Bank of America

Last Updated: 7/3/2025

Note: Interest rates below are reported as APY, or Annual Percentage Yield

Quick Views

Advantage Savings: 0.01% APY(Rank 87 out of 88 savings accounts)

Minimum Deposit: $100

National Savings Interest Rate: 0.38% (as of 6/16/2025)

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

(Source: FDIC)

Bank Overview

BBB Rating: A

App Store Rating: 4.8/5

Google Play Rating: 4.6/5

Website: Visit Bank of America

Our Take on Bank of America

Highlights

  • App Store rating: 4.8
  • Google Play rating: 4.6
  • BBB rating: A
  • No direct deposit requirement for Advantage Savings

Considerations

  • Current APY: 0.01%, unchanged from 30 days ago
  • Monthly maintenance fee: $8
  • Minimum deposit: $100 for Advantage Savings
  • Limited high-yield options available
Summary: Bank of America offers an Advantage Savings account with a low APY of 0.01% and a minimum deposit of $100. While the account has no direct deposit requirement, it also incurs an $8 monthly maintenance fee. The bank holds a solid BBB rating of A and boasts high app ratings, which may appeal to tech-savvy users. However, the lack of competitive APY options may deter savers seeking higher yields.

Savings Account

Savings Account Offered by Bank of America

FeatureAdvantage Savings
APY
0.01% (as of 7/3/2025)
APY TrendStable for the last month
Minimum Deposit$100
Minimum Balance for APYN/A
FDIC-insured
Yes
Online OnlyNo
Bundled Account
No
Direct Deposit Required
No
Compound Frequency
Monthly
Maintenance Fee$8
EligibilityUnited States
NoteAPY may vary by market. The monthly fee may be waived under some circumstances, such as if you maintain a minimum balance of $500, or are below the age of 25, etc.

No deposit agreement summary available for this bank.

Calculate Savings for Bank of America

All calculations are based on APY.

Advantage Savings (APY: 0.01%)

Deposit Frequency:

Total savings breakdown:

  • Interest earned: $0 (0.00%)
  • Total contributions: $0 (0.00%)
  • Initial deposit: $100 (100.00%)

Your total balance

$100.00

Effective APY: 0.01% (based on your deposit and contributions)

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

Bank of America Savings Rates Over Time

Historical APY Insights

MetricAdvantage Savings
Latest APY0.01 %
TrendSideways
Slope (bps/mo)0.0
Rate Changes / Mo0.00
Days Since Last Change155
High (-5 m)0.01 %
Low (-5 m)0.01 %
Draw-down from High0.0 %
Volatility (CV)0.000
APY Insights Glossary
Latest APY
Most recent advertised annual-percentage yield.
Trend
Direction over the last 5 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 (-5 m)
Highest APY in the last 155 days.
Low (-5 m)
Lowest APY in the last 155 days.
Draw-down from High
How far today sits below the 5-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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FeatureBank of AmericaSelect a bank...
ProductAdvantage SavingsN/A
APY
0.01% (as of 7/3/2025)N/A
Bundled Account
NoN/A
FDIC-insured
YesN/A
Online OnlyNoN/A
Compound Frequency
MonthlyN/A
Minimum Deposit$100N/A
Minimum Balance for APYN/AN/A
Maintenance Fee$8N/A
Direct Deposit Required
NoN/A
NoteAPY may vary by market. The monthly fee may be waived under some circumstances, such as if you maintain a minimum balance of $500, or are below the age of 25, etc.N/A

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