Best Money Market Rates in Fairfield, Connecticut - July 2026
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Current Fairfield, Connecticut and the surrounding area money market deposit account rates include Bankwell BankBankwell Bank1 Sasco Hill Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824A-5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 15.53% High Yield Business Money Market at 3.40% APY, Connecticut Community BankConnecticut Community Bank1100 Kings Hwy E, Fairfield, CT 06825A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.77% Money Market at 3.05% APY, Patriot Bank N.A.Patriot Bank N.A.1755 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield, CT 06825F2.4 ★Texas Ratio: 45.79% Money Market at 3.00% APY, First County BankFirst County Bank1312 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.27% First Business Money Market at 0.03% APY, and CorePlus Federal Credit UnionCorePlus Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.48% Nonprofit Money Market Tier 3 at 3.50% APY. Money market rates as of July 12, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Fairfield has 4 local institutions in our database, with money market rates as high as 3.40% APY from Bankwell Bank at 1 Sasco Hill Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824. Use the table below to compare all available offers, including options from institutions serving the broader Connecticut area. Rates are continually updated — we recommend checking back frequently.
Rates reflect recent market quotes and representative offers available to depositors in Fairfield, Connecticut and surrounding area. Last Updated and Verified: July 12, 2026
Compare the Best Money Market Rates Today in Fairfield, Connecticut & the Surrounding Area
Rate is variable and subject to change after the account is open. Rate effective 05/12/2026. For balances up to $99,999.99, the APY is 0.35% and interest rate is 0.35%. Fees may reduce earnings. Excessive transfers or withdrawals may result in fees.
Rate is variable and subject to change after the account is open. Rate effective 05/12/2026. For balances up to $99,999.99, the APY is 3.00% and interest rate is 2.96%. Fees may reduce earnings. Excessive transfers or withdrawals may result in fees.
Rate is variable and subject to change after the account is open. Rate effective 05/12/2026. For balances of $100,000.00 and above, the APY is 3.40% and interest rate is 3.34%. Fees may reduce earnings. Excessive transfers or withdrawals may result in fees.
Rate is variable and subject to change after the account is open. Rate effective 12/18/2025. Fees may reduce earnings. Excessive transfers or withdrawals may result in fees.
Tiered Rate Account
Tiered Rate Account
Offer valid for business accounts only. Variable rate effective 10/18/21 and subject to change. The Smart Business Money Market Account must be linked to any Bankwell Business Checking account to earn the premium rates. If the linked Business Checking account is closed, the Smart Business Money Market account will adjust to earn the regular Business Money Market rate. New money required (money may not be currently held on deposit at Bankwell). Federal regulations limit transactions to six transfers from your account per four week period. Excessive transfers or withdrawals will result in additional fees. Fees may reduce earnings.
Must be linked to a business checking account
Rate is variable and subject to change after the account is open. Rate effective 05/12/2026. For balances of $100,000.00 and above, the APY is 3.40% and interest rate is 3.34%. Fees may reduce earnings. Excessive transfers or withdrawals may result in fees.
Offer valid for business accounts only. Variable rate effective 10/18/21 and subject to change. For balances up to $249,999.99, the APY is 0.15% and Interest rate is 0.15%. The Smart Business Money Market Account must be linked to any Bankwell Business Checking account to earn the premium rates. Minimum of $100 required to open a Bankwell Business Checking account. If the linked Business Checking account is closed, the Smart Business Money Market account will adjust to earn the regular Business Money Market rate. On 10/18/21, that rate was 0.15% APY for balances up to $24,999.99 and 0.30% APY for balances of $25,000 and up. New money required (money may not be currently held on deposit at Bankwell). Federal regulations limit transactions to six transfers from your account per four week period. Excessive transfers or withdrawals will result in additional fees. Fees may reduce earnings.
Tiered Rate Account
Tiered Rate Account
Preferred rates; Requires a Citizens Quest® Checking account; A minimum of $25,000 of new money is required to qualify for preferred rates.
Preferred rates; Must have a Citizens Private Client® Checking account; A minimum of $25,000 of new money is required to qualify for preferred rates.
As Low As
Minimum to Earn APY: $1,000,000 - $999,999,999.99
Balance of $100,000 or more
$250,000
Limited Time Offer
$100,000 - $249,999
$50,000
$250,000.00
Minimum to Earn APY: $25,000.00 - $999,999.99
Minimum Balance to Earn Posted APY: $250,000.00
Minimum Balance to Earn Posted APY: $250,000.00
Balance range: $75,000.00 and greater
Premier Membership. Rates are subject to change.
$20001 - $50000
Based on Daily Balance
Up to $99,999
$20,000
Balances equal to or over $100,000
Premier Membership. Rates are subject to change.
Balances $50,000 to $99,999
Balances $25,000 to $49,999
Balances $2,500 to $24,999
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Fairfield, CT Money Market Rate Trends
Compare local Fairfield, CT 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.
Connecticut high-yield MMA rates fell 0.023 points over the past 7 days to 3.046% APY.
Connecticut standard MMA rates fell 0.060 points over the past 7 days to 0.704% APY.
Methodology & Data Sources
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Best Money Market Rates in Fairfield, Connecticut
- Bankwell Bank
High Yield Business Money Market — 3.40% APY - Connecticut Community Bank
Money Market — 3.05% APY - Patriot Bank N.A.
Money Market — 3.00% APY - First County Bank
First Business Money Market — 0.03% APY - CorePlus Federal Credit Union
Nonprofit Money Market Tier 3 — 3.50% APY
Fairfield, Connecticut Rates & Resources
