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New York Savings Rates

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If you have your savings dollars in a big bank or a bank with low savings rates, then you are losing money. We've found FDIC insured banks that will pay you more. Take a few minutes to explore the options below and see how you can boost your savings by more than 6X the national average rate. There is competition for your money. Take advantage of it!

NY - 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

Requires checking account.
Rate History: 5.14% → 5.24% → 4.73% → 4.48% → 4.23%

| Mar 25, 2020

I was told on the phone by a bank rep that my present money market acct interest rate would continue at 2.25% until June 30, 2020 and would be FDIC covered up to $250,000. Please verify if this is true???... 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: 4.25% → 4.00%

Rate History: 5.00% → 4.40% → 4.25% → 4.15% → 4.00%

| Oct 2, 2015

I have a CD maturing on 11/15 please email your CD Rates and contact info. 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: 4.65% → 4.60% → 4.34% → 4.15% → 3.90%

| May 8, 2021

Location: 5069 N. Broadway Chicago IL 60640 Read More

3.80%

$50,000

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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: 4.10% → 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: 4.00% → 3.85% → 3.75% → 3.70% → 3.60%

| Apr 14, 2020

I call HSBC they told me they don't have 1.85 1 year CD. current CD is 0.8 / year 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

Rate History: 1.00% → 3.50%

Rate History: 4.00% → 3.35%

| Feb 5, 2020

The employees of this bank are helpful but the bank's systems and procedures for obtaining your account information STINK. If you want a bank that provides you quarterly (or even annual) statements by mai... 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

| Dec 3, 2019

Have done business with "Hope's" San Diego branch for a few years. Always courteous and helpful. Looking forward to doing business with them in the future. Read More

Rate History: 1.00% → 3.00%

| Mar 20, 2016

Good solid bank. Read More

2.65%

$1

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2.60%

$250

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Rate History: 3.50% → 3.00% → 2.75% → 2.50%

| Jan 18, 2024

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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

Rate History: 0.55% → 2.50% → 2.27% → 2.17% → 2.07%

Rate History: 2.27% → 5.25% → 2.27% → 2.17% → 2.07%

Rate History: 1.00% → 2.01%

| Oct 1, 2017

Will play games with your account. changing posting dates and times. Will hold direct deposit so you overdraft your account. Read More

| Jul 1, 2022

Very easy opening process and wonderful staff. Read More

Rate History: 1.00% → 1.75%

Rate History: 1.75% → 0.70% → 1.75% → 1.65%

| Dec 2, 2022

No such limits as referred to by Jonathan. Perfectly Happy with service and keep adjusting the rate! Read More

Rate History: 1.60% → 1.70% → 1.60%

| Oct 29, 2018

I believe you must live in Utica or surrounding area to qualify for opening an account with them - I inquired a few years ago Read More

Rate History: 1.26% → 1.76% → 1.51% → 1.41% → 1.36%

Rate History: 1.26% → 1.76% → 1.51% → 1.41% → 1.36%

Rate History: 0.30% → 1.28% → 1.29%

| Jul 31, 2020

Reduced savings rate from 1.88% to .75% a day after I deposited a substantial amount of money and no notice given or reduction in rate told to me 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

Rate History: 1.25% → 1.00%

| May 8, 2021

Location: 5069 N. Broadway Chicago IL 60640 Read More

Rate History: 2.02% → 1.76% → 1.26% → 1.16% → 1.00%

| Dec 30, 2018

Garden14 Read More

Rate History: 0.60% → 1.00%

Rate History: 0.20% → 1.00%

0.75%

$25,000

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Rate History: 0.20% → 0.75%

| Feb 13, 2018

Is it legal to bring someone into the branch and shake them down and threaten them when they want to redeem their CD upon maturity (as opposed to allowing it to automatically renew)? If not, these guys an... Read More

| Jun 15, 2017

Just a great group of people to interact with at the Mineola branch. Been working with them for years. Everybody at all of the branches has always been a pleasure. Read More

Rate History: 0.35% → 0.60%

| Feb 13, 2018

Is it legal to bring someone into the branch and shake them down and threaten them when they want to redeem their CD upon maturity (as opposed to allowing it to automatically renew)? If not, these guys an... Read More

0.51%

$2,500

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| Aug 19, 2021

Best Service! Read More

Rate History: 1.36% → 1.11% → 0.85% → 0.60% → 0.50%

Rate History: 0.60% → 0.50%

| Oct 2, 2015

I have a CD maturing on 11/15 please email your CD Rates and contact info. Read More

0.50%

$2,500

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0.50%

$25,000

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0.50%

$25,000

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0.50%

$10,000

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0.50%

$2,500

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Rate History: 0.25% → 0.50% → 0.45%

0.41%

$10

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Rate History: 0.75% → 0.65% → 1.75% → 0.50% → 0.40%

| Dec 2, 2022

No such limits as referred to by Jonathan. Perfectly Happy with service and keep adjusting the rate! Read More

Rate History: 0.75% → 0.55% → 0.50% → 0.45% → 0.40%

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%

$25,000

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Rate History: 0.15% → 0.35%

Rate History: 4.65% → 0.35%

| Apr 25, 2022

We would not be having all this trouble with people sealing money out of other people's bank accounts if we were to just stop using fancy banking like onlinebanki Read More

