Georgia Primary Bank
Category: Bank Deals, Local Bank Deals, Money Market Rates- fhuff- 4:17 pm/ March 12, 2010Georgia residents can take advantage of competitive money market rates at Georgia Primary Bank. There is no minimum required to open a money market, but there is a $10 monthly maintenance fee if the balance is under $2,500.
The following money market rates (valid as of Feb. 5, 2010) apply to personal accounts:
- 1.45% APY on balances below $10,000
- 1.45% APY on balances of $10,000 to $24,999
- 1.65% APY on balances of $25,000 to $49,999
- 1.95% APY on balances of $50,000 to $99,999
- 2.3% APY on balances of $100,000 and up
Commercial money markets have the following rates:
- 1.25% APY on balances below $10,000
- 1.25% APY on balances of $10,000 to $24,999
- 1.5% APY on balances of $25,000 to $49,999
- 1.75% APY on balances of $50,000 to $99,999
- 2% APY on balances of $100,000 and up
A Visa card comes with the money market. You get free online banking and six withdrawals each month with a money market account. You also pay $3 for each additional withdrawal. Georgia Primary Bank money markets also waive up to six ATM surcharges each month.
If you close a money market within 90 days of opening it, you pay a $10 fee. Other fees on money market accounts include $5 for accounts that are dormant after 12 months, $35 for overdrafts, $10 for returned deposits, and $5 for interim or duplicate statements.
Georgia Primary Bank is based in Atlanta.

