Best Money Market Rates in Encinitas, California (CA) - May 2026
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Current Encinitas, California and the surrounding area money market deposit account rates include Mission Federal Credit UnionMission Federal Credit Union294 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.89% Ultra Money Market at 2.40% APY, San Diego County Credit UnionSan Diego County Credit Union501 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.58% Money Market & IRA Money Market at 0.20% APY, California Coast Credit UnionCalifornia Coast Credit Union429 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.57% Money Market Index at 0.05% APY, 1st Northern California Credit Union1st Northern California Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.24% 1st Class Money Market at 5.39% APY, and Noble Federal Credit UnionNoble Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.58% Reverse Money Market Account at 5.00% APY. Money market rates as of May 12, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Encinitas has 3 local institutions in our database, with money market rates as high as 2.40% APY from Mission Federal Credit Union at 294 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024. Use the table below to compare all available offers, including options from institutions serving the broader California area. Rates are continually updated — we recommend checking back frequently.
Rates reflect recent market quotes and representative offers available to depositors in Encinitas, California and surrounding area. Last Updated and Verified: May 12, 2026
Compare the Best Money Market Rates Today in Encinitas, California & the Surrounding Area
$250,000+
$25,000 - $99,999
$50,000+
$2,500 - $49,999
Qualifying balance up to $24,999.99
No min deposit. No min balance.
Limited-time offer
Only available for new members; Only new money qualifies for the Diamond MMA (New money is defined as funds not currently on deposit with Travis Credit Union)
Only new money qualifies for the Business Direct Advantage MMA (New money is defined as funds not currently on deposit with Travis Credit Union)
Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00
Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00
Only available for new members; Only new money qualifies for the Diamond MMA (New money is defined as funds not currently on deposit with Travis Credit Union)
Only new money qualifies for the Jumpstart Money Market. (New money is defined as funds not currently on deposit with Travis Credit Union)
Balance $50,000 or more
APY - Annual Percentage Yield on the Star One Money Market Savings Account is variable. Minimum deposit of $50 required to open a Money Market Savings Account. Minimum balance of $50 required to earn dividend. Fees may reduce earnings.
New money only
Only available for new members; Only new money qualifies for the Diamond MMA (New money is defined as funds not currently on deposit with Travis Credit Union)
$15,000+
New money only
Access your funds anytime.
$24,999.01 & Above
new money
Introductory APY is limited to one account per tax reporting owner and available to accounts opened by June 30, 2026, who meet the following requirements: 1) Have no previous member relationship with SAFE Credit Union or have established your membership within the 60 days prior to the Introductory APY account opening, 2) Open a Level Up Money Market or Business Money Market account with a minimum deposit of $2,000 new money (coming from another financial institution), and 3) Maintain a minimum of $2,000 for the first three months from account open date. Once the three-month period has ended, or the balance falls below $2,000, the dividend rate reverts to the standard Level Up Money Market or Business Money Market variable rate in effect at that time. Introductory APY is paid only on the portion of the balance that falls within each specified tier. Monthly fee of $12 waived if average daily balance equals $2,000 or more. Dividends are paid monthly.
Minimum to open is $10,000
On balances of $25,000+
$25,000 minimum to open account. $25,000 minimum to earn 3.15% APY.
$24,999.00 & Below
Qualifications Required: Direct deposit required; Qualifying balance up to $1,000.00
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Encinitas, CA Money Market Rate Trends
Compare local Encinitas, CA money market quotes against the statewide average
Daily money market rate averages tracked across our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions — updated every evening.
California high-yield MMA rates currently average 3.423% APY.
California standard MMA rates currently average 0.063% APY.
Methodology & Data Sources
Direct-Sourced & Verified Money Market Rate Data: We aggregate money market deposit account rates for Encinitas, California directly from the official websites of banks and credit unions using our proprietary rate aggregation technology and a dedicated team of rate updaters. Every money market rate displayed on MonitorBankRates.com is highly accurate and trustworthy.
Local, Regional, and National Coverage: Our systems constantly monitor the market to provide a complete picture of available yields in Encinitas, California. We feature a comprehensive mix of institutions from neighborhood credit unions and mid-sized regional banks to large national institutions available to savers in CA.
Daily Updates & Time-Stamped Accuracy: Our rate updaters verify and update money market rates daily. Because MMA yields can fluctuate rapidly based on market conditions, every product listed features its own specific “last updated” date, giving you complete transparency.
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Best Money Market Rates in Encinitas, California
- Mission Federal Credit Union
Ultra Money Market — 2.40% APY - San Diego County Credit Union
Money Market & IRA Money Market — 0.20% APY - California Coast Credit Union
Money Market Index — 0.05% APY - 1st Northern California Credit Union
1st Class Money Market — 5.39% APY - Noble Federal Credit Union
Reverse Money Market Account — 5.00% APY
