Discover Bank: Savings Accounts & Rates

Savings rates updated: 8/29/2025

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Savings Overview

Online Savings Account: 3.50% APY(Rank 74 out of 81 tracked HYSAs)

Minimum Deposit: $0 | Online Only

Offered by the affiliated Capital One:

360 Performance Savings: 3.50% APY(Rank 71 out of 81 tracked HYSAs)

Minimum Deposit: $0

National Savings Interest Rate: 0.39% (as of 8/26/2025)

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

(Source: FDIC)

Bank Overview

Location: Riverwoods, Illinois

Founded: 1960

Affiliation: Discover Bank, a subsidiary of Discover Financial Services, Inc., was acquired by Capital One on May 18, 2025.

Access to Branches: None

BBB Rating: A+ (BBB Accredited)

App Store Rating: 4.9/5

Google Play Rating: 4.3/5

Website: Visit Discover Bank

Our Take on Discover Bank

Highlights

  • Offers a competitive APY of 3.50%
  • No minimum deposit or balance requirements
  • No monthly maintenance fees
  • High App Store rating of 4.9

Considerations

  • No physical branches available
  • Direct deposit not required, but may limit options
  • Google Play rating is lower at 4.3
  • Online-only account may not suit all users
Summary: Discover Bank's Online Savings Account offers a competitive APY of 3.50%, with no minimum deposit or maintenance fees. While it has a high App Store rating of 4.9, it lacks physical branches, which may deter some users. The Google Play rating is lower at 4.3. Overall, the account is a solid choice for savers who prefer online banking and are comfortable with the absence of direct deposit requirements.

Savings Account: In-Depth View

Savings Account Offered by Discover Bank

FeatureOnline Savings Account
APY
3.50% (as of 8/29/2025)
APY Trend-0.10% QoQ
Minimum Deposit$0
Minimum Balance for APY$0
FDIC-insured
Yes
Online OnlyYes
Bundled Account
No
Direct Deposit Required
No
Compound Frequency
Daily
Maintenance Fee$0
EligibilityUnited States
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Calculate Savings for Discover Bank

All calculations are based on APY.

Online Savings Account (APY: 3.50%)

Deposit Frequency:

Total savings breakdown:

  • Interest earned: $1,363.3 (8.87%)
  • Total contributions: $13,000 (84.62%)
  • Initial deposit: $1,000 (6.51%)

Your total balance

$15,363.30

Effective APY: 3.50% (based on your deposit and contributions)

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

Discover Bank Savings Rates Over Time

Historical APY Insights

MetricOnline Savings Account
Latest APY3.50 %
TrendSideways
Slope (bps/mo)-4.3
Rate Changes / Mo0.41
Days Since Last Change65
High (-7 m)3.75 %
Low (-7 m)3.50 %
Draw-down from High-6.7 %
Volatility (CV)0.026
APY Insights Glossary
Latest APY
Most recent advertised annual-percentage yield.
Trend
Direction over the last 7 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 (-7 m)
Highest APY in the last 220 days.
Low (-7 m)
Lowest APY in the last 220 days.
Draw-down from High
How far today sits below the 7-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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FeatureDiscover BankSelect a bank...
ProductOnline Savings Account N/A
APY
3.50% (as of 8/29/2025)N/A
Bundled Account
NoN/A
FDIC-insured
YesN/A
Online OnlyYesN/A
Compound Frequency
DailyN/A
Minimum Deposit$0N/A
Minimum Balance for APY$0N/A
Maintenance Fee$0N/A
Direct Deposit Required
NoN/A

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