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Best Banks & Checking Accounts in Mountlake Terrace, Washington - April 2026

The best checking rates for Mountlake Terrace, Washington include Sound Community BankSound Community Bank22807 44th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.09% Interest Plus Checking at 0.75% APY, 1st Security Bank of Washington1st Security Bank of Washington6920 220th St Sw, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.12% 1st Platinum Checking at 0.05% APY, First Sound BankFirst Sound BankA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.17% PNW Premier Checking at 7.00% APY, Great Northwest Federal Credit UnionGreat Northwest Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.37% Great Advantage Checking at 5.00% APY, and Nordstrom Federal Credit UnionNordstrom Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.29% Youth Checking Account at 5.00% APY. Checking account rates as of April 22, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.

Mountlake Terrace has 2 local institutions in our database, with checking rates as high as 0.75% APY from Sound Community Bank at 22807 44th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA, 98043. 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 Mountlake Terrace, Washington. Checking Account Rates Last Updated and Verified: April 22, 2026

Compare Checking Account Rates Today in Mountlake Terrace, Washington & the Surrounding Area

Institutions:
Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
Sound Community Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.09%
22807 44th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Interest Plus Checking
0.75%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 22, 2026
Details

$20,000 - $49,999

Sound Community Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.09%
22807 44th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Interest Plus Checking
0.10%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 22, 2026
Details

$0 - $4,999

1st Security Bank of Washington
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.12%
6920 220th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
1st Platinum Checking
0.05%
$100
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 17, 2026
Details

$50,000-$99,999.99

Sound Community Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.09%
22807 44th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Prime Checking (50+ Years of Age)
0.01%
$100
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 22, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

1st Security Bank of Washington
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.12%
6920 220th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
1st Platinum Checking
0.01%
$100
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 17, 2026
Details

$2,500-$4,999.99

First Sound Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.17%
PNW Premier Checking
7.00%
$25
Rate6.78%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 16, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $4,000.00

Great Northwest Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.37%
Great Advantage Checking
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 18, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00

Nordstrom Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.29%
Youth Checking Account
5.00%
$0
Rate4.91%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 17, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $500.00

Cascade Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.26%
Summit Checking
5.00%
$50
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 18, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $5,000.00

Sno Falls Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A-4.9 ★ Texas Ratio: 16.77%
Youth Rewards Checking Account
4.53%
$0
Rate4.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $5000.00

Red Canoe Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.75%
Elevate Checking
4.25%
$0
Rate4.16%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $30,000.00

OlyFed Olympia Federal S&L
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.38%
lyfe Checking
4.13%
$50
Rate4.00%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 17, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $1,000.00

Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.96%
GreenRewards Checking
4.07%
$0
Rate4.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $500.00

Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.70%
Vista Premier Checking Account
4.00%
$0
Rate3.94%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 17, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00

Nordstrom Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.29%
Free Kasasa Cash Checking
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 17, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

OnPoint Community Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.91%
IOLTA Checking
2.82%
$0
Rate2.79%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Sno Falls Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A-4.9 ★ Texas Ratio: 16.77%
Rewards Checking Account
2.53%
$0
Rate2.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $5000.00

Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.70%
Vista Basic Checking Account
2.00%
$0
Rate1.98%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 17, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00

Meriwest Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.41%
Smart REWARDS Checking
2.00%
$0
Rate1.98%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.24%
IOLTA Checking
1.51%
$0
Rate1.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
Sound Community Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.09%
22807 44th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Interest Plus Checking
0.75%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 22, 2026
Details

$20,000 - $49,999

Sound Community Bank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.09%
22807 44th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Interest Plus Checking
0.10%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 22, 2026
Details

$0 - $4,999

1st Security Bank of Washington
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.12%
6920 220th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
1st Platinum Checking
0.05%
$100
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 17, 2026
Details

$50,000-$99,999.99

1st Security Bank of Washington
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.12%
6920 220th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
1st Platinum Checking
0.01%
$100
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 17, 2026
Details

$2,500-$4,999.99

First Sound Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.17%
PNW Premier Checking
7.00%
$25
Rate6.78%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 16, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $4,000.00

