Highest Online Bank Rates for Savings And Money Market Accounts - April 19, 2021
Savings Account National Average Rate: 0.10% ?
BestCashCow.com has been monitoring the best savings rates nationwide for over 15 years, and for the first 14 plus, the situation for the consumer was very straightforward. You’d check to see what the best savings rate is on a site like ours or RatesAndInfo.com, click through to apply and, voila, you’d be making more interest on your cash than you could (...read more in the Recent Articles section below the rate table).
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0.65% |
$100 |
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Requires download of bank app and recording of over 12,500 average daily steps (or 10,000 if over age of 65). Inbound transfers are limited to $2,500/week and take 4 days. |
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PJs in bed | Mar 29, 2021 It seemed compelling but too many hoops with an app that didn't load right and I was never able to get the account funded. I will opt for a little less and maintaining my sanity. Read More |
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0.65% |
$2,500 |
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wuzzy1 | Mar 20, 2021 Was rejected. Turned 64 a few days back and had not prior been rejected for anything ever? |
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0.62% |
$25,000 |
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External transfers are limited to $30,000 per week. |
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Matterhorn Peak | Apr 03, 2021 Communication fails. I attempted to open an account online. Just reaching a person took way too long, Bank required loan pull from an existing account first--a potential red flag to both my investment comp... Read More |
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0.60% |
$0 |
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jason t | Apr 19, 2021 more problems than i or anyone should have time for Read More |
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0.60% |
$0 |
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AO516 | Mar 29, 2021 Not the smoothest website, but good enough and they are staying competitive. I first opened the account 2 years ago after seeing it advertised here and have no had no reason to close. I have had both savin... |
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0.60% |
$0 |
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Rach 05 | Apr 19, 2021 If 0.60% is one of the best rates and it is, then I have nothing to complain about. It has been an easy enough experience. |
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0.60% |
$1,000 |
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New money only. External transfers limited to $10,000 per week. |
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Tommy65 | Mar 19, 2021 I feel like I may be trying my luck by commenting here. I've opened several accounts recently only to find that I am earning a much lower rate when I finally get to funding. This one seems different. Rate ... |
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0.60% |
$5,000 |
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JC | Nov 02, 2020 WARNING! I just opened a new account and at this time you CANNOT transfer or withdraw your funds via ACH through them. You may use an external bank's ACH to withdraw, however. No where on their website is ... |
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0.60% |
$25,000 |
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JO | Mar 31, 2021 It took 7 days to perform an ACH transfer. Even worse than Synchrony and Interactive Brokers which are both known con jobs. Closed account. Done. Read More |
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0.57% |
$0 |
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Sticking With Better Known Names | Apr 10, 2021 This isn't a bank. It is a scam to get your personal information. It should not be listed here. They have no interest in doing business with you. Read More |
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0.56% |
$500 |
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Electra McCain | Dec 31, 2020 I’ve filed a complaint with the FDIC. This bank keeps rearranging my transactions, even if they’ve posted and are not pending. They also will deny a transaction and charge a non sufficient funds fee ... Read More |
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0.55% |
$5 |
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0.55% |
$100 |
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J Finerman | Mar 06, 2021 No problems. Easy to open and use. Read More |
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0.55% |
$5,000 |
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stay away | Apr 13, 2021 rate advertised not available for new customers Read More |
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0.52% |
$0 |
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jazyGirl | Dec 11, 2020 I did not like the rate drop yesterday fellas. This went from great to good to average to poor in no time! Read More |
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0.51% |
$0 |
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Stu, a CA. depositor | Apr 27, 2020 I just deposited into their 1 yr. CD 2.28 (which is correct as of 4.27.20) and had relatively minor issues with the application. If you provide your callback no. a person will get back to you and explain t... |
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0.50% |
$0 |
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John t. | Jul 24, 2020 Went to renew a cd at branch in Jacksonville Fl , on main street, they said I would have to keep driving around building , if any cars came in behind me. They have 2 drive throughs and wouldn't open other... Read More |
