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Wisconsin Best Checking Accounts & Rates August 2026

The best checking rates for Wisconsin include Baxter Credit UnionBaxter Credit Union2020 Innovation Ct, Green Bay, WI 54344 0001A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.04% PowerPlusTM Checking at 8.00% APY, PyraMax BankPyraMax Bank1015 Marquette Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.33% Hero Checking at 7.50% APY, Northwestern Mutual Credit UnionNorthwestern Mutual Credit Union720 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.06% Free Kasasa Cash Checking at 7.50% APY, PSB of PlainviewPSB of Plainview715 Highway 79, Boyceville, WI 54725A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.73% Kasasa Cash Checking at 5.00% APY, and Bristol Morgan BankBristol Morgan Bank103 S Main St, Oakfield, WI 53065A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 13.54% Rewards Checking at 5.00% APY. Checking account rates as of August 28, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.

Use the tabs below to compare checking account rates across Wisconsin side-by-side. Wisconsin checking rates currently reach as high as 8.00% APY from Baxter Credit Union at 2020 Innovation Ct, Green Bay, WI, 54344 0001. Rates are continually updated — we recommend checking back frequently.

Checking account rates reflect recent market quotes and representative offers available to depositors in Wisconsin. Checking Account Rates Last Updated and Verified: August 28, 2026

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Wisconsin Checking Account Rates

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%
2020 Innovation Ct
Green Bay, WI 54344 0001
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

PyraMax Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.33%
1015 Marquette Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Hero Checking
7.50%
$25
Rate7.25%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Fees could reduce earnings on the account.

PyraMax Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.33%
1015 Marquette Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Hero Checking Account
7.50%
$0
Rate7.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

PyraMax Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.33%
1015 Marquette Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
MaxInterest Checking
7.50%
$0
Rate7.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Northwestern Mutual Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.06%
720 E Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Free Kasasa Cash Checking
7.50%
$0
Rate7.23%
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 $10,000.00

Northwestern Mutual Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.06%
720 E Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Kasasa Cash Checking
7.50%
$0
Rate7.23%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: When your Kasasa Cash account qualifications are met during a Monthly Qualification Cycle, average daily balances up to and including $10,000 in your Kasasa Cash account earn a dividend rate of 7.23% resulting in an APY of 7.50%; and average daily balances over $10,000 earn a dividend rate of 0.25% on the portion of the average daily balance over $10,000, resulting in a range from 0.25% to 7.50% APY depending on the account's average daily balance. When your Kasasa Cash qualifications are not met, the dividend rate earned on the account's entire average daily balance will be 0.05% resulting in an annual percentage yield of 0.05% and ATM withdrawal fees are not refunded.

PSB of Plainview
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.73%
715 Highway 79
Boyceville, WI 54725
Kasasa Cash Checking
5.00%
$25
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Bristol Morgan Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 13.54%
103 S Main St
Oakfield, WI 53065
Rewards Checking
5.00%
$0
Rate4.88%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Preferred APY**

UnitedOne Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.67%
1117 S 10th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220 5211
High Yield Checking
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $7,500.00

Park City Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.10%
1213 N 4th St
Tomahawk, WI 54487
PCCU Cash (Checking)
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

Prospera Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.14%
4830 N Ballard Rd
Appleton, WI 54913
Connect Plus Checking Account
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: receive eStatements; conduct 15 debit card transactions that post and settle to your account; receive one direct deposit/ACH credit; APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Dividends are compounded monthly. Fees may reduce earnings.

Prospera Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.14%
4830 N Ballard Rd
Appleton, WI 54913
Teen Checking Account
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: eStatements; 4 debit card transactions that post and settle to your account; login to online banking or mobile application at least 4 days; Monthly Qualifications: you must a) receive eStatements; b) conduct 4 debit card transactions that post and settle to your account; c) login to online banking or mobile application at least 4 days.

Fox Communities Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.38%
3401 E Calumet St
Appleton, WI 54915 4757
Fox Rewards Checking
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $5,000.00

Guardian Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.91%
4501 W Greenfield Ave
West Milwaukee, WI 53214
Assurance Checking
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $500.00

Connexus Credit Union
Institution Rating:
B-4.3 ★ Texas Ratio: 16.30%
610 N 2nd Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
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%
610 N 2nd Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
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.

Capital Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.02%
926 W College Ave
Appleton, WI 54914 5261
ChaChingTM Checking
4.25%
$0
Rate4.17%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Forte Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.80%
116 W Sumner St
Hartford, WI 53027
Forte Flex Checking
4.07%
$0
Rate4.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Balance Tier: $0.01 - $10,000.00

Forte Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.80%
116 W Sumner St
Hartford, WI 53027
Forte Flex Checking West Bend Birthday Special
4.07%
$0
Rate4.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Balance Tier: $0.01 - $50,000.00

Fortifi Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.70%
240 Broadway
Berlin, WI 54923
Checking+
4.07%
$50
Rate4.00%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Choose between earning interest or 5.00% cash back on up to $200 in debit card purchases if qualifications are met. If qualifications are met; the interest rate is 4.00% with a 4.07% APY on balances up to $15,000; balances $15,000.01 and over will earn an interest rate of .15% with an APY range of 1.33% - 4.07% APY depending on the account balance, and ATM refunds up to $10.00 per qualification cycle. Limit one Checking+ account per primary Tax Identification Number (TIN). Rates may change after opening. Rates effective as of 11/12/2025. Member FDIC.

Wisconsin High Yield Checking Rates

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%
2020 Innovation Ct
Green Bay, WI 54344 0001
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

PyraMax Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.33%
1015 Marquette Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Hero Checking
7.50%
$25
Rate7.25%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Fees could reduce earnings on the account.

