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- California Credit UnionPremium Money Market Account - CovinaPremium Money Market Account - Covina · $2,500 min
Credit union · 1 branch
3.65%APY$365 a year on $10,000Requirements
Product: Exclusively for new members at the Covina Branch; must be opened in-branch. Requires new money or transfer from another financial institution. Excludes business accounts. A minimum daily balance of $2,500 is required to avoid a $5 monthly service fee.
Offer: Earn up to 3.65% APY. Requires $2,500 opening deposit of new money and $0.01 minimum daily balance to earn dividends. $5 monthly fee if balance falls below $2,500 on any day of the month. Exclusively for new members at Covina Branch and must be opened in-branch.
$5 monthly fee
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More details - California Credit UnionPremium Money Market Account - Temecula-MurrietaPremium Money Market Account - Temecula-Murrieta · $2,500 min
Credit union · 1 branch
3.50%APY$350 a year on $10,000Requirements
Product: Exclusively for new members at the Temecula-Murrieta Branch; must be opened in-branch. Requires new money or transfer from another financial institution. Excludes business accounts. A Share Account with $0.01 Par Value is required to establish membership. A minimum daily balance of $2,500 is required to avoid a $5 monthly service fee.
Offer: Earn up to 3.50% APY. Requires $2,500 opening deposit of new money and $0.01 minimum daily balance to earn dividends. $5 monthly fee if balance falls below $2,500 on any day of the month. Exclusively for new members at Temecula-Murrieta Branch and must be opened in-branch. A Share Account with $0.01 Par Value is required to establish membership.
$5 monthly fee
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More details - 3.10%APY$310 a year on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Requires active digital banking registration and enrollment in eStatements. For primary High-Yield Savings accounts, an initial opening deposit of $5 is required and a minimum balance of $5 must be maintained at all times to avoid account closure (note on p29 states $1 minimum balance and $10 for membership share). Non-primary High-Yield Savings accounts do not require an initial deposit or minimum balance.
Offer: Local Neighborhood Special rate. Applies to non-primary High-Yield Savings accounts which do not require an initial opening deposit or minimum balance.
Effective Apr 17, 2026
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More details - 3.00%APY$300 a year on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Available in select markets/states to applicants with qualifying residential address. Monthly service fee is waived for accounts with a linked Citi checking account, an average monthly balance of $500 or more, or enrollment in Citi Priority, Citigold, or Citigold Private Client relationship tiers. Accounts with a zero balance for 90 calendar days are subject to closure.
Offer: Everyday Benefits tier. Rates apply to ZIP 57108 (OUT pricing region). $4.50 monthly fee waived with $500+ average monthly balance or linked Citi checking account.
2.96% interest rate · $4.50 monthly fee
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More details - 2.15%APY$215 a year on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Available to qualified members only. Not available for IRA accounts. Cannot be opened via Mobile or Online Banking. If funded by ACH, funds are not available for immediate withdrawal within 60 days from opening date (funds returned to originating ACH account if withdrawn). Additional non-ACH contributions permitted within first 60 days.
Offer: Any Balance. No minimum daily balance requirement or maximum balance cap. Rate may change after account opening.
2.13% interest rate · No monthly fee
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More details - 2.00%APY$200 a year on $10,000with conditions
Requirements
Product: Opening deposit of at least $25 required. Monthly maintenance fee of $5 is waived for owners of a U.S. Bank Smartly Checking account, Safe Debit account, U.S. Bank Smartly Visa Signature Card, or accounts with a minor under age 18. Relationship rates require maintaining an eligible qualifying product and vary by Combined Qualifying Balance (CQB).
Offer: Relationship rate for Combined Qualifying Balance (CQB) under $5,000. Requires an eligible open and in-good-standing account (U.S. Bank Smartly Checking, Safe Debit, or U.S. Bank Smartly Visa Signature Card).
