Axos Bank: Savings Accounts & Rates

Savings rates updated: 8/15/2025

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Savings Overview

Axos ONE: 4.46% APY(Rank 9 of the 20 Best Savings Rates)

Minimum Deposit: $0 | Bundled Savings & Checking Account | Online Only | Direct Deposit: Not required, but is the easiest way to earn the highest APY.

Summit Savings: 4.00% APY(Rank 47 out of 94 savings accounts)

Minimum Deposit: $0 | Online Only

High Yield Savings: 0.61% APY(Rank 85 out of 94 savings accounts)

Minimum Deposit: $0 | Online Only

Offered by the affiliated UFB Direct:

UFB Checking and Savings Bundle: 4.01% - 4.21% APY(Rank 27 out of 81 tracked HYSAs)

Minimum Deposit: $5000 | Online Only

UFB Portfolio Savings: 4.01% APY(Rank 46 out of 94 savings accounts)

Minimum Deposit: $0 | Online Only

National Savings Interest Rate: 0.38% (as of 7/21/2025)

Note: The FDIC tracks savings and CD rates nationally, but it does not report APY, only the average interest rate.

(Source: FDIC)

Bank Overview

Location: San Diego, California

Founded: 2000

Affiliation: Holding company of Axos Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AX)

Access to Branches: None

BBB Rating: A+ (BBB Accredited)

App Store Rating: 4.7/5

Google Play Rating: 4.4/5

Website: Visit Axos Bank

Our Take on Axos Bank

Highlights

  • Highest APY of 4.46% available with Axos ONE account.
  • No maintenance fees across all accounts.
  • A+ BBB rating indicates strong trustworthiness.
  • High App Store rating of 4.7 and Google Play rating of 4.4.

Considerations

  • Current APY of 4.46% is down from 4.66% 30 days ago.
  • Direct deposit required to earn the highest APY on Axos ONE.
  • All accounts are online-only, limiting in-person access.
  • No physical branches available.
Summary: Axos Bank offers competitive high-yield savings options, with the Axos ONE account providing the best APY at 4.46%. However, this rate requires a direct deposit, which may deter some savers. All accounts have no maintenance fees, and the bank boasts an A+ BBB rating, reflecting its reliability. With strong app ratings, Axos Bank is a solid choice for those comfortable with online banking.

Savings Accounts: In-Depth View

Savings Accounts Offered by Axos Bank

FeatureAxos ONE Summit Savings High Yield Savings
APY
4.46% (as of 8/15/2025)4.00% (as of 8/15/2025)0.61% (as of 8/15/2025)
APY Trend-0.20% MoMStable for the last quarterStable for the last quarter
Minimum Deposit$0$0$0
Minimum Balance for APY$0$0$0
FDIC-insured
YesYesYes
Online OnlyYesYesYes
Bundled Account
YesNoNo
Direct Deposit Required
No. Not required, but is the easiest way to earn the highest APY.NoNo
Compound Frequency
DailyDailyDaily
Maintenance Fee$0$0$0
EligibilityUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited States
NoteThis APY is only available with the Axos ONE savings and checking bundle. 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.N/AN/A
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Calculate Savings for Axos Bank

All calculations are based on APY.
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Total savings breakdown:

  • Interest earned: $1,758.7 (11.16%)
  • Total contributions: $13,000 (82.49%)
  • Initial deposit: $1,000 (6.35%)

Your total balance

$15,758.70

Effective APY: 4.46% (based on your deposit and contributions)

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

Axos Bank Savings Rates Over Time

Historical APY Insights

MetricHigh Yield SavingsSummit SavingsAxos ONE
Latest APY0.61 %4.00 %4.46 %
TrendSidewaysSidewaysSideways
Slope (bps/mo)0.00.0-4.7
Rate Changes / Mo0.000.000.25
Days Since Last Change2214816
High (-8 m)0.61 %4.00 %4.86 %
Low (-8 m)0.61 %4.00 %4.46 %
Draw-down from High0.0 %0.0 %-8.2 %
Volatility (CV)0.0000.0000.025
APY Insights Glossary
Latest APY
Most recent advertised annual-percentage yield.
Trend
Direction over the last 8 months (regression slope).
Slope (bps/mo)
Average monthly change; 10 bps = 0.10 pp.
Rate Changes / Mo
Typical number of APY moves per month.
Days Since Last Change
Recency of the latest APY adjustment.
High (-8 m)
Highest APY in the last 243 days.
Low (-8 m)
Lowest APY in the last 243 days.
Draw-down from High
How far today sits below the 8-month peak.
Volatility (CV)
Coefficient of variation = stdev ÷ mean.
Why Track Savings-Account APYs?
  • See how quickly a bank reacts to Fed moves or competition.
  • Gauge “twitchiness” - frequent moves can annoy savers.
  • Spot if you're buying near a peak (draw-down) or riding a rise.
  • Slope (bps/mo) shows speed of change.
  • Volatility (CV) scales jumps by average level.

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FeatureAxos BankSelect a bank...
ProductN/A
APY
4.46% (as of 8/15/2025)N/A
Bundled Account
YesN/A
FDIC-insured
YesN/A
Online OnlyYesN/A
Compound Frequency
DailyN/A
Minimum Deposit$0N/A
Minimum Balance for APY$0N/A
Maintenance Fee$0N/A
Direct Deposit Required
NoN/A
NoteThis APY is only available with the Axos ONE savings and checking bundle. 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.N/A
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