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Kentucky Savings Rates

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KY - July 5, 2025

Savings Account National Average Rate: 0.45% ?

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Promotional rate for 3 months up to $11,000. Requires $25,000 in new deposits within 10 days of registration. After 3 month promotional period, rate reverts to between 0.03% and 0.12%.
Rate History: 5.00% → 4.75% → 5.00% → 4.50% → 4.35%

| Feb 25, 2022

I joined Citi with a Costco-VISA card. An Accelerate followed, and then a checking account. Costco-VISA is necessary for using a credit card at Costco, otherwise cash is necessary. Accelerate Savings w... Read More

Rate History: 4.50% → 4.40% → 4.25% → 4.00% → 4.25%

| Dec 27, 2022

They gave a hard time with their cashier's check. They returned my deposited check that was emitted by them. Could you believe? Read More

Rate History: 4.90% → 4.75% → 4.55% → 4.20% → 4.10%

| Feb 15, 2024

I have always had great experiences with short-term CDs from this bank. No delays. Read More

Rate History: 1.35% → 5.25% → 4.75% → 4.50% → 4.00%

| Dec 27, 2022

They gave a hard time with their cashier's check. They returned my deposited check that was emitted by them. Could you believe? Read More

Rate History: 4.70% → 4.18% → 3.92%

| Mar 18, 2021

I called Huntington yesterday and the branch manager told me that the rate listed on Best Cash Cow doesn't exist......... Read More

Rate History: 4.50% → 4.15% → 3.90% → 3.70%

| Mar 20, 2016

Good solid bank. Read More

Rate History: 4.00% → 3.70%

| May 19, 2018

Experience Read More

Rate History: 4.00% → 3.65% → 3.66%

| Jul 28, 2022

Not at all happy with Truist compared to BB+T. New transaction policy makes them painfully slow. Paying .01 % interest on money market accounts, 13 week T Bill's are around $2.5%.I hope that they are enj... Read More

Rate History: 4.10% → 4.00% → 3.90% → 3.80% → 3.60%

| Jan 2, 2024

Like others, I've been with Capital One and its predecessor ING Direct since 2007. I've also been getting cheap bank rates on my savings account and didn't realize that there was something better, although... Read More

Rate History: 4.10% → 3.50%

| Jun 12, 2023

US Bank reported me to dult Protective Services because my husband is 85 and I am63. He got sick and went into a nursing hime for 3 months. My husband always handled the financial affairs. I had to take ov... Read More

| Oct 11, 2020

You probably thought - as did I - that you were looking at a site that belongs to and was the responsibility of Gateway First. After all it includes their headings, selected financial statements, many pag... Read More

Rate History: 4.00% → 3.75% → 3.50% → 3.25%

| Nov 17, 2020

Is notarie services available today at a woodforest on wilkinson blvd Read More

Rate History: 1.00% → 3.00%

| Mar 20, 2016

Good solid bank. Read More

2.60%

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| Jan 2, 2024

Like others, I've been with Capital One and its predecessor ING Direct since 2007. I've also been getting cheap bank rates on my savings account and didn't realize that there was something better, although... Read More

| Jul 1, 2022

Very easy opening process and wonderful staff. Read More

| Oct 11, 2020

You probably thought - as did I - that you were looking at a site that belongs to and was the responsibility of Gateway First. After all it includes their headings, selected financial statements, many pag... Read More

Rate History: 0.10% → 1.49%

Rate History: 1.29% → 1.32% → 1.26% → 1.25% → 1.23%

Rate History: 1.50% → 1.45% → 1.10%

| Nov 28, 2022

While USAA was at one point a great option for all your banking needs, the service has deteriorated so much that I'm currently in the process of changing banks after more than 2 decades. The final straw w... Read More

Rate History: 1.01% → 1.02% → 1.01%

| Feb 6, 2023

after over 100k in transactions through this bank in the course of a year not only did i suffer from fraud but this bank closed my accounts and i have been lliable for all the losses and to top it off with... Read More

Rate History: 0.50% → 1.00%

| Aug 28, 2021

The posted rates for River City Bank are not accurate. I have inquired at the bank more than once. Read More

| May 31, 2024

This bank tells you one thing and does another, my experience with them was awful, my account stayed gomed up you could deposit money on Friday and it might not be there showing till Tuesday or later,I'v... Read More

0.50%

$2,500

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$2,500

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0.50%

$2,500

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0.47%

$10,000

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Rate History: 1.00% → 0.50% → 0.40%

| Nov 17, 2020

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0.40%

$25,000

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0.40%

$25,000

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0.40%

$2,500

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0.38%

$10,000

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0.37%

$2,500

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0.35%

$2,500

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0.35%

$10,000

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0.35%

$2,500

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0.35%

$25,000

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0.35%

$2,500

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0.35%

$2,500

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0.35%

$2,500

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0.30%

$10,000

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0.30%

$2,500

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0.30%

$25,000

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0.30%

$25,000

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0.30%

$25,000

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0.30%

$25,000

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| Mar 28, 2023

On line banking gives a confirmation number when paying bills. But it doesn’t confirm that the bill will be paid only that they have the information. Ridiculous. Read More

Rate History: 4.25% → 4.16% → 4.25% → 3.75% → 0.25%

| Jun 12, 2023

US Bank reported me to dult Protective Services because my husband is 85 and I am63. He got sick and went into a nursing hime for 3 months. My husband always handled the financial affairs. I had to take ov... Read More

0.25%

$25,000

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0.25%

$1,500

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0.25%

$2,500

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| Mar 30, 2023

Independence Bank 1776 Owensboro has been our partner for more than 20 years. We moved have lived in several states for work and we always got great service. One of the most outstanding feats of service o... Read More

0.25%

$25,000

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$2,500

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$10,000

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0.25%

$10,000

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0.25%

$2,500

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0.25%

$10,000

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| Aug 17, 2015

I can only dream about CD rates returning to these levels like the 1970's. Read More

