Capital One: Savings Account & Rates

By Aviel Fahl

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Updated: 1/7/2026

Mission: Banksparency aims to make Capital One's savings account transparent and comparable to the market.

Interest rates reported as APY

Savings Overview

360 Performance Savings

3.40% APY
Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days
No Minimums Branch Access
Min. Deposit$0
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Rank #64 of 102 tracked.

Market Reality Check

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

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

Bank Overview

  • HQ LocationMcLean, Virginia
  • Founded1994
  • AffiliationCapital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF)
  • Zelle® SupportAvailable
    Daily Limit: $2,500Available for 360 Checking accounts.
  • Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 4297)

Our Take on Capital One

The Good

  • Decent APY of 3.40%
  • No minimum deposit or balance requirements
  • No monthly maintenance fees
  • Highly rated mobile apps (iOS: 4.9, Android: 4.5)
  • Access to physical branches

Considerations

  • Yield is below current market leaders
Verdict

Capital One offers the 360 Performance Savings account with an attractive APY of 3.40%. This account features no minimum deposit or balance requirements, and there are no monthly maintenance fees. Additionally, customers can benefit from highly rated mobile apps, with scores of 4.9 for iOS and 4.5 for Android, as well as access to physical branches. Notably, there are no direct deposit requirements or fine print caveats to consider. However, it's important to note that the yield is below current market leaders.

Top Market Contenders

Marcus by Goldman Sachs
3.65% APY
Ally Bank
3.30% APY
SoFi Bank
4.00% APY

Savings Account: In-Depth View

Savings Account Offered by Capital One

Feature
360 Performance Savings
APY
3.40%Verified: 1/7/2026
APY Trend
Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days
Min. Deposit
$0
Min. Balance
$0
Monthly Fee
$0
Direct Deposit
None
Checking Bundle
No
Branch Access
Yes
Compounding
Monthly
FDIC Insured
Yes
Eligibility
United States
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Calculate Savings for Capital One

All calculations are based on APY.
360 Performance Savings3.40% APY
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Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$1,322.70(8.6%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $1,000

Projected Balance

$15,322.70

Effective APY
3.40%

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

Capital One Savings Rates Over Time

Historical APY Insights

Last 11 Months
Metric360 Performance Savings
Latest APY
3.40%
Trend
Sideways
Slope (bps/mo)
-3.3
Rate Changes / Mo
0.34
Days Since Last Change
98
High (-11m)
3.80%
Low (-11m)
3.40%
Draw-down
-10.5%
Volatility (CV)
0.034
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 350-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 Capital One

Feature
Current View
Capital One
Empty Slot
Product360 Performance Savings-
APY
3.40%Verified: 1/7/2026
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APY Trend
Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days
-
Min. Deposit$0-
Monthly Fee$0-
Direct Deposit
No-
Checking Bundle
No-
Branch AccessYes-
Eligibility United States-
Compounding
Monthly-
FDIC Insured
Yes-
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Bank-to-Bank Comparisons

Compare Capital One's APY of 3.40% with other banks
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Capital One vs Affirm3.20%$0
Capital One vs Ally Bank3.30%$0
Capital One vs American Express3.30%$0
Capital One vs Axos Bank4.31%$0
Capital One vs Bank of America0.01%$100
Capital One vs Barclays4.00%$0
Capital One vs Bask Bank3.75%$0
Capital One vs Betterment3.25%$10
Capital One vs BMO Alto3.25%$0
Capital One vs Bread Savings4.05%$100
Capital One vs BrioDirect3.75%$5,000
Capital One vs Carver Bank4.00%$5,000
Capital One vs Charles Schwab Bank0.15%$0
Capital One vs Chase Bank0.01%$0
Capital One vs Chime3.50%$0
Capital One vs CIT Bank3.75%$100
Capital One vs Citibank3.30%$0
Capital One vs Citizens Access™3.15%$0.01
Capital One vs Climate First Bank4.21%$50
Capital One vs Colorado Federal Savings Bank4.05%$50,000
Capital One vs Discover Bank3.40%$0
Capital One vs E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley3.50%$0
Capital One vs Elevault3.82%$0
Capital One vs EverBank3.90%$0
Capital One vs Fitness Bank4.75%$100
Capital One vs FNBO Direct3.00%$1
Capital One vs Forbright Bank4.00%$0
Capital One vs FVCbank3.85%$500
Capital One vs GO2bank4.50%$0
Capital One vs Ivy Bank4.10%$2,500
Capital One vs Jenius Bank4.05%$0
Capital One vs LendingClub4.00%$0
Capital One vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs3.65%$0
Capital One vs MutualOne Bank4.07%$20,000
Capital One vs My Banking Direct4.02%$500
Capital One vs Neighbors Bank4.30%$0
Capital One vs Newtek Bank4.35%$0.01
Capital One vs Openbank4.20%$500
Capital One vs Peak Bank3.99%$100
Capital One vs Pibank4.60%$0
Capital One vs PNC3.30%$0
Capital One vs Popular Direct3.90%$100
Capital One vs Presidential Bank3.75%$5,000
Capital One vs Quontic Bank3.50%$100
Capital One vs Salem Five Direct3.61%$10
Capital One vs Sallie Mae Bank3.90%$0
Capital One vs Santander Bank0.01%$25
Capital One vs SoFi Bank4.00%$0
Capital One vs Synchrony Bank3.65%$0
Capital One vs TD Bank2.60%$0
Capital One vs TIMBR4.40%$1,000
Capital One vs UFB Direct3.46%$5000
Capital One vs Upgrade3.05%$0
Capital One vs Valley Direct4.00%$1,000
Capital One vs Varo Bank5.00%$0
Capital One vs Vio Bank4.09%$100
Capital One vs Wealthfront3.90%$0
Capital One vs Wells Fargo0.05%$25
Capital One vs Zynlo Bank3.85%$10

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