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Mississippi Savings Rates

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MS - July 3, 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: 4.50% → 4.15% → 3.90% → 3.70%

| Mar 20, 2016

Good solid bank. Read More

Rate History: 4.00% → 3.70%

| May 19, 2018

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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

| Aug 29, 2019

Since Hancock Bank merged with Whitney Bank, it’s no longer the local bank it once was. Fees, gotcha gimmicks, underhanded surprises... It’s nothing more than another big, ugly, corporate bank looking ... 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: 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

0.55%

$10,000

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| Mar 28, 2015

Can we make the mortgage payment on line? Read More

0.50%

$10,000

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Rate History: 1.00% → 0.50% → 0.40%

| Nov 17, 2020

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

0.40%

$2,500

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0.40%

$10,000

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0.35%

$10,000

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| Oct 23, 2022

Unity bank of ms absolutely sucks...my paycheck is deposited on Friday butt they hold it till Monday never. Had that with any other bank.... Read More

0.35%

$2,500

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| Mar 28, 2015

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0.35%

$2,500

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0.31%

$25,000

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0.30%

$1,000

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0.30%

$2,500

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0.30%

$2,500

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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%

$10,000

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0.25%

$2,500

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0.25%

$1

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0.25%

$2,500

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0.25%

$2,500

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0.25%

$10,000

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0.25%

$2,500

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0.25%

$25,000

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0.25%

$25,000

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0.25%

$2,500

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0.20%

$0

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0.20%

$2,500

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0.20%

$10,000

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| Jun 7, 2018

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0.20%

$100

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0.20%

$25,000

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0.20%

$2,500

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0.20%

$2,500

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| Dec 17, 2021

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0.20%

$2,500

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0.20%

$2,500

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0.20%

$10,000

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0.18%

$25,000

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0.15%

$20,000

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0.15%

$2,500

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0.15%

$2,500

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0.15%

$10,000

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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%

$1,000

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0.15%

$2,500

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0.14%

$10,000

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0.13%

$10,000

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0.13%

$2,500

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0.12%

$25,000

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0.11%

$2,500

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0.11%

$2,500

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0.10%

$1,000

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0.10%

$2,500

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0.10%

$2,500

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0.10%

$10,000

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0.10%

$25,000

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| Jun 7, 2018

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| Nov 26, 2019

They might be covered but they do little to safeguard your money. I was hacked, the hackers posed as bank employees accessed my account and made payments to fraudulent accounts. I had to explain to them wh... 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%

$10,000

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0.10%

$2,500

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0.10%

$25,000

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| Dec 17, 2021

What is a bank ACH number? Read More

0.10%

$2,500

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0.10%

$2,500

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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%

$100

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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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0.08%

$2,500

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| Nov 4, 2020

Transfer cds to checking. Trustmark Madison ok, Not, 6 figures deposit lost for 6 days they say due to scanner error. Then when we go to branch office mgr. all huffy tht error upset because of their mist... Read More

0.08%

$10,000

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0.07%

$1,000

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0.07%

$2,500

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0.07%

$25,000

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0.06%

$2,500

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| Aug 29, 2019

Since Hancock Bank merged with Whitney Bank, it’s no longer the local bank it once was. Fees, gotcha gimmicks, underhanded surprises... It’s nothing more than another big, ugly, corporate bank looking ... Read More

0.05%

$100

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0.05%

$2,500

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0.05%

$1

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0.05%

$100

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0.05%

$2,500

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0.05%

$2,500

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0.05%

$2,500

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0.05%

$10,000

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0.05%

$2,500

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0.05%

$2,500

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0.05%

$2,500

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0.05%

$2,500

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0.05%

$2,500

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0.05%

$25,000

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0.05%

$2,500

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0.05%

$2,500

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0.05%

$2,500

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| Feb 8, 2017

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0.05%

$2,500

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0.05%

$2,500

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0.05%

$2,500

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0.05%

$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

0.04%

$2,500

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| Mar 25, 2019

CDs shown are not offered in Knoxville area Read More

| Nov 4, 2020

Transfer cds to checking. Trustmark Madison ok, Not, 6 figures deposit lost for 6 days they say due to scanner error. Then when we go to branch office mgr. all huffy tht error upset because of their mist... Read More

0.03%

$2,500

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0.03%

$25,000

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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

0.02%

$2,500

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0.02%

$2,500

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0.02%

$2,500

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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

0.01%

$0

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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