0.25%

$2,500

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0.25%

$2,500

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0.25%

$2,500

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0.25%

$2,500

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| Sep 14, 2020

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0.25%

$2,500

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0.25%

$2,500

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0.25%

$2,500

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0.25%

$25,000

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0.20%

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0.20%

$1

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0.20%

$50

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0.20%

$1

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| Mar 30, 2023

Independence Bank 1776 Owensboro has been our partner for more than 20 years. We moved have lived in several states for work and we always got great service. One of the most outstanding feats of service o... Read More

0.20%

$10,000

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0.20%

$2,500

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0.20%

$2,500

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$2,500

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0.20%

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0.20%

$2,500

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$10,000

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$25,000

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$25,000

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0.20%

$10,000

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0.20%

$10,000

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0.20%

$25,000

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0.18%

$2,500

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| Nov 18, 2020

I had a charge that wasn't authorized, and they told me there is nothing they can do about it because in the past it was authorized. Are you serious? So if someone takes your card and goes to Walmart.com a... Read More

0.16%

$2,500

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0.15%

$50

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0.15%

$1

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0.15%

$2,500

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0.15%

$1

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0.15%

$25,000

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| Jun 7, 2018

Friendly people; good place to do business. Read More

0.15%

$25,000

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| Mar 30, 2023

Independence Bank 1776 Owensboro has been our partner for more than 20 years. We moved have lived in several states for work and we always got great service. One of the most outstanding feats of service o... Read More

| Apr 15, 2020

There is room for improvement in any business. And UCB Is at top of list for lack of need for improvement . They have always been at their best in terms of overall management, firm loan management, fr... Read More

0.15%

$2,500

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0.15%

$2,500

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0.15%

$25,000

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0.15%

$2,500

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0.15%

$2,500

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0.15%

$25,000

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| Mar 25, 2015

OLIVER NORTH AIR LINES GOVERNOR BLANCO Read More

| Aug 28, 2021

The posted rates for River City Bank are not accurate. I have inquired at the bank more than once. Read More

0.15%

$2,500

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0.15%

$2,500

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0.15%

$25,000

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| Oct 29, 2017

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| Nov 18, 2020

I had a charge that wasn't authorized, and they told me there is nothing they can do about it because in the past it was authorized. Are you serious? So if someone takes your card and goes to Walmart.com a... Read More

| Aug 17, 2015

I can only dream about CD rates returning to these levels like the 1970's. Read More

0.15%

$2,500

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0.15%

$25,000

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0.15%

$2,500

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0.15%

$25,000

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0.15%

$25,000

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0.15%

$25,000

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0.15%

$2,500

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0.15%

$2,500

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0.15%

$2,500

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0.15%

$2,500

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0.15%

$25,000

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0.15%

$10,000

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0.15%

$10,000

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0.15%

$2,500

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0.15%

$2,500

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0.15%

$25,000

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0.15%

$2,500

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0.15%

$2,500

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0.14%

$50

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0.14%

$2,500

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| Apr 15, 2020

There is room for improvement in any business. And UCB Is at top of list for lack of need for improvement . They have always been at their best in terms of overall management, firm loan management, fr... Read More

0.13%

$5

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0.12%

$10,000

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0.12%

$10,000

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0.12%

$10,000

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0.12%

$25,000

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Rate History: 2.02% → 0.10%

0.10%

$2,500

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| Mar 26, 2021

So my bank citizens national bank of Somerset ky. They have previously in the past deposited the wrong person's tax account into my account and taking it back out without my whereabouts which made my accou... Read More

| Sep 20, 2019

100 day cd 2.85% Read More

0.10%

$50

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0.10%

$1

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0.10%

$10,000

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0.10%

$1

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0.10%

$1

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| May 31, 2024

This bank tells you one thing and does another, my experience with them was awful, my account stayed gomed up you could deposit money on Friday and it might not be there showing till Tuesday or later,I'v... Read More

0.10%

$25,000

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0.10%

$2,500

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| Mar 30, 2023

Independence Bank 1776 Owensboro has been our partner for more than 20 years. We moved have lived in several states for work and we always got great service. One of the most outstanding feats of service o... Read More

0.10%

$2,500

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| Apr 15, 2020

There is room for improvement in any business. And UCB Is at top of list for lack of need for improvement . They have always been at their best in terms of overall management, firm loan management, fr... Read More

0.10%

$2,500

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0.10%

$2,500

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0.10%

$2,500

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0.10%

$2,500

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0.10%

$25,000

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0.10%

$10,000

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0.10%

$2,500

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0.10%

$2,500

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0.10%

$2,500

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0.10%

$2,500

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0.10%

$2,500

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| Mar 25, 2015

OLIVER NORTH AIR LINES GOVERNOR BLANCO Read More

0.10%

$25,000

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0.10%

$2,500

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0.10%

$25,000

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0.10%

$10,000

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| Nov 18, 2020

I had a charge that wasn't authorized, and they told me there is nothing they can do about it because in the past it was authorized. Are you serious? So if someone takes your card and goes to Walmart.com a... Read More

| Aug 17, 2015

I can only dream about CD rates returning to these levels like the 1970's. Read More

0.10%

$2,500

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0.10%

$2,500

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0.10%

$2,500

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0.10%

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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$10,000

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0.10%

$2,500

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0.10%

$2,500

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| Sep 14, 2020

Jamestown KY Read More

0.10%

$2,500

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0.10%

$2,500

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0.10%

$2,500

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0.10%

$2,500

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0.10%

$2,500

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| Aug 5, 2021

This bank is terrible never allow them to keep your money Read More

0.10%

$2,500

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0.09%

$25,000

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$25,000

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0.09%

$10,000

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0.08%

$25,000

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0.08%

$10,000

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0.07%

$25,000

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0.07%

$10,000

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0.07%

$2,500

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| Mar 18, 2021

I called Huntington yesterday and the branch manager told me that the rate listed on Best Cash Cow doesn't exist......... Read More

0.06%

$2,500

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0.06%

$2,500

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0.06%

$2,500

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| Mar 26, 2021

So my bank citizens national bank of Somerset ky. They have previously in the past deposited the wrong person's tax account into my account and taking it back out without my whereabouts which made my accou... Read More

| Oct 10, 2023

Horrible. Turned me into collections for a paid off loan that was never late then tried to blame me for paying it online...i actually verified at the drive threw that it was paid in full...also held a lar... Read More

