VirtualBank has money market rates as high as 1.82% APY. You don’t need a lot of money to open these money market accounts, which have a minimum deposit of $100. The money market accounts also include:
- No monthly fees
- No minimum balance requirements
- Transfer money for free from your existing checking account
- Free online statements
- Free deposits and withdrawals electronically
These online money market accounts also are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. You can get more information about FDIC coverage on money market accounts here.
The following money market rates are available as of Oct. 10:
- 0.8% APY for deposits under $10,000
- 1.26% APY for $10,000 to $24,999
- 1.51% APY for $25,000 to $49,999
- 1.71% APY for $50,000 to $99,999
- 1.82% APY for $100,000 and up
You can also earn money by referring friends to VirtualBank. You must have a VirtualBank checking, savings, or money market account to qualify for the offer. You can refer up to 50 friends to sign up for a money market account. Friends are only eligible if they have never had an account with VirtualBank or its parent, Lydian Private Bank.
You and each friend who signs up will receive $20 each, and you can earn a total of $1,000. The money you receive will be reported as interest on Form 1099INT.