PyraMax Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.33%
1015 Marquette Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Hero Checking Account
7.50%
$0
Rate7.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

PyraMax Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.33%
1015 Marquette Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
MaxInterest Checking
7.50%
$0
Rate7.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Northwestern Mutual Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.06%
720 E Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Free Kasasa Cash Checking
7.50%
$0
Rate7.23%
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 $10,000.00

Northwestern Mutual Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.06%
720 E Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Kasasa Cash Checking
7.50%
$0
Rate7.23%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: When your Kasasa Cash account qualifications are met during a Monthly Qualification Cycle, average daily balances up to and including $10,000 in your Kasasa Cash account earn a dividend rate of 7.23% resulting in an APY of 7.50%; and average daily balances over $10,000 earn a dividend rate of 0.25% on the portion of the average daily balance over $10,000, resulting in a range from 0.25% to 7.50% APY depending on the account's average daily balance. When your Kasasa Cash qualifications are not met, the dividend rate earned on the account's entire average daily balance will be 0.05% resulting in an annual percentage yield of 0.05% and ATM withdrawal fees are not refunded.

PSB of Plainview
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.73%
715 Highway 79
Boyceville, WI 54725
Kasasa Cash Checking
5.00%
$25
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Bristol Morgan Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 13.54%
103 S Main St
Oakfield, WI 53065
Rewards Checking
5.00%
$0
Rate4.88%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Preferred APY**

UnitedOne Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.67%
1117 S 10th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220 5211
High Yield Checking
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $7,500.00

Park City Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.10%
1213 N 4th St
Tomahawk, WI 54487
PCCU Cash (Checking)
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

Prospera Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.14%
4830 N Ballard Rd
Appleton, WI 54913
Connect Plus Checking Account
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: receive eStatements; conduct 15 debit card transactions that post and settle to your account; receive one direct deposit/ACH credit; APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Dividends are compounded monthly. Fees may reduce earnings.

Prospera Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.14%
4830 N Ballard Rd
Appleton, WI 54913
Teen Checking Account
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: eStatements; 4 debit card transactions that post and settle to your account; login to online banking or mobile application at least 4 days; Monthly Qualifications: you must a) receive eStatements; b) conduct 4 debit card transactions that post and settle to your account; c) login to online banking or mobile application at least 4 days.

Fox Communities Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.38%
3401 E Calumet St
Appleton, WI 54915 4757
Fox Rewards Checking
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $5,000.00

Guardian Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.91%
4501 W Greenfield Ave
West Milwaukee, WI 53214
Assurance Checking
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $500.00

Connexus Credit Union
Institution Rating:
B-4.3 ★ Texas Ratio: 16.30%
610 N 2nd Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
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%
610 N 2nd Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
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.

Capital Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 7.02%
926 W College Ave
Appleton, WI 54914 5261
ChaChingTM Checking
4.25%
$0
Rate4.17%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Forte Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.80%
116 W Sumner St
Hartford, WI 53027
Forte Flex Checking
4.07%
$0
Rate4.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Balance Tier: $0.01 - $10,000.00

Forte Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.80%
116 W Sumner St
Hartford, WI 53027
Forte Flex Checking West Bend Birthday Special
4.07%
$0
Rate4.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Balance Tier: $0.01 - $50,000.00

Fortifi Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.70%
240 Broadway
Berlin, WI 54923
Checking+
4.07%
$50
Rate4.00%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Choose between earning interest or 5.00% cash back on up to $200 in debit card purchases if qualifications are met. If qualifications are met; the interest rate is 4.00% with a 4.07% APY on balances up to $15,000; balances $15,000.01 and over will earn an interest rate of .15% with an APY range of 1.33% - 4.07% APY depending on the account balance, and ATM refunds up to $10.00 per qualification cycle. Limit one Checking+ account per primary Tax Identification Number (TIN). Rates may change after opening. Rates effective as of 11/12/2025. Member FDIC.

Wisconsin Rewards Checking Rates

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
Northwestern Mutual Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.06%
720 E Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Free Kasasa Cash Checking
7.50%
$0
Rate7.23%
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 $10,000.00

Northwestern Mutual Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.06%
720 E Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Kasasa Cash Checking
7.50%
$0
Rate7.23%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: When your Kasasa Cash account qualifications are met during a Monthly Qualification Cycle, average daily balances up to and including $10,000 in your Kasasa Cash account earn a dividend rate of 7.23% resulting in an APY of 7.50%; and average daily balances over $10,000 earn a dividend rate of 0.25% on the portion of the average daily balance over $10,000, resulting in a range from 0.25% to 7.50% APY depending on the account's average daily balance. When your Kasasa Cash qualifications are not met, the dividend rate earned on the account's entire average daily balance will be 0.05% resulting in an annual percentage yield of 0.05% and ATM withdrawal fees are not refunded.

PSB of Plainview
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.73%
715 Highway 79
Boyceville, WI 54725
Kasasa Cash Checking
5.00%
$25
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Bristol Morgan Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 13.54%
103 S Main St
Oakfield, WI 53065
Rewards Checking
5.00%
$0
Rate4.88%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Preferred APY**

Fox Communities Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.38%
3401 E Calumet St
Appleton, WI 54915 4757
Fox Rewards Checking
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $5,000.00

1st Community Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.67%
1000 W Wisconsin St
Sparta, WI 54656 2230
1st Rewards Checking
3.30%
$0
Rate3.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: 15 debit card purchases; eStatements; 1 direct/ACH deposit; Reward earned on balances less than $15,000.01

River Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.80%
124 W Oak St
Sparta, WI 54656
Rewards Checking
3.04%
$50
Rate3.00%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Up to $10,000.00; Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00

River Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.80%
124 W Oak St
Sparta, WI 54656
Rewards Checking - Qualifications ARE Met
3.04%
$50
Rate3.00%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Tier 1: $0 - $10,000.00

Simplicity Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 10.49%
222 E Upham St
Marshfield, WI 54449 1543
Rewards Checking Balance of
3.04%
$0
Rate3.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

$0.00 - $15,000.00

Simplicity Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 10.49%
222 E Upham St
Marshfield, WI 54449 1543
Rewards Checking
3.00%
$0
Rate3.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: eStatements enrollment; direct or mobile deposit of $500 or more, and complete at least 20 debit/Point of Sale transactions per month OR have $250,00 or more in aggregate share balances (including savings, checking, and other eligible accounts) OR be aged 16-21, no additional stipulations; The 3.00% APY applies to balances up to $15,000, and 0.05% applies only to the amount over $15,000.

