Washington Savings Rates - August 2026
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The best savings rates for Washington include Whatcom Educational Credit UnionWhatcom Educational Credit Union600 E Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.69%Real return: +4.20%APY minus 2.8% CPI (February 2026) First Step (Youth) Savings at 7.00% APY, Alaska Air Group Federal Credit UnionAlaska Air Group Federal Credit Union2800 S 192nd St Ste 106, SEATAC, WA 98188 5164A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.32%Real return: +3.34%APY minus 2.8% CPI (February 2026) Youth Savings at 6.14% APY, People's Community Federal Credit UnionPeople's Community Federal Credit Union7403 NE Hazel Dell Ave, Vancouver, WA 98665 8310A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%Real return: +3.20%APY minus 2.8% CPI (February 2026) Loyalty Savings at 6.00% APY, Numerica Credit UnionNumerica Credit Union14610 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99216A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.57%Real return: +3.20%APY minus 2.8% CPI (February 2026) Six7 Savings at 6.00% APY, and Red Canoe Credit UnionRed Canoe Credit Union1418 15th Ave, Longview, WA 98632A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.60%Real return: +3.20%APY minus 2.8% CPI (February 2026) Round Up Savings at 6.00% APY.
Use the tables below to compare savings rates across Washington side-by-side. Washington savings rates currently reach as high as 7.00% APY from Whatcom Educational Credit Union at 600 E Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225. Rates are continually updated — we recommend checking back frequently.
Savings rates reflect recent market quotes and representative offers available to depositors in Washington and the surrounding area. Last Updated and Verified: August 28, 2026
Compare the Best Savings Rates in Washington
7.00% on first $500
Available for ages 0-19 years with a parent/guardian joint signer. It earns 7.00% APY on balances up to $500. Regular savings rate applies to balances above $500; dividend rate of 0.25%, APY of 0.25%. Dividend Period for balances above $500 is quarterly and dividends compound quarterly. No monthly fee or minimum balance. $1 to open. APY is accurate as of June 22, 2023.
6.00% on first $2500
6.00% APY on balances up to $2,500; balances over $2,500 will earn .01% APY on remaining balance.
Designed for children and teens under 19, this account has no monthly fees, no minimum balance, and grows with them. 5.50 APY on up to $1,000. Rates are variable and subject to change after account opening.
Balances above $500 earn 0.25% APY.
No minimum to earn blended rate interest. No monthly service charge. Checking account required to open.
APY (ANNUAL PERCENTAGE YIELD) IS EFFECTIVE AS OF NOVEMBER 3, 2025. APY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGES DAILY. FEES MAY REDUCE EARNINGS ON YOUR ACCOUNT. TO OPEN THIS ACCOUNT, THE BANK REQUIRES A RELATIONSHIP ACCOUNT. RELATIONSHIP IS DEFINED AS OPENING AND USING A CONSUMER OR BUSINESS CHECKING ACCOUNT WITH 1ST SECURITY BANK. VARIABLE RATE INFORMATION. THE INTEREST RATE OF THE TIER WILL BE PAID ONLY FOR THAT PORTION OF YOUR DAILY BALANCE THAT FALLS WITHIN THE TIER MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM. THE ANNUAL PERCENTAGE YIELD FOR EACH TIER WILL VARY, DEPENDING ON THE BALANCE IN THE ACCOUNT. FOR EXAMPLE, A BUSINESS OPTIMUM SAVINGS ACCOUNT WITH A DAILY BALANCE OF $150,000 WOULD EARN AN INTEREST RATE OF 4.89% ON THE FIRST $5,000. THE ACCOUNT WOULD EARN AN INTEREST RATE OF 0.25% ON THE REMAINING $145,000.; $0-$5,000
Variable Rate Information. The interest rate of the tier will be paid only for that portion of your daily balance that falls within the tier minimum and maximum. The annual percentage yield for each tier will vary, depending on the balance in the account. for example, an Optimum Savings account with a daily balance of $50,000 would earn an interest rate of 4.89% on the first $5,000. The account would earn an interest rate of 0.25% on the remaining $45,000.; $0 maintenance service charge requirements: Transfer $100+ from your 1st Security Bank personal checking account to your Optimum Savings account at least once per month
Variable Rate Information. The interest rate of the tier will be paid only for that portion of your daily balance that falls within the tier minimum and maximum. The annual percentage yield for each tier will vary, depending on the balance in the account. for example, an Optimum Student Savings account with a daily balance of $50,000 would earn an interest rate of 4.89% on the first $5,000. The account would earn an interest rate of 0.25% on the remaining $45,000.; $0 maintenance service charge requirements: Maintain an active 1st Gold Student Checking account and transfer $25+ from your 1st Gold Student checking account to your Optimum Student Savings account at least once per month
Make a debit purchase - We'll put 5¢ into a Unitus Rewards savings account for every purchase of $5.00 and up. Round up your purchase. Available with Unitus Checking.
