The best savings rates for Jamaica, New York and the surrounding area include Apple Bank for SavingsApple Bank for Savings17033 Hillside Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.54% Apple Bank SmartStart Savings Account at 5.00% APY, Carver Federal Savings BankCarver Federal Savings Bank11502 Merrick Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434C3.9 ★Texas Ratio: 28.07% High Yield Online Savings at 4.25% APY, Capital One BankCapital One Bank14621 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11435A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 10.41% 360 Performance Savings at 3.20% APY, Medisys Employees Federal Credit UnionMedisys Employees Federal Credit Union8900 VAN WYCK EXPY, JAMAICA, NY 11418A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.15% Youth Shares (Savings) at 1.01% APY, and Triboro Postal Federal Credit UnionTriboro Postal Federal Credit Union250 N Boundary Rd, Jamaica, NY 11430A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.76% Share Account Plus at 1.01% APY. Savings rates as of March 28, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
To see how these savings rates in Jamaica, New York, and the surrounding area, compare, use our comprehensive tables below for side-by-side comparisons to find the best savings rates available. Rates in Jamaica, New York (NY) are continually updated — we recommend checking back frequently.
Savings rates reflect recent market quotes and representative offers available to depositors in Jamaica, New York and the surrounding area. Last Updated and Verified: March 28, 2026
Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00
Open a fee-free bank account and a high-yield savings account for teens 13-17.; Earn 5.00% APY1 on savings balances from $1.01 to $10,000
Qualifying balance up to $10,000
Qualifying balance up to $10,000
Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00
Qualifying balance up to $10,000
Apple Bank SmartStart Savings pays 12x the national average2 on balances from $1.01 to $10,000.
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Qualifying balance up to $1,000.00
(min balance at least $50,000.00)
(min balance for dividends $200.00)
New Money Only
Qualifying balance up to $10,000.00
plus get $25 when balance reaches $1,000
Qualifying balance up to $2,500.00
Qualifying balance up to $5,000.00
Qualifying balance up to $1,000.00
UP TO AGE 21
Balances $0.00 - $1,000.00
Qualifying balance up to $10,000
Qualifying balance up to $1,000.00
Qualifying balance up to $500.00
Qualifying balance up to $1,000.00
Direct Deposit to a new or existing Justice Federal Checking Account.
Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00
Qualifying balance up to $25,000.00
The current dividend rate is 3.69% for balances $10,000 and over. APY and rate may change after account is opened and any fees could reduce earnings. There is no minimum balance to open or maintain HighMarq Savings. The minimum average daily balance to earn the advertised APY is $10,000. There are no monthly fees as long as you register for and maintain e-Statements. If you choose to receive paper statements, there will be a $10 monthly fee.
Named the Best Savings Account of 2025 by Bankrate
As of 01/20/26 [according to the FDIC](https://www.fdic.gov/resources/bankers/national-rates/). HighQ rate: 3.35% dividend rate as of 02/10/2026.
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Compare local Jamaica, NY savings rate quotes against the statewide average
Weekly savings rate averages tracked across our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions — updated every evening.
New York high-yield savings rates fell 1.252 points this week to 1.260% APY, down from 2.512% last week.
New York standard savings rates fell 0.362 points this week to 0.807% APY, down from 1.170% last week.
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