0.35%

$25,000

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0.35%

$2,500

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0.35%

$25,000

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0.30%

$10,000

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| Aug 19, 2021

Best Service! Read More

0.30%

$25,000

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0.30%

$2,500

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| Mar 10, 2021

I think that it is absolutely despicable that I have been a customer of the Bank for more than 8 years and I bring in rolled coins with my account number on each wrapper and I am charged 5% fee. Cost me $3... Read More

| May 22, 2023

The Bank Rondout Savings Bank is SCAM and bad company This is horrible bank , the loans insisted that I must come in the office before they will review my application for loan. But Everything is done onli... Read More

Rate History: 0.30% → 0.25%

| Dec 30, 2018

Garden14 Read More

Rate History: 0.35% → 0.25%

| 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

| Apr 27, 2018

Best Rates and service in the area!!! Read More

0.25%

$10,000

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0.25%

$10,000

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0.25%

$25,000

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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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0.21%

$25,000

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0.20%

$0

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Rate History: 0.07% → 0.10% → 0.15% → 0.20%

| Oct 1, 2017

Will play games with your account. changing posting dates and times. Will hold direct deposit so you overdraft your account. Read More

| Jul 31, 2020

Reduced savings rate from 1.88% to .75% a day after I deposited a substantial amount of money and no notice given or reduction in rate told to me Read More

Rate History: 0.20% → 0.15% → 0.20%

| Apr 27, 2018

Best Rates and service in the area!!! 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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0.20%

$10,000

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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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| Nov 26, 2018

This is a terrible bank. The employees are rude and do not care. The auto lender ratio is very high, which could affect their bottom number. Don’t use this bank, there are other stable banks in the area ... Read More

| Jan 30, 2017

Bank is offering 1.74% for 17 months, minimum deposit $17,000. This CD promotion ends on Feb 02, 2020 Read More

0.20%

$2,500

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| Mar 10, 2021

I think that it is absolutely despicable that I have been a customer of the Bank for more than 8 years and I bring in rolled coins with my account number on each wrapper and I am charged 5% fee. Cost me $3... Read More

0.20%

$10,000

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0.20%

$2,500

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0.15%

$1,000

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| Jan 30, 2021

Sterling hasn't offered a 1% rate for over a year. Best one can do now is .20%. The rates shown on this site are grossly outdated. Read More

0.15%

$10,000

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| Apr 27, 2018

Best Rates and service in the area!!! Read More

0.15%

$2,500

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0.15%

$2,500

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0.15%

$2,500

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| Jan 12, 2021

They put paychecks on hold for a day so don’t expect your paycheck right away and they don’t answer their phones Read More

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%

$10,000

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0.15%

$2,500

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0.15%

$2,500

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| Nov 26, 2018

This is a terrible bank. The employees are rude and do not care. The auto lender ratio is very high, which could affect their bottom number. Don’t use this bank, there are other stable banks in the area ... 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%

$2,500

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0.15%

$25,000

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| Jan 30, 2021

Sterling hasn't offered a 1% rate for over a year. Best one can do now is .20%. The rates shown on this site are grossly outdated. Read More

Rate History: 1.00% → 0.10%

0.10%

$10,000

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Rate History: 5.00% → 0.05% → 0.10%

| Aug 1, 2016

Currently looking for a list of non- performing loans on properties in the Western, New York area. Not sure where to obtain this information from Five Star, but if you would forward this request to the cor... Read More

Rate History: 0.25% → 0.10%

0.10%

$25,000

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0.10%

$50

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0.10%

$25,000

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0.10%

$25,000

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0.10%

$2,500

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| Apr 27, 2018

Best Rates and service in the area!!! Read More

0.10%

$2,500

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0.10%

$10,000

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0.10%

$2,500

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| Jan 12, 2021

They put paychecks on hold for a day so don’t expect your paycheck right away and they don’t answer their phones Read More

0.10%

$10,000

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0.10%

$2,500

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| May 30, 2020

Terrible bank. Very rude to their customers and treat you as if you are unimportant. I started a new job and my direct deposit did not go into effect yet. I deposited my paycheck 3 weeks in a row and on th... Read More

0.10%

$10,000

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0.10%

$2,500

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| Apr 5, 2024

need to deposit loose change Read More

0.10%

$2,500

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0.10%

$25,000

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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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| Jan 26, 2024

I have been with Wayne Bank for almost 3 years after moving all of my accounts from Hells Fargo. Since then, I have had so many problems with depositing checks with my iPhone. (phone upgraded twice sinc... Read More

| May 22, 2023

The Bank Rondout Savings Bank is SCAM and bad company This is horrible bank , the loans insisted that I must come in the office before they will review my application for loan. But Everything is done onli... 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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| Nov 26, 2018

This is a terrible bank. The employees are rude and do not care. The auto lender ratio is very high, which could affect their bottom number. Don’t use this bank, there are other stable banks in the area ... 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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| Jan 30, 2017

Bank is offering 1.74% for 17 months, minimum deposit $17,000. This CD promotion ends on Feb 02, 2020 Read More

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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| Nov 15, 2020

Do they? Read More

0.08%

$10,000

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0.08%

$25,000

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| Sep 13, 2018

I was going to open an account, but turned around and walked out when they told me it will take 90 Days to get my Debit Card? Really? 90 Days?? NO THANKS. I went to their Competitor!!! Read More

| Jul 7, 2016

I first dealt with Mrs. Bosch at OCTC in 1975. You will not find a bank who will treat you with the respect and truthfulness a customer deserves. Read More

