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Highest Savings Rates in Louisiana
18 Louisiana-specific accounts

By Aviel Fahl

Newest reading: October 13, 2026

Top Louisiana Rate:3.15%

The Louisiana market

Louisiana accounts

18

Institutions

12

Top Louisiana APY

3.15% APY

Nationally: 5.00% APY

FDIC national average

0.37%

As of Sep 2026

18 savings accounts are open only to Louisiana residents, from 12 institutions. The highest advertised APY among them is 3.15%.

The highest nationally available rate is 5.00% APY, 185 basis points above the Louisiana leader.

11 of the 18 Louisiana savings accounts advertise more than the FDIC national average of 0.37% for savings accounts as of Sep 2026.

Louisiana-Specific Savings Accounts

These savings accounts are specifically available to Louisiana residents.

#1

PNC

PNC High Yield Savings

+$315
per year
3.15% APY
Oct 13, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person AccessZelle® Supported

What to Watch

Eligibility restricted to select states.

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Min. Deposit$0
Min. Balance$1
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqMonthly
Direct DepositNot required
BranchesMultiple branches in AL, AZ, CA, CO, DE, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MO, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV, WI
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 6384)
EligibilityAK, AR, CT, HI, ID, IA, LA, ME, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, ND, OK, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WY
Zelle®
SupportedLimit: $2,000 /dayCentral to Virtual Wallet suite.
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating
A+(Not BBB Accredited)

Rate Stability

Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days
Official SitePNC

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#2

Citibank

Citi Accelerate Savings

+$300
per year
3.00% APY
Oct 13, 2026
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person AccessZelle® Supported

What to Watch

Eligibility restricted to select states.

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Min. Deposit$0
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$4.50. Waived for average monthly balances > $500
Compound FreqDaily
Direct DepositNot required
BranchesU.S. branches are concentrated in six metropolitan areas, New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Miami.
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 7213)
EligibilityAlaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida (select parts), Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois (select parts), Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia (partial), Washington (partial), Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.
Zelle®
SupportedLimit: $2,500 /dayTiered limits based on account status (Citigold higher).
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating
D-(Not BBB Accredited)

Rate Stability

Rate Increased
+0.20%
Since 30 days ago
Official SiteCitibank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#3

JD Bank

JD Signature Savings

+$250
per year
2.50% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLinked AccountLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

A JD Signature Checking account is required. The advertised rate is paid only when combined balances in JD Signature Checking, JD Signature Savings and a Certificate of Deposit reach $40,000 during the monthly qualification cycle. A lower rate applies in a cycle when that requirement is not met. Interest is credited to the JD Signature Checking account.

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Min. Deposit$25
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 16546)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteJD Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#4

Gateway First Bank

Gateway High Yield Savings

+$235
per year
2.35% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
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Min. Deposit$1,000
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 15118)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteGateway First Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#5

Crescent Bank

Personal Statement Savings

+$170
per year
1.70% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

The account can be opened only in person at a branch.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. Balance$100
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 33492)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteCrescent Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#6

Concordia Bank & Trust Company

Blue Chip Savings

+$50
per year
0.50% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

A $9.00 service charge applies each quarter if the ledger balance falls below $300.00 at any time during the quarter. The charge is not assessed for holders 18 or under, full-time students, or people 62 and over. A $3.00 charge applies to each withdrawal or transfer over 3 per quarter.

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Min. Deposit$100
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance FeeQuarterly Service Charge $9.00 If at any time during the quarter the Ledger Balance falls below $300.00
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 8527)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteConcordia Bank & Trust Company

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#7

Concordia Bank & Trust Company

Bank at School Savings

+$50
per year
0.50% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$1
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 8527)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteConcordia Bank & Trust Company

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#8

Gateway First Bank

Personal Savings

+$50
per year
0.50% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$10
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 15118)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteGateway First Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#9

JD Bank

ZydeCash Savings

+$50
per year
0.50% APY
Oct 7, 2026

On balances up to $30,000 · 0.15% above

APY Range: 0.15% – 0.50%
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

The stated APY applies only to balances of $30,000 and under, measured over the monthly qualification cycle. Balances over $30,000 earn a lower rate. A lower rate applies to all balances in a cycle in which the ZydeCash Checking qualifications are not met.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$25
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 16546)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteJD Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#10

First Horizon Bank

Traditional Savings

+$25
per year
0.25% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

The service charge is billed each quarter, not each month. It is refunded when the account is linked to a FirstView checking account, or when the daily balance stays at or above the stated minimum.

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Min. Deposit$50
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$5 quarterly service charge if the daily balance falls below $250; refunded when linked to a FirstView checking account.
Compound Freqdaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 4977)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteFirst Horizon Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#11

JD Bank

JD Classic Savings

+$15
per year
0.30% APY
Oct 7, 2026

Needs at least $100,000

APY Range: 0.15% – 0.30%
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
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Min. Deposit$25
Min. Balance$200
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 16546)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

No movement is shown for an “Up to” rate.

Official SiteJD Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#12

Citizens Savings Bank

Personal Savings

+$10
per year
0.10% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$50
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 30270)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteCitizens Savings Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#13

Fifth District Savings Bank

Fifth Savings

+$10
per year
0.10% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$50
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 27697)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteFifth District Savings Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#14

Simmesport State Bank

Passbook Savings

+$10
per year
0.10% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$200
Min. Balance$100
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqdaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 17587)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteSimmesport State Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#15

BankPlus

Personal Savings

+$5
per year
0.05% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

Variable rate. The rate can change at any time.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. Balance$100
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 5903)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteBankPlus

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#16

First Guaranty Bank

Regular Savings

+$5
per year
0.05% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

The monthly service charge is waived with a daily balance of $200 or more. A $2 fee applies to each withdrawal after the third in a month.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 14028)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteFirst Guaranty Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

Nationally Available Savings Accounts

The 8 highest-rate savings accounts available nationwide, including in Louisiana.

InstitutionProduct / Term
Axos Bank
Axos ONE Savingsfirst $49,999.99 only · needs a linked account at the bank · promotional rate
Up to5.00%
GO2bank
High Yield Savingsfirst $5,000 only · needs a linked account at the bank
Up to4.50%
Elevault
High Yield Savings Account
4.34%
Peak Bank
Envision High Yield Savingsup to $499,999.99 only
4.27%
Betterment
Cash Reservepromotional rate
Up to4.25%
Neighbors Bank
Neighbors Savings Account
4.25%
Pibank
Pibank Savings
4.25%
EverBank
Performance Savings
4.20%

See the full national list