High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

Presidential Bank vs. Wells Fargo

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

Analysis by Aviel Fahl
Updated January 21, 2026
Comparison of Presidential Bank vs Wells Fargo savings accounts
Metric

Presidential Bank

Advantage Savings

Jan 21, 2026

Wells Fargo

Platinum Savings

Jan 21, 2026
APY3.25% - 3.75%0.05%
Est. Earnings
$5,000+$188
$10,000+$375
$25,000+$938
$5,000+$3
$10,000+$5
$25,000+$13
Min Deposit
$5,000$25

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Terms
-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.
Features
FDIC InsuredMod. MinimumGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person AccessZelle® SupportedDirect Deposit ReqChecking Bundle
FDIC InsuredHigh MinimumGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person AccessZelle® SupportedChecking Bundle

Market Reality Check

Both of these banks offer rates below the current top tier. The best rates we track are currently above 4.20% APY.

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Comparison Analysis

Comparing Presidential Bank vs. Wells Fargo

Updated: Jan 21, 2026

As of Presidential Bank offers an APY of 3.75% for its Advantage Savings account, with a minimum balance of N/A, compared to Wells Fargo's 0.05% APY for its Platinum Savings account, with a minimum balance of $1,000,000.

Presidential Bank pays $370 more than Wells Fargo on a $10,000 balance after one year. Presidential Bank pays $375, while Wells Fargo pays $5 - an APY advantage for Presidential Bank.

In addition, Wells Fargo also offers 0.01% APY for the Way2Save Savings account, with a minimum balance of $0.

Why Presidential Bank?

  • Higher potential APY (3.75% vs 0.01%-0.05%) (requires checking bundle & direct deposit)

Why Wells Fargo?

  • Higher rated Android app (4.8 vs 4.2)
  • Offers 2 different high-yield savings options

— Key Feature Differences —

Better Returns at $10,000
Presidential Bank

Presidential Bank's Advantage Savings earns more on smaller deposits (approx. $375 vs $5/yr).

Better Returns at $25,000
Presidential Bank

Presidential Bank's Advantage Savings pulls ahead with larger amounts (approx. $938 vs $13/yr).

Requires Banking Relationship

Both banks require a checking account bundle to access their highest rates.

Shared Benefits

Fast transfers via Zelle® Available Nationwide Available to New & Existing Customers
The Bottom Line on APY (Interest Only)

Over a 1-year period, Presidential Bank's Advantage Savings pays $370 more interest on a $10,000 balance than Wells Fargo's Platinum Savings.

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

Wells FargoPresidential Bank

Executive Summary as of

Presidential Bank offers a competitive Advantage Savings account with a high APY of 3.75% for those who meet the requirement of a $500 monthly direct deposit into an Advantage Checking Account. This account is ideal for savers looking to maximize returns on larger deposits, as it significantly outperforms Wells Fargo's Way2Save Savings and Platinum Savings accounts, which yield only 0.01% and 0.05% APY, respectively. While Wells Fargo's accounts have lower minimum deposit requirements and no direct deposit conditions, their rates are substantially lower than those offered by Presidential Bank.

The analysis is based on current Banksparency database records

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Presidential Bank vs. Wells Fargo Savings Calculator

Calculations based on current APY for Advantage Savings and Platinum Savings
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You earn $370 more with Presidential Bank than Wells Fargo on a $10,000 initial deposit for 1 year*.

*This calculation assumes that APYs remain unchanged for 1 year, and takes into account known promo rate periods, but does not factor in bonuses. You can see how often these banks have changed their rates in the Compare Savings Rates Over Time section below.

