New Jersey Savings Account Rates: Banks Versus Credit Unions
Both community banks and credit unions have garnered reputations as sources of excellent interest rates, which is great to know when you’re looking for the highest rate on your New Jersey savings account. Of course, only one financial institution in the state can have the very best interest rate of all, and you probably want to know where that is. Is it the nearby bank or your community credit union? You’re about to find out.
Below is a list of the best savings account rates in New Jersey, split up by credit unions and banks. Did your financial institution make the list?
New Jersey Banks with the Highest Savings Rates
- Century Savings Bank: 1%
- First Choice Bank Lawrenceville, NJ: 1%
- 1st Bank of Sea Isle City: 0.85%
- Allegiance Community Bank South Orange, NJ: 0.75%
- Colonial Bank, FSB: 0.75%
Credit Unions in New Jersey with the Best Savings Interest Rates
- Merck Employees Federal Credit Union: 1.64%
- Self Reliance (Nj) Credit Union: 0.8%
- First Jersey Credit Union: 0.65%
- Healthcare Employees Credit Union: 0.55%
- Ame Credit Union: 0.4%
Please note that these rates are accurate as of 6/17/11, but are subject to change at any time.

