Tucson, AZ Savings Accounts

Tucson, Arizona is the second-largest city in Arizona, is home to the University of Arizona and has a population of more than one million people. Despite the city's size, it offers small town ambiance and a multi-cultural rich heritage. Tucson was once part of Mexico, but became part of the United States in 1854 – and the result was a mixing of cultures as residents adopted the customs of the Tohono O'odham Indians and Mexicans living in the area to form Tucson traditions and customs.

Tucson Banks are unique in that they follow in the traditions of small banks, providing personal services to both individuals and business owners, while still providing modern technology and banking services. You'll find everything you need to manage your finances, make investments, or borrow money in each of Tucson's banks.

Bank or Credit UnionApyMinMaxProduct
Alliant Credit Union0.95%--Savings
Gold Canyon Bank0.42%--Gold Statement Savings Account
Metro Phoenix Bank0.35%--Metro Savings
Gateway Commercial Bank0.30%--Charter Savings Account
S W G Credit Union0.25%--Share Savings Account
Bank 14400.20%--Personal Savings
Western Federal Credit Union0.20%--Regular Savings
Cochise Credit Union0.20%--Regular Shares Savings Account
Sonoran Bank, N.A.0.16%--Savings Account
Meridian Bank, National Association0.15%--Personal Savings
Country Bank (AZ)0.15%--Personal Savings
Aero Credit Union0.10%--Savings Account
Hughes Credit Union0.10%--Escrow Share Account
BNC National Bank0.10%--Statement Savings
The Foothills Bank0.10%--Minor Saving
SunBank, National Association0.10%--Savings Account
San Tan Credit Union0.10%-$2,500Smart Money Account
Coconino Credit Union0.10%--Regular Share Savings
Vantage West Credit Union0.05%--Regular Share
MidFirst Bank0.05%--Performance Savings
Arizona Central Credit Union0.05%--You-Name-It Savings Account
Arizona State Credit Union0.05%--Tiered Money Market Savings
National Bank of Arizona0.05%--Personal Savings
Desert Schools Federal Credit Union0.05%--Savings
M&I Bank0.05%--M&I Statement Savings Account
Sunwest Credit Union0.05%--Primary Share Account
Comerica Bank0.05%--Statement Savings Account
Alhambra Credit Union0.05%--Regular Shares
Altier Credit Union0.05%--Savings
Pinal County Credit Union0.05%--Savings Account
Truwest Credit Union0.05%--Savings Account
Pyramid Credit Union0.05%--Pyramid Plus Savings Account
Bank of Arizona, National Association0.05%--Personal Savings 2.0
First Credit Union0.03%--Regular Share Savings
Tucson Healthcare Affiliates Credit Union0.03%--Money Manager Account
Credit Union West0.03%--Membership Share
Tempe Schools Credit Union0.01%--Summer Bridge

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Special 29-Month CD at Hughes Federal Credit Union in Tucson - Easy Membership

Hughes Federal Credit Union is offering an anniversary special certificate with a 29-month term. Three rates are available for different deposit sizes. The highest rate is 1.51% APY for a $99K deposit. There's also a 1.41% APY for a $50K deposit and 1.31% APY for a $1K deposit. These rates are listed in the credit union's term share account rates page as of 5/11/2012.

The credit union also has an interesting program for its term share accounts (CDs). It's called Buy Up Rate, and it allows you to add $10,000 or more to your...

New $100 Checking Account Bonus at BBVA Compass But Beware of Fees

BBVA Compass is offering its first major checking account promotion since it added new checking account fees. The promotion is listed on the bank's home page. Here's the direct link to the promotion. You can earn $100 for opening a new Build-to-Order or CompassLink Checking Account online by June 30, 2012. Also required is either a qualifying direct deposit or 3 online bill payments of at least $50 each within 60 days of online account opening. Below is the offer's small print:

$100 Bonus Terms & Conditions: New consumer checking accounts opened online from May 4, 2012...
Checking Account Bonus at BOKF Divisions in TX, CO, AZ & KS

The seven banking divisions of BOK Financial Corporation are offering a cash bonus for opening a new checking account. Four of the divisions are offering a $100 bonus, and the other three are offering a $50 bonus. To qualify for the bonus, the customer must either activate direct deposit OR make 10 debit card purchases ($10 minimum per transaction). The promotion is scheduled to end on May 31, 2012. Below are the links to the promotion pages of the seven divisions:

Competitive 5-Year CD Rate at Bank of the West in Some States

Update 5/11/2012: The 5-year Premium Money Market CD rate has fallen. According to the CSR, it's now 1.80% APY. This is for California. Rates may vary for other states.

It's not common to find competitive CD rates at large brick-and-mortar banks, but I found one at Bank of the West. It's offering a 2.00% APY 5-year CD. This is the bank's Premium Money Market CD which requires a $2,500 minimum deposit. The rate isn't listed online, and it may vary by state. I called the bank yesterday (3/27/2012) and verified it for the bank's branches in California and Nevada.

I'm not...

Amazon Kindle Checking Account Bonus at Washington Federal in Some Western States

Washington Federal is offering a new checking account promotion in which customers can receive either an Amazon Kindle or Kindle Fire. The details are listed at Washington Federal's promotion page. The promotion is scheduled to end on May 31, 2012.

To qualify for the Amazon Kindle ($79 value), a Simple or Performance Checking Account must be opened. To qualify for the Kindle Fire ($199), a Stellar Checking account must be opened. As you might expect, you'll have to worry about monthly fees, especially for the Stellar Checking account. However, if you're careful, these could be good deals....

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American Express Personal Savings

0.75% APY
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0.84% APY
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ING DIRECT: Orange Savings Account

0.80% APY
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EverBank

0.91% APY
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