0.07%

$25,000

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Rate History: 4.00% → 3.55% → 3.50% → 0.07% → 0.06%

| Apr 4, 2016

I been with trustco for years and it is well run. They really are a home town bank. As a small business person i appreciate the business card stand they have in the branches for there customers. I was w... Read More

0.06%

$25,000

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You must have a Premier Checking account to obtain this rate.

| May 11, 2023

They made mistakes twice and would not correct them Read More

Rate History: 0.60% → 0.40% → 0.30% → 0.15% → 0.05%

| Dec 2, 2022

No such limits as referred to by Jonathan. Perfectly Happy with service and keep adjusting the rate! 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%

$0

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| May 14, 2015

looking to refinance into a fixed equity 15 yr loan, I have now a 1st Mortg & equity line total of about 218000. looking to get about 360 & pay off the old ones & have extra, I have a 4 unit house were we ... Read More

| Jan 5, 2018

BEWARE of their Home Equity Loan practices. Towards the end of the process, after you've complied with all their requests and are on the hook for lots of fees if you cancel, they demand that all of your cr... Read More

0.05%

$100

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Rate History: 0.10% → 0.05%

| Aug 1, 2016

Currently looking for a list of non- performing loans on properties in the Western, New York area. Not sure where to obtain this information from Five Star, but if you would forward this request to the cor... Read More

0.05%

$0

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| Jun 15, 2017

Just a great group of people to interact with at the Mineola branch. Been working with them for years. Everybody at all of the branches has always been a pleasure. Read More

0.05%

$1

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Rate History: 4.00% → 3.55% → 3.50% → 0.08% → 0.05%

| Apr 4, 2016

I been with trustco for years and it is well run. They really are a home town bank. As a small business person i appreciate the business card stand they have in the branches for there customers. I was w... Read More

0.05%

$1

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0.05%

$100

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0.05%

$2,500

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| Jan 12, 2018

I've been with this bank for years; it used to be great, with good customer service that made up the for inconvenience of small-town banking with few locations. However, they recently switched to a new on... Read More

0.05%

$1

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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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| Jan 12, 2021

They put paychecks on hold for a day so don’t expect your paycheck right away and they don’t answer their phones Read More

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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| Sep 13, 2018

I was going to open an account, but turned around and walked out when they told me it will take 90 Days to get my Debit Card? Really? 90 Days?? NO THANKS. I went to their Competitor!!! Read More

0.05%

$2,500

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0.05%

$2,500

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0.05%

$2,500

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| Jan 26, 2024

I have been with Wayne Bank for almost 3 years after moving all of my accounts from Hells Fargo. Since then, I have had so many problems with depositing checks with my iPhone. (phone upgraded twice sinc... Read More

0.05%

$2,500

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| Jul 7, 2016

I first dealt with Mrs. Bosch at OCTC in 1975. You will not find a bank who will treat you with the respect and truthfulness a customer deserves. Read More

0.05%

$2,500

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| Mar 15, 2023

Oh Natty natty natty, haha the fact you need to take out (probably a second) loan for $160,000 on a $625,000 sends up all kinds of red flags. The bank was right to run away from YOU dear hahaha. Read More

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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| Aug 1, 2016

Currently looking for a list of non- performing loans on properties in the Western, New York area. Not sure where to obtain this information from Five Star, but if you would forward this request to the cor... Read More

| 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

Rate History: 1.00% → 0.03%

| May 11, 2023

They made mistakes twice and would not correct them Read More

0.03%

$2,500

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0.03%

$2,500

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| Sep 13, 2018

I was going to open an account, but turned around and walked out when they told me it will take 90 Days to get my Debit Card? Really? 90 Days?? NO THANKS. I went to their Competitor!!! Read More

0.03%

$2,500

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0.03%

$25,000

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| Jul 7, 2016

I first dealt with Mrs. Bosch at OCTC in 1975. You will not find a bank who will treat you with the respect and truthfulness a customer deserves. Read More

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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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

| 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

| Aug 5, 2020

I used to go to M&T when it was still Provident Bank. M&T has been very responsive to my needs and I have been pleased with the banking experience. Read More

0.01%

$0

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0.01%

$2,500

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0.01%

$1

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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 New York