0.05%

$2,500

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0.05%

$50

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0.05%

$300

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0.05%

$1

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0.05%

$100

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| May 31, 2024

This bank tells you one thing and does another, my experience with them was awful, my account stayed gomed up you could deposit money on Friday and it might not be there showing till Tuesday or later,I'v... Read More

0.05%

$25,000

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0.05%

$2,500

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0.05%

$25,000

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| Mar 30, 2023

Independence Bank 1776 Owensboro has been our partner for more than 20 years. We moved have lived in several states for work and we always got great service. One of the most outstanding feats of service o... Read More

0.05%

$2,500

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| Jul 18, 2021

I have a neighbor whose mortgage is with ONB. I am licensed to practice law but I am not writing this review as a lawyer, but rather as a heads up if your spouse should happen to die while you owe any mone... Read More

0.05%

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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| Mar 25, 2015

OLIVER NORTH AIR LINES GOVERNOR BLANCO Read More

| Mar 11, 2023

Best Bank in Lexington. FDIC insured but not ruled by the Fed. Read More

0.05%

$2,500

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$2,500

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| Jun 28, 2017

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$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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| Jul 24, 2023

BOFA is a den of people thieves camouflaged as bank operatives. There’s a soon to be uncovered carrel of money laundry there. They took all my money and don’t want to release it to me for no particular... Read More

| Sep 26, 2015

Very Polite and Helpful tellers and Managers. Excellent to deal with. Read More

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$2,500

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$25,000

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$2,500

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0.03%

$10,000

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$1

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| Jul 18, 2021

I have a neighbor whose mortgage is with ONB. I am licensed to practice law but I am not writing this review as a lawyer, but rather as a heads up if your spouse should happen to die while you owe any mone... Read More

| Apr 15, 2020

There is room for improvement in any business. And UCB Is at top of list for lack of need for improvement . They have always been at their best in terms of overall management, firm loan management, fr... Read More

| Jun 28, 2017

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Rate History: 1.00% → 0.05% → 0.02%

| May 18, 2019

Had checking and savings for years when living in Philly. Went into PNC 2.35 APY high yield savings. They have thus far maintained rate. Easy web site and great customer phone service. Still maintain check... Read More

| Jan 2, 2023

Terrible customer service by investment side. Fees too high , too full of themselves Read More

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| Sep 26, 2015

Very Polite and Helpful tellers and Managers. Excellent to deal with. Read More

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$2,500

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| May 20, 2017

I received a check from them, misplaced it and now have found. Two years old. What now? Read More

| Jun 28, 2017

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$2,500

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| May 31, 2024

This bank tells you one thing and does another, my experience with them was awful, my account stayed gomed up you could deposit money on Friday and it might not be there showing till Tuesday or later,I'v... Read More

Rate History: 0.03% → 0.01%

| May 18, 2019

Had checking and savings for years when living in Philly. Went into PNC 2.35 APY high yield savings. They have thus far maintained rate. Easy web site and great customer phone service. Still maintain check... Read More

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| Mar 28, 2023

On line banking gives a confirmation number when paying bills. But it doesn’t confirm that the bill will be paid only that they have the information. Ridiculous. Read More

| Nov 12, 2018

Helpful w/$ Read More

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$2,500

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$2,500

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| Jul 18, 2021

I have a neighbor whose mortgage is with ONB. I am licensed to practice law but I am not writing this review as a lawyer, but rather as a heads up if your spouse should happen to die while you owe any mone... Read More

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$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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All rates listed are Annual Percentage Yield (APY). The APY rate in a savings account or money market account is a variable rate that is subject to change at any point. The Min listed is the minimum deposit account balance required to obtain the rate listed.


