Best Banks & Credit Unions in Bernalillo, New Mexico
Banks and credit unions serving Bernalillo, New Mexico. Compare up to 0.35% APY, fees, minimums and membership rules, dated when we read them.
This page covers banks, credit unions, and local branches available to residents of Bernalillo, New Mexico. All rankings inherit from the New Mexico state directory. Every institution listed is licensed to serve Bernalillo residents and is either headquartered in New Mexico or operates branches in the metro.
Top options in Bernalillo
- Sunward Credit Union: 4.00% APY. 12 months Term Certificate: Minimum Balance $500; a penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal; standard Term Certificates are available to personal and business members; rates effective as of 9/7/2026. Read Sep 7, 2026 on gosunward.org. Rates as of 2026-09-07 per the page.
- FirstLight Federal Credit Union: 3.90% APY. 12-month 1 year Share Certificate: $500–$24,999 certificate table; penalties apply for early withdrawal; effective 9/4/26. Read Sep 7, 2026 on firstlightfcu.org. Rates as of 2026-09-06 per the page.
- 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.
- First Financial Credit Union: 3.30% APY. 12 Months Term Share Certificate: $1,000 minimum to open; substantial penalty for early withdrawal of principal; the Jumbo certificate pays 3.40% at $25,000; rates effective as of 6/08/2026. Read Sep 7, 2026 on ffnm.org. Rates as of 2026-06-08 per the page.
- Nusenda Credit Union: 3.20% APY. 12-Month Share Certificate: $1,000+ Regular minimum balance; penalties may be imposed for early withdrawal; certificate rates effective as of 6/8/2026. Read Sep 7, 2026 on nusenda.org.
- Century Bank: 2.75% APY. 12-month 1 Year CD: $1,000 minimum deposit to open and minimum daily balance to obtain the APY; standard certificate table, not the 3, 7 or 11 month promotional CDs that require new money and a Century Bank checking account; a penalty of 180 days' interest may apply for early withdrawal. Read Sep 7, 2026 on mycenturybank.com.
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