Best Banks & Credit Unions in Burlington, Vermont
Banks and credit unions serving Burlington, Vermont. 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 Burlington, Vermont. All rankings inherit from the Vermont state directory. Every institution listed is licensed to serve Burlington residents and is either headquartered in Vermont or operates branches in the metro.
Top options in Burlington
- EastRise Credit Union: 4.50% APY. Essential Money Market: $1,000 minimum balance required to open; first tier up to $2,499.99; tiered so each tier's rate applies only to the portion of the balance in it. Limit one per person. Read on eastrise.com/personal/money-market-accounts/. Read Sep 7, 2026 on eastrise.com. Rates as of 2026-09-07 per the page.
- NorthCountry Federal Credit Union: 3.85% APY. 12 month Certificate: $250 minimum balance; penalty incurred by early withdrawal of funds may affect the actual APY. Read Sep 7, 2026 on northcountry.org.
- Vermont Federal Credit Union: 3.55% APY. 12 Month Certificate: $5 minimum balance. The 4.00% 8 Month Certificate is a limited time offer. Read Sep 7, 2026 on vermontfederal.org.
- EastRise Credit Union: 3.55% APY. 12-month 1-year Fixed-Rate Certificate: $500 minimum balance to earn APY; early withdrawal penalties may apply. The 4.02% 11-month certificate is a limited-time offer that renews to the 1-year term. Read Sep 7, 2026 on eastrise.com. Rates as of 2026-09-07 per the page.
- The Bank of Bennington: 3.50% APY. 12-month 1-Year Certificate of Deposit: $500 minimum to open; no minimum balance required to earn the posted APY; subject to penalty for early withdrawal. The 4.00% 13-Month Special is a promotional term. Read Sep 7, 2026 on thebankofbennington.com. Rates as of 2026-08-31 per the page.
- Green Mountain Credit Union: 3.40% APY. 12 Months Share Certificate: $500 minimum investment; early withdrawal penalties may apply. The 4.25% 7-month and 3.80% 11-month figures are Specials. Read on greenmountaincu.com/certificate/. Read Sep 7, 2026 on greenmountaincu.com. Rates as of 2026-06-22 per the page.
Banks with more than one branch in Burlington
Each opens every one of that bank's offices in Burlington, with the address of each and what it holds.
- Community Bank, National Association in Burlington: 2 branches
- KeyBank National Association in Burlington: 2 branches
- Mascoma Bank in Burlington: 2 branches
Other Vermont cities
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