Axos Bank: Savings Accounts & Rates

By Aviel Fahl

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Updated: 1/7/2026

Mission: Banksparency aims to make Axos Bank's savings accounts transparent and comparable to the market.

Interest rates reported as APY

Savings Overview

Axos ONE

Top 20 Rate
4.31% APY
Rate Adjusted
-0.20%
Since 90 days ago
No Minimums Checking Bundle Online Only
Rank #8 of 102 tracked.
The 4.31% 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.

Summit Savings

3.75% APY
Rate Adjusted
-0.25%
Since 30 days ago
No Minimums Online Only
Rank #41 of 102 tracked.

High Yield Savings

0.61% APY
Tiered Range: 0.15% - 0.61%
Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days
No Minimums Online Only
Rank #92 of 102 tracked.
This is a tiered savings account where rates vary based on the balance. The top APY may be earned on a balance up to $9,999.99, while balances above that receive an increasingly lower APY.

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National Avg: 0.39% (FDIC, 12/15/2025).
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Bank Overview

  • HQ LocationSan Diego, California
  • Founded2000
  • AffiliationHolding company of Axos Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AX)
  • Zelle® SupportNo Support
    Standard ACH or Wire transfers only.
  • Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 35546)

Our Take on Axos Bank

The Good

  • Earn 0.51% APY on checking account & access 95,000 fee-free ATMs
  • Competitive 4.31% APY
  • No minimum deposit or balance requirements
  • No monthly maintenance fees
  • Highly rated mobile apps (iOS: 4.7, Android: 4.5)

Considerations

  • Requires opening a checking account (bundled)
  • No physical branch access (online only)
Verdict

Axos Bank offers the Axos ONE savings and checking bundle with a competitive 4.31% APY. To qualify for this rate, you need to open a checking account, which earns 0.51% APY. While setting up a direct deposit of $1,500 is not required, it is the easiest way to earn the highest APY. Alternatively, you can qualify by receiving at least $5,000 in total monthly qualifying deposits and maintaining an average daily balance of more than $5,000. The account has no minimum deposit or balance requirements, no monthly maintenance fees, and provides access to 95,000 fee-free ATMs.

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3.40% APY
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3.90% APY

Savings Accounts: In-Depth View

Savings Accounts Offered by Axos Bank

Feature
Axos ONE
Summit Savings
High Yield Savings
APY
4.31%Verified: 1/7/2026
3.75%Verified: 1/7/2026
0.61%Range: 0.15% - 0.61%Verified: 1/7/2026
APY Trend
Rate Adjusted
-0.20%
Since 90 days ago
Rate Adjusted
-0.25%
Since 30 days ago
Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days
Min. Deposit
$0$0$0
Min. Balance
$0$0$0
Monthly Fee
$0$0$0
Direct Deposit
Optionalbut is the easiest way to earn the highest APY.
None
None
Checking Bundle
YesNoNo
Branch Access
NoneNoneNone
Compounding
DailyDailyDaily
FDIC Insured
Yes Yes Yes
Eligibility
United StatesUnited StatesUnited States
Important
The 4.31% 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.-This is a tiered savings account where rates vary based on the balance. The top APY may be earned on a balance up to $9,999.99, while balances above that receive an increasingly lower APY.
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Calculate Savings for Axos Bank

All calculations are based on APY.
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Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$1,696.30(10.8%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $1,000

Projected Balance

$15,696.30

Effective APY
4.31%

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

Last 12 Months
MetricHigh Yield SavingsSummit SavingsAxos ONE
Latest APY
0.61%3.75%4.31%
Trend
SidewaysSidewaysSideways
Slope (bps/mo)
0.0-3.1-4.5
Rate Changes / Mo
0.000.080.33
Days Since Last Change
3642736
High (-12m)
0.61%4.00%4.86%
Low (-12m)
0.61%3.75%4.31%
Draw-down
0.0%-6.3%-11.3%
Volatility (CV)
0.0000.0240.038
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 Axos Bank

Feature
Current View
Axos Bank
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Product-
APY
4.31%Verified: 1/7/2026
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APY Trend
Rate Adjusted
-0.20%
Since 90 days ago
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Min. Deposit$0-
Monthly Fee$0-
Direct Deposit
No-
Checking Bundle
Yes-
Branch AccessNone-
Eligibility United States-
Compounding
Daily-
FDIC Insured
Yes-
NoteThe 4.31% 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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