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Highest IRA Savings Account Rates in Iowa
32 Iowa-specific products

By Aviel Fahl

Newest reading: October 13, 2026

Top Iowa Rate:4.33%

The Iowa market

Iowa accounts

32

Institutions

26

Top Iowa APY

4.33% APY

Nationally: 2.00% APY

FDIC national average

0.37%

As of Sep 2026

32 IRA savings accounts are open only to Iowa residents, from 26 institutions. The highest advertised APY among them is 4.33%.

The highest nationally available rate is 2.00% APY, 233 basis points below the Iowa leader.

27 of the 32 Iowa IRA savings accounts advertise more than the FDIC national average of 0.37% for savings accounts as of Sep 2026.

Iowa-Specific IRA Savings Accounts

IRA Savings accounts specifically available to Iowa residents.

#1

Atkins Savings Bank & Trust

IRA Variable Rate

+$433
per year
4.33% APY
Oct 13, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
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Min. Deposit$1,000
Min. Balance$1,000
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 9096)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteAtkins Savings Bank & Trust

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#2

Iowa State Bank

Traditional IRA - Variable Rate

+$422
per year
4.22% APY
Oct 12, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 15947)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

Rate Increased
+0.07%
Since 30 days ago
Official SiteIowa State Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#3

Iowa State Bank

Roth IRA - Variable Rate

+$422
per year
4.22% APY
Oct 12, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 15947)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

Rate Increased
+0.07%
Since 30 days ago
Official SiteIowa State Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#4

Iowa State Bank

Traditional IRA - Fixed Rate

+$406
per year
4.06% APY
Oct 12, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 15947)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

Rate Increased
+0.60%
Since 30 days ago
Official SiteIowa State Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#5

Iowa State Bank

Roth IRA - Fixed Rate

+$406
per year
4.06% APY
Oct 12, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 15947)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

Rate Increased
+0.60%
Since 30 days ago
Official SiteIowa State Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#6

Washington State Bank

IRA

+$350
per year
3.50% APY
Oct 3, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

The bank charges $50.00 to terminate the account, $50.00 to transfer funds out and $50.00 to roll funds over. There is no maintenance charge.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$200
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 214)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteWashington State Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#7

Reliance State Bank

IRA Savings

+$328
per year
3.53% APY
Oct 3, 2026

Needs at least $25,000

APY Range: 3.28% – 3.53%
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access

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: 9299)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

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

Official SiteReliance State Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#8

Farmers State Bank

IRA Savings

+$303
per year
3.03% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

The bank marks this account with its early withdrawal penalty footnote, so a withdrawal before maturity carries a substantial penalty.

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: 9295)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteFarmers State Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#9

Community State Bank

IRA

+$278
per year
2.78% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access

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: 17551)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteCommunity State Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#10

Chelsea Savings Bank

IRA

+$252
per year
2.52% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

A fee of $25.00 applies to each transaction on this account.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 15427)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteChelsea Savings Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#11

First State Bank

IRA Savings

+$252
per year
2.52% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. Balance$100
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 57910)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteFirst State Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#12

Peoples Savings Bank

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA)

+$250
per year
2.50% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$0
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 14868)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SitePeoples Savings Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#13

Ashton State Bank

IRA Passbook

+$237
per year
2.37% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access

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: 11343)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteAshton State Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#14

Solon State Bank

IRAs

+$227
per year
2.27% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 232)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteSolon State Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#15

Citizens Savings Bank

IRA Savings

+$202
per year
2.02% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqmonthly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 12128)
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)

#16

Fidelity Bank & Trust

IRA Savings

+$202
per year
2.52% APY
Oct 13, 2026

Needs at least $50,000

APY Range: 2.02% – 2.52%
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$50
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 14382)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

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

Official SiteFidelity Bank & Trust

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#17

Boone Bank & Trust Co.

Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Savings

+$201
per year
2.26% APY
Oct 7, 2026

Needs at least $100,000

APY Range: 2.01% – 2.26%
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access

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: 33552)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

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

Official SiteBoone Bank & Trust Co.