Bluff View Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.16%
16893 S Main St
Galesville, WI 54630
Kasasa Cash Checking
2.50%
$50
Rate2.47%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

CO-OP Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.65%
100 E Main St
Black River Falls, WI 54615
Reward Checking
2.25%
$0
Rate2.23%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Bank of Prairie du Sac
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.64%
555 Park Ave
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
Kasasa Cash Checking
2.00%
$0
Rate1.98%
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 $10,000.00

Bank of Deerfield
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.11%
15 S Main St
Deerfield, WI 53531
Easy Rewards Checking
2.00%
$100
Rate1.98%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: 1.98% Interest Rate; 2.00% Annual Percentage Yield; Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00

Fox Valley Savings Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.02%
51 E 1st St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
FVSBank Rewards Plus Checking
1.00%
$0
Rate1.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

First American Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.73%
7027 Green Bay Rd
Kenosha, WI 53142
Everyday Rewards Checking
1.00%
$0
Rate1.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Citizens State Bank of Loyal
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.36%
400 N Main St
Loyal, WI 54446
Loyal Rewards Checking
0.75%
$0
Rate0.75%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Collins State Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.71%
20741 County Road Jj
Collins, WI 54207
MainStreet Rewards Checking
0.50%
$100
Rate0.50%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Fox Communities Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.38%
3401 E Calumet St
Appleton, WI 54915 4757
Fox Rewards Checking
0.50%
$0
Rate0.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Dairy State Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.46%
124 N Main Street
Birchwood, WI 54817
Rewards Checking
0.30%
$0
Rate0.30%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Wisconsin Free Checking Rates

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
Northwestern Mutual Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.06%
720 E Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Free Kasasa Cash Checking
7.50%
$0
Rate7.23%
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 $10,000.00

First American Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.73%
7027 Green Bay Rd
Kenosha, WI 53142
Everyday Rewards Checking
1.00%
$0
Rate1.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Northwestern Mutual Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.06%
720 E Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Free Kasasa Cash Checking
0.25%
$0
Rate0.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Balance above $10,000

Indianhead Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.47%
104 E MAPLE ST
SPOONER, WI 54801 1482
Basic Checking
0.25%
$0
Rate0.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Community State Bank Union Grove, WI
Institution Rating:
B+4.7 ★ Texas Ratio: 18.58%
1500 Main St
Union Grove, WI 53182
Simple Checking with Interest
0.20%
$0
Rate0.20%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Interest Compounding: Monthly

Northwestern Mutual Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.06%
720 E Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Free Classic Checking
0.10%
$0
Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

BLC Community Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.00%
206 E Main St
Little Chute, WI 54140
Carefree Interest Checking
0.05%
$500
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$500
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

East Wisconsin Savings Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.18%
109 W 2nd St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
GO 50+Free Checking
0.05%
$25
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 23, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

East Wisconsin Savings Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.18%
109 W 2nd St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
GO Free Checking
0.05%
$25
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 23, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Gundersen Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.77%
1910 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601
Free Checking Account
0.05%
$0
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No minimum to open

Pentagon Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 8.82%
151 W Corporate DR
Madison, WI 53714 2409
Access America Checking
0.05%
$25
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: Set up a monthly direct deposit of $500 or more OR Maintain a daily balance of $500 or more; Earn dividends on your balance when you set up monthly direct deposits of $500 or more. Your entire balance up to $50,000 earns 0.05% APY. Account is a variable rate account. APY (Annual Percentage Yield) is valid as of last dividend declaration date of August 1, 2026 and subject to change at any time. Fees may reduce earnings on account. Minimum deposit of $25 required to open account. When an account is terminated prior to the end of a statement cycle, dividends will be paid if the aggregate deposit requirement is met on the date of account termination. Dividends are compounded monthly and paid monthly. Early access to direct deposit is available for all PenFed members that set up a direct deposit with their employer or other payor. Early direct deposit eligibility may vary between pay periods and timing of payor's funding. Have peace of mind knowing that PenFed won't hold you responsible for unauthorized transactions on your Visa debit card. Visa's Zero Liability policy applies to purchases made in the store, over the telephone, online, or via a mobile device. Visa's Zero Liability policy does not apply to transactions not processed by Visa. Rates and offers current as of August 1, 2026 and are subject to change. After account opening, a three business day waiting period applies for credit line advances. This account can only be accessed by overdraft from a checking account. No other types of advances are permitted. U.S. checking or savings account required to use Zelle�. Transactions between enrolled consumers typically occur in minutes. 2023 Early Warning Services, LLC. Zelle� and the Zelle� related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license. VanillaDirect Pay is provided by InComm Financial Services, Inc. (NMLS# 912772), which is licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Terms and conditions apply. Web access is needed to use mobile banking and Add Cash in Store. Check with your service provider for details of specific fees and charges. Add Cash in Store transaction limits apply: For each member, the monthly limit for adding cash in store is $5,000 or no more than 10 transactions per month. The daily limit is $1,500. The first three (3) add Cash in Store transactions are free per month. After that, there is a $2 fee per transaction. Routine or unscheduled maintenance may impact accessibility. PenCheck Limited accounts are not eligible. PenFed Credit Union does not provide, endorse or guarantee any third-party product, service, information or recommendation listed above. The third parties listed above are not affiliated with PenFed Credit Union and are solely responsible for their products and services. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Pentagon Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 8.82%
151 W Corporate DR
Madison, WI 53714 2409
Access America Checking Account
0.05%
$0
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

$25 minimum balance to open. Earn dividends with recurring direct deposits of $500 or more and a daily balance up to $50,000 per statement cycle.

KeySavings Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.76%
811 E Grand Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Basic Plus Checking
0.03%
$0
Rate0.03%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Wisconsin Student Checking Rates

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
Prospera Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.14%
4830 N Ballard Rd
Appleton, WI 54913
Teen Checking Account
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: eStatements; 4 debit card transactions that post and settle to your account; login to online banking or mobile application at least 4 days; Monthly Qualifications: you must a) receive eStatements; b) conduct 4 debit card transactions that post and settle to your account; c) login to online banking or mobile application at least 4 days.