0.01%

$2,500

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0.01%

$2,500

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0.01%

$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 Mississippi


Branch Street City State
Regions Bank
Bassfield Branch
219 General Robert E. Blount Drive Bassfield MS
Woodforest National Bank
8190 Brookhaven Mississippi Walmart Branch
960 Brookway Blvd Brookhaven MS
Hancock Whitney Bank
Stennis Satellite Branch
1100 Stennis Space Center Bay Saint Louis MS
Hancock Whitney Bank
Stennis Satellite Branch
1100 Stennis Space Center Bay Saint Louis MS
Woodforest National Bank
8190 Brookhaven Mississippi Walmart Branch
960 Brookway Blvd Brookhaven MS
Woodforest National Bank
8190 Brookhaven Mississippi Walmart Branch
960 Brookway Blvd Brookhaven MS
Regions Bank
Bassfield Branch
219 General Robert E. Blount Drive Bassfield MS
Woodforest National Bank
8190 Brookhaven Mississippi Walmart Branch
960 Brookway Blvd Brookhaven MS
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
Biloxi Main Branch
854 Howard Avenue Biloxi MS
First Financial Bank
Senatobia Branch
700 N Robinson St Senatobia MS
Amory Federal Savings and Loan Association
Amory Federal Savings And Loan Assoc Branch
213 2nd Ave N Amory MS
The Jefferson Bank
Rosedale Branch
600 Main Street Rosedale MS
Woodforest National Bank
8190 Brookhaven Mississippi Walmart Branch
960 Brookway Blvd Brookhaven MS
The Peoples Bank
Walnut Branch
Highway 15 North Walnut MS
Grand Bank for Savings, FSB
226 Highway 42 East Branch
226 Highway 42 East Petal MS
Woodforest National Bank
8190 Brookhaven Mississippi Walmart Branch
960 Brookway Blvd Brookhaven MS
Magnolia State Bank
Taylorsville Branch
748 Highway 28 East Taylorsville MS
Unity Bank of Mississippi
Ashland Branch
Route 2 And Highway 5 Ashland MS
Bank of Holly Springs
South Branch
970 Highway 7 South Holly Springs MS
Amory Federal Savings and Loan Association
Amory Federal Savings And Loan Assoc Branch
213 2nd Ave N Amory MS
The Jefferson Bank
Rosedale Branch
600 Main Street Rosedale MS
Peoples Bank
Collins Branch
710 Main Street Collins MS
Planters Bank & Trust Company
Southaven Branch
232 Goodman Road Southaven MS
Bank of Holly Springs
South Branch
970 Highway 7 South Holly Springs MS
First Financial Bank
Senatobia Branch
700 N Robinson St Senatobia MS
Woodforest National Bank
8190 Brookhaven Mississippi Walmart Branch
960 Brookway Blvd Brookhaven MS
First Federal Savings and Loan Association
Hurley Branch
Hway 613 Hurley MS
Magnolia State Bank
Taylorsville Branch
748 Highway 28 East Taylorsville MS
Planters Bank & Trust Company
Southaven Branch
232 Goodman Road Southaven MS
First Financial Bank
Senatobia Branch
700 N Robinson St Senatobia MS
United Mississippi Bank
Gloster Branch
647 Highway 33 Gloster MS
Bank of Anguilla
Drive-In Teller's Window Branch
Delta And Walnut Streets Rolling Fork MS
Bank of Winona
Bank Of Winona Branch
312 North Applegate Winona MS
Merchants and Planters Bank
Merchants And Planters Bank Branch
308 Raymond Square Raymond MS
Bank of Franklin
Bank Of Franklin Branch
9 Main Street Meadville MS
Grand Bank for Savings, FSB
226 Highway 42 East Branch
226 Highway 42 East Petal MS
Bank of Commerce
Park Avenue Branch
815 West Park Avenue Greenwood MS
Citizens Bank & Trust Co.
Walls Branch
6851 Highway 301 Walls MS
CB&S Bank, Inc.
12-25 Industrial Branch
Highways 12 And 25 Starkville MS
The Cleveland State Bank
Grenada Branch
229 Sunset Drive Grenada MS
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Corinth Branch
515 Filmore Street Corinth MS
BNA Bank
Mccullough Branch
3041 Mccullough Boulevard Belden MS
Bank of Anguilla
Drive-In Teller's Window Branch
Delta And Walnut Streets Rolling Fork MS
Bank of Kilmichael
Winona Branch
509 North Applegate Winona MS
Bank of Winona
Bank Of Winona Branch
312 North Applegate Winona MS
Home Bank, National Association
Fatherland Branch
Highway 61 South Natchez MS
Delta Bank
Delta Bank Natchez Branch
173 Highway 61 South Natchez MS
Home Bank, National Association
Fatherland Branch
Highway 61 South Natchez MS