Qualified rate · 1.00% interest rate · $5 monthly fee · Effective Oct 5, 2026
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Rate by balance for U.S. Bank Smartly Savings Balance APY Up to $5,000 1.00% $5,000 – $25,000Your amount 2.00% $25,000 – $50,000 3.50% $50,000 – $100,000 3.50% $100,000 – $99,999,999,999 3.50% Rate checked
More details - 2.00%APY$200 a year on $10,000with conditions
Requirements
Product: Variable rate account. Monthly maintenance fee of $5 is waived for owners of a Bank Smartly Checking account, Safe Debit account, Bank Smartly Visa Signature Card, or accounts with a minor under age 18. Higher relationship rates require maintaining an eligible product (Bank Smartly Checking, Safe Debit account, or Bank Smartly Visa Signature Card) and are determined by Combined Qualifying Balance (CQB).
Offer: Relationship rate for CQB Under $5,000. Requires qualifying relationship product.
Qualified rate · 1.00% interest rate · $5 monthly fee · Effective Oct 5, 2026
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Rate by balance for Bank Smartly Savings Balance APY Up to $5,000 1.00% $5,000 – $25,000Your amountRelationship rate for CQB $5,000 to $24,999.99. 2.00% $25,000 – $50,000Relationship rate for CQB $25,000 to $49,999.99. 3.50% $50,000 – $100,000Relationship rate for CQB $50,000 to $99,999.99. 3.50% $100,000 and upRelationship rate for CQB $100,000 and above. 3.50% Rate checked
More details - BMOGrowth Money Market AccountGrowth Money Market Account · $25 min · 0.55%–3.01% by balance
Bank · 1 branch
0.80%APY$80 a year on $10,000with conditionsRequirements
Product: $10 monthly maintenance fee is waived for 60 days after account opening or if you hold a minimum daily balance of $5,000. Requires a $25 minimum opening deposit. Variable rate account.
Offer: Relationship rate (Amplify your APY) for balances less than $5,000. Requires being an Account Owner of both a Growth Money Market account and a BMO Relationship Checking account with qualifying activities.
Qualified rate · $10 monthly fee · Effective Oct 16, 2026
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Rate by balance for Growth Money Market Account Balance APY Up to $5,000 0.55% $5,000 – $25,000Your amount 0.80% $25,000 – $100,000 1.16% $100,000 – $250,000 2.21% $250,000 and up 3.01% Rate checked
More details - 0.50%APY$50 a year on $10,000with conditions
Requirements
Product: Exclusively for Premier and Premier Elite clients. Tiered variable interest rates calculated using the daily balance method. Limit of 6 withdrawals per monthly statement cycle; excess withdrawal fees may apply (up to 10 excessive transaction fees per cycle). Apply in person.
Offer: Standard tier for Premier/Premier Elite clients. Variable APY; daily balance method. Displaying rates for Idaho and Utah.
Qualified rate · 0.00% interest rate · Effective Oct 7, 2026
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Rate by balance for Premier Money Market Balance APY Up to $5,000 0.00% $5,000 – $100,000Your amountEnhanced/Relationship tier for Premier/Premier Elite clients. 0.50% $100,000 – $250,000Enhanced/Relationship tier for Premier/Premier Elite clients. 0.85% $250,000 – $500,000Enhanced/Relationship tier for Premier/Premier Elite clients. 1.16% $500,000 – $1,000,000Enhanced/Relationship tier for Premier/Premier Elite clients. 1.41% $1,000,000 and upEnhanced/Relationship tier for Premier/Premier Elite clients. 1.51% Rate checked
More details - 0.45%APY$45 a year on $10,000with conditions
Requirements
Product: Tiered interest rate calculated using daily balance method. Limit of 6 withdrawals per monthly statement cycle; excess withdrawal fees may apply (up to 10 excessive transaction fees per cycle). Monthly service fee applies if minimum daily balance requirement is not met. Gold Account relationship offers premium rate tiers automatically when linked.
Offer: Standard tier. Variable APY; daily balance method. Displaying rates for Idaho and Utah.
