High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

Chase Bank vs. Wells Fargo

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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Chase Bank

Chase Savings℠

0.01%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person Access
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Min. Deposit$0
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$5
Compound FreqMonthly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 628)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Important Note

APY may vary by market. The maintenance fee may be waived under some circumstances, such as if the account balance is maintained with at least $300 each day, or you set up automatic transfers from a linked Chase account, etc.

Rate Stability

Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days

Wells Fargo

Platinum Savings

0.05%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredHigh MinimumChecking BundleGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person Access
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Min. Deposit$25
Min. Balance$1,000,000
Maintenance Fee$12. Waived with $3,500 minimum daily balance.
Compound FreqDaily
Direct DepositNot required
Branch AccessWells Fargo offers branches and ATMs in 36 states and Washington, D.C.
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 3511)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Important Note

This is a tiered savings account where rates vary based on the balance. The 0.05% APY is available for balances of $1,000,000 or more, and 0.05% APY up to $99,999.99. These APYs require the account is linked to a Wells Fargo Premier checking account. See bank for more tiers and details.

Rate Stability

Rate Adjusted
-2.46%
Since 90 days ago

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 Chase Bank vs. Wells Fargo

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Why Chase Bank?

  • No checking account or direct deposit required

Why Wells Fargo?

  • Physical branch access (Wells Fargo offers branches and ATMs in 36 states and Washington, D.C.)
  • Offers 2 different high-yield savings options

Shared Benefits

Available Nationwide Available to New & Existing Customers
The Bottom Line

Over a 1-year period, Wells Fargo's Platinum Savings pays $4 more interest on a $10,000 balance than Chase Bank's Chase Savings℠.

Chase BankWells Fargo
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Executive Summary

Wells Fargo offers a competitive savings product, the Platinum Savings account, with an APY of 0.05%, which is significantly higher than Chase Bank's Chase Savings℠ account, which has an APY of 0.01%. However, the Platinum Savings requires a minimum balance of $1,000,000 and must be linked to a Wells Fargo Premier checking account to earn this rate. For those looking for a more accessible option, Wells Fargo also provides the Way2Save Savings account with a comparable APY of 0.01%, requiring a minimum deposit of $25. Both banks have maintenance fees of $5, which can be waived under certain conditions.

Analysis generated based on current Banksparency database records

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FeatureChase BankWells Fargo
APY
0.01%
Verified: 12/6/2025
Stable (90d)
0.05%
Range: 0.05% - 0.05%
Verified: 12/6/2025
↘︎ 2.46%90d Change
Product NameChase Savings℠Platinum Savings
Minimum Deposit$0$25
Min. Balance for APY$0$1,000,000
Monthly Fee$5$12. Waived with $3,500 minimum daily balance.
Branch AccessYesYes
Account Type
Online & Branches
Online & Branches
Direct Deposit Req.NoneNone
Checking BundleNo Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS4.8
Android4.6
iOS4.9
Android4.8
BBB RatingA-D-
Important NotesAPY may vary by market. The maintenance fee may be waived under some circumstances, such as if the account balance is maintained with at least $300 each day, or you set up automatic transfers from a linked Chase account, etc.This is a tiered savings account where rates vary based on the balance. The 0.05% APY is available for balances of $1,000,000 or more, and 0.05% APY up to $99,999.99. These APYs require the account is linked to a Wells Fargo Premier checking account. See bank for more tiers and details.
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Savings Comparison

Calculations based on current APY.
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Wells Fargo earns $22.9 more than Chase Bank.

Chase Bank

Chase Savings℠

0.01% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$5.70(0.0%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$18,005.70

Effective APY
0.01%

Wells Fargo

Platinum Savings

0.05% APY

Higher APY requires $1,000,000

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$28.60(0.2%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$18,028.60

Effective APY
0.05%

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Historical Performance

Last 5 Months Analysis
MetricChase BankWells Fargo
Chase Savings℠Platinum SavingsWay2Save Savings
Current APY
0.01%0.05%0.01%
Trend
Stable Stable Stable
Velocity (bps/mo)
-0.0-72.00.0
Days Since Change
14350143
5-Month High
0.01%2.51%0.01%
5-Month Low
0.01%0.05%0.01%
Adjustments / Mo
0.000.630.00
Volatility Score
0.0000.8430.000
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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 144-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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