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Highest Youth Savings Account Rates in Iowa
26 Iowa-specific products

By Aviel Fahl

Newest reading: October 13, 2026

Top Iowa Rate:2.25%

The Iowa market

Iowa accounts

26

Institutions

26

Top Iowa APY

2.25% APY

Nationally: 3.56% APY

FDIC national average

0.37%

As of Sep 2026

26 youth savings accounts are open only to Iowa residents, from 26 institutions. The highest advertised APY among them is 2.25%.

The highest nationally available rate is 3.56% APY, 131 basis points above the Iowa leader.

14 of the 26 Iowa youth savings accounts advertise more than the FDIC national average of 0.37% for savings accounts as of Sep 2026.

Iowa-Specific Youth Savings Accounts

Youth Savings accounts specifically available to Iowa residents.

#1

Mount Vernon Bank and Trust Company

Tap Account

+$200
per year
2.00% APY
Oct 7, 2026

On balances up to $25,000 · 0.15% above

APY Range: 0.15% – 2.00%
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

Rate applies when the account's monthly requirements are met, which are one or more deposits each month and enrolment in eStatements and online banking. The disclosed yield applies to balances below $25,000.01; a balance at or above that amount is paid a lower rate.

We could not confirm: minimum deposit.

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Min. DepositN/A
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 10494)
EligibilityAvailable to account holders aged 23 and under.
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteMount Vernon Bank and Trust Company

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#2

Earlham Savings Bank

Age 12 & Under Savings

+$185
per year
1.85% APY
Oct 3, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

A withdrawal fee of $0.50 applies to each debit transaction over three in a calendar month. That is half the six-a-month allowance a savings account usually carries.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$10
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 5796)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteEarlham Savings Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#3

First Nebraska Bank

Little Sprout Savings Account

+$136
per year
1.36% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$10
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 12248)
EligibilitySavings account for customers 16 years of age or younger (Adult joint owner required).
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

Rate Increased
+0.05%
Since 7 days ago
Official SiteFirst Nebraska Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#4

First Bank

Grow With Me Savings

+$100
per year
1.00% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$0.01
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 4519)
EligibilityThe account is for savers aged 21 and under.
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteFirst Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#5

Solon State Bank

Savings - 12 yrs & under

+$100
per year
1.00% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

A $1.00 fee applies to each debit transaction above six in a calendar month.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$10
Min. Balance$10
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqsemi-annually
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)

#6

Nicolet National Bank

Junior Savings

+$75
per year
0.75% APY
Oct 13, 2026

Needs at least $1,000

APY Range: 0.50% – 0.75%
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

A $5 monthly service charge applies if the available balance falls below $50.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$50
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$5 monthly service charge if available balance falls below $50.
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 57038)
EligibilityAges 0-21.
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteNicolet National Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#7

Charter Bank

Junior Charter Savings

+$65
per year
0.65% APY
Oct 3, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
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Min. Deposit$50
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 34686)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteCharter Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#8

Farmers and Merchants State Bank

Junior Savings

+$65
per year
0.65% APY
Oct 13, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

Children aged 12 and under are enrolled in the bank's Money Tree Club automatically when the account is opened.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$10
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqdaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 15610)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

Rate Increased
+0.15%
Since 30 days ago
Official SiteFarmers and Merchants State Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#9

Iowa State Savings Bank

ISSBee Savings Club

+$65
per year
0.65% APY
Oct 7, 2026

Needs at least $2,500

APY Range: 0.40% – 0.65%
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

The account holder must be under the age of 14. The account is opened in person at a branch.