Connexus Credit Union
Institution Rating:
B-4.3 ★ Texas Ratio: 16.30%
610 N 2nd Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
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%
610 N 2nd Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
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

The District Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 8.63%
255 Fiserv Dr
Brookfield, WI 53045 5815
Teen Checking
0.50%
$0
Rate0.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

The District Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 8.63%
255 Fiserv Dr
Brookfield, WI 53045 5815
Teen Checking Account
0.50%
$5
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$5
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Teens will also enjoy the benefits of our Report Card Rewards program, where students can earn up to $15 per grading term for good grades.

Ladysmith Federal S&L
Institution Rating:
B4.5 ★ Texas Ratio: 20.88%
119 W 4th St N
Ladysmith, WI 54848
Student Checking
0.30%
$0
Rate0.30%
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%
610 N 2nd Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
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%.

Prospera Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.14%
4830 N Ballard Rd
Appleton, WI 54913
Teen Checking Account
0.10%
$0
Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required: eStatements; 4 debit card transactions that post and settle to your account; login to online banking or mobile application at least 4 days; Monthly Qualifications: you must a) receive eStatements; b) conduct 4 debit card transactions that post and settle to your account; c) login to online banking or mobile application at least 4 days.

Superior Savings Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.00%
1130 Tower Ave
Superior, WI 54880
Youth Checking
0.01%
$5
Rate0.01%
Min Deposit$5
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Prime Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 11.35%
5656 S Packard Ave
Cudahy, WI 53110 2657
MyMoney Teen Checking
0.01%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No overdrafts No paper checks No monthly fees No non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees No minimum balance Earn interest: up to 0.01% APY Unlimited Free ATM Withdrawals Parent or legal guardian must be joint owner on account.

Wisconsin Business Checking Rates

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
State Bank of Newburg
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.29%
300 Congress Dr Hwy 33
Newburg, WI 53060
WOW Business Checking - Tier 3 Business
1.21%
$0
Rate1.20%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Variable

TruStone Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.11%
6715 Green Bay Rd
Kenosha, WI 53142 1425
Business Booster Club Checking Business
1.00%
$25
Rate1.00%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

$0 monthly service fee

Citizens State Bank Hudson, WI
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.89%
375 Stageline Rd
Hudson, WI 54016
Business Interest Checking Business
0.51%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Fox Valley Savings Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.02%
51 E 1st St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
Business FVSBank Community Checking Business
0.50%
$0
Rate0.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Tomah Area Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.40%
940 N Superior Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
Checking Accounts (Personal/Business) Business
0.50%
$0
Rate0.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

R.I.A. Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 6.26%
1501 S 10th Ave
Fort McCoy, WI 54656 5115
Premier Business Checking Business
0.50%
$0
Rate0.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

State Bank of Newburg
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.29%
300 Congress Dr Hwy 33
Newburg, WI 53060
WOW Business Checking - Tier 2 Business
0.45%
$0
Rate0.45%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Variable

Fidelity Bank & Trust (IA)
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 1.72%
6 Insight Dr
Platteville, WI 53818
Business Interest Checking Business
0.45%
$0
Rate0.45%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Verve a Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.69%
740 W Johnson St
Fond du Lac, WI 54935 2016
Business Checking Business
0.40%
$0
Rate0.40%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Simplicity Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 10.49%
222 E Upham St
Marshfield, WI 54449 1543
Business Checking Business
0.40%
$0
Rate0.40%
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%
6 Insight Dr
Platteville, WI 53818
Business Interest Checking Business
0.35%
$0
Rate0.35%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Simplicity Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 10.49%
222 E Upham St
Marshfield, WI 54449 1543
Business Checking Business
0.35%
$0
Rate0.35%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Community First Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.80%
2626 S Oneida St
Appleton, WI 54915 2101
Business Checking - Tier 3 Business
0.35%
$0
Rate0.35%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Ergo Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 10.55%
86 E Water St
Markesan, WI 53946
Business Checking Business
0.30%
$100
Rate0.30%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

TruStone Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.11%
6715 Green Bay Rd
Kenosha, WI 53142 1425
Capital Business Checking Business
0.30%
$100
Rate0.30%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

$12 fee if average daily balance is less than $7,500; First 250 paper/digital transactions are free, $0.20 each thereafter

Bank of Luxemburg
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.00%
630 Main St
Luxemburg, WI 54217
Business Select Plus Checking Business
0.28%
$25,000
Rate0.50%
Min Deposit$25,000
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Dairy State Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.46%
124 N Main Street
Birchwood, WI 54817
Small Business Interest Checking Business
0.25%
$0
Rate0.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Interest on small business checking accounts is limited to certain business entities.

Spring Bank Brookfield, WI
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.29%
16620 W Bluemound Rd Ste 100a
Brookfield, WI 53005
Non Profit Business Checking Business
0.25%
$0
Rate0.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

Internet Banking: Free

Ergo Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 10.55%
86 E Water St
Markesan, WI 53946
Business Checking Business
0.25%
$100
Rate0.25%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Bluff View Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 0.16%
16893 S Main St
Galesville, WI 54630
Checking with Interest (Personal & Business) Business
0.25%
$500
Rate0.25%
Min Deposit$500
Min Balance
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Wisconsin Checking Rate Trends

Compare local Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Checking Trends →
High-Yield Checking — WI Avg
1.982%
▼ 0.925 vs 7 days ago

Wisconsin high-yield checking rates fell 0.925 points over the past 7 days to 1.982% APY.

Free Checking — WI Avg
0.824%
▲ 0.056 vs 7 days ago

Wisconsin free checking rates rose 0.056 points over the past 7 days to 0.824% APY.

As of Aug 29, 2026 • Rate data sourced from 8,500+ monitored institutions Powered by MonitorBankRates

Top Checking Rates from Wisconsin Institutions

Highest verified APYs available today — updated August 28, 2026. Advertised rates typically require qualifying monthly activity.