5.00% APY on balances up to $5,000, balances over $5,000 will earn 0.100% APY on remaining balance. Rates are subject to change.
APY on the first $1,000. Balances above $1,000 will earn our regular savings rate.
Age: 0-13 years. Account automatically changes to SmartPlus Savings account at age 14. Gesa will match deposits up to $25, in $5 increments, within the first year that the account is opened. If less than $5 is deposited at one time, a savings match equaling the amount deposited will be made within one business day of the account deposit. Once the $25 maximum deposit match is met, no additional savings matches will be allowed on the account. Savings Match only eligible for deposits made at a Gesa branch or through mobile deposit. Limit of one savings match of $5, per member, per day. Once per season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer), Explorer Savings account holders can bring in their report card and Gesa will deposit $5 for each report card shown to a teller. Report card can be in paper or electronic format. In place of report card, documentation can consist of note from parent or guardian or item of schoolwork. Material presented must be dated within the past 90 days to be considered. Super Student Incentive deposit will be made within one business day of the presentation of a report card. Super Student incentive will be capped at $20 per calendar year, per member. Members will be limited to one Super Student Match per member, per season. The incentive payments may be subject to required IRS reporting.
Qualifications Required: provide and maintain a valid email address; be enrolled to receive e-statements
Earn 4.00% APY* on balances up to $25,000; Earn 0.500% APY* on balances over $25,000
Qualified Rate
Blended APY range calculated on an assumed sample deposit of $10,000.00 for Youth Savings
Qualifications Required: Qualifying factors being met during each statement cycle; APY effective as of 2/1/26 and is subject to change at any time. 0.03% APY on balances of more than $50,000, subject to qualifying factors being met during each statement cycle. 0.03% APY if qualifications are not met. Limit one Max My Savings account per primary account holder. To open Max My Savings, you'll need to have a Verity Cash Back or Double Cash Back Checking account.
new money only
Balance: $0 - $1,000
Qualifying balances** less than $50,000
$100,000 and greater
Initial deposits into the Companion Savings Account cannot exceed the deposits into any new or renewing Certificate of Deposit (CD). Deposits into Companion Savings Accounts can only be made when a new CD is opened, a deposit is made into an existing Certificate or an existing CD account is renewed at time of maturity. When a CD matures, up to the entire balance of the maturing CD may be deposited into a Companion account. Deposits must be made the same day as the deposits into the CD or at time of maturity. Companion Savings Accounts are compatible with any CD (including IRA's).
Banner checking account required. Public fund accounts not eligible. Minimum opening balance of $25,000 must be new money to Banner Bank. A Banner Bank checking account is required to open a High Yield Relationship Savings account. Additional restrictions may apply. View current rates .
No minimum to earn blended rate interest. No monthly service charge. Checking account required to open.
Co-owned with parent or guardian; Complimentary Kids Savings stackable money bank and passbook at new account opening
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Washington Savings Rate Trends
Compare local Washington 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.
Washington high-yield savings rates rose 0.644 points over the past 7 days to 0.906% APY, up from 0.261%.
Washington standard savings rates rose 0.057 points over the past 7 days to 1.300% APY, up from 1.243%.
Washington Savings Rate Forecast — Next 12 Months
Savings rates move with Federal Reserve policy. Our model uses the current WA high-yield average and a Fed funds spread to project the likely rate trajectory for 2026–2027.
Savings 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 WA high-yield savings average of 0.906% 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; savings institutions typically pass through 70–90% of rate cuts to deposit rates within 60–90 days. High-yield online savings rates tend to adjust faster than standard branch-based savings rates.
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 Washington.
