Best Banks & Checking Accounts in Richmond, Virginia - May 2026
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The best checking rates for Richmond, Virginia include Henrico Federal Credit UnionHenrico Federal Credit Union1201 N Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23223A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.57% Invest Checking at 0.75% APY, Richmond Virginia Fire Police Credit UnionRichmond Virginia Fire Police Credit Union900 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VA 23220 2001A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.30% Checking at 0.15% APY, 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union1st Advantage Federal Credit Union1204 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA 23224 4916A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.69% Premier Checking at 0.05% APY, Fulton BankFulton Bank9030 Stony Point Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23235A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.98% Interest Checking at 0.02% APY, and Connects Federal Credit UnionConnects Federal Credit Union7700 Shrader Rd, Richmond, VA 23228A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.88% Checking at 0.00% APY. Checking account rates as of May 22, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Richmond has 7 local institutions in our database, with checking rates as high as 0.75% APY from Henrico Federal Credit Union at 1201 N Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA, 23223. 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 Richmond, Virginia. Checking Account Rates Last Updated and Verified: May 22, 2026
Compare Checking Account Rates Today in Richmond, Virginia & the Surrounding Area
Richmond, VA 23223
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Richmond, VA 23235
$1,000 - $4,999
Richmond, VA 23228
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Richmond, VA 23219
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Richmond, VA 23223
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Richmond, VA 23224 2316
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Richmond, VA 23235
$1,000 - $4,999
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Qualifications Required: 15 debit card purchases; $1,500 in direct deposits; Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00; $25 minimum to open account and earn APY.
Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00
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Qualifications Required: Make 15 debit card purchases that post and settle your account; Have one ACH credit or direct deposit post to your account; Be enrolled in eStatements; Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00
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Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00
Qualifications Required: 5 debit card purchases; $500 in direct deposits; Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00; $25 minimum to open account and earn APY.
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Richmond, VA 23224 4916
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Richmond, VA 23224 4916
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Richmond, VA Checking Rate Trends
Compare local Richmond, VA 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.
Virginia high-yield checking rates rose 0.053 points over the past 7 days to 3.589% APY.
Virginia free checking rates rose 0.227 points over the past 7 days to 0.905% APY.
Methodology & Data Sources
Independent, Free, and Unbiased Rate Comparisons: MonitorBankRates.com is an independent rate comparison service. Our Richmond, Virginia 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 Richmond, Virginia 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 Richmond, Virginia. 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 VA.
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 Richmond, Virginia
- Henrico Federal Credit Union
Invest Checking — 0.75% APY - Richmond Virginia Fire Police Credit Union
Checking — 0.15% APY - 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union
Premier Checking — 0.05% APY - Fulton Bank
Interest Checking — 0.02% APY - Connects Federal Credit Union
Checking — 0.00% APY