Branch Street City State
Citibank, National Association
Lakeland Branch
3131 East Main Street Mohegan Lake NY
Customers Bank
Ryebrook Branch
102 South Ridge Street Rye Brook NY
Spring Bank
Bronx Branch - Main Headquarters
69 East 167th Street Bronx NY
Popular Bank
Seneca Avenue Branch
918 Seneca Avenue Ridgewood NY
International Bank of Chicago
Port Jervis New York Branch
2 West Main Street Port Jervis NY
Popular Bank
Seneca Avenue Branch
918 Seneca Avenue Ridgewood NY
CTBC Bank Corp. (USA)
Brooklyn Branch
54-18 8th Avenue Brooklyn NY
Apple Bank
Sag Harbor Branch
138 Main Street Sag Harbor NY
BankUnited, National Association
Avenue Of The Americas Branch
960 6th Avenue Of The Americas New York NY
Spring Bank
Bronx Branch - Main Headquarters
69 East 167th Street Bronx NY
Citizens
Clifton Park Branch
One Municipal Plaza Clifton Park NY
TD Bank, National Association
Latham Branch
One Old Loudon Road Latham NY
Capital One, National Association
Penn Plaza Branch
One Penn Plaza New York NY
International Bank of Chicago
Port Jervis New York Branch
2 West Main Street Port Jervis NY
HSBC Bank USA, National Association
Carle Place Branch
One Old Country Road Carle Place NY
Kearny Bank
Brooklyn Branch
689 Fifth Ave Brooklyn NY
The First National Bank of Long Island
Port Jefferson Station Branch
5225 Nesconset Highway, Bldg 4, Suite 21 Port Jefferson Station NY
Hanover Community Bank
Hanover Community Bank Branch
2131 Jericho Turnpike Garden City Park NY
Apple Bank
Sag Harbor Branch
138 Main Street Sag Harbor NY
Woodforest National Bank
8034 Village Of Newark New York Walm Branch
6788 Rt 31 East Newark NY
Bank of Hope
Flushing-Crocheron Branch
162-05 Crocheron Ave Flushing NY
Citizens
Clifton Park Branch
One Municipal Plaza Clifton Park NY
New Millennium Bank
Bayside Branch
209-35 Northern Boulevard Bayside NY
Apple Bank
Sag Harbor Branch
138 Main Street Sag Harbor NY
Citizens
Clifton Park Branch
One Municipal Plaza Clifton Park NY
Lake Shore Savings Bank
East Amherst Branch
5751 Transit Road East Amherst NY
ConnectOne Bank
Madison Avenue Branch Office
551 Madison Avenue New York NY
Capital One, National Association
Penn Plaza Branch
One Penn Plaza New York NY
The First National Bank of Long Island
Port Jefferson Station Branch
5225 Nesconset Highway, Bldg 4, Suite 21 Port Jefferson Station NY
International Bank of Chicago
Port Jervis New York Branch
2 West Main Street Port Jervis NY
Woodforest National Bank
8034 Village Of Newark New York Walm Branch
6788 Rt 31 East Newark NY
New Millennium Bank
Bayside Branch
209-35 Northern Boulevard Bayside NY
TD Bank, National Association
Latham Branch
One Old Loudon Road Latham NY
Amalgamated Bank
Morris Heights Branch
94 Burnside Avenue Bronx NY
First National Bank of Scotia
Guilderland-Westmere Branch
8 Karner Road Guilderland NY
M.Y. Safra Bank
M.Y. Safra Bank, Fsb Branch
499 Park Avenue New York NY
Popular Bank
Seneca Avenue Branch
918 Seneca Avenue Ridgewood NY
Woodforest National Bank
8034 Village Of Newark New York Walm Branch
6788 Rt 31 East Newark NY
Ballston Spa National Bank
Wilton Office Branch
Route 9 Wilton NY
New Millennium Bank
Bayside Branch
209-35 Northern Boulevard Bayside NY
Amalgamated Bank
Morris Heights Branch
94 Burnside Avenue Bronx NY
Valley National Bank
Port Washington Branch
960 Port Washington Blvd. Port Washington NY
Bank of Utica
Bank Of Utica Branch
222 Genesee Street Utica NY
First National Bank of Scotia
Guilderland-Westmere Branch
8 Karner Road Guilderland NY
The First National Bank of Long Island
Port Jefferson Station Branch
5225 Nesconset Highway, Bldg 4, Suite 21 Port Jefferson Station NY
Amalgamated Bank
Morris Heights Branch
94 Burnside Avenue Bronx NY
Champlain National Bank
Champlain National Bank Branch
7558 Us Route 9 Elizabethtown NY
Woodforest National Bank
8034 Village Of Newark New York Walm Branch
6788 Rt 31 East Newark NY
Empire State Bank
Empire State Bank Branch
68 North Plank Road Newburgh NY
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
Park & 40th Branch
99 Park Avenue New York NY
Apple Bank
Sag Harbor Branch
138 Main Street Sag Harbor NY
First National Bank of Scotia
Guilderland-Westmere Branch
8 Karner Road Guilderland NY
Amalgamated Bank
Morris Heights Branch
94 Burnside Avenue Bronx NY
International Bank of Chicago
Port Jervis New York Branch
2 West Main Street Port Jervis NY
Genesee Regional Bank
Genesee Regional Bank Branch
1850 South Winton Rd Rochester NY
Solvay Bank
Cicero Branch
7895 Brewerton Road Cicero NY
Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company
West Side Branch
275 Main St Binghamton NY
Solvay Bank
Cicero Branch
7895 Brewerton Road Cicero NY
Genesee Regional Bank
Genesee Regional Bank Branch
1850 South Winton Rd Rochester NY
Lake Shore Savings Bank
East Amherst Branch
