Best Banks & Credit Unions in Reno, Nevada
Banks and credit unions serving Reno, Nevada. Compare up to 0.50% APY, fees, minimums and membership rules, dated when we read them.
This page covers banks, credit unions, and local branches available to residents of Reno, Nevada. All rankings inherit from the Nevada state directory. Every institution listed is licensed to serve Reno residents and is either headquartered in Nevada or operates branches in the metro.
Top options in Reno
- America First Credit Union: 3.95% APY. 12-month 12-17 Months Certificate Account: $500.00 minimum opening balance and $500.00 minimum earning balance; early-withdrawal penalties may apply; rates and terms are accurate as of Friday, September 04, 2026. Read Sep 7, 2026 on americafirst.com. Rates as of 2026-09-04 per the page.
- Mountain America Credit Union: 3.90% APY. 12-month standard certificate: $500 minimum balance; the standard certificate table, not the 18-month special; penalties for withdrawing funds before the end of the designated term may apply. Read Sep 7, 2026 on macu.com.
- Navy Federal Credit Union: 3.70% APY. 12-month Short-Term Certificate: $1K minimum APY column; 3.70% at $1K and $20K, 3.75% at $100K; penalties apply for early withdrawal. Read Sep 7, 2026 on navyfederal.org. Rates as of 2026-09-07 per the page.
- Greater Nevada Credit Union: 3.25% APY. 12 Months Share Certificate: The minimum opening deposit is $500.00; certificate rates remain fixed for the term; a penalty may be imposed for withdrawals before maturity; APY effective January 28, 2026. Read Sep 7, 2026 on gncu.org.
- Credit Union 1: 3.25% APY. 12 Months Share Certificate: $1,000 minimum balance to open and earn dividends; standard Share Certificate table, not the 7-month (3.85% APY) or 15-month (3.70% APY) limited-time specials; last dividend declaration date April 29, 2026; 90 days' dividends early withdrawal penalty. Read Sep 7, 2026 on creditunion1.org. Rates as of 2026-04-29 per the page.
- United Federal Credit Union: 1.55% APY. 12 Months Share Certificate: Minimum balance for consumer is $500; the standard term, not the highlighted 6 Month or 11 Month specials; the 1.65% "APY with Bonus Rate" requires an Ultra Checking account; a penalty may be charged for early withdrawal; effective date September 01, 2026. Read Sep 7, 2026 on unitedfcu.com. Rates as of 2026-09-01 per the page.
Banks with more than one branch in Reno
Each opens every one of that bank's offices in Reno, with the address of each and what it holds.
- Wells Fargo Bank, National Association in Reno: 11 branches
- Bank of America, National Association in Reno: 7 branches
- U.S. Bank National Association in Reno: 7 branches
- JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association in Reno: 5 branches
Other Nevada cities
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