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Best Banks & Checking Accounts in Jackson, Mississippi - May 2026

The best checking rates for Jackson, Mississippi include Eagle Express Federal Credit UnionEagle Express Federal Credit Union567 S State St, Jackson, MS 39201A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.29% Share Draft/Checking Account at 0.25% APY, Mississippi Public Employees Credit UnionMississippi Public Employees Credit Union613 S West St, Jackson, MS 39201 5506A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.95% Silver Checking Account at 0.10% APY, BankPlusBankPlus730 Adkins Dr, Jackson, MS 39211A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.28% InvestmentPlus Checking at 0.05% APY, FsnbFsnb5006 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS 39211A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.00% Advanced Checking at 0.05% APY, and Mississippi Highway Safety Patol Federal Credit UnionMississippi Highway Safety Patol Federal Credit Union1900 E Woodrow Wilson Ave Ste 204, Jackson, MS 39216 5118A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.27% Share Draft/Checking at 0.00% APY. Checking account rates as of May 12, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.

Jackson has 5 local institutions in our database, with checking rates as high as 0.25% APY from Eagle Express Federal Credit Union at 567 S State St, Jackson, MS, 39201. Use the tabs below to compare all available checking account types. Rates are continually updated — we recommend checking back frequently.

Checking account rates reflect recent market quotes and representative offers available to depositors in Jackson, Mississippi. Checking Account Rates Last Updated and Verified: May 12, 2026

Compare Checking Account Rates Today in Jackson, Mississippi & the Surrounding Area

Institutions:
Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
Eagle Express Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.29%
567 S State St
Jackson, MS 39201
Share Draft/Checking Account
0.25%
$0
Rate0.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 6, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Mississippi Public Employees Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.95%
613 S West St
Jackson, MS 39201 5506
Silver Checking Account
0.10%
$50
Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 10, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Mississippi Public Employees Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.95%
613 S West St
Jackson, MS 39201 5506
Young Checking Account
0.10%
$10
Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$10
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 10, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Mississippi Public Employees Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.95%
613 S West St
Jackson, MS 39201 5506
Prime of Life Checking
0.10%
$10
Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$10
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 10, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

BankPlus
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.28%
730 Adkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39211
InvestmentPlus Checking
0.05%
$10,000
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$10,000
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 4, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Fsnb
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 12.00%
5006 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS 39211
Advanced Checking
0.05%
$0
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 5, 2026
Details

Minimum Balance to Open Account: $5.00

BankPlus
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.28%
730 Adkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39211
ValuePlus Interest Checking
0.05%
$1,500
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$1,500
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 4, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

BankPlus
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.28%
730 Adkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39211
PrimePlus Checking
0.05%
$500
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$500
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 4, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Mississippi Highway Safety Patol Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.27%
1900 E Woodrow Wilson Ave Ste 204
Jackson, MS 39216 5118
Share Draft/Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 7, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Baxter Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.73%
PowerPlusTM Checking Level 2
8.00%
$0
Rate7.72%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 12, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $15000

First Federal S&L Pascagoula, MS
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.26%
Legacy Checking
6.00%
$25
Rate5.85%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 5, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

First Federal S&L Pascagoula, MS
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.26%
First4Me Checking
5.00%
$25
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 5, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Sunbelt Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.03%
Advantage Checking
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 6, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $20,000.00

UNIFY Financial Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
B4.4 ★ Texas Ratio: 21.76%
HY Checking
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 7, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Baxter Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.73%
PowerPlusTM Checking Level 1
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 12, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $15000

First National Bank of Clarksdale
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.27%
Investment Checking
3.25%
$0
Rate3.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 4, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Navigator Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.50%
High Yield Checking
3.00%
$0
Rate2.96%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 10, 2026
Details

Variable: Prime - 3.75%

Fort Financial Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.12%
Non-Profit Checking
2.50%
$0
Rate2.47%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 6, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

First National Bank of Clarksdale
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.27%
Investment Checking
2.25%
$0
Rate2.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 4, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Commercial Bank De Kalb, MS
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.86%
Interest Checking
0.50%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 5, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
BankPlus
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.28%
730 Adkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39211
InvestmentPlus Checking
0.05%
$10,000
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$10,000
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 4, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