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0.50% |
$0 |
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Joy | Feb 28, 2021 ACH transfers limited to $3,000, unsecured website, emailing acct numbers, hours to reach customer service. Need not say more. |
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0.50% |
$0 |
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EduardoC | Dec 12, 2020 "keeping their savings rate competitive" - they aren't. Read More |
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0.50% |
$0 |
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Randall A | Nov 18, 2020 I've been very pleased over the first six months - now feel cheated by silent .05% drops. How difficult is it to send a blast email notifying customers as a courtesy? |
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0.50% |
$0 |
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TRUMP LIES, WE DIE | Nov 12, 2020 Rate has remained competitive and they are easy to work with. |
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0.50% |
$0 |
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0.50% |
$1 |
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Will Emery | Apr 07, 2021 I have a few million dollars in cash across several online banks. It is not exciting with interest rates so low, but I will take 20 grand or so in interest, even if it is fully taxable over the $5 in inter... Read More |
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0.50% |
$1 |
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Anonymous | Jun 20, 2018 great find Jason, looks like this really was a to good to be true rate Read More |
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0.50% |
$100 |
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Bank charges ACH transfer fees and routinely lowers rates for existing customers below those advertised. |
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LarryMass | Dec 08, 2020 Everyone here in Boston raves about Salem Five but it is shithole operation filled with nasty entitled people. As for this online savings product, the fees are ridiculous, the transfer charges are obnoxiou... Read More |
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0.50% |
$100 |
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Jim Plew | Apr 22, 2015 Hello, I am interested in a line of credit against my home. I have a high interest credit card that I want to move to this credit. I have a wells fargo mortgage which is only a few years old which I do no... |
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0.50% |
$1,000 |
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Savvysaver | Jun 25, 2020 I can tell you nothing of this bank. I can tell you the rate posted here is incorrect (FIFTH one today!) I only wish I could review BestCashCow. Read More |
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0.50% |
$2,500 |
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SandyB | Aug 25, 2020 Bank is owned by a Florida bank and yet I wasn't able to open an account because I live in Florida. Go figure! Read More |
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0.50% |
$5,000 |
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Rate available for new accounts only. |
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TulsaGirl01 | Apr 10, 2021 I opened an account a couple of years ago and had a dreadful experience. I saw two weeks ago that the rate was better than at Citizens so I closed that account for this one. I cannot access my money now or... Read More |
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0.50% |
$10,000 |
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Eldridge D. | Feb 07, 2021 I cannot comment on Bankdirect, but I can comment on the Bask Bank subsidiary. Opening this account to earn AAdvantage miles is the best move I've made in years! I am getting 100,000 frequent flier miles... Read More |
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0.50% |
$25,000 |
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New account holders only. |
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Julia N | Jan 03, 2021 This is the worst online banking I have seen. Without any warning they restricted access to withdrawals to $1000. Representative said they implemented on ALL accounts for ALL customers due to “fraud”... Read More |
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0.49% |
$25,000 |
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0.49% |
$230,000 |
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Matt | Feb 28, 2021 The info in this comment is misleading. Bank is located in Willmar MN (not Minneapolis), but account may be opened online regardless of where you live. FDIC insures $250K, and eCentive account pays prem... |
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0.45% |
$0 |
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EBHYT | Aug 04, 2020 Sallie Mae is going to absolutely be the right bank for you if you enjoy calling during normal business hours and speaking with a automated voice response system that gives you no information and refuses t... |
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0.45% |
$0 |
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Stella | Apr 30, 2019 No issues. I feel confident using them. Read More |
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0.45% |
$5 |
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LizaBBBB | Sep 06, 2020 Yes, Pentagon had good rate initially, but it disappeared at renewal. We have top credit score (835). |
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0.45% |
$100 |
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BeccaB-88 | Jul 21, 2020 Opened account a month ago. I've already seen the rate fall a couple of times, but have no other complaints. Easy process and a clear easy to use site (unlike Ally where I was before). Read More |
