Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates — March 2026
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Top high-yield savings rates currently available include Community Financial Credit Union Plymouth, MICommunity Financial Credit Union Plymouth, MI500 S HARVEY ST, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170 1759A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.20% offering High Yield Savings at 10.00% APY, and Pathways Financial Credit UnionPathways Financial Credit Union5665 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43230A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.58% offering Owner Rewards Savings at 10.00% APY, and Infuze Credit UnionInfuze Credit Union5000 Illinois Ave, Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.06% offering High-Rate Savings at 5.01% APY, and Together Credit UnionTogether Credit Union3805 Union Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63125 4320A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.65% offering Accelerate It Savings at 5.00% APY. Savings rates as of March 24, 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: March 24, 2026
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National Savings Rate Trends
Weekly national average APYs for high-yield and standard savings accounts
Weekly averages compiled from 6,653 current savings rates across our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions — updated every evening.
National high-yield savings rates rose 0.252 points this week to 1.701% APY, up from 1.449% last week.
Standard savings rates rose 0.057 points this week to 0.590% APY.
What Is a High-Yield Savings Account?
A High-Yield Savings Account (HYSA) is a federally insured deposit account that pays interest rates significantly above the national average — typically 10 to 20 times higher than traditional savings accounts at brick-and-mortar banks. Online-only banks and financial technology companies can offer these elevated rates because they don’t carry the overhead of physical branch networks.
All legitimate HYSAs 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 account remains liquid — you can withdraw funds at any time without penalty, unlike a CD.
How to Compare High-Yield Savings Rates
When evaluating a HYSA, look beyond the headline APY. Consider: minimum deposit requirements, whether the rate is promotional or ongoing, any balance tiers that change the rate, monthly fee structures, and how quickly you can access funds via ACH transfer. MonitorBankRates also displays each institution’s Safety Grade, Star Rating, and Texas Ratio — so you can evaluate financial health alongside rate competitiveness.
HYSA vs. CD: A high-yield savings account keeps your money fully liquid. 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 HYSAs.
Methodology & Data Sources
Direct-Sourced & Verified Savings Rate Data: We aggregate high-yield savings 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 savings 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 Savings rates nationally right now?
- Community Financial Credit Union Plymouth, MI
High Yield Savings — 10.00% APY - Pathways Financial Credit Union
Owner Rewards Savings — 10.00% APY - Infuze Credit Union
High-Rate Savings — 5.01% APY - Together Credit Union
Accelerate It Savings — 5.00% APY - Oregon State Credit Union
High-Yield Savings Account — 5.00% APY
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