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Best savings rates in Durham, NC
Compare published savings yields, money market accounts included, with minimums, requirements, collection dates and original sources.
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Showing 16–30 results in Durham, NC
- 0.20%APY$20 a year on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Applies to balances $100 or greater.
Offer: Rate applies to balances $100 or greater.
0.20% interest rate · Effective Oct 1, 2026
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More details - 0.15%APY$15 a year on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Must be a Latino Community Credit Union member. $10 minimum initial deposit. $10 minimum balance required to avoid fee.
Offer: $2 monthly service fee if minimum balance of $10 is not maintained. Minimum deposit must be maintained to earn interest.
0.15% interest rate · $2 monthly fee · Effective Oct 1, 2026
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More details - 0.10%APY$10 a year on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Active accounts have no monthly service fee. Minimum $5 must be maintained in Primary Savings to maintain membership and access products and services. Daily balance of $0.01 required to earn APY according to rate table footnote, while Truth in Savings disclosure cites $5.00 minimum daily balance.
Offer: Minimum daily balance of $5.00 required to earn stated APY according to Truth in Savings disclosure; $0.01 balance required according to rate table footnote. Active accounts have no monthly service fee.
0.10% interest rate · No monthly fee · Effective Oct 22, 2026
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More details - 0.10%APY$10 a year on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Ideal for vacations, hobbies, or holiday expenses. A minimum of $5 must be maintained in Primary Savings to access products and services. A balance of $0.01 is required to earn APY. No monthly service fees for active accounts. Must process a deposit within the first 6 months of account opening.
Offer: A balance of $0.01 is required to earn applicable product APY. No monthly service fees for active accounts. Must process a deposit within the first 6 months.
0.10% interest rate · No monthly fee · Effective Oct 22, 2026
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More details - First Horizon BankMoney Market SavingsMoney Market Savings · $50 min · 0.10%–0.15% by balance
Bank · 5 branches
0.10%APY$10 a year on $10,000Requirements
Product: $50 minimum opening deposit. The monthly service charge is refunded within 3 business days when the primary or joint account holder has an active Elite Checking account, or if the total combined balance in consumer deposit accounts is at least $5,000. Otherwise, a $9 monthly service charge applies. Tiered interest at money market rates based on daily balance compounded and credited monthly.
Offer: Monthly service charge refunded within 3 business days when linked to an active Elite Checking account or with $5,000+ total combined balance in consumer deposit accounts. Otherwise $9/month.
$9 monthly fee · Effective Sep 28, 2026
Rate by balance
Rate by balance for Money Market Savings Balance APY Up to $24,999Your amount 0.10% $25,000 – $49,999 0.10% $50,000 – $99,999 0.15% $100,000 – $249,999 0.15% $250,000 and up 0.15% Rate checked
More details - 0.10%APY$10 a year on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Variable-rate account; rates may change after opening. Rates apply to new accounts only. Fees could reduce earnings. No minimum balance requirement and no monthly maintenance fee.
Offer: Variable rate; rate may change after account is opened. Rates are subject to new accounts only. Fees could reduce earnings.
0.05% interest rate · No monthly fee
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Rate by balance for United Platinum Savings Balance APY Up to $2,500 0.05% $2,500 and upYour amount 0.10% Rate checked
More details - 0.10%APY$10 a year on $10,000
Requirements
Product: A $3.00 membership fee applies unless the accountholder is under 18, a full-time student, or active duty military. Minimum balance of $25.00 must remain in the account at all times. Dividends are paid quarterly on daily balances of $100.00 or more.
Offer: Must maintain a daily balance of $100.00 or more to earn dividends. Minimum balance of $25.00 required to maintain account.
0.10% interest rate · Effective Jun 1, 2026
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More details - 0.10%APY$10 a year on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Exclusively available online. No monthly service charge. Interest compounded daily and credited monthly.
Offer: Minimum opening balance of $50 in new funds to First Citizens, maximum of $1,000,000, required to receive advertised APY. Variable rate subject to change. First two withdrawals or transfers per month are free, then $3 each.
