Bread Savings: Savings Account & Rates

By Aviel Fahl

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Updated: 1/6/2026

Mission: Banksparency aims to make Bread Savings' savings account transparent and comparable to the market.

Interest rates reported as APY

Savings Overview

High-Yield Savings Account

Top 20 Rate
4.05% APY
30 days
↘︎ 0.05%
90 days
↘︎ 0.20%
Min: $100 Online Only
Min. Deposit$100
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Rank #16 of 103 tracked.

Market Reality Check

This bank offers rates below the current top tier. The best rates we track are currently above 4.21% APY.

See Top Rates
National Avg: 0.39% (FDIC, 12/15/2025).
Banksparency tracks live rates daily.

Bank Overview

Our Take on Bread Savings

The Good

  • Competitive 4.05% APY
  • No monthly maintenance fees
  • Highly rated mobile apps (iOS: 4.7, Android: 4.6)

Considerations

  • No physical branch access (online only)
Verdict

Bread Savings offers a High-Yield Savings Account with a competitive APY of 4.05%. There are no monthly maintenance fees, and the account is accessible through highly rated mobile apps (iOS: 4.7, Android: 4.6). Importantly, there are no requirements for direct deposit or checking accounts, and there are no promotional or tiered rates to consider. However, please note that this is an online-only bank, meaning there is no access to physical branches.

Top Market Contenders

CIT Bank
3.75% APY
Barclays
4.00% APY
SoFi Bank
4.00% APY

Savings Account: In-Depth View

Savings Account Offered by Bread Savings

Feature
High-Yield Savings Account
APY
4.05%Verified: 1/6/2026
APY Trend
30 days
↘︎ 0.05%
90 days
↘︎ 0.20%
Min. Deposit
$100
Min. Balance
$0
Monthly Fee
$0
Direct Deposit
None
Checking Bundle
No
Branch Access
None
Compounding
Daily
FDIC Insured
Yes
Eligibility
United States
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Calculate Savings for Bread Savings

All calculations are based on APY.
High-Yield Savings Account4.05% APY
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Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$1,588.70(10.2%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $1,000

Projected Balance

$15,588.70

Effective APY
4.05%

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

Bread Savings Savings Rates Over Time

Historical APY Insights

Last 12 Months
MetricHigh-Yield Savings Account
Latest APY
4.05%
Trend
Sideways
Slope (bps/mo)
-2.9
Rate Changes / Mo
0.66
Days Since Last Change
18
High (-12m)
4.50%
Low (-12m)
4.05%
Draw-down
-10.0%
Volatility (CV)
0.025
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 Bread Savings

Feature
Current View
Bread Savings
Empty Slot
ProductHigh-Yield Savings Account-
APY
4.05%Verified: 1/6/2026
-
APY Trend
30 days
↘︎ 0.05%
90 days
↘︎ 0.20%
-
Min. Deposit$100-
Monthly Fee$0-
Direct Deposit
No-
Checking Bundle
No-
Branch AccessNone-
Eligibility United States-
Compounding
Daily-
FDIC Insured
Yes-
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Bank-to-Bank Comparisons

Compare Bread Savings' APY of 4.05% with other banks
Bank PairCompetitor APYMin Deposit
Bread Savings vs Affirm3.20%$0
Bread Savings vs Ally Bank3.30%$0
Bread Savings vs American Express3.30%$0
Bread Savings vs Axos Bank4.31%$0
Bread Savings vs Bank of America0.01%$100
Bread Savings vs Barclays4.00%$0
Bread Savings vs Bask Bank3.75%$0
Bread Savings vs Betterment3.25%$10
Bread Savings vs BMO Alto3.25%$0
Bread Savings vs BrioDirect3.75%$5,000
Bread Savings vs Capital One3.40%$0
Bread Savings vs Carver Bank4.00%$5,000
Bread Savings vs Charles Schwab Bank0.15%$0
Bread Savings vs Chase Bank0.01%$0
Bread Savings vs Chime3.50%$0
Bread Savings vs CIT Bank3.75%$100
Bread Savings vs Citibank3.30%$0
Bread Savings vs Citizens Access™3.15%$0.01
Bread Savings vs Climate First Bank4.21%$50
Bread Savings vs Colorado Federal Savings Bank4.05%$50,000
Bread Savings vs Discover Bank3.40%$0
Bread Savings vs E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley3.50%$0
Bread Savings vs Elevault3.82%$0
Bread Savings vs EverBank3.90%$0
Bread Savings vs Fitness Bank4.75%$100
Bread Savings vs FNBO Direct3.00%$1
Bread Savings vs Forbright Bank4.00%$0
Bread Savings vs FVCbank3.85%$500
Bread Savings vs GO2bank4.50%$0
Bread Savings vs Ivy Bank4.10%$2,500
Bread Savings vs Jenius Bank4.05%$0
Bread Savings vs LendingClub4.00%$0
Bread Savings vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs3.65%$0
Bread Savings vs MutualOne Bank4.07%$20,000
Bread Savings vs My Banking Direct4.02%$500
Bread Savings vs Neighbors Bank4.30%$0
Bread Savings vs Newtek Bank4.35%$0.01
Bread Savings vs Openbank4.20%$500
Bread Savings vs Peak Bank3.99%$100
Bread Savings vs Pibank4.60%$0
Bread Savings vs PNC3.30%$0
Bread Savings vs Popular Direct3.90%$100
Bread Savings vs Presidential Bank3.75%$5,000
Bread Savings vs Quontic Bank3.50%$100
Bread Savings vs Salem Five Direct3.61%$10
Bread Savings vs Sallie Mae Bank3.90%$0
Bread Savings vs Santander Bank0.01%$25
Bread Savings vs SoFi Bank4.00%$0
Bread Savings vs Synchrony Bank3.65%$0
Bread Savings vs TD Bank2.60%$0
Bread Savings vs TIMBR4.40%$1,000
Bread Savings vs UFB Direct3.46%$5000
Bread Savings vs Upgrade3.05%$0
Bread Savings vs Valley Direct4.00%$1,000
Bread Savings vs Varo Bank5.00%$0
Bread Savings vs Vio Bank4.09%$100
Bread Savings vs Wealthfront3.90%$0
Bread Savings vs Wells Fargo0.05%$25
Bread Savings vs Zynlo Bank3.85%$10

Alternatives to Bread Savings

Banks with Higher/Similar Savings APY

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Forbright Bank

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Minimum Deposit: $0

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Axos Bank

Summit Savings: 3.75% APY

Minimum Deposit: $0

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Openbank

High-Yield Savings Account: 4.20% APY

Minimum Deposit: $500

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Neighbors Bank

Neighbors Savings Account: 4.30% APY

Minimum Deposit: $0

Eligible States: Limited (see details)

TIMBR

Premium Savings Account: 4.40% APY

Minimum Deposit: $1,000

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Evergreen Bank Group

High-Yield Online Savings: 4.25% APY (Inactive)

Minimum Deposit: $100

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Fitness Bank

Fitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo: 4.75% APY

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Minimum Deposit: $100

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Minimum Deposit: $100

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Vio Bank

Online Savings Account: 4.09% APY

Minimum Deposit: $100

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GO2bank

High Yield Savings: 4.50% APY

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Minimum Deposit: $0

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Popular Direct

Popular Direct Select Savings: 3.90% APY

Minimum Deposit: $100

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MutualOne Bank

Mo Premium Savings: 4.07% APY

Minimum Deposit: $20,000

Online Savings: 0.40% APY

Minimum Deposit: $5,000

Online Only

My Banking Direct

High Yield Savings Account: 4.02% APY

Minimum Deposit: $500

Online Only