Pike National Bank
South Broadway Branch
628 South Broadway Mccomb MS
Citizens Bank & Trust Co.
Walls Branch
6851 Highway 301 Walls MS
The Cleveland State Bank
Grenada Branch
229 Sunset Drive Grenada MS
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Corinth Branch
515 Filmore Street Corinth MS
BNA Bank
Mccullough Branch
3041 Mccullough Boulevard Belden MS
Commerce Bank
Commerce Bank Branch
306 South Cass Street Corinth MS
The Commercial Bank
Meridian Branch
7591 Highway 39 Meridian MS
Merchants and Planters Bank
Merchants And Planters Bank Branch
308 Raymond Square Raymond MS
Peoples Bank
Collins Branch
710 Main Street Collins MS
Citizens Bank
Citizens Bank Branch
814 Main Street Columbia MS
Bank of Franklin
Bank Of Franklin Branch
9 Main Street Meadville MS
Home Bank, National Association
Fatherland Branch
Highway 61 South Natchez MS
BankOkolona
Mantee Branch
54 First Street Mantee MS
Bank of Brookhaven
Bank Of Brookhaven Branch
411 Brookway Boulevard Brookhaven MS
Bank of Yazoo City
Lintonia Branch
826 Grand Avenue Yazoo City MS
BankOkolona
Mantee Branch
54 First Street Mantee MS
Peoples Bank
Collins Branch
710 Main Street Collins MS
Pike National Bank
South Broadway Branch
628 South Broadway Mccomb MS
Bank of Commerce
Park Avenue Branch
815 West Park Avenue Greenwood MS
First National Bank of Clarksdale
First National Bank Of Clarksdale Branch
402 East Second Street Clarksdale MS
Southern Bancorp Bank
Mound Bayou Branch
U. S. Highway 61 Mound Bayou MS
The Citizens National Bank of Meridian
College Park Express Bank Branch
Highway 19 North Meridian MS
CB&S Bank, Inc.
12-25 Industrial Branch
Highways 12 And 25 Starkville MS
Origin Bank
Origin Bank Branch
775 Lake Harbour Drive, Suite A Ridgeland MS
FSNB, National Association
Olive Branch
7950 Craft Goodman Frontage Road Olive Branch MS
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Corinth Branch
515 Filmore Street Corinth MS
BankOkolona
Mantee Branch
54 First Street Mantee MS
The Peoples Bank
Walnut Branch
Highway 15 North Walnut MS
Commerce Bank
Commerce Bank Branch
306 South Cass Street Corinth MS
United Mississippi Bank
Gloster Branch
647 Highway 33 Gloster MS
BankFirst Financial Services
Scanlan Street Drive-In Branch
Scanlan And Richardson Streets Newton MS
Bank of Kilmichael
Winona Branch
509 North Applegate Winona MS
The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia, Mississippi
East Side Branch
Highways 16 East And 486 Philadelphia MS
The Bank of Forest
Bank Of Walnut Grove Branch
101 Chadwick Ave Walnut Grove MS
Great Southern Bank
Pachuta Branch
U.S. Highway 11 Pachuta MS
First State Bank
South Court Street Branch
301 South Court Street Ellisville MS
Merchants & Marine Bank
Wade Branch
Highway 63 Wade MS
Citizens Bank
Citizens Bank Branch
814 Main Street Columbia MS
Concordia Bank & Trust Company
North Natchez Branch
516 Hwy 61 North Natchez MS
Delta Bank
Delta Bank Natchez Branch
173 Highway 61 South Natchez MS
Century Bank
Escatawpa Branch
7312 Highway 63 Escatawpa MS
FNB Picayune Bank
Picayune-South Branch
801 Memorial Blvd Picayune MS
Richton Bank & Trust Company
North Richton Branch
809 Front Street North Richton MS
First Security Bank
Hernando Branch
985 E. Commerce Street Hernando MS
Trustmark National Bank
Oxford Branch
714 Jackson Avenue Oxford MS
The First Bank
Bay 90 Branch
800 Highway 90 Bay St. Louis MS
Bank of Yazoo City
Lintonia Branch
826 Grand Avenue Yazoo City MS
Merchants & Marine Bank
Wade Branch
Highway 63 Wade MS
Guaranty Bank and Trust Company
Greenville South Shop. Ctr. Branch
Highway 1 South Greenville MS
The Peoples Bank, Biloxi, Mississippi
Ocean Springs Branch
U.S. Highway 90 Ocean Springs MS
Hancock Whitney Bank
Stennis Satellite Branch
1100 Stennis Space Center Bay Saint Louis MS
BankPlus
West Branch
State Highway 513 Stonewall MS
First Federal Savings and Loan Association
Hurley Branch
Hway 613 Hurley MS
Pike National Bank
South Broadway Branch
628 South Broadway Mccomb MS
Bank of Yazoo City
Lintonia Branch
826 Grand Avenue Yazoo City MS
Community Spirit Bank
Belmont Branch
342 Second Street Belmont MS
