Banks in Lexington with the Best Interest Rates Today
When searching for the best Lexington 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 Lexington Bank Savings Rates
Finding a savings account in Lexington with a high interest rate will help you make the most out of your deposits. The community banks in Lexington with the best savings rates today are:
- First Federal Savings Bank of Frankfort: 1.01%
- Commonwealth Bank and Trust Company: 0.5%
- The Farmers Bank - Nicholasville KY: 0.5%
Top CD Rates from Lexington 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 Lexington.
6-Month CD
- King Southern Bank: 0.8%
- Citizens Bank Mount Vernon, KY: 0.75%
- Bank of Lexington, Inc.: 0.75%
12-Month CD
- Bank of Lexington, Inc.: 1.15%
- King Southern Bank: 1%
- The Farmers Bank - Nicholasville KY: 0.95%
24-Month CD
- Bank of Lexington, Inc.: 1.55%
- King Southern Bank: 1.5%
- Commonwealth Bank and Trust Company: 1.4%
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 Lexington Banks List.
