Everbank vs Wells Fargo
High-Yield Savings Accounts Comparison

Last Updated: September 5, 2025

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Summary of EverBank vs. Wells Fargo

As of September 5, 2025 EverBank offers an APY of 4.30% for its Performance Savings account, with a minimum balance of $0, compared to Wells Fargo's 2.51% APY for its Platinum Savings account, with a minimum balance of $1,000,000.

EverBank yields $425 more than Wells Fargo on a $10,000 balance after one year. EverBank pays $430, while Wells Fargo pays $5 (with an effective APY of 0.05%) - an APY advantage for EverBank.

In addition, Wells Fargo also offers 0.01% APY for the Way2Save Savings account.

EverBank

Strengths

  • EverBank offers a high APY of 4.30%, significantly higher than Wells Fargo's best rate.
  • No maintenance fees or minimum balance requirements for the Performance Savings account.
  • EverBank has an A+ BBB rating, indicating a higher trust level than Wells Fargo.

Potential Drawbacks

  • EverBank has a low App Store rating of 2.3 and a Google Play rating of 2.6.
  • Only 11 branch locations in Florida and California limit accessibility.

Wells Fargo

Strengths

  • Wells Fargo has a high App Store rating of 4.9 and a Google Play rating of 4.8.
  • Wells Fargo has a larger branch network with locations in 36 states and Washington, D.C.

Potential Drawbacks

  • Wells Fargo's best APY is only 2.51%, significantly lower than EverBank's.
  • An F BBB rating indicates a lack of trustworthiness compared to EverBank.
Summary: EverBank stands out with a much higher APY of 4.30% for its Performance Savings account, while Wells Fargo's best rate is only 2.51%. However, Wells Fargo offers a more extensive branch network and better app ratings. EverBank's A+ BBB rating contrasts sharply with Wells Fargo's F rating, highlighting significant trust concerns. Customers should weigh the higher yield against accessibility and service quality when choosing between the two banks.

Compare EverBank's vs Wells Fargo's Savings Accounts

EverBankWells Fargo
ProductPerformance SavingsvsWay2Save SavingsPlatinum Savings
APY
4.30% (as of 9/5/2025)0.01% (as of 9/5/2025)0.05% - 2.51% (as of 9/5/2025)
Bundled Account
NoNoYes
FDIC-insured
YesYesYes
Online OnlyYesNoNo
Compound Frequency
DailyDailyDaily
Minimum Deposit$0$25$25
Minimum Balance for APY$0$0$1,000,000
Maintenance Fee$0$5. Waived under some circumstances.$12. Waived with $3,500 minimum daily balance.
Direct Deposit Required
NoNoNo
NoteThis is a tiered savings account where rates vary based on the balance. The 2.51% 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.
App Store Rating2.3/54.9/5
Google Play Rating2.6/54.8/5
BBB RatingA+F

Comparative Historical APY Insights (Last 2 Months)

EverBankWells Fargo
ProductPerformance SavingsvsPlatinum SavingsWay2Save Savings
Latest APY4.30 %2.51 %0.01 %
TrendSidewaysSidewaysSideways
Slope (bps/mo)-0.00.00.0
Rate Changes / Mo0.000.000.00
Days Since Last Change515251
High (-2 m)4.30 %2.51 %0.01 %
Low (-2 m)4.30 %2.51 %0.01 %
Draw-down from High0.0 %0.0 %0.0 %
Volatility (CV)0.0000.0000.000
APY Insights Glossary
Latest APY
Most recent advertised annual-percentage yield.
Trend
Direction over the last 2 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 (-2 m)
Highest APY in the last 52 days.
Low (-2 m)
Lowest APY in the last 52 days.
Draw-down from High
How far today sits below the 2-month peak.
Volatility (CV)
Coefficient of variation = stdev ÷ mean.
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  • Slope (bps/mo) shows speed of change.
  • Volatility (CV) scales jumps by average level.

Calculate Savings Growth for EverBank vs Wells Fargo

All calculations are based on APY.

EverBank

APY: 4.30%

Total savings breakdown:

  • Interest earned: $2,629.4 (12.75%)
  • Total contributions: $13,000 (63.02%)
  • Initial deposit: $5,000 (24.24%)

Your total balance

$20,629.40

Effective APY: 4.30% (based on your deposit and contributions)

Total balance: $20,629.4

Earnings: $2,629.4

Bank Overview

Wells Fargo

APY: 2.51%

⚠️The higher APY only applies once your balance reaches $1,000,000.

Total savings breakdown:

  • Interest earned: $28.6 (0.16%)
  • Total contributions: $13,000 (72.11%)
  • Initial deposit: $5,000 (27.73%)

Your total balance

$18,028.60

Effective APY: 0.05% (based on your deposit and contributions)

Total balance: $18,028.6

Earnings: $28.6

Bank Overview

With a $5,000 initial deposit and $13,000 in total contributions over 5 years, EverBank's total earnings would be $2,600.8 higher than Wells Fargo's total earnings.

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