Best Money Market Rates in Virginia - August 2026
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Current Virginia money market deposit account rates include Marine Federal Credit UnionMarine Federal Credit Union209 Garrisonville Rd, Stafford, VA 22554 1527A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.94%Real return: +1.27%APY minus 2.8% CPI (February 2026) Choice Money Market at 4.07% APY, University of Virginia Community Credit UnionUniversity of Virginia Community Credit Union1018 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903 2820A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.06%Real return: +1.22%APY minus 2.8% CPI (February 2026) MaxSaver Money Market at 4.02% APY, Apple Federal Credit UnionApple Federal Credit Union14260J Centreville Sq, Centreville, VA 20121A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.07%Real return: +1.20%APY minus 2.8% CPI (February 2026) Commercial Money Market at 4.00% APY, 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union1st Advantage Federal Credit Union224 Commons Way, Williamsburg, VA 23185A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.69%Real return: +1.20%APY minus 2.8% CPI (February 2026) Business Performance Plus Money Market Account at 4.00% APY, and Beacon Credit Union IncorporatedBeacon Credit Union Incorporated6320 Logans Ln, Lynchburg, VA 24502A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.82%Real return: +1.20%APY minus 2.8% CPI (February 2026) Business Premier Money Market at 4.00% APY. Money market rates as of August 28, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Use the tables below to compare money market rates across Virginia side-by-side. Virginia money market rates currently reach as high as 4.07% APY from Marine Federal Credit Union at 209 Garrisonville Rd, Stafford, VA 22554 1527. Rates are continually updated — we recommend checking back frequently.
Rates reflect recent market quotes and representative offers available to depositors in Virginia and surrounding area. Last Updated and Verified: August 28, 2026
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Limit of one per account. No Debit Card or Check access allowed. May be used for overdraft protection.
Compounded: Monthly
Blended APY range calculated on balances up to $1 million in this tier.
A Traditional, Roth, SEP IRA, or Coverdell ESA Share Account is required in order to open a respective IRA Money Market Account or Coverdell ESA Money Market Account. Funds in an IRA or Coverdell ESA Money Market Account can only be transferred to their other respective IRA or Coverdell ESA accounts. The dividend rate and APY apply to the applicable account balances within each tier. APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Rates effective 8/1/2026 and are subject to change without notice. A blended rate account pays a different dividend rate on the amount of funds in each tier. Each dividend rate will apply only to the portion of the account balance within each balance range tier and not the entire account balance. For example, you'll earn 4.0000 % APY on balances up to $2,000.00. Then depending on your balance between $2,000.01 - $5,000, you will receive an APY between 4.000 % and 3.3848 %. The blending continues for additional balance tiers. Call 888-887-9136 for current rates. Any type of withdrawal will reduce earnings. Blended APY range calculated on balances up to $1 million in this tier.
LIMITED TIME OFFER; Dividends Compounded: Monthly; Beacon's Premier Money Market rate is only valid on new accounts for members who have not had an open consumer or business money market within the past 90 days. There is a $100 minimum deposit required to open the account and the account cannot be funded with deposit money that is already in a Beacon deposit account. Dividend applied is based upon the highest tier applicable to your average daily balance when monthly processing occurs. Rates are subject to change.
LIMITED TIME OFFER; Dividends Compounded: Monthly
$250,000; Dividends compounded: Monthly; Dividends credited: Monthly; Dividend period: Monthly; Balance method: Daily balance
Earn 1.50% APY* on Higher Balances
On Balances Between $25,000 and $250,000. Earn 1.50% APY* on Higher Balances Earn 0.10% APY* on Average Daily Balances under $25,000.
Preferred rates
Preferred rates
Preferred Rates require $25,000 not currently on deposit with Citizens.
Compounded: Monthly
New money only
New money only
LIMITED TIME OFFER; Dividends Compounded: Monthly; Beacon's Premier Money Market rate is only valid on new accounts for members who have not had an open consumer or business money market within the past 90 days. There is a $100 minimum deposit required to open the account and the account cannot be funded with deposit money that is already in a Beacon deposit account. Dividend applied is based upon the highest tier applicable to your average daily balance when monthly processing occurs. Rates are subject to change.
