Track current and weekly average savings account APYs across all products in Arkansas, view interactive rate trend charts, and compare AR APYs against the national average.
High-Yield Savings APYs in Arkansas rose by +0.311 this week, pushing the current average APY to 2.048%. Savers depositing in AR are now earning more than they would have last week, when the average stood at 1.737%.
Arkansas's High-Yield Savings APY of 2.048% is currently in line with the national average of 2.048%, indicating AR is tracking closely with broader U.S. deposit market conditions.
The Standard Savings APY in Arkansas currently averages 0.550%, compared to 0.550% last week. Savers weighing account type should note that standard savings APYs are typically lower than high-yield offerings but may come with fewer balance requirements or restrictions.
The Arkansas savings account rate averages displayed on this page are calculated from 135 verified savings rate quotes collected across 43 banks and credit unions actively operating in Arkansas. Our proprietary systems collect and verify deposit rates daily — tracking what real licensed institutions are actually offering to depositors, not promotional teaser rates.
Unlike comparison sites that show only a handful of institutions, MonitorBankRates maintains a continuously updated savings account rate database spanning community banks, regional lenders, national institutions, and credit unions across Arkansas. This scale allows us to calculate averages that reflect the full deposit landscape — not just the most aggressive advertisers — giving savers, journalists, and financial professionals a more accurate benchmark for what APYs actually look like in AR.
Data reflects average APYs offered by licensed institutions operating in AR. Last Updated: April 17, 2026
Weekly average APYs across all savings products. Hover over the chart to see exact APYs for each week.
Arkansas savings rate averages compiled from 135 current savings rates across 43 banks and credit unions operating in AR — updated daily.
As of Apr 17, 2026 • Data provided by MonitorBankRates.com
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