5751 Transit Road East Amherst NY
Champlain National Bank
Champlain National Bank Branch
7558 Us Route 9 Elizabethtown NY
First National Bank of Scotia
Guilderland-Westmere Branch
8 Karner Road Guilderland NY
Habib American Bank
Habib American Bank Branch
99 Madison Avenue New York NY
Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company
West Side Branch
275 Main St Binghamton NY
Flushing Bank
7102 3rd Avenue Branch
7102 3rd Avenue Brooklyn NY
Habib American Bank
Habib American Bank Branch
99 Madison Avenue New York NY
Genesee Regional Bank
Genesee Regional Bank Branch
1850 South Winton Rd Rochester NY
Massena Savings and Loan
Massena Savings And Loan Branch
255 Main Street Massena NY
Amerasia Bank
86-26 Broadway Branch
86-26 Broadway Elmhurst NY
City National Bank
400 Park Branch
400 Park Avenue New York NY
Popular Bank
Seneca Avenue Branch
918 Seneca Avenue Ridgewood NY
Maspeth Federal Savings and Loan Association
801 Jericho Turnpike Branch
801 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park NY
State Bank of India
State Bank Of India Branch
460 Park Avenue New York NY
Hamlin Bank and Trust Company
Olean Branch
2102 West State Street Olean NY
The Bank of Greene County
Tannersville Branch
6176 Main Street Tannersville NY
The Berkshire Bank
Harriman Branch
80 Route 17m Harriman NY
Esquire Bank, National Association
Esquire Bank, National Association Branch
320 Old Country Rd. Garden City NY
Global Bank
Global Bank Branch
8 Catherine Street New York NY
Genesee Regional Bank
Genesee Regional Bank Branch
1850 South Winton Rd Rochester NY
Solvay Bank
Cicero Branch
7895 Brewerton Road Cicero NY
Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association
Highland Falls Branch
252 Main Street Highland Falls NY
Valley National Bank
Port Washington Branch
960 Port Washington Blvd. Port Washington NY
Cross County Savings Bank
Eliot Branch
80-10 Eliot Avenue Middle Village NY
Tompkins Community Bank
Cornell Campus Store Branch
Central Avenue Ithaca NY
Popular Bank
Seneca Avenue Branch
918 Seneca Avenue Ridgewood NY
Woodforest National Bank
8034 Village Of Newark New York Walm Branch
6788 Rt 31 East Newark NY
Savannah Bank National Association
Fair Haven Branch
563 Main Street Fair Haven NY
Woodforest National Bank
8034 Village Of Newark New York Walm Branch
6788 Rt 31 East Newark NY
Ballston Spa National Bank
Wilton Office Branch
Route 9 Wilton NY
Popular Bank
Seneca Avenue Branch
918 Seneca Avenue Ridgewood NY
Champlain National Bank
Champlain National Bank Branch
7558 Us Route 9 Elizabethtown NY
Solvay Bank
Cicero Branch
7895 Brewerton Road Cicero NY
Ridgewood Savings Bank
Bay Ridge Branch
8522 Third Avenue Brooklyn NY
The North Country Savings Bank
Greene And Caroline Streets Branch
Greene And Caroline Streets Ogdensburg NY
Geddes Federal Savings and Loan Association
Geddes Federal Savings And Loan Asso Branch
2208 West Genesee St Syracuse NY
Carver Federal Savings Bank
Flatbush Branch
833 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn NY
Popular Bank
Seneca Avenue Branch
918 Seneca Avenue Ridgewood NY
Tompkins Community Bank
Cornell Campus Store Branch
Central Avenue Ithaca NY
The North Country Savings Bank
Greene And Caroline Streets Branch
Greene And Caroline Streets Ogdensburg NY
Amerasia Bank
86-26 Broadway Branch
86-26 Broadway Elmhurst NY
Catskill Hudson Bank
Callicoon Branch
9 Lower Main Street/Cr 133 Callicoon NY
Carver Federal Savings Bank
Flatbush Branch
833 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn NY
Shinhan Bank America
Shinhan Bank America Branch
330 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor New York NY
Rondout Savings Bank
Rondout Savings Bank Branch
300 Broadway Kingston NY
Woodforest National Bank
8034 Village Of Newark New York Walm Branch
6788 Rt 31 East Newark NY
Cathay Bank
Elmhurst Branch
82-62 Broadway New York City NY
Genesee Regional Bank
Genesee Regional Bank Branch
1850 South Winton Rd Rochester NY
Solvay Bank
Cicero Branch
7895 Brewerton Road Cicero NY
Apple Bank
Sag Harbor Branch
138 Main Street Sag Harbor NY
Ridgewood Savings Bank
Bay Ridge Branch
8522 Third Avenue Brooklyn NY
Cross County Savings Bank
Eliot Branch
80-10 Eliot Avenue Middle Village NY
KeyBank National Association
Keybank National Association Branch
155 Wolf Road Albany NY
Generations Bank
Phelps Branch
89 Main Street Phelps NY
The Upstate National Bank
Rochester Branch
150 State Street, Third Floor Rochester NY
Gouverneur Savings and Loan Association
Gouverneur Savings And Loan Associat Branch
42 Church Street Gouverneur NY
The Delaware National Bank of Delhi
Margaretville Branch
42568 Route 28 Margaretville NY
NorthEast Community Bank
590 East 187th Street Branch
590 East 187th Street Bronx NY
Carver Federal Savings Bank
Flatbush Branch
