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California Savings Rate Trends

El Monte, California (CA) Savings Rates - April 2026

The best savings rates for El Monte, California and the surrounding area include Los Angeles Federal Credit UnionLos Angeles Federal Credit Union9204 Flair Dr, El Monte, CA 91731 2834A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.94% 90th Anniversary Share Cert at 3.90% APY, El Monte Community Credit UnionEl Monte Community Credit Union11718 Ramona Blvd, El Monte, CA 91732A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.89% Regular Shares at 0.10% APY, Credit Union of Southern California Credit UnionCredit Union of Southern California Credit Union10761 Valley Blvd Unit C, El Monte, CA 91731A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.57% Sub-Savings/IRA Savings at 0.10% APY, Cathay BankCathay Bank9650 Flair Dr, El Monte, CA 91731A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.45% Statement Savings at 0.05% APY, and Certified Federal Credit UnionCertified Federal Credit Union4455 Arden Dr, El Monte, CA 91731A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.58% Savings at 0.05% APY.

El Monte has 26 local institutions in our database, with savings rates as high as 3.90% APY from Los Angeles Federal Credit Union at 9204 Flair Dr, El Monte, CA 91731 2834. 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.

Savings rates reflect recent market quotes and representative offers available to depositors in El Monte, California and the surrounding area. Last Updated and Verified: April 6, 2026

Compare the Best Savings Rates in El Monte, California & Surrounding Communities

Source: Verified Savings Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.94%
9204 Flair Dr, El Monte, CA 91731 2834
90th Anniversary Share Cert
3.90%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 4, 2026
Details

Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.94%
9204 Flair Dr, El Monte, CA 91731 2834
Health Savings Account (Share Draft)
1.00%
$0
Rate1.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 4, 2026
Details

Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.94%
9204 Flair Dr, El Monte, CA 91731 2834
Health Savings Account (Share Draft)
0.90%
$0
Rate0.90%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 4, 2026
Details

Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.94%
9204 Flair Dr, El Monte, CA 91731 2834
Health Savings Account (Share Draft)
0.85%
$0
Rate0.85%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 4, 2026
Details

Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.94%
9204 Flair Dr, El Monte, CA 91731 2834
Health Savings Account (Share Draft)
0.80%
$0
Rate0.80%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 4, 2026
Details

Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.94%
9204 Flair Dr, El Monte, CA 91731 2834
Health Savings Account (Share Draft)
0.75%
$0
Rate0.75%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 4, 2026
Details

Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.94%
9204 Flair Dr, El Monte, CA 91731 2834
Health Savings Account (Share Draft)
0.70%
$0
Rate0.70%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 4, 2026
Details

Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.94%
9204 Flair Dr, El Monte, CA 91731 2834
Health Savings Account (Share Draft)
0.30%
$0
Rate0.30%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 4, 2026
Details

El Monte Community Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.89%
11718 Ramona Blvd, El Monte, CA 91732
Regular Shares
0.10%
$5
Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$5
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 25, 2026
Details

El Monte Community Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.89%
11718 Ramona Blvd, El Monte, CA 91732
Cub Club Shares
0.10%
$10
Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$10
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 25, 2026
Details

Minimum Opening Balance $10.00; up to $100.00

Credit Union of Southern California Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.57%
10761 Valley Blvd Unit C, El Monte, CA 91731
Sub-Savings/IRA Savings
0.10%
$5
Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$5
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 25, 2026
Details

Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.94%
9204 Flair Dr, El Monte, CA 91731 2834
Business Savings (Share)
0.10%
$0
Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 4, 2026
Details

Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.94%
9204 Flair Dr, El Monte, CA 91731 2834
Additional Business Savings
0.10%
$0
Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 4, 2026
Details

Credit Union of Southern California Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.57%
10761 Valley Blvd Unit C, El Monte, CA 91731
Regular Savings
0.10%
$10
Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$10
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 25, 2026
Details

Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.94%
9204 Flair Dr, El Monte, CA 91731 2834
Additional Business Savings
0.05%
$0
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 4, 2026
Details

Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.94%
9204 Flair Dr, El Monte, CA 91731 2834
Business Savings (Share)
0.05%
$0
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 4, 2026
Details

Cathay Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.45%
9650 Flair Dr, El Monte, CA 91731
Statement Savings
0.05%
$100
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 25, 2026
Details

Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.94%
9204 Flair Dr, El Monte, CA 91731 2834
Holiday (Share)
0.05%
$0
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 4, 2026
Details

Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.94%
9204 Flair Dr, El Monte, CA 91731 2834
Regular Savings (Share)
0.05%
$0
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 4, 2026
Details

includes Secondary Savings

Certified Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.58%
4455 Arden Dr, El Monte, CA 91731
Savings
0.05%
$0
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 4, 2026
Details

Fees could reduce earnings on these accounts

Wells Fargo
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.44%
3603 Peck Rd, El Monte, CA 91731
Retirement High Yield Savings
0.05%
$0
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 29, 2026
Details

Cathay Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.45%
9650 Flair Dr, El Monte, CA 91731
Student Savings
0.05%
$10
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$10
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 25, 2026
Details

Certified Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.58%
4455 Arden Dr, El Monte, CA 91731
Share Draft (Checking)
0.04%
$0
Rate0.04%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 4, 2026
Details

Fees could reduce earnings on these accounts

Cathay Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.45%
9650 Flair Dr, El Monte, CA 91731
Student Savings
0.03%
$10
Rate0.03%
Min Deposit$10
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 25, 2026
Details

Cathay Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.45%
9650 Flair Dr, El Monte, CA 91731
Statement Savings
0.03%
$100
Rate0.03%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 25, 2026
Details

Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.94%
9204 Flair Dr, El Monte, CA 91731 2834
Free Checking or Connect (Share Draft)
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 4, 2026
Details

Schools Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.31%
Summer Safeguard Savings
6.60%
$0
Rate6.44%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 4, 2026
Details

Maximum contribution of $2,000 per month from a qualified source, such as payroll from LAUSD or LACCD

LBS Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.06%
Summer Savings Accounts
6.50%
$0
Rate6.30%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 27, 2026
Details

F&A Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.85%
Youth Savings
6.18%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 4, 2026
Details

Foothill Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.23%
Summertime Savings for School Employees
6.00%
$0
Rate5.83%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 26, 2026
Details

Certificated and classified school employees of our Board approved SEGs are eligible for our Summertime Savings Account bonus rate.

Glendale Area Schools Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.54%
Summertime Savings
6.00%
$0
Rate5.84%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 2, 2026
Details

Sun Community Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 11.98%
Hello Summer Savings
6.00%
$0
Rate5.84%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 4, 2026
Details

Coasthills Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.74%
Early Savers Shares
5.64%
$0
Rate5.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 2, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $500.00

Together Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.65%
Accelerate It Savings
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 6, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $5,000.00

Kinecta Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.14%
High Yield Savings
5.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 4, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $499.99

First Bank Creve Coeur, MO
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.54%
Kids Cash Savings
4.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 3, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $500.00

LendingClub
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.13%
LevelUp Savings
4.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 4, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $250.00

EverBank
Institution Rating:
B4.5 ★Texas Ratio: 20.65%
PerformanceĀ® Savings
3.90%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 26, 2026
Details

Sterling Bank and Trust, FSB
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.04%
EverBank Performance Savings
3.90%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 2, 2026
Details

New account APY3; This account is not available to open through our financial centers; it can only be opened online or by calling our client solutions team.

First Foundation Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.45%
Online Savings
3.75%
$1,000
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$1,000
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 29, 2026
Details

Poppy Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.79%
Poppy Blooms Youth Savings Account
3.75%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 28, 2026
Details

$25 Bonus

Royal Business Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.64%
New Year Flexible Savings Account
3.75%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 28, 2026
Details

Terms and Conditions apply.