B Top 5 Bank Rates
PyraMax Bank
Hero Checking
A+ 5.0 ★ TX: 1.33%
Min: $25
7.50%
PSB of Plainview
Kasasa Cash Checking
A+ 5.0 ★ TX: 4.73%
Min: $25
5.00%
Bristol Morgan Bank
Rewards Checking
A 5.0 ★ TX: 13.54%
Min: $0
5.00%
Forte Bank
Forte Flex Checking
A+ 5.0 ★ TX: 0.80%
Min: $0
4.07%
Fortifi Bank
Checking+
A+ 5.0 ★ TX: 4.70%
Min: $50
4.07%
CU Top 5 Credit Union Rates
Baxter Credit Union
PowerPlusTM Checking
A 5.0 ★ TX: 7.04%
Min: $0
8.00%
Northwestern Mutual Credit Union
Free Kasasa Cash Checking
A+ 5.0 ★ TX: 0.06%
Min: $0
7.50%
UnitedOne Credit Union
High Yield Checking
A+ 5.0 ★ TX: 0.67%
Min: $0
5.00%
Park City Credit Union
PCCU Cash (Checking)
A+ 5.0 ★ TX: 4.10%
Min: $0
5.00%
Prospera Credit Union
Connect Plus Checking Account
A+ 5.0 ★ TX: 2.14%
Min: $0
5.00%
Rates verified August 28, 2026 — Click an institution name to view its full profile, safety ratings, and all checking products.

What Your Balance Earns at WI Checking Averages

Annual interest earnings at current Wisconsin average APYs. Advertised high-yield rates typically require qualifying monthly activity, and most accounts cap the balance that earns the top rate — the calculator below models your exact balance against a cap.

Balance High-Yield Checking (1.982% APY)Monthly Earnings Free Checking (0.824% APY)Monthly Earnings
$2,500 $49.54 / year $4.13 $20.61 / year $1.72
$5,000 $99.09 / year $8.26 $41.21 / year $3.43
$10,000 $198.17 / year $16.51 $82.42 / year $6.87
$25,000 $495.43 / year $41.29 $206.05 / year $17.17
Earnings estimates assume the full balance earns the average APY with qualifying requirements met every month. Actual earnings depend on the account’s rate cap, base rate, and whether requirements are met. The top offers above pay well over these averages. Source: Wisconsin checking rate averages as of August 29, 2026.
52
Institutions with Checking Rates
Available in Wisconsin
29 Banks 23 Credit Unions

About Our Wisconsin Checking Rate Database

MonitorBankRates tracks checking account rates from 29 banks and 23 credit unions offering checking accounts to Wisconsin residents — spanning high-yield, rewards, free, student, and business checking from community institutions, regional banks, and national online options. Our proprietary aggregation system pulls verified rate data directly from each institution’s official website — no estimates, no national averages passed off as real offers.

Every rate listed includes the institution’s Safety Grade (A+ to F), Star Rating (1–5), and Texas Ratio — objective financial health metrics calculated from FDIC and NCUA regulatory data — so you can compare yield and institutional safety in one place.

Current top rate: Baxter Credit Union offers a checking account at 8.00% APY. High-yield checking rates typically require qualifying monthly activity — check the account details before opening.

How to Find the Best Checking Rates in Wisconsin

What to compare when shopping for an interest-bearing checking account in Wisconsin

To find the best checking APYs in Wisconsin, start with credit unions and online-only banks — Wisconsin has 23 credit unions in our database, and they dominate the high-yield and rewards checking market because they have lower overhead than traditional branch networks and use high rates to win your primary banking relationship.

Read the qualifying requirements before you’re drawn in by the headline rate. Most high-yield checking accounts require 10–15 debit card transactions per month, a direct deposit or ACH transfer, and e-statements — miss them in a given month and you earn a near-zero base rate instead. Also check the balance cap: the advertised APY usually applies only up to $10,000–$25,000. The current WI high-yield checking average is 1.982% — but top institutions serving Wisconsin are offering as high as 8.00%, so shopping around pays off.

Finally, weigh fees and access: a monthly maintenance fee can erase a year of interest on a modest balance, and out-of-network ATM fees add up fast. The best accounts pair a high rate with no monthly fee and nationwide ATM access or ATM-fee reimbursement.

When High-Yield Checking Makes Sense

  • You already use a debit card regularly — the transaction requirements cost you nothing extra
  • Your everyday balance sits under the account’s rate cap, so your whole balance earns the top APY
  • You want your spending money earning savings-level interest instead of 0%
  • You prefer banking locally — 52 institutions serving Wisconsin report checking rates to our database

Consider an Alternative If…

  • Your balance is well above the rate cap → Wisconsin savings rates or money market rates for the excess
  • You won’t reliably meet the monthly activity requirements → a no-strings high-yield savings account earns more
  • You have money you won’t touch for a set period → Wisconsin CD rates lock in a guaranteed return

Wisconsin Financial Snapshot

Local demographics and economic context for account holders — Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Population 65+
18.5%
National avg: 17.3%
Median Individual Earnings
$46,667
National avg: $47,340
Poverty Rate
10.6%
National avg: 11.1%
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
National avg: 4.8%
Checking Earnings on 10% of Salary
$92/yr
At WI HY checking avg 1.982% APY

At today’s WI high-yield checking average of 1.982%, keeping 10% of the local median salary ($4,666) in a high-yield checking account would earn $92 annually — money a 0% traditional checking account leaves on the table. The top offers above pay even more.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

High-Yield Checking vs. Other Wisconsin Options

How interest-bearing checking accounts compare to the other deposit products available at banks and credit unions in Wisconsin.

Feature High-Yield Checking Free Checking High-Yield Savings Money Market
Current WI Avg APY 1.982% 0.824% View Savings Rates View MMA Rates
Monthly Activity Required Usually yes (debit + direct deposit) None None None
Balance Cap on Top Rate Common ($10K–$25K) Little or no interest paid Rarely Tiered — higher balances earn more
FDIC / NCUA Insured Up to $250K Up to $250K Up to $250K Up to $250K
Checks & Debit Card Unlimited Unlimited No Limited per month
Best For Everyday spending money that also earns Simple no-fee banking, modest balances Emergency fund, larger balances Larger balances wanting some check access

APY data reflects Wisconsin averages tracked in our database as of August 29, 2026. Rates are variable and may differ by institution. See individual product pages for full details.