LIMITED TIME OFFER; Dividends Compounded: Monthly
Intro rate APY 3.50%
$15,000+; Intro rate
Blended APY range calculated on balances up to $1 million in this tier.
A Traditional, Roth, SEP IRA, or Coverdell ESA Share Account is required in order to open a respective IRA Money Market Account or Coverdell ESA Money Market Account. Funds in an IRA or Coverdell ESA Money Market Account can only be transferred to their other respective IRA or Coverdell ESA accounts. The dividend rate and APY apply to the applicable account balances within each tier. APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Rates effective 8/1/2026 and are subject to change without notice. A blended rate account pays a different dividend rate on the amount of funds in each tier. Each dividend rate will apply only to the portion of the account balance within each balance range tier and not the entire account balance. For example, you'll earn 4.0000 % APY on balances up to $2,000.00. Then depending on your balance between $2,000.01 - $5,000, you will receive an APY between 4.000 % and 3.3848 %. The blending continues for additional balance tiers. Call 888-887-9136 for current rates. Any type of withdrawal will reduce earnings. Blended APY range calculated on balances up to $1 million in this tier.
Certain restrictions and conditions may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask us for complete details.
Minimum balance to obtain the promotional APY is $100,000.00. Promotional period runs for 6 months from date account was opened. This applies to new money only. Certain restrictions and conditions may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask us for complete details.
F&M Money Market $1,500,000.00+
Certain restrictions and conditions may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask us for complete details.
Certain restrictions and conditions may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask us for complete details.
Limit of one per account. No Debit Card or Check access allowed. May be used for overdraft protection.
No check access allowed. Withdrawals are restricted.
Minimum balance to obtain the promotional APY is $1,000,000.00. Promotional period runs for 12 months from date account was opened. This applies to new money only. Certain restrictions and conditions may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask us for complete details.
Minimum balance to obtain the promotional APY is $25,000.00. Promotional period runs for 6 months from date account was opened. This applies to new money only. Certain restrictions and conditions may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask us for complete details.
Minimum opening deposit required: $2,500
Compounded: Monthly
Compounded: Monthly
LIMITED TIME OFFER; Dividends Compounded: Monthly; Beacon's Premier Money Market rate is only valid on new accounts for members who have not had an open consumer or business money market within the past 90 days. There is a $100 minimum deposit required to open the account and the account cannot be funded with deposit money that is already in a Beacon deposit account. Dividend applied is based upon the highest tier applicable to your average daily balance when monthly processing occurs. Rates are subject to change.
Certain restrictions and conditions may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask us for complete details.
Promotional period runs for 6 months from date account was opened. This applies to new money only. Certain restrictions and conditions may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask us for complete details.
Certain restrictions and conditions may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask us for complete details.
Certain restrictions and conditions may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask us for complete details.
See Account Terms for details
Promotional period runs for 12 months from date account was opened. This applies to new money only. Certain restrictions and conditions may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask us for complete details.
Certain restrictions and conditions may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask us for complete details.
Promotional period runs for 6 months from date account was opened. This applies to new money only. Certain restrictions and conditions may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask us for complete details.
F&M Money Market $750,000-$1,499,999.99
F&M Money Market $250,000.00-$749,999.99
Certain restrictions and conditions may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask us for complete details.
Certain restrictions and conditions may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask us for complete details.
See Account Terms for details
F&M Money Market $100,000 - $249,999.99
Promotional period runs for 12 months from date account was opened. This applies to new money only. Certain restrictions and conditions may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask us for complete details.
Certain restrictions and conditions may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask us for complete details.
Promotional period runs for 6 months from date account was opened. This applies to new money only. Certain restrictions and conditions may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask us for complete details.
F&M Money Market $1,000.00-$99,999.99
Certain restrictions and conditions may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask us for complete details.
Certain restrictions and conditions may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask us for complete details.
Certain restrictions and conditions may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask us for complete details.
Certain restrictions and conditions may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask us for complete details.
Promotional period runs for 12 months from date account was opened. This applies to new money only. Certain restrictions and conditions may apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Ask us for complete details.
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Virginia Money Market Rate Trends
Compare local Virginia 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.
Virginia high-yield MMA rates fell 0.102 points over the past 7 days to 2.961% APY.
Virginia standard MMA rates rose 0.177 points over the past 7 days to 0.925% APY.