EverTrust Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.59%
Smart Saver Savings Account
3.60%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 2, 2026
Details

Bank of Guam
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.07%
Boost Savings
3.56%
$10,000
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$10,000
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 3, 2026
Details

Available online for Guam and CNMI and in the branches for all other regions.

L A MISSION
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.56%
Share Loans
3.49%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 29, 2026
Details

FirstBank (Colorado)
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.68%
Bloom Savings Account
3.35%
$0
Rate3.29%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 25, 2026
Details

PNC Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.83%
PNC High Yield SavingsĀ®
3.25%
$0
Rate3.20%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 28, 2026
Details

Woori America Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.51%
WooriWON Savings
3.25%
$100
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 29, 2026
Details

$5 monthly maintenance fee waived when average daily balance requirement is met; Optional internet banking access at no additional cost; Manage your savings effortlessly from your smartphone or computer, with 24/7 online access; Move funds smoothly between accounts and automate your savings goals for effortless financial growth; Online Only

HSBC Bank USA
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.89%
Premier Relationship Savings
3.20%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedMar 29, 2026
Details

Relationship

Bank of Guam
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.07%
True Savings Plus
3.04%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 3, 2026
Details

Available online for Guam and CNMI and in the branches for all other regions.

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El Monte, CA Savings Rate Trends

Compare local El Monte, CA savings rate quotes against the statewide average

Daily savings rate averages tracked across our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions — updated every evening.

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High-Yield Savings — CA Avg
0.840%
▲ 0.326 vs 7 days ago

California high-yield savings rates rose 0.326 points over the past 7 days to 0.840% APY, up from 0.513%.

Standard Savings — CA Avg
0.909%
▲ 0.351 vs 7 days ago

California standard savings rates rose 0.351 points over the past 7 days to 0.909% APY, up from 0.557%.

As of Apr 7, 2026 • Rate data sourced from 8,500+ monitored institutions Powered by MonitorBankRates

Methodology & Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions about Savings Accounts in El Monte, California

What is a High-Yield Savings Account (HYSA)?

A High-Yield Savings Account (HYSA) typically pays significantly higher interest than standard accounts at national brick-and-mortar banks. These accounts, often found at online banks or local credit unions in California, help your money grow faster through a higher APY.

Are savings accounts in El Monte, California safe?

Yes, as long as the institution is FDIC insured (for banks) or NCUA insured (for credit unions). This provides federal protection for your deposits in California up to $250,000 per depositor, per institution.

How often do savings rates change in El Monte, California?

Savings rates are variable and can change at any time based on market conditions and Federal Reserve decisions. We update our local California rate tables daily to ensure you see the most current high-yield options.

Do I need a minimum deposit to open a savings account?

It depends on the bank. Many online high-yield savings accounts have no minimum deposit requirement, while some traditional banks in El Monte, California may require $25–$100 to open an account.

What is the difference between a Savings Account and a Money Market Account?

Both pay interest and are federally insured. Money Market Accounts (MMAs) often come with check-writing privileges or a debit card, making them more flexible, whereas standard savings accounts typically do not.

Are online banks better than local banks in El Monte, California?

Online banks often offer higher APYs because they have lower overhead costs. However, local banks in El Monte, California offer in-person customer service, which some customers prefer.

How do I open a savings account in El Monte, California?

You can open a savings account online or in-person. You will generally need a government-issued ID, your Social Security number, and an initial deposit to get started.

Best Savings Rates in El Monte, California

Here are recent savings rates observed in El Monte, California and the surrounding area:
  • Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
    90th Anniversary Share Cert — 3.90% APY
  • El Monte Community Credit Union
    Regular Shares — 0.10% APY
  • Credit Union of Southern California Credit Union
    Sub-Savings/IRA Savings — 0.10% APY
  • Cathay Bank
    Statement Savings — 0.05% APY
  • Certified Federal Credit Union
    Savings — 0.05% APY
Savings Rates reflect actual verified offers from banks and credit unions actively accepting deposits in El Monte, California. Your final available rate may depend on deposit amount and daily market movements. Last Updated and Verified: April 6, 2026