Branches Info across Kentucky


Branch Street City State
American Bank & Trust Company, Inc.
Louisville Road Branch
3411 Louisville Road Bowling Green KY
The Huntington National Bank
Plantation Pointe Branch
8723 Us Hwy 42 Florence KY
Citizens
Ashland Ky Lpo Branch
332 15th Street Ashland KY
Truist Bank
Crittenden Branch
100 South Main Street Crittenden KY
Regions Bank
Lacenter Branch
312 Broadway La Center KY
U.S. Bank National Association
Madisonville Main Branch
One South Main Street Madisonville KY
Woodforest National Bank
8073 Murray Kemtucky Walmart Branch
809 N. 12th Street Murray KY
Citizens
Ashland Ky Lpo Branch
332 15th Street Ashland KY
Citizens
Ashland Ky Lpo Branch
332 15th Street Ashland KY
American Bank & Trust Company, Inc.
Louisville Road Branch
3411 Louisville Road Bowling Green KY
American Bank & Trust Company, Inc.
Louisville Road Branch
3411 Louisville Road Bowling Green KY
Woodforest National Bank
8073 Murray Kemtucky Walmart Branch
809 N. 12th Street Murray KY
Woodforest National Bank
8073 Murray Kemtucky Walmart Branch
809 N. 12th Street Murray KY
Regions Bank
Lacenter Branch
312 Broadway La Center KY
Morgantown Bank & Trust Company, Incorporated
Highway 70 Branch
U.S. Highway 70 & State Highway 403 Morgantown KY
Woodforest National Bank
8073 Murray Kemtucky Walmart Branch
809 N. 12th Street Murray KY
Community Financial Services Bank
Calvert City Banking Center Branch
456 5th Avenue Calvert City KY
American Bank & Trust Company, Inc.
Louisville Road Branch
3411 Louisville Road Bowling Green KY
River City Bank, Inc.
Greenwood Road Branch
6308 Greenwood Road Louisville KY
The Monticello Banking Company
Village Center Branch
181 Finance Street Harlan KY
Citizens Federal Savings and Loan Association
Citizens Federal Savings And Loan As Branch
433 Madison Ave Covington KY
Bank of Hindman
Bank Of Hindman Branch
1362 Hindman Bypass Hindman KY
First Federal Savings and Loan Association
First Federal Savings And Loan Assoc Branch
Main & Lovern Streets Hazard KY
Clinton Bank
Clinton Bank Branch
220 East Clay Street Clinton KY
Woodforest National Bank
8073 Murray Kemtucky Walmart Branch
809 N. 12th Street Murray KY
The Murray Bank
700 B North 12th Street Branch
700 B North 12th Street Murray KY
The Citizens Bank
The Citizens Bank Branch
1522 Union City Highway Hickman KY
Bank of Hindman
Bank Of Hindman Branch
1362 Hindman Bypass Hindman KY
Security Bank and Trust Company
Fulton Bank Branch
One Bankers Plaza Fulton KY
Clinton Bank
Clinton Bank Branch
220 East Clay Street Clinton KY
Woodforest National Bank
8073 Murray Kemtucky Walmart Branch
809 N. 12th Street Murray KY
The Citizens Bank
The Citizens Bank Branch
1522 Union City Highway Hickman KY
West Point Bank
West Point Branch
601 Main Street West Point KY
Meade County Bank
River Ridge Shopping Center Branch
By-Pass Road Brandenburg KY
Bank of Buffalo
Bank Of Buffalo Branch
2441 Greensburg Road Buffalo KY
South Central Bank, Inc.
Dixie Hwy Branch
1000 North Dixie Avenue Elizabethtown KY
1st Trust Bank, Inc.
London Shopping Center Branch
271 London Shoping Center London KY
The Murray Bank
700 B North 12th Street Branch
700 B North 12th Street Murray KY
Field & Main Bank
Field & Main Bank Branch
Walnut And Pike Streets Cynthiana KY
Bank of Edmonson County
Boec Branch Office Branch
6780 Louisville Rd Bowling Green KY
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF KENTUCKY
First National Bank Of Kentucky Branch
604 Highland Avenue Carrollton KY
The Commercial Bank of Grayson
Olive Hill Branch
Tom T. Hall Boulevard Olive Hill KY
Hearthside Bank Corporation
Village Center Branch
185 Finance Street Harlan KY
Woodforest National Bank
8073 Murray Kemtucky Walmart Branch
809 N. 12th Street Murray KY
U.S. Bank National Association
Madisonville Main Branch
One South Main Street Madisonville KY
Taylor County Bank
Taylor County Bank Branch
Broadway And Lebanon Avenues Campbellsville KY
First Community Bank of the Heartland, Inc.
Kevil Banking Center Branch
952 Kentucky Avenue Kevil KY
The Citizens Bank
The Citizens Bank Branch
1522 Union City Highway Hickman KY
Independence Bank of Kentucky
Highway 54 Branch
3228 Highway 54 Owensboro KY
The Sacramento Deposit Bank
Caneyville Branch
102 N Main St Caneyville KY
Bank of Edmonson County
Boec Branch Office Branch
6780 Louisville Rd Bowling Green KY
Bank of Clarkson
Main Street Leitchfield Branch
417 South Main Street Leitchfield KY
Meade County Bank
River Ridge Shopping Center Branch
By-Pass Road Brandenburg KY
Eclipse Bank, Inc.
Eclipse Bank, Inc. Branch
3827 Shelbyville Road Louisville KY
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF KENTUCKY
First National Bank Of Kentucky Branch
604 Highland Avenue Carrollton KY
First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky
Danville Br Branch
340 W Main St Danville KY
Bank of Columbia
Jamestown Street Branch
807 Jamestown Street Columbia KY
Citizens Bank & Trust Company
Main Street Branch
408 East Main Street Campbellsville KY
United Citizens Bank of Southern Kentucky
United Citizens Bank Of Southern Ken Branch
700 Jamestown Street Columbia KY
The First National Bank of Russell Springs
Downtown Branch
Main And Wilson Russell Springs KY
Bank of Jamestown
Russell Springs Branch
43 Highway 910 Russell Springs KY
Citizens Bank
Brodhead Branch
53 South Main Street Brodhead KY
First State Bank of the Southeast, Inc
Harlan Road Branch
U.S. Highway 119 Pineville KY
1st Trust Bank, Inc.
London Shopping Center Branch
271 London Shoping Center London KY
Hyden Citizens Bank
Wooton Branch
5244 Kentucky Highway 80 Wooton KY
Taylor County Bank
Taylor County Bank Branch
Broadway And Lebanon Avenues Campbellsville KY
The Farmers Bank
Wilmore Branch
213 East Main Street Wilmore KY
The Murray Bank
700 B North 12th Street Branch
700 B North 12th Street Murray KY
Independence Bank of Kentucky
Highway 54 Branch
3228 Highway 54 Owensboro KY