Virginia Money Market Rate Forecast — Next 12 Months
Money market rates move with Federal Reserve policy. Our model uses the current VA high-yield MMA average and a Fed funds spread to project the likely rate trajectory for 2026–2027.
Money market account rates are variable and move in close correlation with the Federal Reserve’s federal funds rate target. Our 12-month forecast is derived from the current VA high-yield money market average of 2.961% APY and a Fed funds spread model calibrated to the historical relationship between policy rate changes and deposit rate adjustments at banks and credit unions.
Key assumptions: 1–2 Federal Reserve rate cuts of 25 basis points each over the next 12 months, based on current CME FedWatch consensus; money market institutions typically pass through 70–90% of rate cuts to deposit rates within 60–90 days. High-yield online money market rates tend to adjust faster than standard branch-based MMA rates, and jumbo-tier rates often adjust first.
Important notice: This forecast is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for financial decisions. Rate forecasts carry significant uncertainty. The actual trajectory will depend on Federal Reserve decisions, economic conditions, and competitive dynamics among financial institutions in Virginia.
Money Market Account Earnings in Virginia
Annual interest earnings at current VA average APYs, based on the high-yield and standard money market averages tracked in our database. Balances reflect the higher minimums typical of money market accounts. Compounding assumed monthly.
| Balance | HY Money Market (2.961% APY) | Monthly Earnings | Standard MMA (0.925% APY) | Monthly Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $296.07 / year | $24.67 | $92.45 / year | $7.70 |
| $25,000 | $740.18 / year | $61.68 | $231.13 / year | $19.26 |
| $50,000 | $1,480.35 / year | $123.36 | $462.25 / year | $38.52 |
| $100,000 | $2,960.70 / year | $246.73 | $924.50 / year | $77.04 |
| Earnings estimates use daily compounding. Actual earnings depend on exact rate, compounding frequency, rate tier, and daily balance maintained. Rates are variable and subject to change. Source: Virginia money market rate averages as of August 29, 2026. | ||||
About Our Virginia Money Market Rate Database
MonitorBankRates tracks 39 money market rates from 13 banks and 26 credit unions offering money market deposit accounts to Virginia residents — including 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: Marine Federal Credit Union offers a money market account at 4.07% APY. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Virginia.
How to Find the Best Money Market Rates in Virginia
What to compare when shopping for a money market account in Virginia
To find the best money market APYs in Virginia, start with credit unions and online-only banks — Virginia has 26 credit unions in our database, and they consistently offer some of the highest yields because they are member-owned nonprofits with lower overhead than traditional banks.
Always compare the APY (Annual Percentage Yield), not just the interest rate, and pay close attention to balance tiers — many money market accounts only pay their advertised top rate above a minimum balance of $1,000–$25,000, with lower rates (or monthly fees) below that threshold. The current VA high-yield money market average is 2.961% — but top local institutions are offering as high as 4.07%, so shopping around pays off.
Unlike a CD, money market rates are variable — your rate can change at any time with Federal Reserve policy. Also check check-writing and debit card limits: most MMAs allow a set number of withdrawals per month, and exceeding the limit can trigger fees. Review your account periodically to ensure your APY remains competitive.
When a Money Market Account Makes Sense
- Emergency fund with flexibility: You get savings-level yields plus limited check-writing and debit access. Virginia high-yield money market rates currently average 2.961% APY — far above a typical checking account.
- Larger balances ($10,000+): Many MMAs pay tiered rates that rise with your balance, so bigger deposits often earn more than they would in a standard savings account.
- Parking cash between investments: A high-yield money market account at Virginia institutions keeps idle cash working harder while remaining fully accessible.
- You prefer banking locally — 39 institutions in Virginia report money market rates to our database.
- No rate lock-in risk: Unlike a CD, your rate moves up with the market if rates rise further.