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0.45% |
$1,000 |
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0.45% |
$1,000 |
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0.45% |
$30,000 |
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0.45% |
$100,000 |
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Seth B Glover | Aug 10, 2019 I did not appreciate getting pulled into the 2.53% offer on $100k only to have the rate lowered by the time I finally got the money in. |
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0.45% |
$100,000 |
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0.40% |
$0 |
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Joe | Dec 05, 2020 I know rates are variable, at their discretion*, but in the time frame of 9 months their rates have dropped to 1/3 of what they were ! is that what some call a teaser rate in the beginning ??? Read More |
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0.40% |
$0 |
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Rebecca01 | Aug 03, 2020 There is a lot to like about this account. American Express is a real organization and you are not playing with a bunch of amateurs like with a lot of these banks. However, they will be sure to lower the ... Read More |
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0.40% |
$0 |
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WallyC | Dec 11, 2020 All the good reviews on this site are planted by the bank. This is the worst. It used to be good and the transfer speed is good. Still they lower their rates below anyone else and do it without the notice ... |
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0.40% |
$0 |
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Pjamas | Sep 14, 2020 two thumbs up Read More |
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0.40% |
$1 |
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NRB | Mar 14, 2018 Poor service. Condescending attitude. Savings application denied without giving reason (Equifax file had a freeze because of hacking history) and not advising customer of need to unfreeze credit file for a... Read More |
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0.40% |
$1 |
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justareview | May 04, 2018 I opened an account about 1.5 years ago and the employees have always been nice and never had an issue with any teller saying they will put a hold on my deposit or being rude in any way shape or form. But.... Read More |
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0.40% |
$1 |
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Peter C2 | Jan 23, 2021 In terms of service, you cannot do anything online. On every other bank, you can message someone online and get a quick response. You need to call Synchrony and speak with someone in the Philippines. N... Read More |
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0.40% |
$100 |
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Savvysaver | Jun 27, 2020 Agree with "Cannot recommend", this is a bricks and mortar bank with a very limited online presence. Read More |
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0.40% |
$500 |
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Inbound transfers limited to $25,000/day and $100,000/month. |
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Jazzy in Georgia | Mar 25, 2021 Completely excessive number of customer service phone calls after setting up account. Well meaning, but over the top. |
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0.40% |
$5,000 |
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Jeremy | Aug 25, 2020 I cannot say that I am too happy about the rate, but the service on this one is excellent. Read More |
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0.40% |
$10,000 |
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Gustavo L 18 | Feb 28, 2020 Purepoint is great. Only Citizens Access is better and I've had all of these. I have nothing to gain by saying this, but I would opt for Purepoint when the rates are comparable. Read More |
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0.35% |
$0 |
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TrentR | Sep 30, 2020 Website hasn't been working for over a week now. Just great how they manage to go down as rates start to fall. :) I am so very done with this nonsense. Read More |
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0.35% |
$250 |
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Dudley | Apr 18, 2018 Worst experience of my life. Did not fund and gave $25 to my own charity. Read More |
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0.35% |
$5,000 |
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pagehelen2@gmail.com | Mar 10, 2021 Northpointe -- my most favorite bank -- held their rate when others dropped -- nice people to deal with -- and -- COURAGE + INTEGRITY. |
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0.26% |
$100 |
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0.25% |
$0 |
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CHow1975 | Nov 18, 2017 This is a decent account until you need to withdraw something and then it is hell on wheels. Read More |
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0.25% |
$0 |
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Promotional rate for new account holders only. |
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YEHman | May 08, 2019 One of the worst experiences I have ever had. Do not use them for loans, their servicing department is lazy, unorganized and terrible to work with. Sent in check over 3 months ago to get PMI removed and... |
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0.25% |
$0 |
