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.95%
Free Checking
0.00%
$100
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No minimum balance -No monthly maintenance fee

Unity One Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.61%
Best Free Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Leading Edge Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.83%
Basic Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Metropolitan Services Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.00%
Basic Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Northwoods Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.43%
Basic Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Wakota Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.55%
Basic Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
Connexus Credit Union
Institution Rating:
B-4.3 ★ Texas Ratio: 16.30%
Teen Checking
2.00%
$0
Rate1.99%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Connexus Credit Union
Institution Rating:
B-4.3 ★ Texas Ratio: 16.30%
Teen Checking Account
2.00%
$0
Rate1.99%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: Make 15 debit card purchases or accumulate $500 in debit card spending by month end; Subscribe to eStatements; Make a direct deposit or an ACH deposit (from a non-Connexus account) of at least $500; Account balances up to $1,000.00

Novation Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.85%
Youth Checking
1.50%
$0
Rate1.49%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Balances up to $5,000.00

Connexus Credit Union
Institution Rating:
B-4.3 ★ Texas Ratio: 16.30%
Teen Checking Account
0.25%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: Make 15 debit card purchases or accumulate $500 in debit card spending by month end; Subscribe to eStatements; Make a direct deposit or an ACH deposit (from a non-Connexus account) of at least $500; Account balances over $1,000 will be paid an APY of 0.25%.

TruStone Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.11%
Moneywise Teen Checking
0.00%
$5
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$5
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Share Advantage Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.21%
Youth Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

ages 15-18

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
VisionBank Saint Louis Park, MN
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 12.22%
Business Sky Checking - Non Profits
3.76%
$0
Rate3.70%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

VisionBank Saint Louis Park, MN
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 12.22%
Premium Business Checking
2.00%
$0
Rate1.98%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Harvest Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 13.27%
Business Interest Checking
1.50%
$0
Rate1.49%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Cornerstone State Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.88%
CornerStone Regular Business Checking
1.01%
$0
Rate1.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

TruStone Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.11%
Business Booster Club Checking
1.00%
$25
Rate1.00%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

$0 monthly service fee

Harvest Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 13.27%
Business Interest Checking
0.95%
$0
Rate0.95%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Cornerstone State Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.88%
CornerStone Regular Business Checking
0.75%
$0
Rate0.75%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Harvest Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 13.27%
Business Interest Checking
0.60%
$0
Rate0.60%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Bankwest
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.51%
Business Interest Checking Earnings Credit
0.50%
$0
Rate0.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Citizens Bank Minnesota
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.34%
Business Interest Checking
0.50%
$0
Rate0.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Cornerstone State Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.88%
CornerStone Regular Business Checking
0.50%
$0
Rate0.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Fidelity Bank & Trust (IA)
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.72%
Business Interest Checking
0.45%
$0
Rate0.45%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Ultima Bank Minnesota
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.29%
Business Ultima Checking
0.40%
$0
Rate0.40%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Harvest Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 13.27%
Business Interest Checking
0.35%
$0
Rate0.35%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Citizens Bank Minnesota
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.34%
Business Interest Checking
0.35%
$0
Rate0.35%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Ultima Bank Minnesota
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.29%
Business Ultima Checking
0.35%
$0
Rate0.35%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Fidelity Bank & Trust (IA)
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.72%
Business Interest Checking
0.35%
$0
Rate0.35%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Woodlands National Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.95%
Business Prime Checking
0.30%
$50
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Interest checking is a variable rate account and the rate may change after the account is opened. $7.00 monthly service charge applies to this account type. Fees could reduce earnings. Please see your nearest personal banker for more information.

Community Bank Owatonna
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 10.30%
Business Checking With Interest
0.30%
$100
Rate0.30%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Ultima Bank Minnesota
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.29%
Business Ultima Checking
0.30%
$0
Rate0.30%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Trends, MN Checking Rate Trends

Compare local Trends, MN 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.

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High-Yield Checking — MN Avg
1.200%
▼ 0.031 vs 7 days ago

Minnesota high-yield checking rates fell 0.031 points over the past 7 days to 1.200% APY.

Free Checking — MN Avg
0.769%
▼ 0.114 vs 7 days ago

Minnesota free checking rates fell 0.114 points over the past 7 days to 0.769% APY.

As of Aug 30, 2026 • Rate data sourced from 8,500+ monitored institutions Powered by MonitorBankRates

Methodology & Data Sources

Direct-Sourced & Verified Checking Rate Data: We aggregate checking account rates for Trends, Minnesota 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 Trends, Minnesota. 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 MN.

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 Trends, Minnesota earn interest?

Most traditional local checking accounts in Trends, Minnesota 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 Trends, Minnesota FDIC insured?

Yes. Legitimate banks with branches in Trends, Minnesota 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 Trends, Minnesota

Based on our current data, some of the highest checking account APYs available to residents of Trends, Minnesota include:
  • Baxter Credit Union
    PowerPlusTM Checking — 8.00% APY
  • Genisys Credit Union
    Genius Checking — 6.75% APY
  • Highland Bank
    Kasasa Cash Checking� — 5.00% APY
  • Harvest Bank
    Kasasa Cash Checking — 5.00% APY
  • PSB of Plainview
    Kasasa Cash Checking — 5.00% APY
Checking Account Rates reflect actual verified offers from banks and credit unions actively accepting deposits in Trends, Minnesota. Your final available rate may depend on qualifying activity and daily market movements. Last Updated and Verified: August 28, 2026