Savings Account Earnings in Washington
Annual interest earnings at current WA average APYs, based on the high-yield and standard savings averages tracked in our database. Compounding assumed monthly.
| Balance | HY Savings (0.906% APY) | Monthly Earnings | Standard Savings (1.300% APY) | Monthly Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $45.29 / year | $3.77 | $64.99 / year | $5.42 |
| $10,000 | $90.58 / year | $7.55 | $129.98 / year | $10.83 |
| $25,000 | $226.45 / year | $18.87 | $324.95 / year | $27.08 |
| $50,000 | $452.90 / year | $37.74 | $649.90 / year | $54.16 |
| Earnings estimates use daily compounding. Actual earnings depend on exact rate, compounding frequency, and daily balance maintained. Rates are variable and subject to change. Source: Washington savings rate averages as of August 29, 2026. | ||||
About Our Washington Savings Rate Database
MonitorBankRates tracks 272 savings rates from 8 banks and 22 credit unions offering savings accounts to Washington 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: Whatcom Educational Credit Union offers a savings account at 7.00% APY with a minimum deposit of $1. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Washington.
How to Find the Best Savings Rates in Washington
What to compare when shopping for a savings account in Washington
To find the best savings APYs in Washington, start with credit unions and online-only banks — Washington has 22 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. APY reflects compounding and is the true measure of what you’ll earn. Savings accounts that compound daily earn slightly more than those compounding monthly at the same stated rate. The current WA high-yield savings average is 0.906% — but top local institutions are offering as high as 7.00%, so shopping around pays off.
Unlike a CD, savings account rates are variable — your rate can change at any time with Federal Reserve policy. Many institutions offer elevated introductory rates that reset after a promotional period. Review your account periodically to ensure your APY remains competitive.
When a High-Yield Savings Account Makes Sense
- Emergency fund: Financial experts recommend 3–6 months of expenses in a liquid, FDIC-insured account. Washington high-yield savings rates currently average 0.906% APY — far above a typical checking account.
- Short-term savings goals (6–24 months): If you may need the money soon, a savings account gives you immediate access without early withdrawal penalties.
- Parking cash between investments: A high-yield savings account at Washington institutions keeps idle cash working harder while remaining fully accessible.
- You prefer banking locally — 30 institutions in Washington report savings 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 → Washington CD rates
- You want check-writing flexibility → Washington money market rates
- You need daily transaction access → Washington checking rates
Washington Financial Snapshot
Local demographics and economic context for savers — Source: U.S. Census Bureau
16.6% of residents are 65 or older — below the national average of 17.3%. At today’s WA high-yield savings average of 0.906%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($5,455/year) would earn an additional $49 annually in interest.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Savings Accounts vs. Other Washington Options
How high-yield savings accounts compare to other deposit products available at banks and credit unions in Washington.
| Feature | High-Yield Savings | Standard Savings | Money Market | CD (12-Month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current WA Avg APY | 0.906% | 1.300% | View MMA Rates | 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 | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✓ Often yes | ✗ No |
| Debit / ATM Card | Some institutions | ✗ Rarely | ✓ Often yes | ✗ No |
| Typical Min Deposit | $0 – $100 | $25 – $100 | $0 – $2,500 | $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 | Emergency fund, short-term goals, parking cash | Everyday saving, low-balance accounts | Active savers wanting flexibility + check writing | Locking in a rate for a defined period |
APY data reflects Washington 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.
Savings Calculators for Washington
At WA’s top rate of 7.00% from Whatcom Educational Credit Union, a $10,000 deposit earns $700 annually. Enter your balance to see your exact return.
Savings Goal CalculatorA 3-month emergency fund for the median Washington earner is roughly $13,600. At 0.906% APY, saving $1,140/month gets you there in about 12 months. Set your target and see your exact timeline.
CD vs. High-Yield SavingsWashington’s high-yield savings average is 0.906% APY — variable and always accessible. 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 Washington earner makes $54,551/year. Track your income vs. expenses to find your monthly surplus — then put it to work at 0.906% APY.
Retirement PlannerA $25,000 high-yield savings balance earning 0.906% APY grows to roughly $29,941 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 Washington savings 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 Savings Rate Data: We aggregate savings account rates for Washington 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 Washington. We feature a comprehensive mix of institutions — from neighborhood credit unions and competitive regional banks to large national institutions available to savers in WA.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Savings Accounts in Washington
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Best Savings Rates in Washington
- Whatcom Educational Credit Union
First Step (Youth) Savings — 7.00% APY - Alaska Air Group Federal Credit Union
Youth Savings — 6.14% APY - People's Community Federal Credit Union
Loyalty Savings — 6.00% APY - Numerica Credit Union
Six7 Savings — 6.00% APY - Red Canoe Credit Union
Round Up Savings — 6.00% APY
Cities in Washington