833 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn NY
Alma Bank
Bayside Branch
Northern Boulevard Bayside NY
Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association
Highland Falls Branch
252 Main Street Highland Falls NY
Cathay Bank
Elmhurst Branch
82-62 Broadway New York City NY
First National Bank of Scotia
Guilderland-Westmere Branch
8 Karner Road Guilderland NY
Empire State Bank
Empire State Bank Branch
68 North Plank Road Newburgh NY
Ponce Bank
Riverdale Branch
5560 Broadway Bronx NY
United Orient Bank
United Orient Bank Branch
185 Canal Street New York City NY
Citibank, National Association
Lakeland Branch
3131 East Main Street Mohegan Lake NY
Generations Bank
Phelps Branch
89 Main Street Phelps NY
CNB Bank
Electric Tower Branch
535 Washington Street, Suite 101 Buffalo NY
PCSB Bank
Eastchester Branch
478 White Plains Road Eastchester NY
Catskill Hudson Bank
Callicoon Branch
9 Lower Main Street/Cr 133 Callicoon NY
First Citizens Community Bank
Wellsville Branch
10 South Main Street Wellsville NY
Citizens & Northern Bank
Hornell Branch
6250 County Route 64 Hornell NY
The Delaware National Bank of Delhi
Margaretville Branch
42568 Route 28 Margaretville NY
The Bank of Greene County
Tannersville Branch
6176 Main Street Tannersville NY
Rhinebeck Bank
Internet Branch
Jefferson Plaza, 2 Jefferson Street Poughkeepsie NY
BCB Community Bank
New Dorp Branch Office
356 New Dorp Lane Staten Island NY
Metropolitan Commercial Bank
New York Branch
99 Park Avenue New York NY
Shinhan Bank America
Shinhan Bank America Branch
330 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor New York NY
Alma Bank
Bayside Branch
Northern Boulevard Bayside NY
Global Bank
Global Bank Branch
8 Catherine Street New York NY
Amalgamated Bank
Morris Heights Branch
94 Burnside Avenue Bronx NY
Ballston Spa National Bank
Wilton Office Branch
Route 9 Wilton NY
PCB Bank
Bayside Office Branch
220-34 And 220-36 Northern Blvd Bayside NY
BankUnited, National Association
Avenue Of The Americas Branch
960 6th Avenue Of The Americas New York NY
New Millennium Bank
Bayside Branch
209-35 Northern Boulevard Bayside NY
Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association
Highland Falls Branch
252 Main Street Highland Falls NY
Generations Bank
Phelps Branch
89 Main Street Phelps NY
The Citizens National Bank of Hammond
Cnb Morristown Branch
405 Main Street Morristown NY
Gouverneur Savings and Loan Association
Gouverneur Savings And Loan Associat Branch
42 Church Street Gouverneur NY
Arrow Bank National Association
Ticonderoga Drive-In Branch
Wicker Street Ticonderoga NY
Berkshire Bank
Municipal Bank Br Branch
41 State Street Albany NY
Pathfinder Bank
Oswego Plaza Branch
291 State Route 104 East Oswego NY
Seneca Savings
Seneca Savings Branch
35 Oswego St Baldwinsville NY
Catskill Hudson Bank
Callicoon Branch
9 Lower Main Street/Cr 133 Callicoon NY
Citizens & Northern Bank
Hornell Branch
6250 County Route 64 Hornell NY
The Delaware National Bank of Delhi
Margaretville Branch
42568 Route 28 Margaretville NY
Ulster Savings Bank
Poughkeepsie Branch
39 Burnett Blvd Poughkeepsie NY
Rhinebeck Bank
Internet Branch
Jefferson Plaza, 2 Jefferson Street Poughkeepsie NY
The Berkshire Bank
Harriman Branch
80 Route 17m Harriman NY
Bank of Millbrook
Amenia Branch
5094 Route 22 Amenia NY
The Putnam County National Bank of Carmel
Putnam Lake Office Branch
89 Haviland Drive Patterson NY
Alma Bank
Bayside Branch
Northern Boulevard Bayside NY
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China USA, National Association
Brooklyn Branch
5714 8th Avenue (At 57th Street) Brooklyn NY
Evans Bank, National Association
Lancaster Branch
4979 Transit Road Depew NY
Northfield Bank
Bay Ridge Branch
8512 Third Avenue Brooklyn NY
Massena Savings and Loan
Massena Savings And Loan Branch
255 Main Street Massena NY
Five Star Bank
Henrietta Branch
765 Calkins Road Rochester NY
Genesee Regional Bank
Genesee Regional Bank Branch
1850 South Winton Rd Rochester NY
Solvay Bank
Cicero Branch
7895 Brewerton Road Cicero NY
Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company
West Side Branch
275 Main St Binghamton NY
Sunnyside Federal Savings and Loan Association of Irvington
Sunnyside Federal Savings And Loan A Branch
56 Main St Irvington NY
Jeff Bank
Jeff Bank Branch
85 Main Street Bloomingburg NY
The North Country Savings Bank
Greene And Caroline Streets Branch
Greene And Caroline Streets Ogdensburg NY
Alden State Bank
Lancaster Branch
5802 Broadway Lancaster NY
The First National Bank of Groton
Moravia Branch
41 South Main Street Moravia NY
Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association
Highland Falls Branch
252 Main Street Highland Falls NY
Generations Bank
Phelps Branch
89 Main Street Phelps NY
Gouverneur Savings and Loan Association