Compounded daily · Balance cap $1,000,000 · No monthly fee
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More details - PNCPremiere Money Market AccountPremiere Money Market Account · $1 min · 0.07%–0.08% by balance
Bank · 3 branches
0.07%APY$7 a year on $10,000with conditionsRequirements
Product: Minimum opening deposit is $0 online or $25 at a branch. Monthly service charge of $12 waived with an average monthly balance of $5,000 or when linked to a select PNC checking account. Minimum to earn interest is $1.
Offer: PNC TotalRewards Platinum Tier Boost. Requires enrollment in Platinum Tier based on Average Eligible Balance of $500,000 or more.
Qualified rate · 0.07% interest rate · $12 monthly fee · Effective Oct 21, 2026
Rate by balance
Rate by balance for Premiere Money Market Account Balance APY Up to $10,000 0.07% $10,000 – $25,000Your amount 0.07% $25,000 – $50,000 0.07% $50,000 – $100,000 0.07% $100,000 – $250,000 0.08% $250,000 – $500,000 0.08% $500,000 – $1,000,000 0.08% $1,000,000 and up 0.08% Rate checked
More details - PNCPremiere Money Market AccountPremiere Money Market Account · $1 min · 0.05%–0.07% by balance
Bank · 3 branches
0.06%APY$6 a year on $10,000with conditionsRequirements
Product: Minimum opening deposit is $0 online or $25 at a branch. Monthly service charge of $12 waived with an average monthly balance of $5,000 or when linked to a select PNC checking account. Minimum to earn interest is $1.
Offer: PNC TotalRewards Gold Tier Boost. Requires enrollment in Gold Tier based on Average Eligible Balance of $100,000 to $499,999.99.
Qualified rate · 0.06% interest rate · $12 monthly fee · Effective Oct 21, 2026
Rate by balance
Rate by balance for Premiere Money Market Account Balance APY Up to $10,000 0.06% $10,000 – $25,000Your amount 0.06% $25,000 – $50,000 0.06% $50,000 – $100,000 0.06% $100,000 – $250,000 0.07% $250,000 – $500,000 0.07% $500,000 – $1,000,000Standard rate tier. Monthly fee waived if avg monthly balance >=$5,000 or linked to select PNC checking. Opening deposit $25 at branches; online opening minimum $0. 0.05% $1,000,000 and upStandard Rate. $0 minimum deposit to open online ($25 in branches). $12 monthly fee waived with $5,000 average monthly balance or linked select PNC checking account. 0.05% Rate checked
More details - PNCPremiere Money Market AccountPremiere Money Market Account · $1 min · 0.04%–0.05% by balance
Bank · 3 branches
0.05%APY$5 a year on $10,000with conditionsRequirements
Product: Minimum opening deposit is $0 online or $25 at a branch. Monthly service charge of $12 waived with an average monthly balance of $5,000 or when linked to a select PNC checking account. Minimum to earn interest is $1.
Offer: PNC TotalRewards Silver Tier Boost. Requires enrollment in Silver Tier based on Average Eligible Balance of $25,000 to $99,999.99.
Qualified rate · 0.05% interest rate · $12 monthly fee · Effective Oct 21, 2026
Rate by balance
Rate by balance for Premiere Money Market Account Balance APY Up to $10,000 0.05% $10,000 – $25,000Your amount 0.05% $25,000 – $50,000 0.05% $50,000 – $100,000Standard Rate. $0 minimum deposit to open online ($25 in branches). $12 monthly fee waived with $5,000 average monthly balance or linked select PNC checking account. 0.04% $100,000 – $250,000Standard Rate. $0 minimum deposit to open online ($25 in branches). $12 monthly fee waived with $5,000 average monthly balance or linked select PNC checking account. 0.05% $250,000 – $500,000Standard Rate. $0 minimum deposit to open online ($25 in branches). $12 monthly fee waived with $5,000 average monthly balance or linked select PNC checking account. 0.05% $500,000 – $1,000,000Standard Rate. $0 minimum deposit to open online ($25 in branches). $12 monthly fee waived with $5,000 average monthly balance or linked select PNC checking account. 0.05% $1,000,000 and upStandard rate tier. Monthly fee waived if avg monthly balance >=$5,000 or linked to select PNC checking. Opening deposit $25 at branches; online opening minimum $0. 0.05% Rate checked
More details - 0.05%APY$5 a year on $10,000with conditions
Requirements
Product: Savings with check-writing capability. $12 monthly service fee can be avoided with a $3,500 minimum daily balance each fee period. Relationship rates require linking to an eligible checking account (such as Prime Checking or Premier Checking).
