High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

Bread Savings vs. Wealthfront

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

Analysis by Aviel Fahl
Updated December 10, 2025

Bread Savings

High-Yield Savings Account

4.10%
APY
Dec 10, 2025
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqDaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 57570)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

7 days
↘︎ 0.05%
30 days
↘︎ 0.10%
90 days
↘︎ 0.15%

Wealthfront

Cash Account

Up to
4.15%
APY
Dec 10, 2025
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
Range: 3.50% 4.15%
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$0
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqDaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Important Note

Wealthfront is not a bank but a financial services company. It is FDIC-insured through its many partner banks. New clients get an APY of 4.15% for 3 months, after which the 3.50% APY applies. See terms at Wealthfront.

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days

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Both of these banks are online-only. If you need physical branch access, check out our list of high-yield accounts with brick-and-mortar locations.

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Bread Savings vs. Wealthfront Savings Calculator

Calculations based on current APY for High-Yield Savings Account and Cash Account
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Wealthfront earns $32.4 more than Bread Savings.

Bread Savings

High-Yield Savings Account

4.10% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,499.40(12.2%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,499.40

Effective APY
4.10%

Wealthfront

Cash Account

4.15% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,531.80(12.3%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,531.80

Effective APY
4.15%

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

Comparison Analysis

Comparing Bread Savings vs. Wealthfront

Updated: Dec 10, 2025

Why Bread Savings?

  • No checking account or direct deposit required

Why Wealthfront?

  • Higher rated Android app (4.9 vs 4.5)

— Key Feature Differences —

Best for Simplicity
Bread Savings

Bread Savings's High-Yield Savings Account offers 4.10% APY with no bundling, direct deposit requirement or caps.

Best Mobile App Experience
Wealthfront

Wealthfront offers an iOS app rated 4.8 (vs. 4.7) and Android app rated 4.9 (vs. 4.5)

Shared Benefits

Both offer monthly maintenance-free account options Available Nationwide Available to New & Existing Customers
The Bottom Line on APY (Interest Only)

Over a 1-year period, Wealthfront's Cash Account pays $5 more interest on a $10,000 balance than Bread Savings's High-Yield Savings Account.

*This calculation assumes current rates remain consistent for 1 year and does not include temporary bonuses.

Bread SavingsWealthfront
Automated Data Audit

Executive Summary

Wealthfront's Cash Account stands out with a promotional APY of 4.15% for the first three months, after which it drops to 3.50%. Bread Savings offers a High-Yield Savings Account with a consistent APY of 4.10%. Both accounts are online-only and have no maintenance fees or minimum balance requirements. Wealthfront's account is notable for its mobile app experience, while Bread Savings emphasizes simplicity with no direct deposit requirement. Overall, Wealthfront's initial higher APY makes it the winner, although both options are competitive.

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.

Top Market Contenders

See who beats both Bread Savings and Wealthfront.

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Pibank
Pibank Savings
FDIC InsuredNo Minimums
4.60% APY
+0.45% vs Wealthfront
Better Rate
Axos Bank
Axos ONE
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
4.31% APY
+0.16% vs Wealthfront
Better Rate
TIMBR
Premium Savings Account
FDIC InsuredLow Minimums
4.40% APY
+0.25% vs Wealthfront
Better Rate
FeatureBread SavingsWealthfront
APY
4.10%
Verified: 12/10/2025
↘︎ 0.15%90d Change
4.15%
Range: 3.50% - 4.15%
Verified: 12/10/2025
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Product NameHigh-Yield Savings AccountCash Account
Minimum Deposit$100$0
Min. Balance for APY$0$0
Monthly Fee$0$0
Branch AccessNoneNone
Account Type
Online Only
Online Only
Direct Deposit Req.NoneNone
Checking BundleNoNo
Mobile Apps
iOS4.7
Android4.5
iOS4.8
Android4.9
BBB RatingA+F
Important Notes-Wealthfront is not a bank but a financial services company. It is FDIC-insured through its many partner banks. New clients get an APY of 4.15% for 3 months, after which the 3.50% APY applies. See terms at Wealthfront.
Next Steps

📈 Compare Savings Rates Over Time

Historical Performance

Last 1 Month Analysis
MetricBread SavingsWealthfront
High-Yield Savings AccountCash Account
Current APY
4.10%4.15%
Trend
Stable Stable
Velocity (bps/mo)
-12.20.0
Days Since Change
526
1-Month High
4.20%4.15%
1-Month Low
4.10%4.15%
Adjustments / Mo
2.220.00
Volatility Score
0.0080.000
How to read these metrics(Click to expand)

