Best High-Yield Money Market Account Rates — May 2026
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Top high-yield money market rates currently available include Vision BankVision Bank101 E Main St, Ada, OK 74820A-5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 14.23% offering Premium Money Market Special at 4.07% APY, and Hoosier Hills Credit UnionHoosier Hills Credit Union630 Lincoln Ave, Bedford, IN 47421 2116A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.40% offering High Yield Money Market at 4.05% APY, and Service One Credit UnionService One Credit Union1609 Campbell Ln, Bowling Green, KY 42104A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.56% offering Premium Money Market at 4.00% APY, and Service One Credit UnionService One Credit Union1609 Campbell Ln, Bowling Green, KY 42104A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.56% offering Premium Money Market Account at 4.00% APY. Savings rates as of May 15, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
We evaluate the financial stability of every listed institution using proprietary Safety Grades (A+ to F), Star Ratings, and Texas Ratios — so you can maximize yield and deposit with confidence.
The APYs displayed reflect actual verified offers. Rates are subject to change at the institution’s discretion without notice. Savings Account Rates Last Updated and Verified: May 15, 2026
Compare the Best High-Yield Money Market Rates Nationwide
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National Money Market Rate Trends
Daily national average APYs for high-yield and standard money market accounts
Weekly averages compiled from thousands of current savings rates across our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions — updated every evening.
National high-yield money market rates rose 0.002 points this week to 3.072% APY, up from 3.070% last week.
Standard money market rates fell 0.002 points this week to 0.711% APY.
What Is a High-Yield Money Market Account?
A High-Yield Money Market Account (HYMA) is a federally insured deposit account that combines the rate competitiveness of a high-yield savings account with the flexibility of limited check-writing and debit access. These accounts are offered by online banks and credit unions that pass their lower overhead costs to depositors in the form of elevated APYs.
All legitimate money market accounts at FDIC-member banks are insured up to $250,000 per depositor. Credit union equivalents are covered by the NCUA for the same amount. Your principal is safe regardless of market conditions, and your funds remain liquid.
How to Compare High-Yield Money Market Rates
When evaluating a high-yield money market account, look beyond the headline APY. Consider: minimum deposit requirements, whether the rate is promotional or ongoing, any balance tiers that change the rate, check-writing and debit card access, and monthly fee structures. MonitorBankRates also displays each institution’s Safety Grade, Star Rating, and Texas Ratio — so you can evaluate financial health alongside rate competitiveness.
HYMA vs. CD: A high-yield money market account keeps your money fully liquid with flexible access options. A Certificate of Deposit (CD) locks your funds for a fixed term in exchange for a guaranteed rate. If you don’t need immediate access, CDs can offer higher yields than even the best money market accounts.
Methodology & Data Sources
Direct-Sourced & Verified Money Market Rate Data: We aggregate high-yield money market account rates nationwide directly from the official websites of banks and credit unions using our proprietary rate aggregation technology and a dedicated team of rate updaters. By pulling data straight from institutions’ own digital properties and manually verifying yields daily, every money market rate displayed on MonitorBankRates.com is highly accurate and trustworthy.
Local, Regional, and National Coverage: Our systems constantly monitor the market to provide a complete picture of available yields across the country. We feature a comprehensive mix of institutions — from neighborhood credit unions and competitive regional banks to high-yield national online banks available to savers in all 50 states.
Daily Updates & Time-Stamped Accuracy: Our rate updaters verify and update savings rates daily. Because yields can fluctuate rapidly based on market conditions, every product listed features its own specific “last updated” date, giving you complete transparency into when that specific rate was confirmed.
Proprietary Institution Health & Safety Grades: Beyond tracking rates, MonitorBankRates evaluates the financial stability of every listed institution. Our Health Grades (A+ to F) and Star Ratings are composite metrics calculated using objective regulatory data — including the Texas Ratio — ensuring you deposit with secure, reliable institutions.
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What are the best High-Yield Money Market rates nationally right now?
- Vision Bank
Premium Money Market Special — 4.07% APY - Hoosier Hills Credit Union
High Yield Money Market — 4.05% APY - Service One Credit Union
Premium Money Market — 4.00% APY - 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union
Performance Plus Money Market — 4.00% APY - United Trust Bank
Premium Money Market Special — 4.00% APY
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