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Frank | Apr 08, 2019 Their online interface is circa 2004. They limit the number of accounts you can set up for ACH. And they sit on ACH transfers.... for days. Not sure if the good rates are worth it. Read More |
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0.25% |
$1 |
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Emigrant is a game | Sep 17, 2020 It is a complete game between MySavings, DollarSavings and Emigrant. Some days one has a competitive rate, the next day the rate on that one has dropped to zero and it is one of the other brands that has... Read More |
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0.25% |
$100 |
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New money only. |
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Jeff | Dec 26, 2018 I think it is 1% on 1-year CDs and 2% on anything between 1 and 4 years. Not great, but not the worst I have seen. Read More |
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0.25% |
$1,000 |
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0.25% |
$1,000 |
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dbestway@gmail.com | Aug 13, 2019 I filled out the application 10 days ago answering all questions and sent a file with a copy of my drivers license to Western Bank. I received an email saying that a banker would call me within one busines... |
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0.25% |
$25,000 |
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DS Traylor | May 19, 2017 Such a difficult experience and unpleasant experience that I would have been happier leaving my money at Wells fargo for 0.000001%. Read More |
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0.25% |
$150,000 |
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Eleanor | Jan 04, 2021 The rate is 0.25% on balances under $300,000. Nobody in their right mind is going to go over $250,000 in this bank. Bestcashcow should remove it. Read More |
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0.25% |
$250,001 |
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James A. Elder | Mar 25, 2020 I was told on the phone by a bank rep that my present money market acct interest rate would continue at 2.25% until June 30, 2020 and would be FDIC covered up to $250,000. Please verify if this is true???... |
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0.19% |
$2,500 |
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Jay | Jan 04, 2020 Be aware, when cd comes due, they mail a check to your home which takes 7-10 business days. That is a long time to have money not drawing any interest. Read More |
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0.19% |
$100,000 |
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Matt | Feb 28, 2021 The info in this comment is misleading. Bank is located in Willmar MN (not Minneapolis), but account may be opened online regardless of where you live. FDIC insures $250K, and eCentive account pays prem... |
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0.15% |
$1 |
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Promotional rate for new depositors only. Prior depositors may receive a lower rate. |
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SamCrit | Oct 08, 2018 Their promotional rate is just for a limited time and afterward their rate go down to close to 0.1% or so. For a consistently higher rate, look for more decent bank like CapitalOne360 or Discover. Read More |
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0.15% |
$50,000 |
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GAM | Jul 28, 2020 Dropped rates again with restrictive transfer limits and poor service. Better rates and liquidity elsewhere. Beware!!! Read More |
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0.15% |
$100,000 |
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0.13% |
$10,000 |
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Rate not available in all states. |
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The Duffster | May 21, 2018 I wish I had never heard of or seen BBVA. It has been a disaster. Came to this site to find something else. Read More |
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0.08% |
$1 |
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ruler009 | May 26, 2017 Before009 Read More |
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0.05% |
$0 |
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kenbeckyreese@icloud.com | Feb 12, 2020 WILL YOU CASH MY EE SAVINGS BONDS? PLEASE ADVSE. |
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0.05% |
$0 |
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MKS | Sep 08, 2019 Opened an account and did $1000 for my initial deposit. If your balance averages below $1000 they charge you $10 a month. ETrade withdrew the $1000 from my checking account then, without reason, abruptly... |
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0.05% |
$100,000 |
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0.01% |
$1 |
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Best Online Savings Account Rates
- A competitive interest rate. BestCashCow maintains the most comprehensive list of deposit account rates. The rates above are the best available rates for online savings accounts. In order to ensure that your money continues to grow over time, you may wish to avoid banks which rely heavily on very short term promotional rates (such as EverBank). If you open an account with a promotional rate or even if you open an account where the rate isn’t promotional in nature, you should check back with BestCashCow regularly to be sure that your bank continues to offer one of the most competitive rates.
- Full functionality through online and mobile access. Most of the accounts listed above have robust websites and mobile access that enables full functionality. Read the comments from other users before opening an account as they often highlight problems with access.
