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- 3.15%APY$315 a year on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Must be opened online.
Offer: Maintenance fee waived with e-statement delivery. Preferred Rate.
$4 monthly fee · Effective Oct 7, 2026
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More details - Five Star BankHigh Yield Money Market AccountHigh Yield Money Market Account · $10,000 min · 0.10%–3.25% by balance
Bank · 2 branches
2.75%APY$275 a year on $10,000Requirements
Product: Applying online requires an initial deposit of at least $10,000 in new-to-Five Star Bank money not previously on deposit with Five Star Bank in the past 90 days. For initial deposits less than $10,000, visit a local branch. Service charge of $10.00 per statement period does not apply when maintaining at least a $10,000 average ledger balance for the activity period.
Offer: Variable rate account. A $10,000.00 minimum deposit of new-to-Five Star Bank money not previously on deposit with Five Star Bank in the past 90 days is required to open. Monthly fee waived with at least $10,000 average ledger balance.
0.10% interest rate · $10 monthly fee
Rate by balance
Rate by balance for High Yield Money Market Account Balance APY Up to $10,000 0.10% $10,000 – $100,000Your amount 2.75% $100,000 and up 3.25% Rate checked
More details - The Summit Federal Credit UnionMoney MarketMoney Market · $1,500 min · 1.10%–1.60% by balance
Credit union · 1 branch
1.20%APY$120 a year on $10,000Requirements
Product: Must be a member of The Summit Federal Credit Union ($5.00 par value share in Primary Savings required for membership). Average daily balance of at least $1,500 required to earn dividends. A monthly Account Maintenance Fee of $5.95 applies to the member's account unless exempt (e.g., monthly Combined Balance is $2,500 or greater, age 22 and younger, age 65 and older, accounts open less than 3 months, 10 or more monthly debit card POS transactions posted during the month, non-profit organizations, or checking with at least one direct deposit received per quarter).
Offer: Tiered rate applied to full balance based on average daily balance.
1.09% interest rate · Effective Oct 1, 2026
Rate by balance
Rate by balance for Money Market Balance APY $1,500 – $10,000 1.10% $10,000 – $25,000Your amount 1.20% $25,000 – $50,000 1.30% $50,000 and up 1.60% Rate checked
More details - Visions Federal Credit UnionFlex Money MarketFlex Money Market · $5,000 min · 1.00%–2.00% by balance
Credit union · 1 branch
1.00%APY$100 a year on $10,0001.00% interest rate · Effective Sep 1, 2026
Rate by balance
Rate by balance for Flex Money Market Balance APY Up to $100,000Your amount 1.00% $100,000 – $250,000 1.25% $250,000 – $500,000 1.50% $500,000 – $1,000,000 1.75% $1,000,000 and up 2.00% Rate checked
More details - ESL Federal Credit UnionTiered SavingsSavings · $10,000 min · 1.00%–2.10% by balance
Credit union · 5 branches
1.00%APY$100 a year on $10,000Requirements
Product: $20.00 monthly balance fee applies if monthly average balance drops below $50,000; fee waived if monthly average balance is $50,000 or more. No monthly service fee. Dividends paid monthly.
Offer: Balance Tier $0 - $49,999.99; minimum balance to obtain APY is $1. $20.00 average balance fee applies if monthly average balance drops below $50,000.
1.00% interest rate · $20 monthly fee
Rate by balance
Rate by balance for Tiered Savings Balance APY Up to $50,000Your amount 1.00% $50,000 – $100,000 1.20% $100,000 – $250,000Monthly balance fee waived if monthly average balance is $50,000 or more. 1.45% $250,000 – $1,000,000Monthly balance fee waived if monthly average balance is $50,000 or more. 1.80% $1,000,000 and upMonthly balance fee waived if monthly average balance is $50,000 or more. 2.10% Rate checked
More details - Woodforest National BankEmerald Elite AccountEmerald Elite Account · $25 min · 1.00%–3.00% by balance
Bank · 1 branch
1.00%APY$100 a year on $10,000Requirements
Product: Tiered money market account. $25.00 monthly minimum balance fee waived if a balance of $10,000.00 or above is maintained each day in the statement period. Up to 6 withdrawals per statement period at no charge ($25.00 fee per excessive withdrawal over 6). Includes custom wallet checks, cashier's checks, money orders, and notary services.
Offer: Emerald Elite 1st Tier. Variable interest rate calculated using daily balance method. $25.00 monthly minimum balance fee waived if a balance of $10,000.00 or above is maintained each day in the statement period.
$25 monthly fee · Effective Sep 14, 2026
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Rate by balance for Emerald Elite Account Balance APY Over $0Your amount 1.00% $100,000 and upEmerald Elite 2nd Tier. 1.50% $250,000 and upEmerald Elite 3rd Tier. 2.00% $500,000 and upEmerald Elite 4th Tier. 3.00% Rate checked
More details - Alternatives Federal Credit UnionMoney MarketMoney Market · $1,000 min · 0.25%–0.85% by balance
Credit union · 1 branch
0.50%APY$50 a year on $10,000Requirements
Product: Membership requires a one-time $2 fee to enroll in the Alternatives Fund of Ithaca, Inc. and a $5 deposit into a savings account. Field of membership includes specific NY counties.
