Checking accounts are probably the most common type of bank account held by U.S. adults, yet not everyone has the best checking account they could. There are a number of factors to consider when choosing the checking account for you, including interest rates, fees, minimum balance requirements, special incentives, services and more. If you’re shopping for a checking account in Boston, these are all things you’ll need to evaluate. 
| Featured Rate | |
|---|---|
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CIT Bank
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1.10%
Date: May 14, 2012
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Ally Bank
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1.09%
Date: May 15, 2012
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| Highest Rates Recent Rate Changes | |
| Southcoast Health System Credit Union 2 Year CD Account |
1.50%
Date: Apr 30, 2012
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| Providence Postal Credit Union 2 Year CD Account |
1.20%
Date: Apr 27, 2012
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| Marlborough Savings Bank 2 Year CD Account |
1.11%
Date: May 4, 2012
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| New Bedford Credit Union 2 Year CD Account |
1.10%
Date: May 10, 2012
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| Members Plus Credit Union 2 Year CD Account |
1.06%
Date: May 1, 2012
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| Pentucket Bank 2 Year CD Account |
1.05%
Date: Apr 30, 2012
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| The Citizens National Bank 12 Month CD Account |
0.33% to
0.27% Date: May 11, 2012
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| Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank Savings Account |
0.25% to
0.20% Date: May 10, 2012
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| Marlborough Savings Bank 12 Month CD Account |
0.70% to
0.65% Date: May 4, 2012
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| Beacon Federal 2 Year CD Account |
0.85% to
0.80% Date: May 4, 2012
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| City Of Boston Credit Union 12 Month CD Account |
0.70% to
0.60% Date: May 3, 2012
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| Coreplus Credit Union 12 Month CD Account |
0.50% to
0.45% Date: May 3, 2012
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