Consider an Alternative If…
- You want a locked-in, guaranteed return → Virginia CD rates
- You don’t need check writing and want a lower minimum → Virginia savings rates
- You need daily transaction access → Virginia checking rates
Virginia Financial Snapshot
Local demographics and economic context for savers — Source: U.S. Census Bureau
16.7% of residents are 65 or older — below the national average of 17.3%. At today’s VA high-yield money market average of 2.961%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($5,112/year) would earn an additional $151 annually in interest.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Money Market Accounts vs. Other Virginia Options
How money market deposit accounts compare to other deposit products available at banks and credit unions in Virginia.
| Feature | Money Market | High-Yield Savings | Standard Savings | CD (12-Month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current VA Avg APY | 2.961% | View Savings Rates | 0.925%(Standard MMA) | View CD Rates |
| Rate Type | Variable | Variable | Variable | Fixed for term |
| FDIC / NCUA Insured | ✓ Up to $250K | ✓ Up to $250K | ✓ Up to $250K | ✓ Up to $250K |
| Withdraw Anytime | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ Penalty applies |
| Check Writing | ✓ Often yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Debit / ATM Card | ✓ Often yes | Some institutions | ✗ Rarely | ✗ No |
| Typical Min Deposit | $0 – $2,500 | $0 – $100 | $25 – $100 | $500 – $1,000 |
| Rate Risk | Rate may fall with Fed cuts | Rate may fall with Fed cuts | Rate may fall with Fed cuts | None — locked for term |
| Best For | Active savers wanting flexibility + check writing | Emergency fund, short-term goals, parking cash | Everyday saving, low-balance accounts | Locking in a rate for a defined period |
APY data reflects Virginia 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.
Virginia Money Market Account Calculator
See how much a money market account can earn you. Enter your deposit, monthly contribution, and time frame — or click any current Virginia rate on the right to apply it instantly. Interest compounds monthly.
Assumes monthly compounding and a constant APY for the full period. Money market rates are variable and can change at any time, so actual earnings will differ. Estimates are for informational purposes only.
Money Market & Savings Calculators for Virginia
At VA’s top money market rate of 4.07% from Marine Federal Credit Union, a $10,000 deposit earns $407 annually. Enter your balance to see your exact return.
Savings Goal CalculatorA 3-month emergency fund for the median Virginia earner is roughly $12,800. At 2.961% APY in a money market account, saving $1,070/month gets you there in about 12 months. Set your target and see your exact timeline.
CD vs. Liquid Deposit AccountVirginia’s high-yield money market average is 2.961% APY — variable, always accessible, and often with check-writing. A local CD may offer a higher fixed yield in exchange for locking in your deposit. Compare both side-by-side to find the better fit for your timeline.
Budget CalculatorBefore you can grow your savings, you need to know how much you can set aside each month. The median Virginia earner makes $51,121/year. Track your income vs. expenses to find your monthly surplus — then put it to work at 2.961% APY.
Retirement PlannerA $25,000 money market balance earning 2.961% APY grows to roughly $44,809 over 20 years with compounding. See how your current savings trajectory lines up with your retirement income needs.
Methodology & Data Sources
Independent, Free, and Unbiased Rate Comparisons: MonitorBankRates.com is an independent rate comparison service. Our Virginia money market 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.
A Note on Third-Party Rate Tools: Some pages on our site also feature rate comparison widgets and tools provided by third-party partners. These tools may include sponsored listings or affiliate links, and we may receive compensation when users click through them. We clearly label these widgets so you can tell at a glance which rates come from our independent MonitorBankRates.com tables and which come from our advertising partners.
Direct-Sourced & Verified Money Market Rate Data: We aggregate money market deposit account rates for Virginia 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 Virginia. We feature a comprehensive mix of institutions from neighborhood credit unions and mid-sized regional banks to large national institutions available to savers in VA.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Money Market Accounts in Virginia
What is a Money Market Account (MMA)?
Are Money Market accounts in Virginia safe?
How often do MMA rates change in Virginia?
Can I write checks from a Money Market Account?
How much do I need to deposit to open a money market account in Virginia?
Can I lose money in a Money Market Account?
What is the difference between a Money Market Account and a Money Market Fund?
Do I have to pay taxes on money market account interest?
Are online banks better than local banks in Virginia for money market accounts?
Best Money Market Rates in Virginia
- Marine Federal Credit Union
Choice Money Market — 4.07% APY - University of Virginia Community Credit Union
MaxSaver Money Market — 4.02% APY - Apple Federal Credit Union
Commercial Money Market — 4.00% APY - 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union
Business Performance Plus Money Market Account — 4.00% APY - Beacon Credit Union Incorporated
Business Premier Money Market — 4.00% APY
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