Wisconsin Checking Account Interest Calculator

See what an interest-bearing checking account earns on your everyday balance. Most high-yield accounts only pay the advertised APY up to a balance cap — enter the cap to see the real number, or leave it at 0 for uncapped accounts. Click any current Wisconsin rate on the right to apply it. Interest compounds monthly.

Interest Earned
$0
Balance Earning Top Rate
$0
Ending Balance
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Assumes monthly compounding, qualifying requirements met every cycle, and that balances above the cap earn 0%. Checking rates are variable and can change at any time. Estimates are for informational purposes only.

Current Wisconsin Checking Rates

Verified August 28, 2026 — click a rate to use it
Rates shown are actual verified offers available in Wisconsin and daily averages from our monitoring database. Check each account’s qualifying requirements and rate cap — then model them here. See the full tables above for all offers.

Methodology & Data Sources

Independent, Free, and Unbiased Rate Comparisons: MonitorBankRates.com is an independent rate comparison service. Our Wisconsin checking rate tables are free for consumers to use, and we do not receive payment from any financial institution to be included or to be ranked in any particular order. Listings are based solely on the rates each institution publicly advertises on its own website.

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Direct-Sourced & Verified Checking Rate Data: We aggregate checking account rates for Wisconsin 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 sourcing this data 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 Wisconsin. 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 WI.

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 Wisconsin earn interest?

Most traditional local checking accounts in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin FDIC insured?

Yes. Legitimate banks with branches in Wisconsin 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.

What do I need to do to qualify for a high-yield checking rate in Wisconsin?

Most high-yield and rewards checking accounts require qualifying activity each month — typically 10–15 debit card transactions, at least one direct deposit or ACH transfer, and e-statement enrollment. Miss the requirements in a given month and the account usually pays a nominal base rate for that cycle instead of the advertised APY.

Is there a limit on how much of my balance earns the top rate?

Usually, yes. Most high-yield checking accounts pay their advertised APY only on balances up to a cap — commonly $10,000 to $25,000. Amounts above the cap earn a much lower rate, often near 0%. Use the calculator above to model your exact balance against a rate cap.

How do I open a checking account in Wisconsin?

You can open a checking account online or in person at a local branch. You will generally need a government-issued photo ID, your Social Security number, and an opening deposit. Many high-yield checking accounts have low or no minimum opening deposits.

Best Checking Rates in Wisconsin

Based on our current data, some of the highest checking account APYs available to residents of Wisconsin include:
  • Baxter Credit Union
    PowerPlusTM Checking — 8.00% APY
  • PyraMax Bank
    Hero Checking — 7.50% APY
  • Northwestern Mutual Credit Union
    Free Kasasa Cash Checking — 7.50% APY
  • PSB of Plainview
    Kasasa Cash Checking — 5.00% APY
  • Bristol Morgan Bank
    Rewards Checking — 5.00% APY
Checking Account Rates reflect actual verified offers from banks and credit unions actively accepting deposits in Wisconsin. Your final available rate may depend on qualifying activity and daily market movements. Last Updated and Verified: August 28, 2026