First Security Bank
Hernando Branch
985 E. Commerce Street Hernando MS
Community Bank of Mississippi
Leakesville Branch
431 St. Frances Street Leakesville MS
Southern Bancorp Bank
Mound Bayou Branch
U. S. Highway 61 Mound Bayou MS
The Citizens National Bank of Meridian
College Park Express Bank Branch
Highway 19 North Meridian MS
FIRST COMMERCIAL BANK
Desot County Bank Branch
6040 Highway 51 North Horn Lake MS
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Corinth Branch
515 Filmore Street Corinth MS
Commerce Bank
Commerce Bank Branch
306 South Cass Street Corinth MS
BankFirst Financial Services
Scanlan Street Drive-In Branch
Scanlan And Richardson Streets Newton MS
First Bank
Summit Branch
Robb Street Summit MS
The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia, Mississippi
East Side Branch
Highways 16 East And 486 Philadelphia MS
Great Southern Bank
Pachuta Branch
U.S. Highway 11 Pachuta MS
Merchants and Planters Bank
Merchants And Planters Bank Branch
308 Raymond Square Raymond MS
PriorityOne Bank
Hattiesburg Branch
6276 Highway 98 West Hattiesburg MS
Covington County Bank
Covington County Bank Branch
102 S Dogwood Ave Collins MS
First State Bank
South Court Street Branch
301 South Court Street Ellisville MS
Delta Bank
Delta Bank Natchez Branch
173 Highway 61 South Natchez MS
Richton Bank & Trust Company
North Richton Branch
809 Front Street North Richton MS
Guaranty Bank and Trust Company
Greenville South Shop. Ctr. Branch
Highway 1 South Greenville MS
Renasant Bank
Hazlehurst, Ms Branch
649 North Caldwell Drive Hazlehurst MS
Trustmark National Bank
Oxford Branch
714 Jackson Avenue Oxford MS
First Bank
Summit Branch
Robb Street Summit MS
First Southern Bank
Carriere Office Branch
7360 Highway 11 North Carriere MS
Community Spirit Bank
Belmont Branch
342 Second Street Belmont MS
Guaranty Bank and Trust Company
Greenville South Shop. Ctr. Branch
Highway 1 South Greenville MS
First Bank
Summit Branch
Robb Street Summit MS
The First Bank
Bay 90 Branch
800 Highway 90 Bay St. Louis MS
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
Biloxi Main Branch
854 Howard Avenue Biloxi MS
Regions Bank
Bassfield Branch
219 General Robert E. Blount Drive Bassfield MS
The Citizens National Bank of Meridian
College Park Express Bank Branch
Highway 19 North Meridian MS
Holmes County Bank
Goodman Branch
9860 Main Street Goodman MS
First Southern Bank
Carriere Office Branch
7360 Highway 11 North Carriere MS


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MISSISSIPPI SAVINGS ACCOUNT ENVIRONMENT


Mississippi's status as a poor state can have some impact on its banking system. Here are a few ways it may be affected:

1. Limited capital: A poor state often has limited financial resources, which could translate into lower deposits and less capital available for banks. This may restrict the capacity of banks to lend and invest.
 
2. Higher risk levels: Lower income levels in the state can result in higher default rates on loans, making the banking system riskier. This may lead to stricter lending practices and higher interest rates, making it more challenging for individuals and businesses to access credit.

3. Limited access to financial services: The poverty rate can affect the demand for banking services. People with limited income may be less likely to have bank accounts or engage in financial transactions, resulting in reduced demand for banking services in the state.

4. Limited competition and innovation: The profitability and attractiveness of the banking sector are influenced by the economic conditions of a region. A poor state may face limited competition among banks, restricting innovation and the introduction of new financial products and services.

However, it's worth noting that these effects can vary depending on several factors, including the overall economic development strategies, state policies, and the specific characteristics of individual banks operating within Mississippi.

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.

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