Banks in Jersey City with the Best Interest Rates Today
When searching for the best Jersey City interest rates, there are actually several different types of financial institutions where you can look like community banks, credit unions, national banks and online institutions. So why not begin your search close to home with the local banks in your area? These small organizations tend to offer higher rates than larger banks and chains. The following is a look at the highest rates from local banks specifically.
Best Jersey City Bank Savings Rates
Finding a savings account in Jersey City with a high interest rate will help you make the most out of your deposits. The community banks in Jersey City with the best savings rates today are:
- Maspeth Federal Savings: 1.05%
- Ridgewood Savings Bank: 0.8%
- Habib American Bank: 0.75%
Top CD Rates from Jersey City Banks
A certificate of deposit (CD) is like a savings account, but you keep your money on deposit for a set period of time in exchange for higher interest rates. The term is how long that deposit period is–generally, the longer the term, the higher the rate. Here are the best bank rates for various CD accounts in Jersey City.
6-Month CD
- Eastbank, National Association: 1.01%
- Alma Bank: 0.9%
- Habib American Bank: 0.75%
12-Month CD
- Maspeth Federal Savings: 1.25%
- Intervest National Bank: 1.2%
- Eastbank, National Association: 1.18%
24-Month CD
- The Bank of Princeton: 1.75%
- Eastbank, National Association: 1.75%
- Clifton Savings Bank: 1.65%
The above rates are accurate as of June 14, 2011 but are subject to change at any time. Please contact individual banks to verify rates before opening an account. To see a comprehensive list of all the financial institutions in the city, visit our Jersey City Banks List.