Wisconsin Rates & Resources

Checking Account Rates by City in Wisconsin

  • Abbotsford
  • Abrams
  • Adams
  • Adell
  • Afton
  • Albany
  • Algoma
  • Allenton
  • Alma
  • Alma Center
  • Almena
  • Almond
  • Altoona
  • Amberg
  • Amery
  • Amherst
  • Amherst Junction
  • Aniwa
  • Antigo
  • Appleton
  • Arcadia
  • Arena
  • Argonne
  • Argyle
  • Arkansaw
  • Arkdale
  • Arlington
  • Armstrong Creek
  • Arpin
  • Ashippun
  • Ashland
  • Athelstane
  • Athens
  • Auburndale
  • Augusta
  • Avalon
  • Avoca
  • Babcock
  • Bagley
  • Baileys Harbor
  • Baldwin
  • Balsam Lake
  • Bancroft
  • Bangor
  • Baraboo
  • Barneveld
  • Barron
  • Barronett
  • Bassett
  • Bay City
  • Bayfield
  • Bear Creek
  • Beaver Dam
  • Beetown
  • Beldenville
  • Belgium
  • Belleville
  • Belmont
  • Beloit
  • Benet Lake
  • Benoit
  • Benton
  • Berlin
  • Big Bend
  • Big Falls
  • Birchwood
  • Birnamwood
  • Black Creek
  • Black Earth
  • Black River Falls
  • Blair
  • Blanchardville
  • Blenker
  • Bloomer
  • Bloomington
  • Blue Mounds
  • Blue River
  • Bonduel
  • Bone Lake
  • Boscobel
  • Boulder Junction
  • Bowler
  • Boyceville
  • Boyd
  • Branch
  • Brandon
  • Brantwood
  • Briggsville
  • Brill
  • Brillion
  • Bristol
  • Brodhead
  • Brokaw
  • Brookfield
  • Brooklyn
  • Brownsville
  • Browntown
  • Bruce
  • Brule
  • Brussels
  • Bryant
  • Burlington
  • Burnett
  • Butler
  • Butte Des Morts
  • Butternut
  • Byron
  • Cable
  • Cadott
  • Caledonia
  • Cambria
  • Cambridge
  • Cameron
  • Camp Douglas
  • Camp Lake
  • Campbellsport
  • Caroline
  • Cascade
  • Casco
  • Cashton
  • Cassville
  • Cataract
  • Catawba
  • Cazenovia
  • Cecil
  • Cedar Grove
  • Cedarburg
  • Centuria
  • Chaseburg
  • Chelsea
  • Chetek
  • Chili
  • Chilton
  • Chippewa Falls
  • Clam Lake
  • Clayton
  • Clear Lake
  • Cleveland
  • Clinton
  • Clintonville
  • Clyman
  • Cobb
  • Cochrane
  • Colby
  • Coleman
  • Colfax
  • Colgate
  • Collins
  • Coloma
  • Columbus
  • Combined Locks
  • Comstock
  • Conover
  • Conrath
  • Coon Valley
  • Cornell
  • Cornucopia
  • Cottage Grove
  • Couderay
  • Crandon
  • Crivitz
  • Cross Plains
  • Cuba City
  • Cudahy
  • Cumberland
  • Curtiss
  • Cushing
  • Custer
  • Dale
  • Dallas
  • Dalton
  • Danbury
  • Dane
  • Darien
  • Darlington
  • De Forest
  • De Pere
  • De Soto
  • Deer Park
  • Deerbrook
  • Deerfield
  • Delafield
  • Delavan
  • Dellwood
  • Denmark
  • Dickeyville
  • Dodge
  • Dodgeville
  • Dorchester
  • Dousman
  • Downing
  • Downsville
  • Doylestown
  • Dresser
  • Drummond
  • Dunbar
  • Durand
  • Eagle
  • Eagle River
  • East Ellsworth
  • East Troy
  • Eastman
  • Eaton
  • Eau Claire
  • Eau Galle
  • Eden
  • Edgar
  • Edgerton
  • Edgewater
  • Edmund
  • Egg Harbor
  • Eland
  • Elcho
  • Elderon
  • Eldorado
  • Eleva
  • Elk Mound
  • Elkhart Lake
  • Elkhorn
  • Ellison Bay
  • Ellsworth
  • Elm Grove
  • Elmwood
  • Elroy
  • Elton
  • Embarrass
  • Emerald
  • Endeavor
  • Ephraim
  • Ettrick
  • Eureka
  • Evansville
  • Exeland
  • Fairchild
  • Fairwater
  • Fall Creek
  • Fall River
  • Fence
  • Fennimore
  • Ferryville
  • Fifield
  • Fish Creek
  • Florence
  • Fond du Lac
  • Fontana
  • Footville
  • Forest
  • Forest Junction
  • Forestville
  • Fort Atkinson
  • Fountain City
  • Fox Lake
  • Foxboro
  • Francis Creek
  • Franklin
  • Franksville
  • Frederic
  • Fredonia
  • Freedom
  • Fremont
  • Friendship
  • Friesland
  • Galesville
  • Galloway
  • Gays Mills
  • Genesee Depot
  • Genoa
  • Genoa City
  • Georgetown
  • Germantown
  • Gile
  • Gillett
  • Gilman
  • Gilmanton
  • Gleason
  • Glen Flora
  • Glen Haven
  • Glenbeulah
  • Glenwood City
  • Glidden
  • Goodman
  • Gordon
  • Gotham
  • Grafton
  • Grand Marsh
  • Grand View
  • Granton
  • Grantsburg
  • Gratiot
  • Green Bay
  • Green Lake
  • Green Valley
  • Greenbush
  • Greendale
  • Greenleaf
  • Greenville
  • Greenwood
  • Gresham
  • Hager City
  • Hales Corners
  • Hammond
  • Hancock
  • Hannibal
  • Hanover
  • Harshaw
  • Hartford
  • Hartland
  • Hatley
  • Haugen
  • Hawkins
  • Hawthorne
  • Hayward
  • Hazel Green
  • Hazelhurst
  • Heafford Junction
  • Helenville
  • Herbster
  • Hertel
  • Hewitt
  • High Bridge
  • Highland
  • Hilbert
  • Hillpoint
  • Hillsboro
  • Hillsdale
  • Hingham
  • Hixton
  • Holcombe
  • Hollandale
  • Holmen
  • Honey Creek
  • Horicon
  • Hortonville
  • Hubertus
  • Hudson
  • Humbird
  • Hurley
  • Hustisford
  • Hustler
  • Independence
  • Iola
  • Irma
  • Iron Belt
  • Iron Ridge
  • Iron River
  • Ixonia
  • Jackson
  • Janesville
  • Jefferson
  • Jim Falls
  • Johnson Creek
  • Juda
  • Jump River
  • Junction City
  • Juneau
  • Kansasville
  • Kaukauna
  • Kellnersville
  • Kempster
  • Kendall
  • Kennan
  • Kenosha
  • Keshena
  • Kewaskum
  • Kewaunee
  • Kickapoo
  • Kiel
  • Kieler
  • Kimberly
  • King
  • Kingston
  • Knapp
  • Kohler
  • Kossuth
  • Krakow
  • La Crosse
  • La Farge
  • La Pointe
  • La Valle
  • Lac Du Flambeau
  • Ladysmith
  • Lake Delton
  • Lake Geneva
  • Lake Mills
  • Lake Nebagamon
  • Lake Tomahawk
  • Lakewood
  • Lancaster
  • Land O Lakes
