Illinois Bank Rates

Although Illinois is a very large state with over 57,000 square miles of land within its borders nearly 66% of the population lives in the northeastern corner near Chicago.

If you are one of them or chose to live away from the masses, Illinois Banking Rates can make the task of researching all types of bank rates easy.

Best Bank Rates

We pull all the information from your local network of Illinois banking information and make it easily accessible to you, regardless of where you live in the state. So if you are seeking free online checking accounts or searching for Illinois best savings account rates, one quick visit with us will provide you with the information you need.

Current Illinois Savings Rates News

 

Best Illinois Savings Account Rates

Featured RateBank / Credit UnionAccount Type
1.40%
As of August 27, 2010

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Sallie Mae Bank Savings Account
Highest Rates Recent Rate Changes
Best Rates (APY)Bank / Credit UnionAccount Type
1.26%
As of September 1, 2010
View Rate Details Cornerstone Bank & Trust, National AssociationSavings Account
1.26%
As of August 26, 2010
View Rate Details Members "First" Credit Union - Quincy, IllinoisSavings Account
1.26%
As of August 24, 2010
View Rate Details Citizens State Bank of ShipmanSavings Account
1.25%
As of August 23, 2010
View Rate Details Tremont Savings BankSavings Account
1.25%
As of June 24, 2010
View Rate Details Lauhoff Employees Credit UnionSavings Account
Bank / Account TypeRate ChangeDate
 Rockford Bank and Trust Company - Savings Account0.15% to 0.10%Sep 1, 2010
 Bank of Chestnut - Savings Account0.35% to 0.30%Aug 31, 2010
 Hyde Park Bank and Trust Company - Savings Account0.15% to 0.10%Aug 27, 2010
 Itasca Bank & Trust Co. - Savings Account0.15% to 0.10%Aug 27, 2010
 The First National Bank of Ava - Savings Account1.00% to 0.90%Aug 25, 2010
 

Illinois Savings Accounts

When you choose a Illinois savings account, you want to find a bank that will best meet your savings needs. Look for a bank that offers the highest interest rates at your minimum balance with the lowest fees. Many Illinois banks require you to keep a certain balance to earn the quoted APY and to avoid fees. Banks requiring a higher minimum balance typically offer larger interest rates.

Illinois Banking Rates has partnered with top banks to provide high interest rates on savings accounts to allow you to earn as much on your money as possible, while not risking it in any way like the stock market or other investments. A smart savings plan allows you to build savings and make money off the interest rates every single month.

Automatic Savings Plan in Illinois

One of the best ways to grow your savings in Illinois, beyond getting the best interest rates from your bank, is to set-up an automatic savings plan. You can work with your bank to automatically take any amount from a checking account or a pay check that is direct deposited or from other accounts and add to your savings account each month. This way, you know your savings account is growing every month no matter what with the automatic amount plus the interest payments from your bank based on the bank rate.

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