Skip to Main Content

Money Market Accounts

When shopping for a savings account, don't forget to consider money market accounts. Explore the different benefits of MMAs.

Explore MMA basics

A man looking at a comically large stack of cash
This type of account can offer a low-risk way to earn a high yield.
A senior man is on a smartphone.
Here’s answers to your top MMA questions.
Two women look over paperwork and a computer
Follow these simple steps to earn competitive rates on your shorter-term savings.

Get the most out of your money market account

MMA

Why get a money market account

Learn about how these lesser-known accounts walk the line between savings and checking accounts, offering some of the best features of both.

Arrow Right Icon
MMA

Pros and cons of MMAs

Explore the main advantages and disadvantages of opening a money market account.

MMA

How MMAs work

Bankrate's complete guide to money market accounts and how they work.

Image for MMAs with no minimum balance
MMA

MMAs with no minimum balance

If you're struggling to meet balance requirements, these money market accounts can solve that problem while offering a strong APY.

 

Arrow Right Icon
Bankrate logo

Weekly MMA Rates

Bankrate consistently has offers well above the national average to help you earn more on your savings.

Bankrate Partner Average

3.75%APY
VS

National Average

0.45%APY

Experts in all things banking

Our expert writers and editors bring you timely news and reliable information - backed by data and first-hand experience.

About Bankrate's team
Greg McBride

Greg McBride, CFA Arrow Right Icon

Chief Financial Analyst

Sarah Foster

Sarah Foster Arrow Right Icon

Principal U.S. Economy Reporter

Mark Hamrick

Mark Hamrick Arrow Right Icon

Senior Economic Analyst

Latest articles

Man working on laptop and drinking coffee
Money market funds are available from several different brokers and fund managers.
woman at ATM
Our top 5 picks scored highly for access, range of products and digital options.
happy couple signing papers
Earn more on your business cash with high-yield accounts offering competitive APYs.
Ally Bank logo
Ally’s money market account offers a high APY, no minimum deposit or monthly fee.
Business women discussing project at table in modern office
Business money market accounts offer higher yields while maintaining access to funds.
man and woman working together at a computer in an office
Find the right business savings account to help your company’s money grow.
Person working at table with computer, drinking coffee and looking at smartphone
Learn why you need to check your APY.
couple with bank worker
Many of these banks offer low-fee accounts and higher yields than some of the biggest banks.
A woman looking at Ally Bank's new savings tools.
Here’s what the online bank is offering to help customers boost their savings and meet financial goals.
Woman erasing blackboard
These common mistakes are costing us a huge chunk of change.
Shoppers checking out at Costco
Nearly 3 in 10 adults would be at a loss if they suddenly needed to cover a costly expense.
Americans crossing the street in the rain
Many Americans are adding nothing to their savings. These are the biggest reasons.
Dad and son doing dishes in kitchen | Hero Images/Getty Images
A new Bankrate survey also finds 1 in 4 Americans is open to buying a home in 2017.
Couple sitting in sofa using tablet computer © iStock
Finances can be complicated for those 40 and up. Here’s how to make your 40s fabulous.
Piggy bank with cash overflowing
Walk away with stacks of cash just for opening a checking or savings account.
Young professional man working on a laptop in a cozy space with coffee
Being scammed can have devastating effects on your finances. Here’s how to stop it.
A man use two-factor authentication from his phone
Protecting your financial data can help keep your money safe from fraudsters.
A bank building with a large gold medal hanging from it
The best bank and credit union for you will depend on your banking needs, but in general, the best banks offer accounts with low or no minimum balance requirements and don’t charge monthly fees — or [...]
Illustration of two hands holding phones, sending physical gold coins to one another.
Keep fees in check when you shift money from one bank account to another.
A person calculates interest.
Compound interest is a powerful force for people who want to build their savings.
woman at ATM
Our top 5 picks scored highly for access, range of products and digital options.
Man watering plants
Interest is the price you pay to borrow money or the cost you charge to lend money.
The trusted provider of accurate rates and financial information
Wall Street Journal
Usa Today
New York Times
Cnn
Bloomberg
Abc