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Highest Savings Rates in Washington
31 Washington-specific accounts

By Aviel Fahl

Newest reading: October 13, 2026

Top Washington Rate:5.00%

The Washington market

Washington accounts

31

Institutions

20

Top Washington APY

5.00% APY

Nationally: 5.00% APY

FDIC national average

0.37%

As of Sep 2026

31 savings accounts are open only to Washington residents, from 20 institutions. The highest advertised APY among them is 5.00%.

The highest nationally available rate is 5.00% APY, the same as the Washington leader.

14 of the 31 Washington savings accounts advertise more than the FDIC national average of 0.37% for savings accounts as of Sep 2026.

Washington-Specific Savings Accounts

These savings accounts are specifically available to Washington residents.

#1

Austin Capital Bank SSB

Fort Knox Savings

+$413
per year
4.13% APY
Oct 13, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
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Min. Deposit$100
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqdaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 58082)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteAustin Capital Bank SSB

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#2

Seattle Bank

Private Client Savings

+$340
per year
3.40% APY
Oct 3, 2026
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

The bank no longer opens new accounts of this type. It is listed because the bank still publishes a rate for the holders who have one.

We could not confirm: minimum deposit.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. DepositN/A
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 35139)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteSeattle Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#3

Seattle Bank

Digital Direct Savings

+$340
per year
3.50% APY
Oct 3, 2026

Needs at least $1,000,000

APY Range: 3.40% – 3.50%
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 35139)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

No movement is shown for an “Up to” rate.

Official SiteSeattle Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#4

Seattle Bank

Private Concierge Savings

+$340
per year
3.50% APY
Oct 3, 2026

Needs at least $1,000,000

APY Range: 3.40% – 3.50%
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 35139)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

No movement is shown for an “Up to” rate.

Official SiteSeattle Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#5

PNC

PNC High Yield Savings

+$315
per year
3.15% APY
Oct 13, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person AccessZelle® Supported

What to Watch

Eligibility restricted to select states.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$0
Min. Balance$1
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqMonthly
Direct DepositNot required
BranchesMultiple branches in AL, AZ, CA, CO, DE, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MO, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV, WI
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 6384)
EligibilityAK, AR, CT, HI, ID, IA, LA, ME, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, ND, OK, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WY
Zelle®
SupportedLimit: $2,000 /dayCentral to Virtual Wallet suite.
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating
A+(Not BBB Accredited)

Rate Stability

Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days
Official SitePNC

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#6

Citibank

Citi Accelerate Savings

+$300
per year
3.00% APY
Oct 13, 2026
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person AccessZelle® Supported

What to Watch

Eligibility restricted to select states.

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Min. Deposit$0
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$4.50. Waived for average monthly balances > $500
Compound FreqDaily
Direct DepositNot required
BranchesU.S. branches are concentrated in six metropolitan areas, New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Miami.
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 7213)
EligibilityAlaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida (select parts), Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois (select parts), Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia (partial), Washington (partial), Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.
Zelle®
SupportedLimit: $2,500 /dayTiered limits based on account status (Citigold higher).
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating
D-(Not BBB Accredited)

Rate Stability

Rate Increased
+0.20%
Since 30 days ago
Official SiteCitibank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#7

Olympia Federal Savings and Loan Association

Companion Savings

+$257
per year
2.57% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLinked AccountLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

This account cannot be funded on its own. A deposit is allowed only on the day a certificate of deposit is opened, added to, or renewed at maturity, and the deposit cannot exceed the amount going into that certificate. Any certificate qualifies, an IRA certificate included, and a whole maturing certificate balance may move across.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqdaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 28599)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteOlympia Federal Savings and Loan Association

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#8

Seattle Bank

Personal Plus Savings

+$240
per year
2.40% APY
Oct 3, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 35139)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteSeattle Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#9

Gateway First Bank

Gateway High Yield Savings

+$235
per year
2.35% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$1,000
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 15118)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteGateway First Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#10

First Fed Bank

First Savings

+$225
per year
2.25% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$1
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqDaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 28405)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteFirst Fed Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#11

Gateway First Bank

Personal Savings

+$50
per year
0.50% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$10
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqquarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 15118)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteGateway First Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#12

Olympia Federal Savings and Loan Association

Super Saver

+$15
per year
0.15% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$1
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqdaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 28599)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteOlympia Federal Savings and Loan Association

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#13

Portage Bank

Regular Savings

+$15
per year
0.15% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$10
Min. Balance$10
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 8197)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SitePortage Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#14

Liberty Bank

Personal Savings

+$10
per year
0.10% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqdaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 58778)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteLiberty Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#15

