Money Market Interest Rates Today: June 2, 2025 - Rates At 4.89%

Forbes

4 days ago

The current average money market rate is 0.53%, while the highest rate is up to 4.89%, according to Curinos.
Here are today's money market account rates:
A money market account, or MMA, is an interest-bearing deposit account you can open at a bank or credit union. These are insured up to $250,000 per depositor by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) at banks, or the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) at credit unions. The insurance protects your balance if your bank fails.
As with other savings accounts, your money in an MMA will grow as it earns interest, and you can add or withdraw funds at any time. You may also be able to write checks or use a debit card. However, depending on the bank, you could be limited to six transactions per statement period.
Money market accounts may offer higher interest rates than typical savings accounts. In exchange, they often require higher minimum deposits and balances.
Before opening a money market account, look into at least a few options with different banks or credit unions. Compare minimum balance requirements, monthly fees, withdrawal limits and annual percentage yields (APYs) to choose the best fit. Also, check out the conditions to earn the highest interest rates.
You can typically apply for a money market account online or in person. You will need to provide personal information such as your name, employment status and income, address and Social Security number, and show a government-issued ID. Once you're approved, you can make your initial deposit.
Money market accounts act like a hybrid between savings accounts and a checking account.
Both MMAs and savings accounts:
Similar to checking accounts and unlike most savings, money market accounts:
Money market rates are variable and can change when economic conditions change, such as when the Federal Reserve alters interest rates or due to circumstances at a specific bank. There is no set schedule for when or by how much MMA rates change, so be on the lookout for notifications from your financial institution.
Banks set money market account rates. The specific rate offered by an institution reflects the general interest rate environment and the bank's economics. For instance, a new online-only financial institution may offer a high rate to gain customers, whereas an established bank could count on generations of depositors.
You can use a money market account calculator to see how much interest you'll earn. The amount of interest you earn is determined by the principal amount you deposit, the interest rate offered by your bank and the amount of time you save.