Presidential Bank

Advantage Savings

3.75% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$375.00(3.6%)
  • Total Contributions
    $0
  • Initial Deposit
    $10,000

Projected Balance

$10,375.00

Effective APY
3.75%

Wells Fargo

Platinum Savings

0.05% APY

Higher APY requires $1,000,000

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$5.00(0.0%)
  • Total Contributions
    $0
  • Initial Deposit
    $10,000

Projected Balance

$10,005.00

Effective APY
0.05%

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

FeaturePresidential BankWells Fargo
APY
3.75%
Range: 3.25% - 3.75%
Verified: 1/21/2026
↘︎ 0.75%90d Change
0.05%
Range: 0.05% - 0.05%
Verified: 1/21/2026
Stable (90d)
Product NameAdvantage SavingsPlatinum Savings
Minimum Deposit$5,000$25
Min. Balance for APYN/A$1,000,000
Monthly Fee$0$12. Waived with $3,500 minimum daily balance.
Branch AccessYesYes
Account Type
Online & Branches
Online & Branches
Direct Deposit Req.
RequiredTo earn the higher APY you need a monthly direct deposit into an Advantage Checking Account of $500.
None
Checking Bundle Yes Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS4.8
Android4.2
iOS4.9
Android4.8
Zelle® Support
Available
Native integration; Advantage Savings supports Zelle.
Available
Limit: $3,500/dayFounding member; zero fees to replace wires.
BBB RatingA-D-
Important Notes-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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📈 Compare Savings Rates Over Time

Historical Performance

Last 6 Months Analysis
MetricPresidential BankWells Fargo
Advantage SavingsPlatinum SavingsWay2Save Savings
Current APY
3.75%0.05%0.01%
Trend
Stable Stable Stable
Velocity (bps/mo)
-15.1-56.60.0
Days Since Change
3596189
6-Month High
4.50%2.51%0.01%
6-Month Low
3.75%0.05%0.01%
Adjustments / Mo
0.470.470.00
Volatility Score
0.0741.1630.000
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 190-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.