- Assess how the bank provides customer service. Many of the leading online banks now have customer service representatives who are U.S. based and available 24/7 with low wait times. This is often a distinguishing feature that makes a well-recognized bank significantly more attractive than a smaller bank trying to enter the online banking arena.
- Absence of fees. Be sure that you are opening an online account with a bank that doesn’t charge fees and has very low minimum balance requirements. American Express, CIT, GS Bank, Barclays and Ally are all well known for low minimum requirements and the absence of any unusual monthly fees.
- Easy Access to your Cash through Immediate Online Transfers. The reason why you keep money in savings is for access in an emergency or to take advantage of immediate financial opportunities. You need access to your cash. Yet, some banks impose strict limits on the amount of cash that you can access from your account in a single transfer or limit the numbers of transfers you can conduct over a given time period. Other banks can delay your transfers for days while they make money on the float. You should check with the bank where you are considering opening an online account to understand the restrictions before you open an account. You may also read the comments from other users above as they can highlight which banks enable the best access to your cash.
- Stay within FDIC limits! See the section above and read this article.
- Use the BestCashCow Savings Calculator to see how important it is to be maximizing your interest on savings accounts over time.
Expert Reviews of Well-Known Online Banks, April 2021
Online Savings - 0.50% APY, $1 minimum
Great for: Competitive CD Rates with no transaction fees ever.
Overview: Marcus is the online bank of Goldman Sachs. Throughout 2018, it consistently offered one of the highest online savings rates, but it has been quick to lower its savings and CD rates in 2019 and 2020. Marcus has a highly rated mobile app.
Highlights: Marcus is very highly rated in customer reviews on BestCashCow. Users cite the consistently high savings rates, lightening fast ACH transfers, the ease of web access, strong customer service and the absence of any fees ever.
What to watch for: Marcus has been quicker than many competitors to lower its savings rate. No ATM access.
Online Savings – 0.40% APY, $5,000 minimum
Great For: High Savings and CD Rates with no transaction fees ever
Overview: Citizens Access is a relatively new entrant in the online banking space, but is a subsidiary of Citizens Bank, one the largest, oldest and most well established US banking institutions.
Highlights: Citizens Access never charges any monthly fees. Its user reviews on BestCashCow have been outstanding. It was ahead of the curve in increasing its savings rates in anticipation of each Federal funds rate increase in 2018, although it may not be as competitive as interest rates in 2021 and 2022. Citizens Access also allows customers to set up online savings and CD accounts in the name of a personal trust (this remains rare among online banks).
What to watch for: Citizens Access was quick to drop its online savings rate in 2020. Its CD offerings, including its No Penalty CD products, have gone from compelling to particularly weak. All Citizens Access savings and CD products require a $5,000 minimum balance.
Online Savings Account – 0.50% APY, no minimum
Great For: Sometimes competitive savings rates and No Penalty CD rates with 24/7 Customer Service
Overview: Ally’s strong advertising campaigns and name recognition has made it one of the most recognized online banks. Until 2019, the savings rate was competitive. The bank also offers competitive CD products (with modest early withdrawal penalties) and no penalty CDs (with no early withdrawal penalties).
Highlights: BestCashCow user reviews cite a strong mobile app and the ease of getting into and out of No Penalty CD products. Ally often offers new and existing users a 1% cash promotion for bringing new deposits, and regularly gives existing depositors a 5 basis point step up for renewing CDs and No Penalty CDs.
What to watch for: Ally is the former GMAC Bank, having been spun out following the 2009 financial crisis, and may continue to have significant exposure to used automobile loans. Depositors should therefore be especially cautious as we roll through the COVID-19 pandemic and should always maintain their deposit balances within FDIC limits. In addition, some customers complain about waiting hours to reach customer service by phone at all hours. Others have expressed frustration about being inundated by Ally's nonstop cross-selling of auto loan, personal loan, credit card and online trading products.
