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Highest Youth Savings Account Rates in Minnesota
25 Minnesota-specific products

By Aviel Fahl

Newest reading: October 13, 2026

Top Minnesota Rate:4.58%

The Minnesota market

Minnesota accounts

25

Institutions

23

Top Minnesota APY

4.58% APY

Nationally: 3.56% APY

FDIC national average

0.37%

As of Sep 2026

25 youth savings accounts are open only to Minnesota residents, from 23 institutions. The highest advertised APY among them is 4.58%.

The highest nationally available rate is 3.56% APY, 102 basis points below the Minnesota leader.

13 of the 25 Minnesota youth savings accounts advertise more than the FDIC national average of 0.37% for savings accounts as of Sep 2026.

Minnesota-Specific Youth Savings Accounts

Youth Savings accounts specifically available to Minnesota residents.

#1

Ultima Bank Minnesota

SMART Savings

+$458
per year
4.58% APY
Oct 13, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

The rate is variable and is set from the Prime Rate. The account converts to a regular savings account at age 19. A penalty of six months of interest applies to a withdrawal made before the account holder turns 18.

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Min. Deposit$100
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 8867)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

Rate Increased
+0.26%
Since 30 days ago
Official SiteUltima Bank Minnesota

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#2

Foresight Bank

Youth Savings

+$283
per year
2.83% APY
Oct 7, 2026

On balances of $10,000 to $19,999.99 · 2.52% below

APY Range: 1.21% – 2.83%
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

The highest rate on this account applies only to balances below $20,000.00. A balance of $20,000.00 or more earns the lowest rate on the account's own ladder, not the highest.

We could not confirm: minimum deposit.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. DepositN/A
Min. Balance$1
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 5229)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

7 days
↗︎ 0.15%
30 days
↗︎ 0.31%
Official SiteForesight Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#3

Neighborhood National Bank

Money Minders Savings

+$202
per year
2.02% APY
Oct 3, 2026
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

For children ages 13 and under. No maintenance fees or minimum balance requirements.

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: 18885)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

Official SiteNeighborhood National Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#4

Citizens Bank Minnesota

WooHoo! U

+$100
per year
3.04% APY
Oct 7, 2026

On balances up to $4,999.99 · 1.00% above

APY Range: 1.00% – 3.04%
FDIC InsuredDirect Deposit ReqLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

Ages 0 to 17, one per Social Security number. Converts to Regular Savings at 18. Bonus rate on the first $4,999.99, only in cycles with a direct deposit or auto transfer, e-Statements, no withdrawals.

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Min. Deposit$50
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqmonthly
Direct DepositRequired (See terms)
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 8200)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

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

Official SiteCitizens Bank Minnesota

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#5

Security Bank & Trust Company

Super Kids Savings

+$85
per year
1.38% APY
Oct 7, 2026

Needs at least $1,000,000

APY Range: 0.25% – 1.38%
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

The account is for savers age 17 and under. A parent or guardian opens it jointly with the child. The account converts to a standard savings account when the holder turns 18.

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Min. Deposit$0
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 15324)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

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

Official SiteSecurity Bank & Trust Company

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.

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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

The First National Bank of Bemidji

Young Investors Savings

+$71
per year
0.71% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

A $25 fee applies if the account is closed within 180 days of opening.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$0
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 5093)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteThe First National Bank of Bemidji

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#8

The First State Bank of Rosemount

Sprout Savings

+$60
per year
0.60% APY
Oct 10, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

For kids until their 18th birthday. On that date the account switches to Classic Savings, and that account's fees and terms apply.

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Min. Deposit$10
Min. Balance$10
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqdaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 9769)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteThe First State Bank of Rosemount

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#9

Dacotah Bank

Young Dacotah Money Market

+$50
per year
0.50% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access
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Min. Deposit$0
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 17437)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteDacotah Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#10

Luminate Bank

Spark Youth Savings

+$50
per year
0.50% 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 Freqmonthly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 16635)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteLuminate Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#11

Midwest Bank

Midwest Young Savers

+$50
per year
0.50% APY
Oct 13, 2026
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$0
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 9737)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteMidwest Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#12

North Star Bank

Star Savers Account

+$45
per year
0.45% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$25
Min. Balance$25
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 16733)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteNorth Star Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#13

Community Bank Mankato

Young Ones Savings

+$30
per year
0.30% 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: 9760)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteCommunity Bank Mankato

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#14

Community Bank Owatonna

Early Saver Savings

+$30
per year
0.30% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$25
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqmonthly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 57468)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteCommunity Bank Owatonna

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#15

Northeast Bank

Northeast Youth Savings

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

What to Watch

The account must be opened together with an adult, and it converts into a Northeast Savings account once the holder is no longer eligible.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$0
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 16659)
EligibilityAvailable to young savers up to 18 years old. The account must be opened with an adult.
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteNortheast Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#16

First Security Bank

Kids Klub

+$20
per year
0.20% APY
Oct 13, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

Withdrawals above six per month are charged $0.50 each.

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Min. Deposit$25
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$2 (if daily balance is below $25)
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 9728)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteFirst Security Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#17

New Market Bank

Regular Savings

+$13
per year
0.13% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

No minimum balance, for those 0-17 years of age.

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: 1931)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

Official SiteNew Market Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#18

New Market Bank

Spend, Share, Save Savings

+$13
per year
0.13% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

No minimum balance, for those 0-17 years of age.

We could not confirm: minimum deposit.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. DepositN/A
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqmonthly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 1931)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

Official SiteNew Market Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#19

First Bank Elk River

First Dollars Savings

+$10
per year
0.10% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$25
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 5136)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteFirst Bank Elk River

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#20

Security State Bank of Marine

Super Savers

+$10
per year
0.10% APY
Oct 13, 2026
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-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: 10163)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days
Official SiteSecurity State Bank of Marine

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#21

Security State Bank of Marine

Piggy Bank Savers

+$10
per year
0.10% APY
Oct 13, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person Access

We could not confirm: minimum deposit.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. DepositN/A
Min. Balance$50
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 10163)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days
Official SiteSecurity State Bank of Marine

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#22

First State Bank and Trust

Super Kids Savings

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

What to Watch

The monthly maintenance charge is waived when the account keeps a $100 minimum balance.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$1
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance FeeNo monthly maintenance charge with a $100 minimum balance
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 10159)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteFirst State Bank and Trust

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#23

Forward Bank

Future Savers

+$5
per year
0.05% APY
Oct 13, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

A monthly prize is awarded for a deposit of $10. New accounts cannot be opened online and must be opened at a branch.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$0
Min. Balance$100
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 28530)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteForward Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#24

Minnwest Bank

Youth Savings

+$5
per year
2.02% APY
Oct 7, 2026

On balances up to $5,000 · 0.05% above

APY Range: 0.05% – 2.02%
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

The published rate applies to the first $5,000. Balances above that 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: 16958)
EligibilityAvailable to age 22.
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

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

Official SiteMinnwest 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)

Nationally Available Youth Savings Accounts

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

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