High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

Barclays vs. Bask Bank

Compare rates, requirements, and features side-by-side to find the best option for you.

Analysis by Aviel Fahl
Updated December 6, 2025
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Barclays

Tiered Savings

Up to
4.00%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredHigh MinimumGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
Range: 3.85% 4.00%
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Bask Bank

Interest Savings Account

3.90%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
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Market Reality Check

Both of these banks offer rates below the current top tier. The best rates we track are currently above 4.25% APY.

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Comparison Analysis

Comparing Barclays vs. Bask Bank

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Why Barclays?

  • Offers 2 different high-yield savings options

Why Bask Bank?

No distinct advantages found vs Barclays.

— Key Feature Differences —

Best for Simplicity
Bask Bank

Bask Bank's Interest Savings Account offers 3.90% APY with no bundling, direct deposit requirement or caps.

Best Mobile App Experience
Barclays

Barclays offers an iOS app rated 4.9 (vs. 4.7) and Android app rated 4.7 (vs. 4.5)

Shared Benefits

Both offer monthly maintenance-free account options Both banks have options with $0 opening deposit Available Nationwide Available to New & Existing Customers
The Bottom Line

Over a 1-year period, Bask Bank's Interest Savings Account pays $5 more interest on a $10,000 balance than Barclays's Tiered Savings.

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Executive Summary

Barclays and Bask Bank both offer competitive online savings options, but Barclays' Tiered Savings account stands out with a higher APY of 4.00%, available for balances over $250,000, while lower balances earn 3.85%. In contrast, Bask Bank's Interest Savings Account provides a consistent APY of 3.90% with no minimum balance requirement. Both banks feature online-only accounts with no maintenance fees and no direct deposit requirements. Barclays also boasts a superior mobile app experience, rated 4.9 for iOS and 4.7 for Android. Overall, Barclays is the winner based on its higher APY for larger balances.

Analysis generated based on current Banksparency database records

* AI-generated content provided for informational purposes only. Accuracy is not guaranteed; always verify details with the provider.

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FeatureBarclaysBask Bank
APY
4.00%
Range: 3.85% - 4.00%
Verified: 12/6/2025
↘︎ 0.10%90d Change
3.90%
Verified: 12/6/2025
↘︎ 0.25%90d Change
Product NameTiered SavingsInterest Savings Account
Minimum Deposit$0$0
Min. Balance for APY$250,000$0
Monthly Fee$0$0
Branch AccessNoneNone
Account Type
Online Only
Online Only
Direct Deposit Req.NoneNone
Checking BundleNoNo
Mobile Apps
iOS4.9
Android4.7
iOS4.7
Android4.5
BBB RatingA+B
Important NotesThe 4.00% APY is only available for balances over $250,000. For lower balances, the APY is 3.85%.-
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Savings Comparison

Calculations based on current APY.
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Bask Bank earns $32.2 more than Barclays.

Barclays

Tiered Savings

4.00% APY
Higher APY requires $250,000

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,338.00(11.5%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,338.00

Effective APY
3.85%

Bask Bank

Interest Savings Account

3.90% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,370.20(11.6%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,370.20

Effective APY
3.90%

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Historical Performance

Last 10 Months Analysis
MetricBarclaysBask Bank
Online SavingsTiered SavingsInterest Savings Account
Current APY
3.60%4.00%3.90%
Trend
Stable Stable Stable
Velocity (bps/mo)
-2.6-4.4-4.5
Days Since Change
101729
10-Month High
4.00%4.50%4.50%
10-Month Low
3.60%4.00%3.90%
Adjustments / Mo
0.570.660.47
Volatility Score
0.0250.0360.036
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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.
  • Velocity (bps/mo): Speed of change. A high positive number means they raise rates quickly. 10 bps = 0.10%.
  • Adjustments/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 318-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.

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