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 27-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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Compare Bread Savings' APY of 4.10% with other banks
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Bread Savings vs Affirm3.60%$0
Bread Savings vs Ally Bank3.30%$0
Bread Savings vs American Express3.40%$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 Bank3.90%$0
Bread Savings vs Betterment3.50%$10
Bread Savings vs BMO Alto3.25%$0
Bread Savings vs BrioDirect4.00%$5,000
Bread Savings vs Capital One3.40%$0
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 Discover Bank3.40%$0
Bread Savings vs E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley3.75%$0
Bread Savings vs Elevault4.08%$0
Bread Savings vs EverBank4.05%$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 Bank4.25%$2,500
Bread Savings vs LendingClub4.20%$0
Bread Savings vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs3.65%$0
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 Bank4.20%$100
Bread Savings vs Pibank4.60%$0
Bread Savings vs PNC3.53%$0
Bread Savings vs Presidential Bank4.00%$5,000
Bread Savings vs Quontic Bank3.75%$100
Bread Savings vs Salem Five Direct3.71%$10
Bread Savings vs Sallie Mae Bank3.90%$0
Bread Savings vs Santander Bank0.01%$25
Bread Savings vs SoFi Bank4.30%$0
Bread Savings vs Synchrony Bank3.65%$0
Bread Savings vs TD Bank2.75%$0
Bread Savings vs TIMBR4.40%$1,000
Bread Savings vs UFB Direct3.71%$5000
Bread Savings vs Upgrade3.05%$0
Bread Savings vs Valley Direct4.10%$1,000
Bread Savings vs Varo Bank5.00%$0
Bread Savings vs Vio Bank4.16%$100
Bread Savings vs Wells Fargo0.05%$25
Bread Savings vs Zynlo Bank4.05%$10
Compare Wealthfront's APY of 4.15% with other banks
Bank PairCompetitor APYMin Deposit
Wealthfront vs Affirm3.60%$0
Wealthfront vs Ally Bank3.30%$0
Wealthfront vs American Express3.40%$0
Wealthfront vs Axos Bank4.31%$0
Wealthfront vs Bank of America0.01%$100
Wealthfront vs Barclays4.00%$0
Wealthfront vs Bask Bank3.90%$0
Wealthfront vs Betterment3.50%$10
Wealthfront vs BMO Alto3.25%$0
Wealthfront vs BrioDirect4.00%$5,000
Wealthfront vs Capital One3.40%$0
Wealthfront vs Charles Schwab Bank0.15%$0
Wealthfront vs Chase Bank0.01%$0
Wealthfront vs Chime3.50%$0
Wealthfront vs CIT Bank3.75%$100
Wealthfront vs Citibank3.30%$0
Wealthfront vs Citizens Access™3.15%$0.01
Wealthfront vs Climate First Bank4.21%$50
Wealthfront vs Discover Bank3.40%$0
Wealthfront vs E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley3.75%$0
Wealthfront vs Elevault4.08%$0
Wealthfront vs EverBank4.05%$0
Wealthfront vs Fitness Bank4.75%$100
Wealthfront vs FNBO Direct3.00%$1
Wealthfront vs Forbright Bank4.00%$0
Wealthfront vs FVCbank3.85%$500
Wealthfront vs GO2bank4.50%$0
Wealthfront vs Ivy Bank4.25%$2,500
Wealthfront vs LendingClub4.20%$0
Wealthfront vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs3.65%$0
Wealthfront vs Neighbors Bank4.30%$0
Wealthfront vs Newtek Bank4.35%$0.01
Wealthfront vs Openbank4.20%$500
Wealthfront vs Peak Bank4.20%$100
Wealthfront vs Pibank4.60%$0
Wealthfront vs PNC3.53%$0
Wealthfront vs Presidential Bank4.00%$5,000
Wealthfront vs Quontic Bank3.75%$100
Wealthfront vs Salem Five Direct3.71%$10
Wealthfront vs Sallie Mae Bank3.90%$0
Wealthfront vs Santander Bank0.01%$25
Wealthfront vs SoFi Bank4.30%$0
Wealthfront vs Synchrony Bank3.65%$0
Wealthfront vs TD Bank2.75%$0
Wealthfront vs TIMBR4.40%$1,000
Wealthfront vs UFB Direct3.71%$5000
Wealthfront vs Upgrade3.05%$0
Wealthfront vs Valley Direct4.10%$1,000
Wealthfront vs Varo Bank5.00%$0
Wealthfront vs Vio Bank4.16%$100
Wealthfront vs Wells Fargo0.05%$25
Wealthfront vs Zynlo Bank4.05%$10