  • Lannon
  • Laona
  • Larsen
  • Lebanon
  • Lena
  • Leopolis
  • Lewis
  • Liberty Grove
  • Lime Ridge
  • Linden
  • Little Black
  • Little Chute
  • Little Suamico
  • Livingston
  • Lodi
  • Loganville
  • Lomira
  • Lone Rock
  • Long Lake
  • Lowell
  • Loyal
  • Lublin
  • Luck
  • Ludington
  • Luxemburg
  • Lyndon Station
  • Lynxville
  • Lyons
  • Madison
  • Maiden Rock
  • Malone
  • Manawa
  • Manitowish Waters
  • Manitowoc
  • Maple
  • Maplewood
  • Marathon
  • Marengo
  • Maribel
  • Marinette
  • Marion
  • Markesan
  • Marquette
  • Marshall
  • Marshfield
  • Mason
  • Mather
  • Mattoon
  • Mauston
  • Mayville
  • Mazomanie
  • McFarland
  • McNaughton
  • Medford
  • Medina
  • Mellen
  • Melrose
  • Menasha
  • Menomonee Falls
  • Menomonie
  • Mequon
  • Mercer
  • Merrill
  • Merrillan
  • Merrimac
  • Merton
  • Middleton
  • Mikana
  • Milladore
  • Millston
  • Milltown
  • Milton
  • Milwaukee
  • Mindoro
  • Mineral Point
  • Minocqua
  • Minong
  • Mishicot
  • Mondovi
  • Monroe
  • Montello
  • Montfort
  • Monticello
  • Montreal
  • Morrisonville
  • Mosinee
  • Mount Calvary
  • Mount Hope
  • Mount Horeb
  • Mount Sterling
  • Mountain
  • Mukwonago
  • Muscoda
  • Muskego
  • Nashotah
  • Necedah
  • Neenah
  • Neillsville
  • Nekoosa
  • Nelson
  • Nelsonville
  • Neopit
  • Neosho
  • Neshkoro
  • New Auburn
  • New Berlin
  • New Diggings
  • New Franken
  • New Glarus
  • New Holstein
  • New Lisbon
  • New London
  • New Munster
  • New Richmond
  • Newburg
  • Newton
  • Niagara
  • Nichols
  • North Freedom
  • North Lake
  • North Prairie
  • Norwalk
  • Oak Creek
  • Oakdale
  • Oakfield
  • Oconomowoc
  • Oconto
  • Oconto Falls
  • Odanah
  • Ogdensburg
  • Ogema
  • Ojibwa
  • Okauchee
  • Omro
  • Onalaska
  • Oneida
  • Ontario
  • Oostburg
  • Oregon
  • Orfordville
  • Osceola
  • Oshkosh
  • Osseo
  • Owen
  • Oxford
  • Packwaukee
  • Palmyra
  • Pardeeville
  • Park Falls
  • Patch Grove
  • Pearson
  • Pelican Lake
  • Pell Lake
  • Pembine
  • Pepin
  • Peshtigo
  • Pewaukee
  • Phelps
  • Phillips
  • Phlox
  • Pickerel
  • Pickett
  • Pigeon Falls
  • Pine River
  • Pittsville
  • Plain
  • Plainfield
  • Platteville
  • Pleasant Prairie
  • Plover
  • Plum City
  • Plymouth
  • Poplar
  • Port Edwards
  • Port Washington
  • Port Wing
  • Portage
  • Porterfield
  • Potosi
  • Potter
  • Pound
  • Powers Lake
  • Poy Sippi
  • Poynette
  • Prairie Du Chien
  • Prairie Du Sac
  • Prairie Farm
  • Prentice
  • Prescott
  • Presque Isle
  • Princeton
  • Pulaski
  • Racine
  • Radisson
  • Randolph
  • Random Lake
  • Readfield
  • Readstown
  • Redgranite
  • Reedsburg
  • Reedsville
  • Reeseville
  • Rewey
  • Rhinelander
  • Rib Lake
  • Rice Lake
  • Richfield
  • Richland Center
  • Ridgeland
  • Ridgeway
  • Ringle
  • Rio
  • Ripon
  • River Falls
  • Roberts
  • Rochester
  • Rock Falls
  • Rock Springs
  • Rockland
  • Rosendale
  • Rosholt
  • Rothschild
  • Royalton
  • Rubicon
  • Rudolph
  • Saint Cloud
  • Saint Croix Falls
  • Saint Francis
  • Saint Germain
  • Saint Joseph
  • Saint Nazianz
  • Salem
  • Sand Creek
  • Sarona
  • Sauk City
  • Saukville
  • Saxeville
  • Saxon
  • Sayner
  • Scandinavia
  • Schofield
  • Seneca
  • Sextonville
  • Seymour
  • Sharon
  • Shawano
  • Sheboygan
  • Sheboygan Falls
  • Sheldon
  • Shell Lake
  • Sherwood
  • Shiocton
  • Shullsburg
  • Silver Lake
  • Sinsinawa
  • Siren
  • Sister Bay
  • Slinger
  • Sobieski
  • Soldiers Grove
  • Solon Springs
  • Somers
  • Somerset
  • South Milwaukee
  • South Range
  • South Wayne
  • Sparta
  • Spencer
  • Spooner
  • Spring Green
  • Spring Valley
  • Springbrook
  • Springfield
  • Stanley
  • Star Lake
  • Star Prairie
  • Stetsonville
  • Steuben
  • Stevens Point
  • Stitzer
  • Stockbridge
  • Stockholm
  • Stoddard
  • Stone Lake
  • Stoughton
  • Stratford
  • Strum
  • Sturgeon Bay
  • Sturtevant
  • Suamico
  • Sullivan
  • Summit Lake
  • Sun Prairie
  • Superior
  • Suring
  • Sussex
  • Taylor
  • Tennyson
  • Theresa
  • Thiensville
  • Thorp
  • Three Lakes
  • Tigerton
  • Tilleda
  • Tisch Mills
  • Tomah
  • Tomahawk
  • Tony
  • Townsend
  • Trego
  • Trempealeau
  • Trevor
  • Tripoli
  • Tunnel City
  • Turtle Lake
  • Twin Lakes
  • Two Rivers
  • Union Center
  • Union Grove
  • Unity
  • Upson
  • Valders
  • Van Dyne
  • Verona
  • Vesper
  • Viola
  • Viroqua
  • Wabeno
  • Waldo
  • Wales
  • Walworth
  • Warrens
  • Wascott
  • Washburn
  • Washington Island
  • Waterford
  • Waterloo
  • Watertown
  • Waukau
  • Waukesha
  • Waunakee
  • Waupaca
  • Waupun
  • Wausau
  • Wausaukee
  • Wautoma
  • Wauzeka
  • Webster
  • West Bend
  • West Salem
  • Westboro
  • Westby
  • Westfield
  • Weyauwega
  • Weyerhaeuser
  • Wheeler
  • White Lake
  • Whitehall
  • Whitelaw
  • Whitewater
  • Wild Rose
  • Willard
  • Williams Bay
  • Willow
  • Wilmot
  • Wilson
  • Wilton
  • Windsor
  • Winnebago
  • Winneconne
  • Winter
  • Wisconsin Dells
  • Wisconsin Rapids
  • Withee
  • Wittenberg
  • Wonewoc
  • Woodford
  • Woodland
  • Woodman
  • Woodruff
  • Woodville
  • Woodworth
  • Wrightstown
  • Wyocena
  • Zachow
  • Zenda