First United Bank and Trust Company
First United Bank And Trust Company Branch
162 North Main Street Madisonville KY
The Sacramento Deposit Bank
Caneyville Branch
102 N Main St Caneyville KY
South Central Bank, Inc.
Dixie Hwy Branch
1000 North Dixie Avenue Elizabethtown KY
Bank of Edmonson County
Boec Branch Office Branch
6780 Louisville Rd Bowling Green KY
Meade County Bank
River Ridge Shopping Center Branch
By-Pass Road Brandenburg KY
Home Savings Bank, FSB
Home Savings Bank, Fsb Branch
202 Elm Street Ludlow KY
The Commercial Bank of Grayson
Olive Hill Branch
Tom T. Hall Boulevard Olive Hill KY
Citizens Bank and Trust of Lebanon, Inc.
The Citizens National Bank Of Lebano Branch
149 West Main Street Lebanon KY
Citizens Bank & Trust Company
Main Street Branch
408 East Main Street Campbellsville KY
Citizens Bank
Brodhead Branch
53 South Main Street Brodhead KY
Bank of Lexington, Inc.
Tates Creek Branch
866 Malabu Drive Lexington KY
The First National Bank of Manchester
The First National Bank Of Manchester Branch
2770 State Highway 421 South Garrard KY
Hearthside Bank Corporation
Village Center Branch
185 Finance Street Harlan KY
Hyden Citizens Bank
Wooton Branch
5244 Kentucky Highway 80 Wooton KY
The First National Bank of Williamson
The First National Bank Of Williamso Branch
109 Prater Place, Suite 100 Pikeville KY
Citizens Bank and Trust of Lebanon, Inc.
The Citizens National Bank Of Lebano Branch
149 West Main Street Lebanon KY
Whitaker Bank
Franklin Square Branch
U.S. Highway 127 Frankfort KY
Clinton Bank
Clinton Bank Branch
220 East Clay Street Clinton KY
The Farmers Bank of Milton
The Farmers Bank Of Milton Branch
41 Ferry Street Milton KY
Taylor County Bank
Taylor County Bank Branch
Broadway And Lebanon Avenues Campbellsville KY
The Farmers Bank
Wilmore Branch
213 East Main Street Wilmore KY
Farmers State Bank
Farmers State Bank Branch
Main Street Booneville KY
The Farmers National Bank of Lebanon
Campbellsville Highway Branch
2160 Campbellsville Road Lebanon KY
Lewisburg Banking Company
Russellville Branch
780 Hopkinsville Road Russellville KY
Heritage Bank, Inc.
North Branch
U.S. Highway 27 Butler KY
Independence Bank of Kentucky
Highway 54 Branch
3228 Highway 54 Owensboro KY
United Community Bank of West Kentucky, Inc.
Clay Branch
54 Hearin St Clay KY
Commonwealth Community Bank, Inc.
Centertown Branch
Main Street And Highway 69 Centertown KY
Franklin Bank & Trust Company
South Branch
903 South Main Street Franklin KY
Auburn Banking Company
Auburn Banking Company Branch
Main And Lincoln Streets Auburn KY
First State Bank
Rough River Branch
9666 South Highway 259 Mcdaniels KY
South Central Bank, Inc.
Dixie Hwy Branch
1000 North Dixie Avenue Elizabethtown KY
Town & Country Bank and Trust Company
West John Rowan Boulevard Branch
90 West John Rowan Boulevard Bardstown KY
Armed Forces Bank, National Association
Community Center Branch
131 Gold Vault Road Fort Knox KY
River City Bank, Inc.
Greenwood Road Branch
6308 Greenwood Road Louisville KY
Eclipse Bank, Inc.
Eclipse Bank, Inc. Branch
3827 Shelbyville Road Louisville KY
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF KENTUCKY
First National Bank Of Kentucky Branch
604 Highland Avenue Carrollton KY
The Peoples Bank
Elk Creek Branch
5511 Taylorsville Road Fisherville KY
Guardian Savings Bank
Florence Branch
7550 Mall Road Florence KY
Whitaker Bank
Franklin Square Branch
U.S. Highway 127 Frankfort KY
First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky
Danville Br Branch
340 W Main St Danville KY
Security Bank and Trust Co.
U.S. 68 Branch
1426 U.S. 68 South Maysville KY
Peoples Bank of Kentucky, Inc.
Hillsboro Branch
Route 111 Hillsboro KY
The First National Bank of Brooksville
Drive-Thru Branch
107 East Miami Street Brooksville KY
Pinnacle Bank, Inc.
Pinnacle Bank, Inc. Branch
26 Second Street Vanceburg KY
The First National Bank of Grayson
Sandy Hook Branch
337 Kentucky Highway 7 North Sandy Hook KY
Citizens Bank of Kentucky, Inc.
Winchester Branch
695 Bullion Boulevard Winchester KY
Kentucky Farmers Bank Corporation
Suburban Branch
U.S. Highway 60 Boyd County KY
Springfield State Bank
Willisburg Branch
2559 Main Street Willisburg KY
Bank of Columbia
Jamestown Street Branch
807 Jamestown Street Columbia KY
Citizens Bank & Trust Company
Main Street Branch
408 East Main Street Campbellsville KY
United Cumberland Bank
Pine Knot Branch
3995 South Highway 27 Pine Knot KY
The First National Bank of Russell Springs
Downtown Branch
Main And Wilson Russell Springs KY
Citizens Bank
Brodhead Branch
53 South Main Street Brodhead KY
Bank of Lexington, Inc.
Tates Creek Branch
866 Malabu Drive Lexington KY
Jackson County Bank
Sandgap Branch
82 Highway 2004 Mc Kee KY
Commercial Bank
Union Plaza Branch
603 Knox Street Barbourville KY
The First National Bank of Manchester
The First National Bank Of Manchester Branch
2770 State Highway 421 South Garrard KY
Citizens Bank & Trust Co. of Jackson
Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Of Jackson Branch
720 Hwy, 15 South Jackson KY
First Community Bank of the Heartland, Inc.
Kevil Banking Center Branch
952 Kentucky Avenue Kevil KY
Security Bank and Trust Company
Fulton Bank Branch
One Bankers Plaza Fulton KY
United Community Bank of West Kentucky, Inc.
Clay Branch
54 Hearin St Clay KY
First Federal Savings and Loan Association
First Federal Savings And Loan Assoc Branch
211 West Main Street Morehead KY
Auburn Banking Company
Auburn Banking Company Branch
Main And Lincoln Streets Auburn KY
Peoples Bank of Kentucky, Inc.
Hillsboro Branch
Route 111 Hillsboro KY
United Cumberland Bank
Pine Knot Branch
3995 South Highway 27 Pine Knot KY
Farmers & Traders Bank of Campton
Farmers & Traders Bank Of Campton Branch
215 Mountain Parkway Spur Campton KY
Morgantown Bank & Trust Company, Incorporated
Highway 70 Branch
U.S. Highway 70 & State Highway 403 Morgantown KY
Century Bank of Kentucky, Inc.