Qualified rate · 0.00% interest rate · Effective Oct 7, 2026
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Rate by balance for Money Market Account Balance APY Up to $1,000 0.00% $1,000 – $100,000Your amountRelationship rate tier (e.g., Gold Account relationship). 0.45% $100,000 – $250,000Relationship rate tier (e.g., Gold Account relationship). 0.75% $250,000 – $500,000 0.75% $500,000 – $1,000,000 0.85% $1,000,000 and upRelationship rate tier (e.g., Gold Account relationship). 1.36% Rate checked
More details - Zions BankPremier Money MarketPremier Money Market · $5,000 min · 0.45%–1.46% by balance
Bank · 1 branch
0.45%APY$45 a year on $10,000with conditionsRequirements
Product: Exclusively for Premier and Premier Elite clients. Tiered variable interest rates calculated using the daily balance method. Limit of 6 withdrawals per monthly statement cycle; excess withdrawal fees may apply (up to 10 excessive transaction fees per cycle). Apply in person.
Offer: Standard tier for Premier/Premier Elite clients. Variable APY; daily balance method. Displaying rates for Idaho and Utah.
Qualified rate · 0.45% interest rate · Effective Oct 7, 2026
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Rate by balance for Premier Money Market Balance APY $5,000 – $100,000Your amount 0.45% $100,000 – $250,000 0.80% $250,000 – $500,000 1.06% $500,000 – $1,000,000 1.36% $1,000,000 and up 1.46% Rate checked
More details - Zions BankMoney Market AccountMoney Market Account · $1,000 min · 0.35%–0.95% by balance
Bank · 1 branch
0.35%APY$35 a year on $10,000with conditionsRequirements
Product: Tiered interest rate calculated using daily balance method. Limit of 6 withdrawals per monthly statement cycle; excess withdrawal fees may apply (up to 10 excessive transaction fees per cycle). Monthly service fee applies if minimum daily balance requirement is not met. Gold Account relationship offers premium rate tiers automatically when linked.
Offer: Standard tier. Variable APY; daily balance method. Displaying rates for Idaho and Utah.
Qualified rate · 0.35% interest rate · Effective Oct 7, 2026
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Rate by balance for Money Market Account Balance APY $1,000 – $100,000Your amount 0.35% $100,000 – $250,000 0.70% $1,000,000 and up 0.95% Rate checked
More details - BMOGrowth Money Market AccountGrowth Money Market Account · $25 min · 0.05%–2.50% by balance
Bank · 1 branch
0.30%APY$30 a year on $10,000with conditionsRequirements
Product: $10 monthly maintenance fee is waived for 60 days after account opening or if you hold a minimum daily balance of $5,000. Requires a $25 minimum opening deposit. Variable rate account.
Offer: Standard APY for balances less than $5,000. Monthly maintenance fee waived for first 60 days or with a $5,000 minimum daily balance.
Qualified rate · $10 monthly fee · Effective Oct 16, 2026
Rate by balance
Rate by balance for Growth Money Market Account Balance APY Up to $5,000 0.05% $5,000 – $25,000Your amount 0.30% $25,000 – $100,000Monthly maintenance fee waived with a $5,000 minimum daily balance. 0.65% $100,000 – $250,000Monthly maintenance fee waived with a $5,000 minimum daily balance. 1.70% $250,000 and upMonthly maintenance fee waived with a $5,000 minimum daily balance. 2.50% Rate checked
More details - 0.25%APY$25 a year on $10,000
Requirements
Product: A Membership Savings Account with a $5 minimum is required to establish and maintain membership. Additional Share Savings Accounts do not require the $5 minimum. Navy Federal does not charge monthly maintenance fees on savings accounts.
Offer: Compounded and credited monthly. A Membership Savings Account with a $5 minimum is required to establish and maintain membership. Additional Share Savings Accounts do not require the $5 minimum. Rates on variable-rate accounts could change after account opening. Fees may reduce earnings.
0.25% interest rate · No monthly fee · Effective Oct 22, 2026
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More details - Wheelhouse Credit UnionInspired Money MarketInspired Money Market · $500 min · 0.10%–0.25% by balance
Credit union · 1 branch
0.25%APY$25 a year on $10,0000.10% interest rate · Effective Apr 17, 2026
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Rate by balance for Inspired Money Market Balance APY $500 – $10,000 0.10% $10,000 and upYour amount 0.25% Rate checked
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What savings accounts pay in El Cajon, CA
59 accounts at 17 banks and credit unions · checked Oct 6–22
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- 0.05%
- Top 10% from
- 2.00%
- Banks, typical
- 0.05%
- Credit unions, typical
- 0.05%
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