Peoples Bank

Personal Savings

+$10
per year
0.10% APY
Oct 13, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$50
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$3 monthly service charge; waived with a $300 minimum daily balance, and waived for youth under 19 years of age
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 6158)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SitePeoples Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#16

Sound Community Bank

Regular Savings Account

+$10
per year
0.10% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. Balance$100
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 57451)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteSound Community Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#17

WaFd Bank

Start Savings

+$10
per year
5.00% APY
Oct 12, 2026

On balances up to $500 · 2.50% above

APY Range: 0.10% – 5.00%
FDIC InsuredLinked AccountLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

Needs a WaFd checking account to open. Interest is blended: the highest rate applies only to the first $500, and the portion above $1,000 earns the lowest rate.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$25
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 28088)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

No movement is shown for an “Up to” rate.

Official SiteWaFd Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#18

WaFd Bank

Savings

+$10
per year
0.10% APY
Oct 12, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$25
Min. Balance$100
Maintenance Fee$100 minimum balance to waive $10 monthly service charge
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 28088)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteWaFd Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#19

Cashmere Valley Bank

Personal Savings

+$5
per year
0.05% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$50
Min. Balance$10
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 1265)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteCashmere Valley Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#20

Olympia Federal Savings and Loan Association

Statement Savings

+$5
per year
0.05% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

The service charge is $3.00 each quarter, not each month, and the bank waives it for an account whose average daily balance stays at $100 or more.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. Balance$50
Maintenance Fee$3 quarterly service charge will be imposed if average daily balance falls below $100.
Compound Freqdaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 28599)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteOlympia Federal Savings and Loan Association

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#21

UniBank

Personal Regular Savings

+$5
per year
0.05% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. Balance$500
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqmonthly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 58407)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteUniBank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#22

Washington Trust Bank

Simplicity Savings

+$5
per year
0.05% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$50
Min. Balance$1
Maintenance Fee$3 monthly service charge, waived when the minimum ledger balance of $300 is maintained
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 1281)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteWashington Trust Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#23

Bank of America

Advantage Savings

+$4
per year
0.04% APY
Oct 13, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person AccessZelle® Supported

What to Watch

APY may vary by market. The monthly fee may be waived under some circumstances, such as if you maintain a minimum balance of $500, or are below the age of 25, etc.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$8
Compound FreqMonthly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 3510)
EligibilityUnited States
Zelle®
SupportedLimit: $3,500 /dayFounding member; highest limits for established users.
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating
A+(BBB Accredited)

Rate Stability

Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days
Official SiteBank of America

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#24

Heritage Bank

Alpine Savings

+$4
per year
0.04% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access

What to Watch

An account holder under 19 years of age is not required to keep a minimum balance.

Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqdaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 29012)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteHeritage Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#25

Heritage Bank

Peak Savings

+$4
per year
0.15% APY
Oct 7, 2026

Needs at least $500,000

APY Range: 0.04% – 0.15%
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqdaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 29012)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

No movement is shown for an “Up to” rate.

Official SiteHeritage Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#26

Armed Forces Bank, National Association

Savings Account

+$3
per year
0.03% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$25
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 4666)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteArmed Forces Bank, National Association

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#27

First Fed Bank

Summit Savings

+$3
per year
0.03% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqDaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 28405)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 30 days
Official SiteFirst Fed Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#28

Bank of America

Advantage Relationship Banking

+$1
per year
0.02% APY
Oct 13, 2026

Needs at least $50,000

APY Range: 0.01% – 0.02%
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person AccessZelle® Supported
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$100
Min. BalanceN/A
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqMonthly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 3510)
EligibilityUnited States
Zelle®
SupportedLimit: $3,500 /dayFounding member; highest limits for established users.
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating
A+(BBB Accredited)

Rate Stability

No movement is shown for an “Up to” rate.

Official SiteBank of America

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

#29

BMO Bank

Savings Builder

+$1
per year
0.01% APY
Oct 7, 2026
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsIn-Person Access
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$25
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound Freqdaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 16571)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Official SiteBMO Bank

Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)

Nationally Available Savings Accounts

The 8 highest-rate savings accounts available nationwide, including in Washington.

InstitutionProduct / Term
Axos Bank
Axos ONE Savingsfirst $49,999.99 only · needs a linked account at the bank · promotional rate
Up to5.00%
GO2bank
High Yield Savingsfirst $5,000 only · needs a linked account at the bank
Up to4.50%
Elevault
High Yield Savings Account
4.34%
Peak Bank
Envision High Yield Savingsup to $499,999.99 only
4.27%
Betterment
Cash Reservepromotional rate
Up to4.25%
Neighbors Bank
Neighbors Savings Account
4.25%
Pibank
Pibank Savings
4.25%
EverBank
Performance Savings
4.20%

See the full national list