BankPlus
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.28%
730 Adkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39211
ValuePlus Interest Checking
0.05%
$1,500
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$1,500
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 4, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

BankPlus
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.28%
730 Adkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39211
PrimePlus Checking
0.05%
$500
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$500
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 4, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Baxter Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.73%
PowerPlusTM Checking Level 2
8.00%
$0
Rate7.72%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 12, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $15000

First Federal S&L Pascagoula, MS
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.26%
Legacy Checking
6.00%
$25
Rate5.85%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 5, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

First Federal S&L Pascagoula, MS
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.26%
First4Me Checking
5.00%
$25
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 5, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Sunbelt Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.03%
Advantage Checking
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 6, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $20,000.00

UNIFY Financial Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
B4.4 ★ Texas Ratio: 21.76%
HY Checking
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 7, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Baxter Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.73%
PowerPlusTM Checking Level 1
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 12, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $15000

First National Bank of Clarksdale
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.27%
Investment Checking
3.25%
$0
Rate3.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 4, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Navigator Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.50%
High Yield Checking
3.00%
$0
Rate2.96%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 10, 2026
Details

Variable: Prime - 3.75%

Fort Financial Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.12%
Non-Profit Checking
2.50%
$0
Rate2.47%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 6, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

First National Bank of Clarksdale
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.27%
Investment Checking
2.25%
$0
Rate2.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 4, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Commercial Bank De Kalb, MS
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.86%
Interest Checking
0.50%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 5, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

1st Mississippi Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.44%
1st Advantage Checking
0.15%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 7, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Fort Financial Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.12%
Interest Checking Account Rate
0.10%
$0
Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 6, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Southeast Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 10.03%
Interest Checking
0.03%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 12, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Navigator Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.50%
High Yield Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 10, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
The New Orleans Firemens Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 8.29%
Kasasa Cash Checking
0.01%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 6, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Southeast Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 10.03%
Rewards Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 12, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
UNIFY Financial Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
B4.4 ★ Texas Ratio: 21.76%
FREE Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 7, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

UNIFY Financial Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
B4.4 ★ Texas Ratio: 21.76%
FREE Checking Account
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 7, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
Ferguson Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
B4.5 ★ Texas Ratio: 20.66%
Youth Checking
0.30%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 7, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Southeast Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 10.03%
Student Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 12, 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%
Premier Business Checking Business
0.25%
$0
Rate0.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 12, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Fort Financial Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.12%
Business Checking Business
0.15%
$100
Rate0.15%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 6, 2026
Details

$100 minimum opening deposit

All In Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 11.52%
Business Premium Checking Business
0.10%
$0
Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 12, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

All In Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 11.52%
Business Premium Checking Business
0.05%
$0
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 12, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

All In Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 11.52%
Business Premium Checking Business
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMay 12, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Jackson, MS Checking Rate Trends

Compare local Jackson, MS 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.

View Full Mississippi Checking Trends →
High-Yield Checking — MS Avg
4.456%
▲ 0.422 vs 7 days ago

Mississippi high-yield checking rates rose 0.422 points over the past 7 days to 4.456% APY.

Free Checking — MS Avg
2.304%
▲ 0.079 vs 7 days ago

Mississippi free checking rates rose 0.079 points over the past 7 days to 2.304% APY.

As of May 13, 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 Jackson, Mississippi 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 Jackson, Mississippi. 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 MS.

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 Jackson, Mississippi earn interest?

Most traditional local checking accounts in Jackson, Mississippi 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 Jackson, Mississippi FDIC insured?

Yes. Legitimate banks with branches in Jackson, Mississippi 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 Jackson, Mississippi

Based on our current data, some of the highest checking account APYs available to residents of Jackson, Mississippi include:
  • Eagle Express Federal Credit Union
    Share Draft/Checking Account — 0.25% APY
  • Mississippi Public Employees Credit Union
    Silver Checking Account — 0.10% APY
  • BankPlus
    InvestmentPlus Checking — 0.05% APY
  • Fsnb
    Advanced Checking — 0.05% APY
  • Mississippi Highway Safety Patol Federal Credit Union
    Share Draft/Checking — 0.00% APY
Checking Account Rates reflect actual verified offers from banks and credit unions actively accepting deposits in Jackson, Mississippi. Your final available rate may depend on qualifying activity and daily market movements. Last Updated and Verified: May 12, 2026