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Highest Savings Rates in New Mexico
20 New Mexico-specific accounts

By Aviel Fahl

Newest reading: October 13, 2026

Top New Mexico Rate:5.00%

The New Mexico market

New Mexico accounts

20

Institutions

14

Top New Mexico APY

5.00% APY

Nationally: 5.00% APY

FDIC national average

0.37%

As of Sep 2026

20 savings accounts are open only to New Mexico residents, from 14 institutions. The highest advertised APY among them is 5.00%.

The highest nationally available rate is 5.00% APY, the same as the New Mexico leader.

12 of the 20 New Mexico savings accounts advertise more than the FDIC national average of 0.37% for savings accounts as of Sep 2026.

New Mexico-Specific Savings Accounts

These savings accounts are specifically available to New Mexico residents.

#1

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)

#2

Main Bank

MainStay Savings Account

+$265
per year
2.65% APY
Oct 7, 2026

Needs at least $2,500

APY Range: 0.35% – 2.65%
FDIC InsuredMod. MinimumIn-Person Access

What to Watch

One withdrawal each quarter is free. Each further withdrawal in the same quarter is charged an excess activity fee of $1.

We could not confirm: minimum deposit.

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Min. DepositN/A
Min. Balance$2,500
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 22086)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteMain Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#3

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)

#4

Century Bank

Liberty Savings

+$200
per year
2.00% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredMod. MinimumDirect Deposit ReqLinked AccountIn-Person Access

What to Watch

A Century Bank consumer checking account with at least one recurring monthly payroll or direct deposit of $500 or more from an outside source is required. The $2,000 opening deposit must come from a source outside the bank. If the requirements are not maintained, the account can earn a reduced yield for that statement cycle. An account closure fee of $25 applies if the account is closed within the first 90 days.

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Min. Deposit$2,000
Min. Balance$2,000
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqDaily
Direct DepositRequired (See terms)
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 28362)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteCentury Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#5

Tucumcari Federal Savings and Loan Association

Statement Savings

+$177
per year
1.77% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

The service charge is billed per quarter, not per month. A balance of $500 or more avoids it. A balance of $250 to $500 is charged $4.00 each quarter, and a balance below $250 is charged $9.00 each quarter.

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Min. Deposit$100
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$4.00 service fee per quarter on a balance of $250.00 to $500.00; $9.00 per quarter on a balance below $250.00.
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 29059)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteTucumcari Federal Savings and Loan Association

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#6

The Citizens Bank of Clovis

CBC Standard Savings Account

+$101
per year
1.01% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
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Min. Deposit$150
Min. Balance$150
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 11491)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteThe Citizens Bank of Clovis

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#7

Bank of Colorado

Personal Savings

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

What to Watch

The published rate applies to an account opened online. The rate for an account opened at a branch can differ. A service charge applies when the balance falls below $200. Up to nine withdrawals per quarter are free.

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Min. Deposit$200
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance FeeAs long as you maintain a balance of $200 or more, there is no service charge.
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 16980)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteBank of Colorado

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
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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

Main Bank

Personal Savings

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

What to Watch

One withdrawal or debit each month is free. Each further withdrawal or debit in the same month is charged an excess activity fee of $1.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. Balance$100
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 22086)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteMain Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#10

Southwest Heritage Bank

Kasasa Saver

+$50
per year
0.50% APY
Oct 13, 2026
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

Rate applies when the account's monthly qualifications are met. Balances above $50,000 earn a blended rate.

We could not confirm: minimum deposit.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. DepositN/A
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 29087)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteSouthwest Heritage Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#11

The First National Bank in Trinidad

Savings Account

+$25
per year
0.25% APY
Oct 12, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$10
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 14584)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

Official SiteThe First National Bank in Trinidad

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#12

WaFd Bank

Start Savings

+$10
per year
5.00% APY
Oct 12, 2026

On balances up to $500 · 2.50% above

APY Range: 0.10% – 5.00%
FDIC InsuredLinked AccountLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

Needs a WaFd checking account to open. Interest is blended: the highest rate applies only to the first $500, and the portion above $1,000 earns the lowest rate.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$25
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 28088)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

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

Official SiteWaFd Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#13

WaFd Bank

Savings

+$10
per year
0.10% APY
Oct 12, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
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Min. Deposit$25
Min. Balance$100
Maintenance Fee$100 minimum balance to waive $10 monthly service charge
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 28088)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteWaFd Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#14

Bank of America

Advantage Savings

+$4
per year
0.04% APY
Oct 13, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person AccessZelle® Supported

What to Watch

APY may vary by market. The monthly fee may be waived under some circumstances, such as if you maintain a minimum balance of $500, or are below the age of 25, etc.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$8
Compound FreqMonthly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 3510)
EligibilityUnited States
Zelle®
SupportedLimit: $3,500 /dayFounding member; highest limits for established users.
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating
A+(BBB Accredited)

Rate Stability

Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days
Official SiteBank of America

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#15

Century Bank

High Performance Savings

+$3
per year
0.03% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

An account closure fee of $25 applies if the account is closed within the first 90 days. Interest earned in the cycle is forfeited if the account is closed before the statement cutoff date.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$25
Min. Balance$100
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqDaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 28362)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteCentury Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#16

PNC

Standard Savings

+$3
per year
0.03% APY
Oct 12, 2026

Needs at least $2,500

APY Range: 0.02% – 0.03%
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person AccessZelle® Supported

What to Watch

APY may improve with a linked PNC account. Terms and conditions apply.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$25
Min. Balance$1
Maintenance Fee$0 / $5 (see bank for details)
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)
EligibilityUnited States
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)

#17

UMB Bank, National Association

UMB Savings

+$2
per year
0.02% APY
Oct 13, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

The listed rate is for accounts opened online and may vary by region.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 8273)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteUMB Bank, National Association

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#18

Bank of America

Advantage Relationship Banking

+$1
per year
0.02% APY
Oct 13, 2026

Needs at least $50,000

APY Range: 0.01% – 0.02%
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person AccessZelle® Supported
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqMonthly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 3510)
EligibilityUnited States
Zelle®
SupportedLimit: $3,500 /dayFounding member; highest limits for established users.
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating
A+(BBB Accredited)

Rate Stability

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

Official SiteBank of America

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#19

BMO Bank

Savings Builder

+$1
per year
0.01% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$25
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqdaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 16571)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteBMO Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

Nationally Available Savings Accounts

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

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