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#18

First State Bank

IRA/Roth/Coverdell Ed. Savings

+$181
per year
1.81% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 8522)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteFirst State Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#19

Westside State Bank

IRA Savings

+$136
per year
1.36% APY
Oct 13, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 18518)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteWestside State Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#20

Bridge Community Bank

Individual Retirement Account

+$131
per year
1.81% APY
Oct 7, 2026

Needs at least $50,000

APY Range: 1.11% – 1.81%
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. Balance$100
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 12717)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

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

Official SiteBridge Community Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#21

COMMUNITY 1ST

IRA Shares

+$90
per year
0.90% APY
Oct 4, 2026
Low MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

Variable rate. The APY can change.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. Balance$100
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceCheck Terms
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

Official SiteCOMMUNITY 1ST

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#22

DES MOINES METRO

IRA Shares

+$85
per year
0.85% APY
Oct 13, 2026
Low MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

Variable rate. The dividend rate can change.

We could not confirm: minimum deposit.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. DepositN/A
Min. Balance$100
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceCheck Terms
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteDES MOINES METRO

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#23

Exchange State Bank

IRA

+$65
per year
0.65% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access

We could not confirm: minimum deposit.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. DepositN/A
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Frequnknown
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 10132)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating
Not Rated(Not BBB Accredited)

Rate Stability

Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days
Official SiteExchange State Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#24

DUPACO COMMUNITY

Roth IRA Savings

+$50
per year
0.60% APY
Oct 13, 2026

Needs at least $15,000

APY Range: 0.45% – 0.60%
No MinimumsIn-Person Access

We could not confirm: minimum deposit.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. DepositN/A
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceCheck Terms
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

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

Official SiteDUPACO COMMUNITY

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#25

DUPACO COMMUNITY

Traditional IRA Savings

+$50
per year
0.60% APY
Oct 13, 2026

Needs at least $15,000

APY Range: 0.45% – 0.60%
No MinimumsIn-Person Access

We could not confirm: minimum deposit.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. DepositN/A
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceCheck Terms
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

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

Official SiteDUPACO COMMUNITY

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#26

Bank Plus

IRA Savings

+$25
per year
0.55% APY
Oct 7, 2026

Needs at least $75,000.01

APY Range: 0.25% – 0.55%
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

Variable rate. The rate can change at any time after the account is opened.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$0
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 16547)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

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

Official SiteBank Plus

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#27

EMPEOPLE

IRA Accumulation Share

+$25
per year
0.25% APY
Oct 13, 2026
Low MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

Variable rate. The APY can change after account opening.

We could not confirm: minimum deposit.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. DepositN/A
Min. Balance$25
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqmonthly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceCheck Terms
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteEMPEOPLE

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#28

Nicolet National Bank

Individual Retirement Account (IRA)

+$15
per year
0.15% APY
Oct 13, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

We could not confirm: minimum deposit.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. DepositN/A
Min. Balance$50
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 57038)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteNicolet National Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#29

Nicolet National Bank

Relationship IRA Money Market Account

+$15
per year
0.15% APY
Oct 13, 2026

Needs at least $10,000

APY Range: 0.01% – 0.15%
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

Variable rate. The APY can change at any time at the bank's discretion. The account requires a relationship, which the bank defines as direct deposit checking.

We could not confirm: minimum deposit.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. DepositN/A
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqmonthly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 57038)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteNicolet National Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#30

TruBank

IRA Savings

+$10
per year
0.10% APY
Oct 13, 2026
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$0
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 25267)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteTruBank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#31

Federation Bank

IRA Savings

+$5
per year
0.05% APY
Oct 12, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$250
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 14352)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteFederation Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

Nationally Available IRA Savings Accounts

The 3 highest-rate ira savings accounts available nationwide, including in Iowa.

InstitutionProduct / Term
nbkc Bank
Personal IRA Savings
2.00%
Synchrony Bank
IRA Money Market Account
2.00%
Carver Bank
Savings Liquit IRA
0.10%

See the full national list