Bank of America: Savings Account & Rates
Mission: Banksparency aims to make Bank of America's savings account transparent and comparable to the market.
Analysis of Bank of America
Our verdict
Bank of America offers Advantage Savings, a high-yield savings account paying 0.01% APY with a $100 minimum deposit.
At 0.01% APY, Bank of America is competitive with the national average of 0.39%. Ranks in the top tier of 98+ accounts tracked.
Ideal User Profile
- Best for: simple saving without extra requirements, quick transfers with Zelle, and managing money from your phone.
Key Differentiators
- Stands out with top-rated iOS app (4.8), highly-rated Android app (4.6), A+ BBB rating, Zelle for instant transfers.
Savings Overview
Advantage Savings
| Min. Deposit | $100 |
| Min. Balance | $0 |
| Maintenance Fee | $8 |
Market Reality Check
This bank offers rates below the current top tier. The best rates we track are currently above 4.15% APY.
Bank Overview
- HQ LocationCharlotte, North Carolina
- Founded1904
- Ratings & Trust
- Zelle® SupportAvailableDaily Limit: $3,500Founding member; highest limits for established users.
- Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 3510)
Top Market Contenders
Savings Account: In-Depth View
Savings Account Offered by Bank of America
| Feature | Advantage Savings |
|---|---|
APY | 0.01%Verified: 2/25/2026 |
APY Trend | Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days |
Min. Deposit | $100 |
Min. Balance | N/A |
Monthly Fee | $8 |
Direct Deposit | None |
Checking Bundle | No |
Branch Access | Yes |
Compounding | Monthly |
FDIC Insured | Yes |
Eligibility | United States |
Important | APY 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. |
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Calculate Savings for Bank of America
Savings Breakdown
- Interest Earned+$3.70(0.0%)
- Total Contributions$13,000
- Initial Deposit$1,000
Projected Balance
$14,003.70
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
Last 12 Months| Metric | Advantage Savings |
|---|---|
Latest APY | 0.01% |
Trend | Sideways |
Slope (bps/mo) | 0.0 |
Rate Changes / Mo | 0.16 |
Days Since Last Change | 71 |
High (-12m) | 0.03% |
Low (-12m) | 0.01% |
Draw-down | -66.7% |
Volatility (CV) | 0.116 |
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 Bank of America
| Feature | Current View Bank of America | Empty Slot |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Advantage Savings | - |
APY | 0.01%Verified: 2/25/2026 | - |
APY Trend | Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days | - |
| Min. Deposit | $100 | - |
| Monthly Fee | $8 | - |
Direct Deposit | No | - |
Checking Bundle | No | - |
| Branch Access | Yes | - |
| Eligibility | United States | - |
Compounding | Monthly | - |
FDIC Insured | Yes | - |
| Note | APY 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. | - |
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Bank-to-Bank Comparisons
Compare Bank of America's APY of 0.01% with other banks
| Bank Pair | Competitor APY | Min Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America vs Ally Bank | 3.20% | $0 |
| Bank of America vs American Express | 3.20% | $0 |
| Bank of America vs Axos Bank | 4.21% | $0 |
| Bank of America vs Barclays | 3.85% | $0 |
| Bank of America vs Capital One | 3.20% | $0 |
| Bank of America vs Chime | 3.00% | $0 |
| Bank of America vs CIT Bank | 3.75% | $100 |
| Bank of America vs Discover Bank | 3.30% | $0 |
| Bank of America vs EverBank | 3.90% | $0 |
| Bank of America vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs | 3.65% | $0 |
| Bank of America vs Newtek Bank | 4.20% | $0.01 |
| Bank of America vs Openbank | 4.00% | $500 |
| Bank of America vs Pibank | 4.60% | $0 |
| Bank of America vs SoFi Bank | 4.00% | $0 |
| Bank of America vs Synchrony Bank | 3.50% | $0 |
| Bank of America vs Varo Bank | 5.00% | $0 |
| Bank of America vs Wealthfront | 4.20% | $0 |
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