Century Bank Of Kentucky, Inc. Branch
201 West Woodford Street Lawrenceburg KY
Community Financial Services Bank
Calvert City Banking Center Branch
456 5th Avenue Calvert City KY
The Citizens National Bank of Somerset
Plaza Branch
293 North Highway 27 Somerset KY
Magnolia Bank, Incorporated
Hodgenville Branch
794 Old Elizabethtown Road Hodgenville KY
The Murray Bank
700 B North 12th Street Branch
700 B North 12th Street Murray KY
FNB Bank, Inc.
Wingo Branch
9606 Highway 45 S. Wingo KY
Heritage Bank, Inc.
North Branch
U.S. Highway 27 Butler KY
Taylor County Bank
Taylor County Bank Branch
Broadway And Lebanon Avenues Campbellsville KY
The Farmers National Bank of Lebanon
Campbellsville Highway Branch
2160 Campbellsville Road Lebanon KY
The Monticello Banking Company
Village Center Branch
181 Finance Street Harlan KY
First Kentucky Bank, Inc.
Cunningham Branch
8141 Ushwy 62 Cunningham KY
Independence Bank of Kentucky
Highway 54 Branch
3228 Highway 54 Owensboro KY
Fredonia Valley Bank
Fredonia Valley Bank Branch
602 Cassidy Ave Fredonia KY
United Community Bank of West Kentucky, Inc.
Clay Branch
54 Hearin St Clay KY
The Sacramento Deposit Bank
Caneyville Branch
102 N Main St Caneyville KY
Field & Main Bank
Field & Main Bank Branch
Walnut And Pike Streets Cynthiana KY
Franklin Bank & Trust Company
South Branch
903 South Main Street Franklin KY
Auburn Banking Company
Auburn Banking Company Branch
Main And Lincoln Streets Auburn KY
Forcht Bank, National Association
Grant - Crittenden Branch
I-75 And Violet Road Crittenden KY
First State Bank
Rough River Branch
9666 South Highway 259 Mcdaniels KY
Bank of Clarkson
Main Street Leitchfield Branch
417 South Main Street Leitchfield KY
South Central Bank, Inc.
Dixie Hwy Branch
1000 North Dixie Avenue Elizabethtown KY
WesBanco Bank, Inc.
Riverfront Plaza Branch
471 West Main Street Louisville KY
Meade County Bank
River Ridge Shopping Center Branch
By-Pass Road Brandenburg KY
Armed Forces Bank, National Association
Community Center Branch
131 Gold Vault Road Fort Knox KY
First Financial Bank
Burlington Branch
Limaburg Road And Jones Circle Burlington KY
Bedford Loan & Deposit Bank
Pendleton Branch
973 Pendleton Road Pendleton KY
The Peoples Bank
Elk Creek Branch
5511 Taylorsville Road Fisherville KY
Whitaker Bank
Franklin Square Branch
U.S. Highway 127 Frankfort KY
First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky
Danville Br Branch
340 W Main St Danville KY
Security Bank and Trust Co.
U.S. 68 Branch
1426 U.S. 68 South Maysville KY
Peoples Bank of Kentucky, Inc.
Hillsboro Branch
Route 111 Hillsboro KY
The First National Bank of Brooksville
Drive-Thru Branch
107 East Miami Street Brooksville KY
Traditional Bank, Inc.
Jeffersonville Branch
7880 Main Street Jeffersonville KY
Pinnacle Bank, Inc.
Pinnacle Bank, Inc. Branch
26 Second Street Vanceburg KY
First & Peoples Bank and Trust Company
Ashland Plaza Branch
Ashland Plaza Shopping Center Russell KY
The First National Bank of Grayson
Sandy Hook Branch
337 Kentucky Highway 7 North Sandy Hook KY
The Commercial Bank of Grayson
Olive Hill Branch
Tom T. Hall Boulevard Olive Hill KY
The Casey County Bank, Inc.
Drive-In Branch
Middleburg Street Liberty KY
Peoples Bank
Peoples Bank Branch
265 Old Springfield Road Lebanon KY
First & Farmers National Bank, Inc.
Nancy Branch
9260 Highway 80 Nancy KY
United Citizens Bank of Southern Kentucky
United Citizens Bank Of Southern Ken Branch
700 Jamestown Street Columbia KY
United Cumberland Bank
Pine Knot Branch
3995 South Highway 27 Pine Knot KY
The First National Bank of Russell Springs
Downtown Branch
Main And Wilson Russell Springs KY
Bank of Jamestown
Russell Springs Branch
43 Highway 910 Russell Springs KY
Citizens Bank
Brodhead Branch
53 South Main Street Brodhead KY
First State Bank of the Southeast, Inc
Harlan Road Branch
U.S. Highway 119 Pineville KY
Citizens Guaranty Bank
Four Mile Branch
2066 Merchant Drive Richmond KY
Commercial Bank
Union Plaza Branch
603 Knox Street Barbourville KY
Hyden Citizens Bank
Wooton Branch
5244 Kentucky Highway 80 Wooton KY
Peoples Bank & Trust Company of Hazard
Airport Gardens Branch
21 Grand Vue Plaza Hazard KY
The First National Bank of Williamson
The First National Bank Of Williamso Branch
109 Prater Place, Suite 100 Pikeville KY
The Farmers National Bank of Danville
Harrodsburg Branch
776 South College Street Harrodsburg KY
Hometown Bank of Corbin, Inc.
Master Street Branch
501 Master Street Corbin KY
Farmers & Traders Bank of Campton
Farmers & Traders Bank Of Campton Branch
215 Mountain Parkway Spur Campton KY
The Paducah Bank and Trust Company
The Paducah Bank And Trust Company Branch
555 Jefferson Street Paducah KY
Bedford Loan & Deposit Bank
Pendleton Branch
973 Pendleton Road Pendleton KY
The Lincoln National Bank of Hodgenville
Bloomfield Rd Branch
940 Bloomfield Road Bardstown KY
The Farmers National Bank of Danville
Harrodsburg Branch
776 South College Street Harrodsburg KY
Farmers & Traders Bank of Campton
Farmers & Traders Bank Of Campton Branch
215 Mountain Parkway Spur Campton KY
The Huntington National Bank
Plantation Pointe Branch
8723 Us Hwy 42 Florence KY
Commercial Bank
Commercial Bank Branch
550 Main Street West Liberty KY
First Southern National Bank
First Southern National Bank Branch
Main And Church Streets Bremen KY
Fredonia Valley Bank
Fredonia Valley Bank Branch
602 Cassidy Ave Fredonia KY
U.S. Bank National Association
Madisonville Main Branch
One South Main Street Madisonville KY
The Citizens National Bank of Somerset
Plaza Branch
293 North Highway 27 Somerset KY
The Cecilian Bank
Downtown Branch
222 South Main Street Hardinsburg KY
Commercial Bank
Commercial Bank Branch
550 Main Street West Liberty KY
Farmers State Bank
Farmers State Bank Branch
Main Street Booneville KY
The Paducah Bank and Trust Company
The Paducah Bank And Trust Company Branch
555 Jefferson Street Paducah KY
Heritage Bank, Inc.
