Best Banks & Checking Accounts in Lowell, Massachusetts - May 2026
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The best checking rates for Lowell, Massachusetts include Workers Federal Credit UnionWorkers Federal Credit Union1201 Bridge St, Lowell, MA 01850A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.41% Advantage High Interest Checking at 4.50% APY, Washington Savings Bank Lowell, MAWashington Savings Bank Lowell, MA30 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01852A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.14% Elite Checking at 2.00% APY, Align Credit UnionAlign Credit Union87 Hale St, Lowell, MA 01851A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.60% Student Checking at 0.10% APY, Lowell Five BankLowell Five Bank1095 Westford St, Lowell, MA 01851A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.76% Premier Checking at 0.05% APY, and Eastern Bank Boston, MAEastern Bank Boston, MA50 Central St, Lowell, MA 01852A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.03% Premier Checking at 0.01% APY. Checking account rates as of May 22, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Lowell has 6 local institutions in our database, with checking rates as high as 4.50% APY from Workers Federal Credit Union at 1201 Bridge St, Lowell, MA, 01850. Use the tabs below to compare all available checking account types. Rates are continually updated — we recommend checking back frequently.
Checking account rates reflect recent market quotes and representative offers available to depositors in Lowell, Massachusetts. Checking Account Rates Last Updated and Verified: May 22, 2026
Compare Checking Account Rates Today in Lowell, Massachusetts & the Surrounding Area
Lowell, MA 01850
Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00
Lowell, MA 01852
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Lowell, MA 01852
Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00
Lowell, MA 01852
Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00
Lowell, MA 01852
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Lowell, MA 01852
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Lowell, MA 01851
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Lowell, MA 01851
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Lowell, MA 01852
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Lowell, MA 01850
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Lowell, MA 01851
*Fees could reduce earnings. Account rate is variable and is subject to change at any time. Annual Percentage Yield is .05%. Rates effective 5/1/26.
Lowell, MA 01852
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Lowell, MA 01850
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Lowell, MA 01851
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Qualifying balance up to $15000
Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00
Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00
Qualifying balance up to $15000
Lowell, MA 01850
Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00
Lowell, MA 01852
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Lowell, MA 01852
Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00
Lowell, MA 01850
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Qualifying balance up to $15000
Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00
Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00
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Lowell, MA 01852
Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00
Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00
Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00
Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00
Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00
Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00
Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00
Qualifications Required; The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is 1.26% as of 05/13/2026. Balances up to and including $15,000.00 will earn an APY of 1.26%. Balances in excess of $15,000.00 will earn an APY of 1.26% to 0.01%. If you do not meet the eligibility requirements during the statement cycle, the rate paid on your account on the entire balance will be 0.01% with an APY of 0.01%. Minimum balance to open the account is $10.00. Rate is subject to change. Fees may reduce earnings.
Qualifications Required: 12 debit card purchases; e-statements; direct deposit or one ACH transaction per statement cycle; Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00
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Lowell, MA 01850
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Lowell, MA 01851
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Lowell, MA 01852
Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00
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Lowell, MA Checking Rate Trends
Compare local Lowell, MA checking rate quotes against the statewide average
Daily checking rate averages tracked across our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions — updated every evening.
Massachusetts high-yield checking rates fell 0.038 points over the past 7 days to 1.019% APY.
Massachusetts free checking rates fell 0.004 points over the past 7 days to 0.345% APY.
Methodology & Data Sources
Independent, Free, and Unbiased Rate Comparisons: MonitorBankRates.com is an independent rate comparison service. Our Lowell, Massachusetts checking rate tables are free for consumers to use, and we do not receive payment from any financial institution to be included or to be ranked in any particular order. Listings are based solely on the rates each institution publicly advertises on its own website.
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Direct-Sourced & Verified Checking Rate Data: We aggregate checking account rates for Lowell, Massachusetts directly from the official websites of banks and credit unions using a combination of our proprietary rate aggregation technology and a dedicated team of rate updaters. By sourcing this data from the institutions’ own digital properties and manually verifying the yields daily, we ensure that every checking rate displayed on MonitorBankRates.com is highly accurate and trustworthy.
Local, Regional, and National Coverage: Our systems and team constantly monitor the market to provide a complete picture of available yields in Lowell, Massachusetts. We feature a comprehensive mix of financial institutions, allowing you to easily compare localized checking rates from neighborhood credit unions, competitive offers from mid-sized regional banks, and high-yield checking accounts available to account holders in MA.
Daily Updates & Time-Stamped Accuracy: To maintain the highest level of data integrity, our rate updaters verify and update checking rates daily. Because checking account yields can fluctuate based on market conditions, every single checking product listed on our platform features its own specific “last updated” date.
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Best Checking Rates in Lowell, Massachusetts
- Workers Federal Credit Union
Advantage High Interest Checking — 4.50% APY - Washington Savings Bank Lowell, MA
Elite Checking — 2.00% APY - Align Credit Union
Student Checking — 0.10% APY - Lowell Five Bank
Premier Checking — 0.05% APY - Eastern Bank Boston, MA
Premier Checking — 0.01% APY
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