Gouverneur Savings And Loan Associat Branch
42 Church Street Gouverneur NY
NBT Bank, National Association
Cortland Walmart Branch
819 Bernie Road (Route 13) Cortland NY
Carthage Savings and Loan, National Association
Clayton Branch
325 State Street Clayton NY
Berkshire Bank
Municipal Bank Br Branch
41 State Street Albany NY
Pathfinder Bank
Oswego Plaza Branch
291 State Route 104 East Oswego NY
Pioneer Bank, National Association
Malta Branch
10 Kendall Way Malta NY
The Adirondack Trust Company
Malta Branch
Route 9 Malta NY
Northwest Bank
Northwest Bank Branch
Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Road Williamsville NY
PCSB Bank
Eastchester Branch
478 White Plains Road Eastchester NY
The Lyons National Bank
Ontario Branch
6280 Furnace Road, Suite 200 Ontario NY
Savannah Bank National Association
Fair Haven Branch
563 Main Street Fair Haven NY
Chemung Canal Trust Company
Seneca Falls Branch
54 Fall Street Seneca Falls NY
Seneca Savings
Seneca Savings Branch
35 Oswego St Baldwinsville NY
Geddes Federal Savings and Loan Association
Geddes Federal Savings And Loan Asso Branch
2208 West Genesee St Syracuse NY
Maple City Savings Bank, FSB
Maple City Savings Bank, Fsb Branch
145 Main Street Hornell NY
Citizens & Northern Bank
Hornell Branch
6250 County Route 64 Hornell NY
Wayne Bank
Roxbury Branch
53898 State Highway 30 Roxbury NY
Rondout Savings Bank
Rondout Savings Bank Branch
300 Broadway Kingston NY
The Bank of Greene County
Tannersville Branch
6176 Main Street Tannersville NY
Ulster Savings Bank
Poughkeepsie Branch
39 Burnett Blvd Poughkeepsie NY
Walden Savings Bank
Florida Branch
95 N Main St Florida NY
Rhinebeck Bank
Internet Branch
Jefferson Plaza, 2 Jefferson Street Poughkeepsie NY
The Berkshire Bank
Harriman Branch
80 Route 17m Harriman NY
Bank of Millbrook
Amenia Branch
5094 Route 22 Amenia NY
The Putnam County National Bank of Carmel
Putnam Lake Office Branch
89 Haviland Drive Patterson NY
Ponce Bank
Riverdale Branch
5560 Broadway Bronx NY
BCB Community Bank
New Dorp Branch Office
356 New Dorp Lane Staten Island NY
Hana Bank USA, National Association
Fifth Avenue Branch
309 5th Avenue New York NY
Interaudi Bank
Interaudi Bank Branch
19 East 54th Street New York NY
Hanmi Bank
Manhattan Branch
325 Fifth Avenue New York NY
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China USA, National Association
Brooklyn Branch
5714 8th Avenue (At 57th Street) Brooklyn NY
Centennial Bank
New York Branch
12 East 49th Street New York NY
The First National Bank of Groton
Moravia Branch
41 South Main Street Moravia NY
Community Bank, National Association
Hamilton Branch
35 Broad Street Hamilton NY
The First National Bank of Dryden
Cortland Branch
853 Route 13 Cortland NY
Orange Bank & Trust Company
Chester Branch
91 Brookside Avenue Chester NY
Chemung Canal Trust Company
Seneca Falls Branch
54 Fall Street Seneca Falls NY
TrustCo Bank
Stuyvesant Plaza Branch
Western Avenue At Fuller Road Albany NY
Tioga State Bank National Association
Owego Fifth Avenue Branch
923 State Route 17c Owego NY
Santander Bank, N.A.
Garden City Branch
998 Franklin Avenue Garden City NY
Valley National Bank
Port Washington Branch
960 Port Washington Blvd. Port Washington NY
Ballston Spa National Bank
Wilton Office Branch
Route 9 Wilton NY
Cathay Bank
Elmhurst Branch
82-62 Broadway New York City NY
Preferred Bank
Flushing Branch
41-60 Main Street Flushing NY
Kearny Bank
Brooklyn Branch
689 Fifth Ave Brooklyn NY
Northfield Bank
Bay Ridge Branch
8512 Third Avenue Brooklyn NY
Adirondack Bank
Holland Patent Branch
9576 Main Street Holland Patent NY
Fulton Savings Bank
Village Green Branch
State Fair And Village Blvds. South Van Buren Township NY
Five Star Bank
Henrietta Branch
765 Calkins Road Rochester NY
Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company
West Side Branch
275 Main St Binghamton NY
Sawyer Savings Bank
Sawyer Savings Bank Branch
87 Market Street Saugerties NY
Flushing Bank
7102 3rd Avenue Branch
7102 3rd Avenue Brooklyn NY
Eastbank, National Association
Eastbank, National Association Branch
183 Centre Street New York NY
TrustCo Bank
Stuyvesant Plaza Branch
Western Avenue At Fuller Road Albany NY
Jeff Bank
Jeff Bank Branch
85 Main Street Bloomingburg NY
Alden State Bank
Lancaster Branch
5802 Broadway Lancaster NY
Abacus Federal Savings Bank
Abacus Federal Savings Bank Branch
6 Bowery New York NY
Cattaraugus County Bank
Fairmount Avenue Branch
870 Fairmount Avenue Jamestown NY
The First National Bank of Groton
Moravia Branch
41 South Main Street Moravia NY
The Upstate National Bank
Rochester Branch
150 State Street, Third Floor Rochester NY
NBT Bank, National Association
Cortland Walmart Branch
819 Bernie Road (Route 13) Cortland NY
Arrow Bank National Association
Ticonderoga Drive-In Branch
