Affirm: Savings Account & Rates

By Aviel Fahl

Updated: 2/21/2026

Mission: Banksparency aims to make Affirm's savings account transparent and comparable to the market.

Interest rates reported as APY

Analysis of Affirm

Our verdict

Affirm offers Affirm Money Account, a high-yield savings account paying 3.20% APY with no minimum deposit.

At 3.20% APY, Affirm pays 8x the national average (0.39%). Ranks in the top tier of 99+ accounts tracked.

Ideal User Profile

Best for: simple saving without extra requirements, banking without needing a branch, and managing money from your phone.

Key Differentiators

Stands out with top-rated iOS app (4.9), highly-rated Android app (4.8), A+ BBB rating.

Savings Overview

Affirm Money Account

3.20% APY

Rate Adjusted

-0.40%

Since 90 days ago

No Minimums Online Only

Min. Deposit	$0
Min. Balance	$0
Maintenance Fee	$0

Rank #73 of 99 tracked.

While Affirm is not a bank, it is FDIC-insured through partner Cross River Bank.

Market Reality Check

This bank offers rates below the current top tier. The best rates we track are currently above 4.15% APY.

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National Avg: 0.39% (FDIC, 1/1/2026).
Banksparency tracks live rates daily.

Bank Overview

HQ LocationSan Francisco, California
Founded2012
AffiliationThe Affirm Money™ Accounts are held with Cross River Bank (CRB), Member FDIC. The Affirm Card is a Visa® debit card issued by Evolve Bank & Trust (Evolve), Member FDIC. Affirm Holdings, Inc. is publicly traded (NASDAQ: AFRM)
Ratings & Trust
4.9iOS 4.8Android A+BBB BBB Accredited
Zelle® SupportNo Support
Standard ACH or Wire transfers only.
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 58410)

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Savings4.21%APY

Checking0.51%APY

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Monthly Maintenance Fee	None
Min. Deposit to Savings Account	$0
Min. Balance in Savings Account	$0
How to qualify for APY	OPTION ADirect Deposit $1,500+ AND Maintain $1,500+ avg daily checking balance. OR OPTION BDeposit $5,000+ total/mo AND Maintain $5,000+ avg daily checking balance.
Mobile Ratings	iOS:4.7 Android:4.6

The 4.21% APY is available with the Axos ONE savings and checking bundle. The checking account earns 0.51% APY. To qualify, you must either set up a direct deposit of $1,500 and maintain an average daily balance of more than $1,500 in your ONE Checking account, or receive at least $5,000 in total monthly qualifying deposits and maintain an average daily balance of more than $5,000.

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Competitive APY - with a balance of $5,000+
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Savings3.75%APY

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Monthly Maintenance Fee	None
Min. Deposit to Savings Account	$100
Min. Balance in Savings Account	$5,000
Mobile Ratings	iOS:4.8 Android:4.7

This is a tiered savings account, where the 3.75% APY requires meeting the $5,000 balance requirement. Lower balances earn an APY of 0.25%.

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Quontic High Yield Savings

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FDIC Insured

Savings3.50%APY

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Monthly Maintenance Fee	None
Min. Deposit to Savings Account	$100
Min. Balance in Savings Account	$0
Mobile Ratings	iOS:4.8 Android:4.8

Top Market Contenders

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3.90% APY

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3.30% APY

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3.20% APY

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Savings Account: In-Depth View

Savings Account Offered by Affirm

Feature	Affirm Money Account
APY	3.20%Verified: 2/21/2026
APY Trend	Rate Adjusted -0.40% Since 90 days ago
Min. Deposit	$0
Min. Balance	$0
Monthly Fee	$0
Direct Deposit	None
Checking Bundle	No
Branch Access	None
Compounding	Daily
FDIC Insured	Yes
Eligibility	United States
Important	While Affirm is not a bank, it is FDIC-insured through partner Cross River Bank.
Next Steps	-

Calculate Savings for Affirm

All calculations are based on APY.

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Affirm Money Account3.20% APY

Initial Deposit

Recurring Deposit

Frequency

Duration

Savings Breakdown

Interest Earned
+$1,241.70(8.1%)
Total Contributions
$13,000
Initial Deposit
$1,000

Projected Balance

$15,241.70

Effective APY

3.20%

The Banksparency Savings Calculator provides estimated savings growth based on user input and our latest data.

Affirm Savings Rates Over Time

Historical APY Insights

Last 12 Months

Metric	Affirm Money Account
Latest APY	3.20%
Trend	Falling
Slope (bps/mo)	-5.0
Rate Changes / Mo	0.33
Days Since Last Change	46
High (-12m)	3.85%
Low (-12m)	3.20%
Draw-down	-16.9%
Volatility (CV)	0.065

How to read these metrics▼

Trends & Velocity

Trend: The general direction of the rate over the analyzed period. Useful for spotting if a bank is currently aggressive or pulling back.
Slope (bps/mo): Speed of change. A high positive number means they raise rates quickly. 10 bps = 0.10%.
Rate Changes / Mo: "Twitchiness." High frequency means the rate changes constantly; low frequency means it's stable.

Risk & Range

High/Low: The absolute ceiling and floor of the rate during the 365-day window.
Volatility Score: Lower is better for predictability. It indicates how wildly the rate swings relative to its average.
Days Since Change: If this number is high (e.g., >90), the rate is very sticky. If low, it changed recently.

Why track this? Understanding volatility helps you avoid "bait-and-switch" rates. A steady, rising slope is ideal; high volatility often signals a temporary teaser rate.

Compare with Affirm

Feature	Current View Affirm	Empty Slot
Product	Affirm Money Account	-
APY	3.20%Verified: 2/21/2026	-
APY Trend	Rate Adjusted -0.40% Since 90 days ago	-
Min. Deposit	$0	-
Monthly Fee	$0	-
Direct Deposit	No	-
Checking Bundle	No	-
Branch Access	None	-
Eligibility	United States	-
Compounding	Daily	-
FDIC Insured	Yes	-
Note	While Affirm is not a bank, it is FDIC-insured through partner Cross River Bank.	-
Next Steps	-	-

Bank-to-Bank Comparisons

Compare Affirm's APY of 3.20% with other banks

Bank Pair	Competitor APY	Min Deposit
Affirm vs Ally Bank	3.20%	$0
Affirm vs American Express	3.30%	$0
Affirm vs Axos Bank	4.21%	$0
Affirm vs Bank of America	0.01%	$100
Affirm vs Barclays	3.85%	$0
Affirm vs Capital One	3.30%	$0
Affirm vs Chase Bank	0.01%	$0
Affirm vs Chime	3.00%	$0
Affirm vs CIT Bank	3.75%	$100
Affirm vs Citibank	3.20%	$0
Affirm vs Discover Bank	3.30%	$0
Affirm vs EverBank	3.90%	$0
Affirm vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs	3.65%	$0
Affirm vs Newtek Bank	4.20%	$0.01
Affirm vs Openbank	4.09%	$500
Affirm vs Pibank	4.60%	$0
Affirm vs SoFi Bank	4.00%	$0
Affirm vs Synchrony Bank	3.50%	$0
Affirm vs Varo Bank	5.00%	$0
Affirm vs Wealthfront	3.95%	$0
Affirm vs Wells Fargo	0.05%	$25