Best Money Market Rates in Tar Heel, North Carolina (NC) - May 2026
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Current Tar Heel, North Carolina and the surrounding area money market deposit account rates include Sharonview Federal Credit UnionSharonview Federal Credit Union16616 NC Highway 87 W, Tar Heel, NC 28392 8630A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.83% Jumbo Money Market at 3.25% APY, Marine Federal Credit UnionMarine Federal Credit UnionA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.94% Choice Money Market at 4.07% APY, United Federal Credit UnionUnited Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.13% Money Market Special at 4.00% APY, First Flight Federal Credit UnionFirst Flight Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.60% Prestige Money Market Accounts at 3.82% APY, and The Huntington National BankThe Huntington National BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.60% Huntington Relationship Money Market at 3.82% APY. Money market rates as of May 18, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Tar Heel has 1 local institution in our database, with money market rates as high as 3.25% APY from Sharonview Federal Credit Union at 16616 NC Highway 87 W, Tar Heel, NC 28392 8630. Use the table below to compare all available offers, including options from institutions serving the broader North Carolina area. Rates are continually updated — we recommend checking back frequently.
Rates reflect recent market quotes and representative offers available to depositors in Tar Heel, North Carolina and surrounding area. Last Updated and Verified: May 18, 2026
Compare the Best Money Market Rates Today in Tar Heel, North Carolina & the Surrounding Area
$5,000 minimum average daily balance3
Qualifications Required; With qualifying High-Yield Checking and $50,000 minimum average daily balance
Qualifications Required; With qualifying High-Yield Checking and $500 minimum average daily balance, up to $49,999
With $500 minimum average daily balance
Below $500 average daily balance
Below $5,000 average daily balance
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The special rate of up to 4.00% APY is available only on new Money Market Special accounts opened on or after 5/1/2026 and applies for the first 6 months following account opening. After 6 months, the account will automatically convert to a standard Elevate Money Market account and earn standard Elevate Money Market rates thereafter. Members who currently have, or previously had in the last 12 months, any opened money market account at United are not eligible for this offer. Fees may reduce earnings. Rates may change after account is opened.
based on zip code.
$15,000+
Qualifying balance up to $250,000.00
15 or more Go Green Checking debit card transactions posted per month
Earn a competitive rate when you open a Market Monitor account with a minimum $20,000 in new money.
Earn a competitive rate when you open a Market Monitor account with a minimum $20,000 in new money.
Minimum of $25,000 not currently deposited at Huntington.
$25,000 minimum to open account. $25,000 minimum to earn 3.15% APY.
Qualifying balance up to $250,000.00
Qualifying balance up to $2,499.00
Balances of $250,000 or more
Balances of $100,000 - $249,999
$100,000 and Over
**$100 minimum opening deposit
$50,000 - $99,999
$25,000 - $49,999
$10,000 - $24,999
Balances of $50,000 - $99,999
$2,500 - $9,999
$100
Qualifications Required
$5,000 or $20 Fee1
Balance of $100,000 or greater
Balance of $100,000 to $249,999
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Tar Heel, NC Money Market Rate Trends
Compare local Tar Heel, NC 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.
North Carolina high-yield MMA rates fell 0.099 points over the past 7 days to 3.319% APY.
North Carolina standard MMA rates currently average 0.489% APY.
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Direct-Sourced & Verified Money Market Rate Data: We aggregate money market deposit account rates for Tar Heel, North Carolina 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 Tar Heel, North Carolina. We feature a comprehensive mix of institutions from neighborhood credit unions and mid-sized regional banks to large national institutions available to savers in NC.
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 Tar Heel, North Carolina
- Sharonview Federal Credit Union
Jumbo Money Market — 3.25% APY - Marine Federal Credit Union
Choice Money Market — 4.07% APY - United Federal Credit Union
Money Market Special — 4.00% APY - First Flight Federal Credit Union
Prestige Money Market Accounts — 3.82% APY - The Huntington National Bank
Huntington Relationship Money Market — 3.82% APY