0.25% interest rate · Effective Sep 1, 2026
Rate by balance
Rate by balance for Money Market Balance APY $1,000 – $2,500 0.25% $2,500 – $10,000 0.40% $10,000 – $25,000Your amount 0.50% $25,000 – $50,000 0.60% $50,000 – $100,000 0.70% $100,000 and up 0.85% Rate checked
More details - Rochester & Monroe County Employees Federal Credit UnionMoney Market AccountMoney Market Account · $2,500 min · 0.05%–0.60% by balance
Credit union · 2 branches
0.45%APY$45 a year on $10,000Requirements
Product: All new credit union members are required to open and fund a savings account. Membership open to employees of City of Rochester, County of Monroe, select towns/villages, and individuals who live, work, or worship in the City of Rochester. Variable interest rates; monthly dividends.
0.05% interest rate · Effective Apr 1, 2026
Rate by balance
Rate by balance for Money Market Account Balance APY Up to $2,500 0.05% $2,500 – $10,000 0.30% $10,000 – $25,000Your amount 0.45% $25,000 – $50,000 0.55% $50,000 and upDeposits of $50,000 or more are required to obtain the highest rate. 0.60% Rate checked
More details - 0.30%APY$30 a year on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Monthly minimum balance fee of $3.00 is waived if a balance of $200.00 or above is maintained each day in the statement period.
Offer: Tier Under $10,000. Monthly minimum balance fee of $3.00 if balance falls below $200.00 any day in the statement period.
$3 monthly fee · Effective Sep 25, 2026
Rate by balance
Rate by balance for Savings Account Balance APY Over $0 0.05% $10,000 and upYour amount 0.30% Rate checked
More details - 0.25%APY$25 a year on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Money market savings account with check writing flexibility. $10.00 monthly minimum balance fee waived if a balance of $1,000.00 or above is maintained each day in the statement period. Up to 6 withdrawals per statement period at no charge ($10.00 fee per excessive withdrawal over 6). $3.00 monthly paper statement fee avoided with eStatements.
Offer: Variable interest rate calculated using daily balance method. $10.00 monthly minimum balance fee waived if a balance of $1,000.00 or above is maintained each day in the statement period.
$10 monthly fee · Effective Sep 14, 2026
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More details - ESL Federal Credit UnionPremier Money Maker AccountPremier Money Maker Account · $10,000 min · 0.00%–0.50% by balance
Credit union · 5 branches
0.20%APY$20 a year on $10,000Requirements
Product: Balances qualify for the Owners' Dividend subject to eligibility. $15.00 monthly average balance fee applies if monthly average balance falls below $25,000.
Offer: Minimum balance to obtain APY is $1. Monthly fee waived with average monthly balance of $25,000 or more.
0.00% interest rate · $15 monthly fee
Rate by balance
Rate by balance for Premier Money Maker Account Balance APY Up to $2,500 0.00% $2,500 – $10,000 0.10% $10,000 – $25,000Your amount 0.20% $25,000 – $50,000 0.30% $50,000 – $100,000 0.45% $100,000 – $250,000 0.45% $250,000 and up 0.50% Rate checked
More details - ESL Federal Credit UnionPremier Money Maker AccountSavings · $10,000 min · 0.00%–0.50% by balance
Credit union · 5 branches
0.20%APY$20 a year on $10,000Requirements
Product: Monthly average balance fee of $15.00 applies if below $25,000; waived if balance is $25,000 or more.
0.00% interest rate
Rate by balance
Rate by balance for Premier Money Maker Account Balance APY Up to $2,500 0.00% $2,500 – $10,000 0.10% $10,000 – $25,000Your amount 0.20% $25,000 – $50,000 0.30% $50,000 – $250,000 0.45% $250,000 and up 0.50% Rate checked
More details - 0.10%APY$10 a year on $10,000
Requirements
Product: Visit local branch to open.
Offer: Variable rate account.
0.10% interest rate
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More details - ESL Federal Credit UnionMoney Maker AccountMoney Maker Account · $2,500 min · 0.05%–0.45% by balance
Credit union · 5 branches
0.10%APY$10 a year on $10,000Requirements
Product: No monthly service fees or minimum balance fees. Balances qualify for the Owners' Dividend subject to eligibility. Rates are variable and paid monthly.
Offer: Minimum balance to obtain APY is $1.
0.05% interest rate · No monthly fee
Rate by balance
Rate by balance for Money Maker Account Balance APY Up to $2,500 0.05% $2,500 – $10,000 0.05% $10,000 – $25,000Your amount 0.10% $25,000 – $50,000 0.25% $50,000 and up 0.45% Rate checked
More details - ESL Federal Credit UnionMoney Maker AccountSavings · $2,500 min · 0.05%–0.45% by balance
Credit union · 5 branches
0.10%APY$10 a year on $10,0000.05% interest rate · No monthly fee
Rate by balance
Rate by balance for Money Maker Account Balance APY Up to $2,500 0.05% $2,500 – $10,000 0.05% $10,000 – $25,000Your amount 0.10% $25,000 – $50,000 0.25% $50,000 and up 0.45% Rate checked
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What savings accounts pay in Rochester, NY
35 accounts at 14 banks and credit unions · checked Sep 30–Oct 22
- Typical
- 0.05%
- Top 10% from
- 1.00%
- Banks, typical
- 0.03%
- Credit unions, typical
- 0.10%
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