Earn while you save with a High-Yield Money Market.
With a High-Yield Money Market account from Ascend, you get a higher dividend rate and easy access to your money. It's a great way to save for big goals or to park your emergency fund.
High-Yield Money Market
| Account | Dividend Rate | APY |
|---|---|---|
| High-Yield Money Market | 3.10% | 3.14% |
Traditional Money Market*
| Balance | Dividend Rate | APY |
|---|---|---|
| Under $2,500 | 0.20% | 0.20% |
| $2,500 - $9,999.99 | 0.50% | 0.50% |
| $10,000 - $99,999.99 | 1.30% | 1.31% |
| $100,000 - $249,999.99 | 1.35% | 1.36% |
| $250,000 - $499,999.99 | 1.35% | 1.36% |
| $500,000 - $999,999.99 | 1.35% | 1.36% |
| $1,000,000 - $2,499,999.99 | 1.35% | 1.36% |
| $2,500,000 - $4,999,999.99 | 1.35% | 1.36% |
| $5,000,000 AND OVER | 3.50% | 3.56% |
Legal Disclosures and Additional Information
High-Yield Money Market accounts are variable-rate accounts, and the rates may change. The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) stated is accurate as of April 1, 2026. For more information regarding fees, please see the Rate and Fee Addendum.
*Traditional Money Market accounts are no longer offered and are only available to members who had Traditional Money Market accounts prior to April 1, 2026. These accounts are limited to 6 withdrawals per month; a $10 service fee is charged for each withdrawal in excess of 6.
Earn even more with a certificate account.
Looking for an even higher dividend rate and don't need access to your money right away? A certificate account might be right for you.
- What is a Money Market account used for?
A Money Market account is a great place to park emergency or vacation funds, save for starting a new family, supplement retirement savings, or save for major purchases.
- Are Money Market accounts affected by the stock market?
No. With a Money Market account, your funds are as secure as they are with any other type of savings account. In fact, they are federally insured to at least $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration. Money Market accounts have nothing to do with the stock market.
Don't see the question you're looking for?
There are three different ways to open an Ascend money market account.