Wicker Street Ticonderoga NY
Watertown Savings Bank
Alexandria Bay Branch
4 Market Street Alexandria Bay NY
Berkshire Bank
Municipal Bank Br Branch
41 State Street Albany NY
Pathfinder Bank
Oswego Plaza Branch
291 State Route 104 East Oswego NY
Pioneer Bank, National Association
Malta Branch
10 Kendall Way Malta NY
Northwest Bank
Northwest Bank Branch
Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Road Williamsville NY
Chemung Canal Trust Company
Seneca Falls Branch
54 Fall Street Seneca Falls NY
Cayuga Lake National Bank
Cayuga Lake National Bank Branch
3 Cayuga Street Union Springs NY
The First National Bank of Dryden
Cortland Branch
853 Route 13 Cortland NY
Dime Community Bank
Melville Branch
859 Walt Whitman Road Melville NY
First Citizens Community Bank
Wellsville Branch
10 South Main Street Wellsville NY
Citizens & Northern Bank
Hornell Branch
6250 County Route 64 Hornell NY
Wayne Bank
Roxbury Branch
53898 State Highway 30 Roxbury NY
Bank of Millbrook
Amenia Branch
5094 Route 22 Amenia NY
Orange Bank & Trust Company
Chester Branch
91 Brookside Avenue Chester NY
Metropolitan Commercial Bank
New York Branch
99 Park Avenue New York NY
East West Bank
77 Bowery Branch
77 Bowery New York NY
Hana Bank USA, National Association
Fifth Avenue Branch
309 5th Avenue New York NY
Fieldpoint Private Bank & Trust
Fieldpoint Private Bank & Trust Bran Branch
400 Park Avenue Suite 1800 New York NY
Hanmi Bank
Manhattan Branch
325 Fifth Avenue New York NY
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China USA, National Association
Brooklyn Branch
5714 8th Avenue (At 57th Street) Brooklyn NY
Five Star Bank
Henrietta Branch
765 Calkins Road Rochester NY
Bank of America, National Association
Goldens Bridge Branch
Route 22 Goldens Bridge NY
Evans Bank, National Association
Lancaster Branch
4979 Transit Road Depew NY
Santander Bank, N.A.
Garden City Branch
998 Franklin Avenue Garden City NY
Adirondack Bank
Holland Patent Branch
9576 Main Street Holland Patent NY
Community Bank, National Association
Hamilton Branch
35 Broad Street Hamilton NY
Pathfinder Bank
Oswego Plaza Branch
291 State Route 104 East Oswego NY
The First National Bank of Dryden
Cortland Branch
853 Route 13 Cortland NY
Tioga State Bank National Association
Owego Fifth Avenue Branch
923 State Route 17c Owego NY
Chemung Canal Trust Company
Seneca Falls Branch
54 Fall Street Seneca Falls NY
Orange Bank & Trust Company
Chester Branch
91 Brookside Avenue Chester NY
PNC Bank, National Association
11 Penn Plaza Branch
Seventh Avenue And West 31st Street New York NY
Tompkins Community Bank
Cornell Campus Store Branch
Central Avenue Ithaca NY
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
U Of R River Campus Branch
500 Joseph C Wilson Boulevard Rochester NY
Community Bank, National Association
Hamilton Branch
35 Broad Street Hamilton NY
Chemung Canal Trust Company
Seneca Falls Branch
54 Fall Street Seneca Falls NY
Tioga State Bank National Association
Owego Fifth Avenue Branch
923 State Route 17c Owego NY
Webster Bank, National Association
Yonkers Branch
760 Mclean Ave Yonkers NY
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
Park & 40th Branch
99 Park Avenue New York NY
HSBC Bank USA, National Association
Carle Place Branch
One Old Country Road Carle Place NY
PNC Bank, National Association
11 Penn Plaza Branch
Seventh Avenue And West 31st Street New York NY
KeyBank National Association
Keybank National Association Branch
155 Wolf Road Albany NY
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
Bayport Branch
903 Montauk Highway Bayport NY
City National Bank
400 Park Branch
400 Park Avenue New York NY
Northwest Bank
Northwest Bank Branch
Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Road Williamsville NY
Northfield Bank
Bay Ridge Branch
8512 Third Avenue Brooklyn NY
Adirondack Bank
Holland Patent Branch
9576 Main Street Holland Patent NY
Tompkins Community Bank
Cornell Campus Store Branch
Central Avenue Ithaca NY
Webster Bank, National Association
Yonkers Branch
760 Mclean Ave Yonkers NY
Alpine Capital Bank
Alpine Capital Bank Branch
680 Fifth Avenue, 7th Floor New York NY


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NEW-YORK SAVINGS ACCOUNT ENVIRONMENT


Historically, banks in New York have been known to offer relatively competitive savings rates compared to other states due to the competitive nature of the financial sector in New York City. The presence of numerous large national and international banks headquartered in New York can lead to increased competition and potentially higher savings rates. However, this may not always be the case, as savings rates can be influenced by various economic factors, market conditions, and individual bank policies.

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.