More Comparisons

Compare Presidential Bank's APY of 3.75% with other banks
Bank PairCompetitor APYMin Deposit
Presidential Bank vs Affirm3.20%$0
Presidential Bank vs Ally Bank3.30%$0
Presidential Bank vs American Express3.30%$0
Presidential Bank vs Axos Bank4.31%$0
Presidential Bank vs Bank of America0.01%$100
Presidential Bank vs Barclays4.00%$0
Presidential Bank vs Bask Bank3.75%$0
Presidential Bank vs Betterment3.25%$10
Presidential Bank vs BMO Alto3.25%$0
Presidential Bank vs Bread Savings4.00%$100
Presidential Bank vs BrioDirect3.75%$5,000
Presidential Bank vs Capital One3.30%$0
Presidential Bank vs Carver Bank4.00%$5,000
Presidential Bank vs Charles Schwab Bank0.15%$0
Presidential Bank vs Chase Bank0.01%$0
Presidential Bank vs Chime3.50%$0
Presidential Bank vs CIT Bank3.75%$100
Presidential Bank vs Citibank3.30%$0
Presidential Bank vs Citizens Access™3.15%$0.01
Presidential Bank vs Climate First Bank4.21%$50
Presidential Bank vs Colorado Federal Savings Bank4.05%$50,000
Presidential Bank vs Discover Bank3.30%$0
Presidential Bank vs E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley3.50%$0
Presidential Bank vs Elevault3.82%$0
Presidential Bank vs EverBank3.90%$0
Presidential Bank vs Fitness Bank4.75%$100
Presidential Bank vs FNBO Direct3.00%$1
Presidential Bank vs Forbright Bank3.85%$0
Presidential Bank vs FVCbank3.85%$500
Presidential Bank vs GO2bank4.50%$0
Presidential Bank vs Ivy Bank4.00%$2,500
Presidential Bank vs Jenius Bank4.05%$0
Presidential Bank vs LendingClub4.00%$0
Presidential Bank vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs3.65%$0
Presidential Bank vs MutualOne Bank4.07%$20,000
Presidential Bank vs My Banking Direct4.02%$500
Presidential Bank vs Neighbors Bank4.20%$0
Presidential Bank vs Newtek Bank4.35%$0.01
Presidential Bank vs Openbank4.20%$500
Presidential Bank vs Peak Bank3.99%$100
Presidential Bank vs Pibank4.60%$0
Presidential Bank vs PNC3.30%$0
Presidential Bank vs Popular Direct3.90%$100
Presidential Bank vs Quontic Bank3.50%$100
Presidential Bank vs Salem Five Direct3.61%$10
Presidential Bank vs Sallie Mae Bank3.90%$0
Presidential Bank vs Santander Bank0.01%$25
Presidential Bank vs SoFi Bank4.00%$0
Presidential Bank vs Synchrony Bank3.65%$0
Presidential Bank vs TD Bank2.36%$0
Presidential Bank vs TIMBR4.15%$1,000
Presidential Bank vs UFB Direct3.46%$5000
Presidential Bank vs Upgrade3.05%$0
Presidential Bank vs Valley Direct4.00%$1,000
Presidential Bank vs Varo Bank5.00%$0
Presidential Bank vs Vio Bank4.09%$100
Presidential Bank vs Wealthfront3.90%$0
Presidential Bank vs Zynlo Bank3.85%$10
Compare Wells Fargo's APY of 0.05% with other banks
Bank PairCompetitor APYMin Deposit
Wells Fargo vs Affirm3.20%$0
Wells Fargo vs Ally Bank3.30%$0
Wells Fargo vs American Express3.30%$0
Wells Fargo vs Axos Bank4.31%$0
Wells Fargo vs Bank of America0.01%$100
Wells Fargo vs Barclays4.00%$0
Wells Fargo vs Bask Bank3.75%$0
Wells Fargo vs Betterment3.25%$10
Wells Fargo vs BMO Alto3.25%$0
Wells Fargo vs Bread Savings4.00%$100
Wells Fargo vs BrioDirect3.75%$5,000
Wells Fargo vs Capital One3.30%$0
Wells Fargo vs Carver Bank4.00%$5,000
Wells Fargo vs Charles Schwab Bank0.15%$0
Wells Fargo vs Chase Bank0.01%$0
Wells Fargo vs Chime3.50%$0
Wells Fargo vs CIT Bank3.75%$100
Wells Fargo vs Citibank3.30%$0
Wells Fargo vs Citizens Access™3.15%$0.01
Wells Fargo vs Climate First Bank4.21%$50
Wells Fargo vs Colorado Federal Savings Bank4.05%$50,000
Wells Fargo vs Discover Bank3.30%$0
Wells Fargo vs E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley3.50%$0
Wells Fargo vs Elevault3.82%$0
Wells Fargo vs EverBank3.90%$0
Wells Fargo vs Fitness Bank4.75%$100
Wells Fargo vs FNBO Direct3.00%$1
Wells Fargo vs Forbright Bank3.85%$0
Wells Fargo vs FVCbank3.85%$500
Wells Fargo vs GO2bank4.50%$0
Wells Fargo vs Ivy Bank4.00%$2,500
Wells Fargo vs Jenius Bank4.05%$0
Wells Fargo vs LendingClub4.00%$0
Wells Fargo vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs3.65%$0
Wells Fargo vs MutualOne Bank4.07%$20,000
Wells Fargo vs My Banking Direct4.02%$500
Wells Fargo vs Neighbors Bank4.20%$0
Wells Fargo vs Newtek Bank4.35%$0.01
Wells Fargo vs Openbank4.20%$500
Wells Fargo vs Peak Bank3.99%$100
Wells Fargo vs Pibank4.60%$0
Wells Fargo vs PNC3.30%$0
Wells Fargo vs Popular Direct3.90%$100
Wells Fargo vs Quontic Bank3.50%$100
Wells Fargo vs Salem Five Direct3.61%$10
Wells Fargo vs Sallie Mae Bank3.90%$0
Wells Fargo vs Santander Bank0.01%$25
Wells Fargo vs SoFi Bank4.00%$0
Wells Fargo vs Synchrony Bank3.65%$0
Wells Fargo vs TD Bank2.36%$0
Wells Fargo vs TIMBR4.15%$1,000
Wells Fargo vs UFB Direct3.46%$5000
Wells Fargo vs Upgrade3.05%$0
Wells Fargo vs Valley Direct4.00%$1,000
Wells Fargo vs Varo Bank5.00%$0
Wells Fargo vs Vio Bank4.09%$100
Wells Fargo vs Wealthfront3.90%$0
Wells Fargo vs Zynlo Bank3.85%$10