Great Northwest Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.37%
Great Advantage Checking
5.00%
$0
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 18, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00

Cascade Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.26%
Summit Checking
5.00%
$50
Rate4.89%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 18, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $5,000.00

Nordstrom Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.29%
Youth Checking Account
5.00%
$0
Rate4.91%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 17, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $500.00

Sno Falls Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A-4.9 ★ Texas Ratio: 16.77%
Youth Rewards Checking Account
4.53%
$0
Rate4.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $5000.00

Red Canoe Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.75%
Elevate Checking
4.25%
$0
Rate4.16%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $30,000.00

OlyFed Olympia Federal S&L
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.38%
lyfe Checking
4.13%
$50
Rate4.00%
Min Deposit$50
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 17, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $1,000.00

Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.96%
GreenRewards Checking
4.07%
$0
Rate4.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $500.00

Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.70%
Vista Premier Checking Account
4.00%
$0
Rate3.94%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 17, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00

Nordstrom Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.29%
Free Kasasa Cash Checking
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 17, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

OnPoint Community Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.91%
IOLTA Checking
2.82%
$0
Rate2.79%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Sno Falls Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A-4.9 ★ Texas Ratio: 16.77%
Rewards Checking Account
2.53%
$0
Rate2.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $5000.00

Meriwest Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.41%
Smart REWARDS Checking
2.00%
$0
Rate1.98%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.70%
Vista Basic Checking Account
2.00%
$0
Rate1.98%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 17, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00

Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.24%
IOLTA Checking
1.51%
$0
Rate1.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.24%
IOLTA Checking
1.26%
$0
Rate1.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
Sno Falls Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A-4.9 ★ Texas Ratio: 16.77%
Youth Rewards Checking Account
4.53%
$0
Rate4.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $5000.00

Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.96%
GreenRewards Checking
4.07%
$0
Rate4.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $500.00

Nordstrom Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.29%
Free Kasasa Cash Checking
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 17, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

Sno Falls Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A-4.9 ★ Texas Ratio: 16.77%
Rewards Checking Account
2.53%
$0
Rate2.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $5000.00

Meriwest Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.41%
Smart REWARDS Checking
2.00%
$0
Rate1.98%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $15,000.00

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
Nordstrom Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.29%
Free Kasasa Cash Checking
4.00%
$0
Rate3.93%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 17, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00

Peninsula Community Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.70%
Vista Basic Checking Account
2.00%
$0
Rate1.98%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 17, 2026
Details

Qualifications Required; Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00

Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.96%
Better-than-Basic Checking
0.10%
$0
Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Pacific Crest SB
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.95%
Free Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 17, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

First Sound Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.17%
Free Checking
0.00%
$25
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Nuvision Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.70%
Simple Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 22, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

WCLA Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 12.61%
Basic Checking (personal)
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Northwest Plus Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.75%
Basic Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Governmental Employees Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 6.65%
Basic Checking
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Pacific NW Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 3.79%
Basic Checking
0.00%
$25
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 17, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
Nordstrom Federal Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 2.29%
Youth Checking Account
5.00%
$0
Rate4.91%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 17, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $500.00

Sno Falls Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A-4.9 ★ Texas Ratio: 16.77%
Youth Rewards Checking Account
4.53%
$0
Rate4.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $5000.00

Verity Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 8.01%
Youth Checking
0.10%
$0
Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.24%
Youth Checking
0.05%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

Qualifying balance up to $500.00

First Sound Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.17%
Teen Checking
0.00%
$25
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$25
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Northwest Plus Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.75%
Smart Checking (Youth)
0.00%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Source: Verified Checking Rate Data provided by MonitorBankRates
Institution
Product
APY
Min Deposit
Profile
Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.24%
Premium Commercial Checking Account
2.02%
$0
Rate2.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.24%
Premium Commercial Checking Account
1.76%
$0
Rate1.75%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.24%
Premium Commercial Checking Account
1.51%
$0
Rate1.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.24%
Commercial Checking Account
1.51%
$0
Rate1.50%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.24%
Premium Commercial Checking Account
1.26%
$0
Rate1.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.24%
Commercial Checking Account
1.26%
$0
Rate1.25%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.24%
Commercial Checking Account
1.01%
$0
Rate1.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.24%
Commercial Checking Account
0.75%
$0
Rate0.75%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.24%
Premium Commercial Checking Account
0.55%
$0
Rate0.55%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Meriwest Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.41%
Business Elite Checking
0.30%
$0
Rate0.30%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Pacific Crest SB
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.95%
Business Interest Checking
0.25%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 17, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Potlatch No 1 Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.34%
Premium Business Checking
0.20%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

