Ally Bank has a money market account offering 1.09% annual percentage yield (APY), which is higher than the average 0.32% APY for money markets. Details of the Ally Bank money market include:
- No minimum balance required
- No monthly maintenance fees
- Open account with $0
- Free check card
- First 50 checks are free
The money market account allows six transactions per statement cycle without any fees. The limit is set by federal law for transactions from all U.S. savings and money market accounts. However, you can make an unlimited number of deposits into a money market.
You also won’t pay a fee to use ATMs. You can use any ATM and if you are charged a fee by another bank, the money will be refunded at the end of the monthly statement period. You also can get cash back when shopping at many stores and gas stations. You’ll receive the free debit card within 10 days and standard checks within five days after Ally Bank receives the opening deposit.
The money market rate is variable so it can change based on market conditions. Interest earned on money markets is compounded daily to help maximize earnings.