Money Market – 0.45% APY, $100 Minimum
Great For: Competitive savings rates, great customer service
Overview: CIT Bank is a nationwide direct bank and is a division of CIT Bank, N.A., a large financial institution focused on equipment leasing that required a financial bail out from the federal government in 2009. The bank was an early entrant into the online banking space, and offered competitive savings and CD products to US customers through the internet for many years. In 2020, it has matched the savings and money market rates of other well known online banks.
Highlights: User reviews left on BestCashCow’s savings table are consistently strong with users highlighting strong and responsive customer service by phone when necessary.
What to watch for: CIT's website lacks some of the functionality that you will find on other leading online banking interfaces and seems more like 2011 than 2021. For example, it isn't possible to designate whether you want a CD to renew or to be transferred to another account until after the CD has matured. Additionally, some have reported experiencing significant delays with both inbound and outbound transfers (during which time CIT makes the interest and not you). Also, CIT now owns OneWest Bank and those with accounts at both banks should add their deposits together to be sure they do not exceed FDIC coverage.
High Yield Savings – 0.50% APY, no minimum
Great For: Stronger CD rates than many other well-known online banks.
Overview: Synchrony Bank is the former GE Capital Retail Bank that has now been spun off completely into its own institution. In the past, Synchrony offered competitive online savings and CD rates, but it is no longer competitive. Even though Synchrony is an entirely independent entity now and should not have exposure to GE's troubles, there may still be hidden exposure and depositors should remain well within FDIC insurance limits.
Highlights: Online savings accounts can be opened for IRAs and trust accounts (which is ordinarily not possible at leading online banks). Upon setting up an account, you may also add up to 10 beneficiaries. Your account may be linked with up to 10 external accounts at other banks and transfer limits are quite high (up to $500,000 inbound daily and $250,000 outbound daily). Synchrony offers ATM access and will reimburse up to $5 per statement cycle in other banks' ATM fees.
What to watch for: User reviews cite the inability to reach US-based customer service reps by phone, and note that the system does not have chat or internal email functionality. The banks is also widely associated with long delays (up to 6 days) in processing inbound and outbound cash transfers. The bank also charges a $25 outbound wire transfer fee.
Savings Account - 0.40% APY, no minimum
Good for: Solid APY with No Minimum Balance
Overview: Barclays Bank Delaware is a division of the often-troubled UK-based Barclays PLC. In the US, its brand recognition emanates from its acquisition of Lehman Brothers, its name on an arena in Brooklyn, and its role as one of the credit card issuers for American Airlines. The US subsidiary does not have a branch network and the absence of those costs sometimes enables it to pass along competitive savings and CD rates to its customers.
Highlights: Barclays offers savings accounts with no minimum to open, 24/7 access to funds, online transfers to and from other banks, direct deposit and a mobile app.
What to watch for: Barclays Bank Delaware was not consistently competitive in raising its savings rates as the Federal Reserve increased rates in the late 2010s, but it aggressively cut its savings rate in 2019 and 2020. While it used to be a very strongly reviewed bank by BestCashCow’s users, more recent reviews cite slower ACH transfers than some competitors. With uncertainty around Brexit, BestCashCow strongly recommends that depositors at this U.S. subsidiary maintain deposits strictly within FDIC limits.
Why You Can Trust BestCashCow
Every year, Americans collectively lose at least $80 billion in income just by putting their savings in the wrong bank accounts. BestCashCow is the most comprehensive and unbiased bank rate site on the Internet and our mission is to help you to avoid your share of these losses. We monitor over 30,000 rates from over 8,000 FDIC-insured banks and 7,700 NCUA-insured credit unions. Take a few minutes to explore the table above to see the best savings rates currently offered by online banks, or use the tabs to explore local bank rates or local credit union rates if your prefer to do your banking locally.
By using BestCashCow to move your money to a new bank from one with a low savings rate you may be able to boost your annual interest earned from savings by more than 10X. Banks are always competing for your money. Take advantage of it!
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