Banks in Tampa with the Best Interest Rates Today
When searching for the best Tampa interest rates, there are actually several different types of financial institutions where you can look like community banks, credit unions, national banks and online institutions. So why not begin your search close to home with the local banks in your area? These small organizations tend to offer higher rates than larger banks and chains. The following is a look at the highest rates from local banks specifically.
Best Tampa Bank Savings Rates
Finding a savings account in Tampa with a high interest rate will help you make the most out of your deposits. The community banks in Tampa with the best savings rates today are:
- Florida Traditions Bank: 0.65%
- Platinum Bank: 0.6%
- Heritage Bank of Florida: 0.5%
Top CD Rates from Tampa Banks
A certificate of deposit (CD) is like a savings account, but you keep your money on deposit for a set period of time in exchange for higher interest rates. The term is how long that deposit period is–generally, the longer the term, the higher the rate. Here are the best bank rates for various CD accounts in Tampa.
6-Month CD
- Heritage Bank of Florida: 0.75%
- Community Southern Bank: 0.7%
- Florida Traditions Bank: 0.65%
12-Month CD
- The Bank of Commerce: 1.16%
- Heritage Bank of Florida: 1%
- Florida Traditions Bank: 0.95%
24-Month CD
- Florida Traditions Bank: 1.51%
- The Bank of Commerce: 1.35%
- Community Southern Bank: 1.35%
The above rates are accurate as of June 14, 2011 but are subject to change at any time. Please contact individual banks to verify rates before opening an account. To see a comprehensive list of all the financial institutions in the city, visit our Tampa Banks List.
