Chapel Hill, North Carolina (NC) Savings Rates - April 2026
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The best savings rates for Chapel Hill, North Carolina and the surrounding area include PNC BankPNC Bank841 Willow Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.83% PNC High Yield Savings® at 3.25% APY, State Employees Credit UnionState Employees Credit Union110 S ELLIOTT RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514A-5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 15.54% Coverdell Education Savings Account at 3.05% APY, First HorizonFirst Horizon126 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.08% TotalView Money Market Savings at 0.75% APY, Wells FargoWells Fargo207 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.44% Retirement High Yield Savings at 0.05% APY, and FsnbFsnbA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.00% Cents-able Savings at 7.00% APY.
Chapel Hill has 15 local institutions in our database, with savings rates as high as 3.25% APY from PNC Bank at 841 Willow Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. 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.
Savings rates reflect recent market quotes and representative offers available to depositors in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and the surrounding area. Last Updated and Verified: April 6, 2026
Compare the Best Savings Rates in Chapel Hill, North Carolina & Surrounding Communities
Qualifying balance up to $3,000.00; LIMITED-TIME SPECIAL! Get $100 when you open a Kid or Teen Connect Savings Account!†
Qualifying balance up to $3,000.00; LIMITED-TIME SPECIAL! Get $100 when you open a Kid or Teen Connect Savings Account!†
Qualifying balance up to $2,500.00
Qualifying balance up to $1,000.00
Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00
Qualifications Required: recurring monthly transfer totaling $50.00 or more from the FirstBank personal checking or FirstBank personal money market; Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00
Plus, earn a $200 cash bonus for a limited-time.
Intro rate subject to change
Minimum of $5,000 not currently deposited at Huntington.
Qualifying balance up to $2,500.00
Qualifications Required: $500+ in monthly deposits from sources outside Truliant; Primary account ownership of both the checking and savings accounts; 10+ withdrawals per month; Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00
Qualifying balance up to $25,000
Qualifications Required: Have an open Movement Rewards Checking Account or; Minimum daily balance of $15,000 in the Movement Rewards Savings account; Digital statements must be activated; Qualifying balance up to $50,000.00
Average Daily Balances of $10,000 or more
Average Daily Balances of $10,000 or more
Minimum of $5,000 not currently deposited at Huntington.
$5 minimum balance to open
Qualifications Required: Have at least 20 debit card purchases post and clear each monthly statement cycle; Have at least 1 automatic payment, bill pay, or direct deposit post and clear each monthly statement cycle; Access Online Banking or Mobile Banking once each monthly statement cycle; Receive e-statements; Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00
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Chapel Hill, NC Savings Rate Trends
Compare local Chapel Hill, NC 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.
North Carolina high-yield savings rates rose 0.074 points over the past 7 days to 1.357% APY, up from 1.283%.
North Carolina standard savings rates fell 0.112 points over the past 7 days to 1.234% APY, down from 1.346%.
Methodology & Data Sources
Direct-Sourced & Verified Savings Rate Data: We aggregate savings account rates for Chapel Hill, 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 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 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. We feature a comprehensive mix of institutions — from neighborhood credit unions and competitive regional banks to large national institutions available to savers in NC.
Daily Updates & Time-Stamped Accuracy: Our rate updaters verify and update savings rates daily. Because savings account yields can fluctuate rapidly, every product listed features its own specific “last updated” date, giving you complete transparency.
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Best Savings Rates in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- PNC Bank
PNC High Yield Savings® — 3.25% APY - State Employees Credit Union
Coverdell Education Savings Account — 3.05% APY - First Horizon
TotalView Money Market Savings — 0.75% APY - Wells Fargo
Retirement High Yield Savings — 0.05% APY - Fsnb
Cents-able Savings — 7.00% APY
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