First Sound Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.17%
Business Interest Checking
0.20%
$100
Rate0.20%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Potlatch No 1 Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.34%
Premium Business Checking
0.15%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

First Sound Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.17%
Business Interest Checking
0.15%
$100
Rate0.15%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Potlatch No 1 Financial Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.34%
Business Non-Profit Checking
0.15%
$0
Rate0.00%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Meriwest Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.41%
Business Essentials Checking
0.10%
$0
Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Northwest Plus Credit Union
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 4.75%
Premium Business Checking
0.10%
$0
Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 19, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

First Sound Bank
Institution Rating:
A5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 9.17%
Business Interest Checking
0.10%
$100
Rate0.10%
Min Deposit$100
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 16, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

UniBank
Institution Rating:
A+5.0 ★ Texas Ratio: 5.78%
Business Interest Checking (Sole Proprietorship, Attorney Trust Accounts, & Non-Profit Corporations only)
0.05%
$0
Rate0.05%
Min Deposit$0
Min Balance
UpdatedApr 17, 2026
Details

No additional details provided.

Mountlake Terrace, WA Checking Rate Trends

Compare local Mountlake Terrace, WA 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.

View Full Washington Checking Trends →
High-Yield Checking — WA Avg
2.329%
▲ 0.134 vs 7 days ago

Washington high-yield checking rates rose 0.134 points over the past 7 days to 2.329% APY.

Free Checking — WA Avg
1.759%
▼ 0.050 vs 7 days ago

Washington free checking rates fell 0.050 points over the past 7 days to 1.759% APY.

As of Apr 23, 2026 • Rate data sourced from 8,500+ monitored institutions Powered by MonitorBankRates

Methodology & Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do checking accounts in Mountlake Terrace, Washington earn interest?

Most traditional local checking accounts in Mountlake Terrace, Washington earn 0% interest. However, High-Yield Checking or Rewards Checking accounts from online banks and select local credit unions can pay interest rates comparable to savings accounts.

Are banks in Mountlake Terrace, Washington FDIC insured?

Yes. Legitimate banks with branches in Mountlake Terrace, Washington are FDIC insured up to $250,000 per depositor. Local Credit Unions are similarly insured by the NCUA.

What fees should I watch out for?

Common fees include Monthly Maintenance Fees (often waivable with direct deposit), Overdraft Fees, and Out-of-Network ATM fees. We recommend looking for “Free Checking” accounts that explicitly state no monthly fees.

What is a Rewards Checking account?

Rewards Checking accounts (sometimes called Kasasa accounts) offer high interest rates or cash back on debit card purchases in exchange for meeting monthly requirements like a minimum number of debit card transactions, direct deposit enrollment, or e-statement signup.

Best Checking Rates in Mountlake Terrace, Washington

Based on our current data, some of the highest checking account APYs available to residents of Mountlake Terrace, Washington include:
  • Sound Community Bank
    Interest Plus Checking — 0.75% APY
  • 1st Security Bank of Washington
    1st Platinum Checking — 0.05% APY
  • First Sound Bank
    PNW Premier Checking — 7.00% APY
  • Great Northwest Federal Credit Union
    Great Advantage Checking — 5.00% APY
  • Nordstrom Federal Credit Union
    Youth Checking Account — 5.00% APY
Checking Account Rates reflect actual verified offers from banks and credit unions actively accepting deposits in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. Your final available rate may depend on qualifying activity and daily market movements. Last Updated and Verified: April 22, 2026