North Branch
U.S. Highway 27 Butler KY
Bank of the Bluegrass and Trust Company
Southland Branch
215 Southland Drive Lexington KY
The Monticello Banking Company
Village Center Branch
181 Finance Street Harlan KY
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company
Springhurst Br Branch
9400 Brownsboro Road Louisville KY
Banterra Bank
Paducah West-3300 Branch
5200 Hinkleville Road Paducah KY
Independence Bank of Kentucky
Highway 54 Branch
3228 Highway 54 Owensboro KY
Bank of Cadiz and Trust Company
Bank Of Cadiz And Trust Company Branch
Main And Scott Streets Cadiz KY
Old National Bank
Chamberlain Pointe Branch
9708 Brownsboro Road Louisville KY
South Central Bank, Inc.
Dixie Hwy Branch
1000 North Dixie Avenue Elizabethtown KY
United Southern Bank
Clifty Branch
Highway 181 Clifty KY
Forcht Bank, National Association
Grant - Crittenden Branch
I-75 And Violet Road Crittenden KY
Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Company
Bloomfield Branch
105 Taylorsville Road Bloomfield KY
West Point Bank
West Point Branch
601 Main Street West Point KY
The Lincoln National Bank of Hodgenville
Bloomfield Rd Branch
940 Bloomfield Road Bardstown KY
Town & Country Bank and Trust Company
West John Rowan Boulevard Branch
90 West John Rowan Boulevard Bardstown KY
Armed Forces Bank, National Association
Community Center Branch
131 Gold Vault Road Fort Knox KY
Central Bank & Trust Co.
Hurstbourne Plaza Branch
9300 Shelbyville Road, Suite 100 Louisville KY
First Financial Bank
Burlington Branch
Limaburg Road And Jones Circle Burlington KY
Bedford Loan & Deposit Bank
Pendleton Branch
973 Pendleton Road Pendleton KY
The Peoples Bank
Elk Creek Branch
5511 Taylorsville Road Fisherville KY
Bank of Maysville
Aa Highway Branch
253 Wal-Mart Way Maysville KY
Traditional Bank, Inc.
Jeffersonville Branch
7880 Main Street Jeffersonville KY
Pinnacle Bank, Inc.
Pinnacle Bank, Inc. Branch
26 Second Street Vanceburg KY
Peoples Bank
Russell Branch
900 Diederich Boulevard Russell KY
Citizens Bank of Kentucky, Inc.
Winchester Branch
695 Bullion Boulevard Winchester KY
Springfield State Bank
Willisburg Branch
2559 Main Street Willisburg KY
The Farmers National Bank of Danville
Harrodsburg Branch
776 South College Street Harrodsburg KY
The Casey County Bank, Inc.
Drive-In Branch
Middleburg Street Liberty KY
United Citizens Bank of Southern Kentucky
United Citizens Bank Of Southern Ken Branch
700 Jamestown Street Columbia KY
Cumberland Security Bank, Inc.
Somerset Branch
377 U.S. Highway 27 Somerset KY
Cumberland Valley National Bank & Trust Company
Wal-Mart Superstore Branch
1851 Kentucky 192 London KY
Citizens Guaranty Bank
Four Mile Branch
2066 Merchant Drive Richmond KY
Commercial Bank
Union Plaza Branch
603 Knox Street Barbourville KY
Hometown Bank of Corbin, Inc.
Master Street Branch
501 Master Street Corbin KY
Hearthside Bank Corporation
Village Center Branch
185 Finance Street Harlan KY
Hyden Citizens Bank
Wooton Branch
5244 Kentucky Highway 80 Wooton KY
First Harrison Bank
John Harper Highway Branch
550 John Harper Highway Shepherdsville KY
Banterra Bank
Paducah West-3300 Branch
5200 Hinkleville Road Paducah KY
First United Bank and Trust Company
First United Bank And Trust Company Branch
162 North Main Street Madisonville KY
The Peoples Bank
Mount Washington Drive In Branch
415 Oakbrooke Drive Mount Washington KY
PBK BANK, INC.
Hustonville Branch
Bradfordsville Road Hustonville KY
Farmers & Traders Bank of Campton
Farmers & Traders Bank Of Campton Branch
215 Mountain Parkway Spur Campton KY
Citizens Bank and Trust of Lebanon, Inc.
The Citizens National Bank Of Lebano Branch
149 West Main Street Lebanon KY
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company
Springhurst Br Branch
9400 Brownsboro Road Louisville KY
The Paducah Bank and Trust Company
The Paducah Bank And Trust Company Branch
555 Jefferson Street Paducah KY
Old National Bank
Chamberlain Pointe Branch
9708 Brownsboro Road Louisville KY
United Community Bank of West Kentucky, Inc.
Clay Branch
54 Hearin St Clay KY
Peoples Bank
Russell Branch
900 Diederich Boulevard Russell KY
PNC Bank, National Association
Newport Branch
One Carothers Road Newport KY
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
Highland Baxter Branch
970 Baxter Avenue Louisville KY
Farmers Bank and Trust Company
Salem Office Branch
216 West Main Street Salem KY
First Harrison Bank
John Harper Highway Branch
550 John Harper Highway Shepherdsville KY
Banterra Bank
Paducah West-3300 Branch
5200 Hinkleville Road Paducah KY
Republic Bank & Trust Company
Hwy 22 Branch
9600 Brownsboro Rd Louisville KY
Peoples Bank
Russell Branch
900 Diederich Boulevard Russell KY
The Peoples Bank
Mount Washington Drive In Branch
415 Oakbrooke Drive Mount Washington KY
Hometown Bank of Corbin, Inc.
Master Street Branch
501 Master Street Corbin KY
The Monticello Banking Company
Village Center Branch
181 Finance Street Harlan KY
PNC Bank, National Association
Newport Branch
One Carothers Road Newport KY
Regions Bank
Lacenter Branch
312 Broadway La Center KY
Fifth Third Bank, National Association
Cincinnati/Norther Kentucky Internat Branch
2939 Terminal Drive Hebron KY
Truist Bank
Crittenden Branch
100 South Main Street Crittenden KY
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company
Springhurst Br Branch
9400 Brownsboro Road Louisville KY
Sonata Bank
Sebree Deposit Bank Branch
147 West Main Street Sebree KY
Planters Bank, Inc.
Sebree Facility Branch
796 Us Highway 41 N Sebree KY
First Southern National Bank
First Southern National Bank Branch
Main And Church Streets Bremen KY
Old National Bank
Chamberlain Pointe Branch
9708 Brownsboro Road Louisville KY
WesBanco Bank, Inc.
Riverfront Plaza Branch
471 West Main Street Louisville KY
PBK BANK, INC.
Hustonville Branch
Bradfordsville Road Hustonville KY
Peoples Exchange Bank
Highways 52-11 Branch
Highways 52 And 11 Beattyville KY