We could not confirm: minimum deposit.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. DepositN/A
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 8751)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteIowa State Savings Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#10

Chelsea Savings Bank

Child Savings

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

What to Watch

Transactions above two per statement cycle cost $2.00 each.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$25
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

Iowa State Bank and Trust Company of Fairfield, Iowa

Imagine Kids Savings

+$50
per year
2.02% APY
Oct 13, 2026

On balances up to $5,000 · 0.50% above

APY Range: 0.50% – 2.02%
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

The stated APY applies to balances up to $5,000. The balance above that earns the bank's statement savings rate.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$5
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 14413)
EligibilityThe account is for savers up to 18 years old.
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

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

Official SiteIowa State Bank and Trust Company of Fairfield, Iowa

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#12

Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust

F&M Dream Big

+$40
per year
0.40% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

The bank opens this account only for clients aged 22 or younger, and converts it to the F&M myWay savings account on the client's 23rd birthday. Three withdrawals or transfers are free each quarter, and each one after that costs $5.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$50
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 13737)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteFarmers & Merchants Bank & Trust

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#13

Farmers Trust and Savings Bank

Tiger Cub Club

+$35
per year
0.35% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$20
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 12858)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteFarmers Trust and Savings Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#14

Reliance State Bank

Personal Savings for Minors (under 18)

+$30
per year
0.30% APY
Oct 3, 2026
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

The account must be opened in a branch jointly with an adult. It converts to a Personal Savings account when the holder turns 18.

We could not confirm: minimum deposit.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. DepositN/A
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 9299)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteReliance State Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#15

Premier Bank

Youth Savings

+$25
per year
0.25% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$5
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 34849)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SitePremier Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#16

Farmers State Bank

Youth Savings

+$20
per year
0.40% APY
Oct 7, 2026

Needs at least $20,000

APY Range: 0.05% – 0.40%
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$5
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 14209)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

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

Official SiteFarmers State Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#17

Peoples Savings Bank

Monster Saver Kids Savings

+$19
per year
0.19% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$0
Min. Balance$50
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)

#18

Blackhawk Bank & Trust

Youth Savings Account

+$15
per year
2.25% APY
Oct 7, 2026

On balances up to $5,000 · 0.15% above

APY Range: 0.15% – 2.25%
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

The stated top rate applies to daily balances up to $5,000. Balances above $5,000 earn a lower rate.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$10
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 18402)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

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

Official SiteBlackhawk Bank & Trust

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#19

Community State Bank

Minor Savings

+$15
per year
0.15% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

For account holders age 18 and younger. The account converts to a regular Savings account, which has a minimum balance requirement, when the holder reaches age 18 unless the holder requests otherwise.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$25
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 18272)
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)

#20

American Bank and Trust Company, National Association

Mint Savings

+$11
per year
0.11% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access

We could not confirm: minimum deposit.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. DepositN/A
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 34955)
EligibilityThis account is for customers under the age of 25.
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteAmerican Bank and Trust Company, National Association

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#21

Bank Iowa

Young Savers Savings

+$11
per year
0.11% APY
Oct 13, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

Variable rate. The APY can change at any time.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$10
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 14521)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

Official SiteBank Iowa

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#22

TruBank

Youth 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 Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 25267)
EligibilityAvailable to customers under the age of 18.
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteTruBank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#23

Denver Savings Bank

Monster Saver Club

+$5
per year
0.05% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$5
Min. Balance$1
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 12857)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteDenver Savings Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#24

Federation Bank

Pennysavers

+$5
per year
0.05% APY
Oct 12, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$10
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)

#25

First Citizens Bank

Power Savers

+$3
per year
0.03% APY
Oct 13, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$5
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 4433)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteFirst Citizens Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#26

Green Belt Bank & Trust

Kids' Club Savings

+$1
per year
0.01% 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 Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 26760)
EligibilityThe account is for children under the age of 13.
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteGreen Belt Bank & Trust

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

Nationally Available Youth Savings Accounts

The 4 highest-rate youth savings accounts available nationwide, including in Iowa.

InstitutionProduct / Term
Climate First Bank
Youth Savings
3.56%
Capital One
Kids Savings Account
2.50%
Axos Bank
First Savings
0.25%
Carver Bank
Youth Savings
0.10%

See the full national list