BMO Alto: Savings Account & Rates
Mission: Banksparency aims to make BMO Alto's savings account transparent and comparable to the market.
Analysis of BMO Alto
Our verdict
BMO Alto offers a high-yield savings account paying 3.15% APY with no minimum deposit.
At 3.15% APY, BMO Alto 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 and banking without needing a branch.
Important Considerations
Key Differentiators
- Stands out with A+ BBB rating.
Savings Overview
Savings Account
| Min. Deposit | $0 |
| Min. Balance | $0 |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
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 LocationChicago, Illinois
- Founded1817
- AffiliationBMO Alto is a trade name used by BMO Bank N.A. All BMO Alto deposit products and services are provided by BMO
- Ratings & Trust
- Zelle® SupportNo SupportStandard ACH or Wire transfers only.
- Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 16571)
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Savings Account: In-Depth View
Savings Account Offered by BMO Alto
| Feature | Savings Account |
|---|---|
APY | 3.15%Verified: 2/21/2026 |
APY Trend | Rate Adjusted -0.10% Since 7 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 |
| Next Steps | - |
Calculate Savings for BMO Alto
Savings Breakdown
- Interest Earned+$1,221.50(8.0%)
- Total Contributions$13,000
- Initial Deposit$1,000
Projected Balance
$15,221.50
The Banksparency Savings Calculator provides estimated savings growth based on user input and our latest data.
BMO Alto Savings Rates Over Time
Historical APY Insights
Last 12 Months| Metric | Savings Account |
|---|---|
Latest APY | 3.15% |
Trend | Falling |
Slope (bps/mo) | -5.1 |
Rate Changes / Mo | 0.41 |
Days Since Last Change | 4 |
High (-12m) | 4.00% |
Low (-12m) | 3.15% |
Draw-down | -21.3% |
Volatility (CV) | 0.058 |
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 BMO Alto
| Feature | Current View BMO Alto | Empty Slot |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Savings Account | - |
APY | 3.15%Verified: 2/21/2026 | - |
APY Trend | Rate Adjusted -0.10% Since 7 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 | - |
| Next Steps | - | - |
Bank-to-Bank Comparisons
Compare BMO Alto's APY of 3.15% with other banks
| Bank Pair | Competitor APY | Min Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| BMO Alto vs Ally Bank | 3.20% | $0 |
| BMO Alto vs American Express | 3.30% | $0 |
| BMO Alto vs Axos Bank | 4.21% | $0 |
| BMO Alto vs Bank of America | 0.01% | $100 |
| BMO Alto vs Barclays | 3.85% | $0 |
| BMO Alto vs Capital One | 3.30% | $0 |
| BMO Alto vs Chase Bank | 0.01% | $0 |
| BMO Alto vs Chime | 3.00% | $0 |
| BMO Alto vs CIT Bank | 3.75% | $100 |
| BMO Alto vs Citibank | 3.20% | $0 |
| BMO Alto vs Discover Bank | 3.30% | $0 |
| BMO Alto vs EverBank | 3.90% | $0 |
| BMO Alto vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs | 3.65% | $0 |
| BMO Alto vs Newtek Bank | 4.20% | $0.01 |
| BMO Alto vs Openbank | 4.09% | $500 |
| BMO Alto vs Pibank | 4.60% | $0 |
| BMO Alto vs SoFi Bank | 4.00% | $0 |
| BMO Alto vs Synchrony Bank | 3.50% | $0 |
| BMO Alto vs Varo Bank | 5.00% | $0 |
| BMO Alto vs Wealthfront | 3.95% | $0 |
| BMO Alto vs Wells Fargo | 0.05% | $25 |
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