Best Money Market Rates in Walnut Creek, California (CA) - May 2026
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Current Walnut Creek, California and the surrounding area money market deposit account rates include Nuvision Federal Credit UnionNuvision Federal Credit Union2868 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.48% Advantage Choice Money Market at 4.00% APY, Patelco Credit UnionPatelco Credit Union1790 N Broadway, Walnut Creek, CA 94596A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.56% Money Market Plus at 3.25% APY, Chevron Federal Credit UnionChevron Federal Credit Union3003 Oak Rd Ste 106, Walnut Creek, CA 94597A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.14% Money Market Savings at 3.20% APY, Dow Great Western Credit UnionDow Great Western Credit Union325 N Wiget Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 2435A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.54% Rate Chaser Money Market at 3.00% APY, and Firefighters First Federal Credit UnionFirefighters First Federal Credit Union1600 S Main St Ste 105, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 8808A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.51% Business Money Market at 1.75% APY. Money market rates as of May 18, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Walnut Creek has 6 local institutions in our database, with money market rates as high as 4.00% APY from Nuvision Federal Credit Union at 2868 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Use the table below to compare all available offers, including options from institutions serving the broader California area. Rates are continually updated — we recommend checking back frequently.
Rates reflect recent market quotes and representative offers available to depositors in Walnut Creek, California and surrounding area. Last Updated and Verified: May 18, 2026
Compare the Best Money Market Rates Today in Walnut Creek, California & the Surrounding Area
On balances of $25,000+
Qualifications Required: Direct deposit required; Qualifying balance up to $1,000.00
Minimum Initial Deposit: $2,500
Minimum Balance to Earn Dividends: $10,001 - $25,000
Minimum Initial Deposit: $2,500
Minimum Initial Deposit: $2,500
Qualifying balance up to $24,999.99
Limited-time offer
Only available for new members; Only new money qualifies for the Diamond MMA (New money is defined as funds not currently on deposit with Travis Credit Union)
Only new money qualifies for the Business Direct Advantage MMA (New money is defined as funds not currently on deposit with Travis Credit Union)
Only available for new members; Only new money qualifies for the Diamond MMA (New money is defined as funds not currently on deposit with Travis Credit Union)
Only new money qualifies for the Jumpstart Money Market. (New money is defined as funds not currently on deposit with Travis Credit Union)
APY - Annual Percentage Yield on the Star One Money Market Savings Account is variable. Minimum deposit of $50 required to open a Money Market Savings Account. Minimum balance of $50 required to earn dividend. Fees may reduce earnings.
Balance $50,000 or more
$15,000+
$24,999.01
$25,000 minimum to open account. $25,000 minimum to earn 3.15% APY.
months
$24,999.00
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Walnut Creek, CA Money Market Rate Trends
Compare local Walnut Creek, CA money market quotes against the statewide average
Daily money market rate averages tracked across our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions — updated every evening.
California high-yield MMA rates rose 0.020 points over the past 7 days to 3.442% APY.
California standard MMA rates currently average 0.063% APY.
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Direct-Sourced & Verified Money Market Rate Data: We aggregate money market deposit account rates for Walnut Creek, California directly from the official websites of banks and credit unions using our proprietary rate aggregation technology and a dedicated team of rate updaters. 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 in Walnut Creek, California. We feature a comprehensive mix of institutions from neighborhood credit unions and mid-sized regional banks to large national institutions available to savers in CA.
Daily Updates & Time-Stamped Accuracy: Our rate updaters verify and update money market rates daily. Because MMA yields can fluctuate rapidly based on market conditions, every product listed features its own specific “last updated” date, giving you complete transparency.
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Best Money Market Rates in Walnut Creek, California
- Nuvision Federal Credit Union
Advantage Choice Money Market — 4.00% APY - Patelco Credit Union
Money Market Plus — 3.25% APY - Chevron Federal Credit Union
Money Market Savings — 3.20% APY - Dow Great Western Credit Union
Rate Chaser Money Market — 3.00% APY - Firefighters First Federal Credit Union
Business Money Market — 1.75% APY