Offer: Relationship rate; requires linking to a Premier Checking account. $12 monthly service fee avoided with $3,500 minimum daily balance.
Qualified rate · 0.05% interest rate · $12 monthly fee · Effective Oct 10, 2026
Rate by balance
Rate by balance for Wells Fargo Platinum Savings Balance APY Any balanceYour amount 0.05% $25,000 and upPromotional rate accurate as of 2026-10-07 for new Platinum Savings accounts for customers who do not have an existing Wells Fargo consumer savings account (or ownership in past 30 days). $12 monthly fee avoided with $3,500 minimum daily balance. 3.25% Rate checked
More details - First Citizens BankMoney Market AccountMoney Market Account · $500 min · 0.05%–0.15% by balance
Bank · 4 branches
0.05%APY$5 a year on $10,000Requirements
Product: Interest rates for money market savings accounts may vary depending on your area.
Offer: Maintain a $1,000 daily balance to avoid a $10 maintenance fee.
$10 monthly fee
Rate by balance
Rate by balance for Money Market Account Balance APY Up to $999 0.05% $1,000 – $9,999 0.05% $10,000 – $24,999Your amount 0.05% $25,000 – $49,999 0.07% $50,000 – $99,999 0.07% $100,000 – $499,999 0.10% $500,000 and up 0.15% Rate checked
More details - Civic Federal Credit UnionChoice Money Market AccountChoice Money Market Account · $250 min · 0.00%–3.05% by balance
Credit union · 1 branch
0.05%APY$5 a year on $10,000Requirements
Product: Open with $250 or more. Accounts with balances under $50,000 are charged a $10 monthly fee. Dividends compounded daily and paid monthly.
Offer: Balances below $250 earn 0.00% APY with a $10 monthly fee.
Compounded daily · $10 monthly fee
Rate by balance
Rate by balance for Choice Money Market Account Balance APY Up to $250 0.00% $250 – $49,999Your amount 0.05% $50,000 and up 3.05% Rate checked
More details - PNCPremiere Money Market AccountPremiere Money Market Account · $1 min · 0.04%–0.05% by balance
Bank · 3 branches
0.04%APY$4 a year on $10,000with conditionsRequirements
Product: Minimum opening deposit is $0 online or $25 at a branch. Monthly service charge of $12 waived with an average monthly balance of $5,000 or when linked to a select PNC checking account. Minimum to earn interest is $1.
Offer: Standard Rate. $0 minimum deposit to open online ($25 in branches). $12 monthly fee waived with $5,000 average monthly balance or linked select PNC checking account.
Qualified rate · 0.04% interest rate · $12 monthly fee · Effective Oct 21, 2026
Rate by balance
Rate by balance for Premiere Money Market Account Balance APY Up to $10,000 0.04% $10,000 – $25,000Your amount 0.04% $25,000 – $50,000 0.04% $50,000 – $100,000Standard rate tier. Monthly fee waived if avg monthly balance >=$5,000 or linked to select PNC checking. Opening deposit $25 at branches; online opening minimum $0. 0.04% $250,000 – $500,000Standard rate tier. Monthly fee waived if avg monthly balance >=$5,000 or linked to select PNC checking. Opening deposit $25 at branches; online opening minimum $0. 0.05% Rate checked
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What savings accounts pay in Durham, NC
43 accounts at 17 banks and credit unions · checked Oct 6–22
- Typical
- 0.10%
- Top 10% from
- 2.11%
- Banks, typical
- 0.02%
- Credit unions, typical
- 0.28%
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Durham, NC metro
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