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KENTUCKY SAVINGS ACCOUNT ENVIRONMENT


Banks in Kentucky play a crucial role in the state's economy, assisting individuals, businesses, and the government with financial services. Kentucky has large national banks, regional banks, community banks, and credit unions.

Kentucky has a generally stable savings rate environment, influenced by various factors such as economic conditions, interest rates, and consumer behavior. 

The savings rate environment in Kentucky is influenced by several factors, such as economic conditions, the national interest rate environment set by the Federal Reserve and consumer behavior:

1. Economic Conditions: The overall economic health of the state greatly impacts the savings rate. During periods of economic growth and low unemployment rates, people tend to save more. Conversely, during economic downturns or recessions, savings may decrease as people face financial difficulties. The availability of people's savings (supply) and the banks' need to for capital (demand) may impact the rates that are being offered.

2. Interest Rates: The level of interest rates affects the profitability of saving. When interest rates are high, people are encouraged to save more, as they can earn more on their savings. Conversely, when interest rates are low, people may prefer to spend or invest in other assets rather than save.

3. Consumer Behavior and Confidence: Consumer confidence plays a significant role in determining the savings rate. If consumers feel optimistic about the future and have faith in the stability of the economy, they may be more inclined to save. However, if consumers are uncertain about their financial prospects, they may be less likely to save.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LOCAL SAVINGS RATES


Why do savings rates vary so much?

Even though rates are at levels that are historically very low, there is competition for your money. Like any active marketplace, there are buyers and sellers of goods and services at different prices. Banks have different cost structures and they also have different needs for capital. This leads to different rates.

BestCashCow’s surveys show that online banks offer higher savings and CD rates because they have lower expenses from not having to maintain brick-and-mortar locations. Therefore, we strongly recommend that all depositors consider the rates at online banks as savings and money market accounts online can easy be set up to enable quick transfers to your favorite local bank.

What is the difference between a savings account and a money market account?

The differences between a savings account and a money market account are largely arcane. Some money market accounts offer more ways access deposits by issuing checks and debit cards, but prudent consumers will compare the two interchangeably, focusing primarily on rates and service among FDIC-insured banks (or NCUA-insured, for credit unions). Most savvy consumers who plan their expenses and financial needs ahead find the additional functionality offered by money markets to be of little value and will choose whichever account (savings or money market) has the higher rate.

What does annual percentage yield (APY) mean?

Savings rates are displayed in terms of APY to indicate the effective annual-interest return, including the compounding of interest, of the course of a single year. $100,000 deposited in a savings or CD account with a 1.20% APY will earn $1,200 in the course of the year, but monthly interest in the first few months may be less than $100 a month (this also depends on the number of days in the month). Hence, the APY rate is ordinarily a couple of basis points above the real interest rates. Unlike with a Certificate of Deposit, your actual APY in a savings may vary if the rate changes.

How do I choose the right savings account and should I consider CDs?

Begin your search with the table here on BestCashCow.com that you have found. In addition to checking online savings rates, you should also check local bank rates and local credit union rates. If you are unlikely to require access to your cash for some time, you may also consider certificates of deposit (CDs). While CDs have penalties for early withdrawal that may even eat into your principal, the rates on 2, 3, 4 and 5 year CDs are ordinarily significantly higher than savings rates. Several other sections and articles on BestCashCow can also help you to identify your proper cash allocation between savings and CDs. Access these below. You should also familiarize yourself with our Savings & CD Calculator in order to understand the importance of compounding interest at higher rates on your savings over time.

8 POINT CHECKLIST FOR A GREAT BANKING RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR LOCAL BANK

  • Find a bank with a location convenient to you. Location counts.
  • Choose a bank with good rates. Rates are important to get continued growth of your capital.
  • Choose a bank with an extensive network of fee-free ATM machines or which reimburses out-of-network ATM fees, if you still need to regularly access cash.
  • Avoid fees. Choose a bank which doesn’t have service fees provided you maintain a certain balance, which doesn’t charge for ACH inbound and outbound transfers, and which has low fees for things like international wire transfers and bounced checks.
  • Choose a healthy bank. If you click on a bank above, you’ll be taken to the bank’s financial detail. A healthy bank has happy employees and provides loyal service to its customers. No matter how healthy your bank is, stay within FDIC insurance limits.
  • Find something of value to offset what may be slightly lower rates than online accounts offer. Develop personal relationship with your bankers. Personal relationships can help you to get appropriate financial advice, and to navigate financial challenges and needs in the future. (Be careful with the financial advice you receive. Inappropriate financial advice is worth a lot less than no financial advice.) They can also put you in touch with others in your community who could be valuable personally and professionally to know. If you don't use your local savings account as an opportunity to build these relationships, you may find that you are better of banking online.
  • Choose a bank that is going to let you access your cash when you need. The great benefit of savings accounts over any other financial product (including CDs) is that you have absolute liquidity. If your bank in creating impediments to accessing your cash (paperwork, fees, etc.), then you need another bank.
  • Be aware that you can have more than one account. Having a great local savings account at a large or small bank near you can be great, but it doesn't need to stop you from opening one or more online savings accounts, or even developing a relationship with another local bank or credit union.

SAVINGS & CD CALCULATOR

Find out how much extra money you can earn by moving your bank money into an account that pays more.