Highest Savings Rates in Washington
31 Washington-specific accounts
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.
| # | Institution & Rate | Earned in a year at $10,000 | Requirements & Features | Minimum Deposit | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Show Details | +$413per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $100 | |
| #2 | Show Details | +$340per year | We could not confirm: minimum deposit. Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures No MinimumsIn-Person Access | N/A | |
| #3 | Seattle Bank Digital Direct Savings Up to3.50%APY Needs at least $1,000,000 No min. balance for APY Observed: Oct 3, 2026 Show Details | +$340per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $100 | |
| #4 | Seattle Bank Private Concierge Savings Up to3.50%APY Needs at least $1,000,000 No min. balance for APY Observed: Oct 3, 2026 Show Details | +$340per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $100 | |
| #5 | Show Details | +$315per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person AccessZelle® Supported | $0 | |
| #6 | Show Details | +$300per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures No MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person AccessZelle® Supported | $0 | |
| #7 | Olympia Federal Savings and Loan Association Companion Savings 2.57%APY No min. balance for APY Observed: Oct 7, 2026 Show Details | +$257per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredRequires Linked Account Features Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $100 | |
| #8 | Show Details | +$240per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $100 | |
| #9 | Show Details | +$235per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $1,000 | |
| #10 | Show Details | +$225per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $1 | |
| #11 | Show Details | +$50per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $10 | |
| #12 | Olympia Federal Savings and Loan Association Super Saver 0.15%APY No min. balance for APY Observed: Oct 7, 2026 Show Details | +$15per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $1 | |
| #13 | Show Details | +$15per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $10 | |
| #14 | Show Details | +$10per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $100 | |
| #15 | Show Details | +$10per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $50 | |
| #16 | Show Details | +$10per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $100 | |
| #17 | WaFd Bank Start Savings Up to5.00%APY On balances up to $500 · 2.50% above No min. balance for APY Observed: Oct 12, 2026 Show Details | +$10per yearEffective: 0.10% | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredRequires Linked Account Features Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $25 | |
| #18 | Show Details | +$10per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $25 | |
| #19 | Show Details | +$5per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $50 | |
| #20 | Olympia Federal Savings and Loan Association Statement Savings 0.05%APY Min. balance: $50 Observed: Oct 7, 2026 Show Details | +$5per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $100 | |
| #21 | Show Details | +$5per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $100 | |
| #22 | Show Details | +$5per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $50 | |
| #23 | Show Details | +$4per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person AccessZelle® Supported | $100 | |
| #24 | Show Details | +$4per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $100 | |
| #25 | Show Details | +$4per yearEffective: 0.04% | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $100 | |
| #26 | Show Details | +$3per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $25 | |
| #27 | Show Details | +$3per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $100 | |
| #28 | Bank of America Advantage Relationship Banking Up to0.02%APY Needs at least $50,000 Observed: Oct 13, 2026 Show Details | +$1per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person AccessZelle® Supported | $100 | |
| #29 | Show Details | +$1per year | Deposit Insurance FDIC InsuredFeatures Low MinimumsIn-Person Access | $25 |
Austin Capital Bank SSB
Fort Knox Savings
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| Min. Deposit | $100 |
| Min. Balance | N/A |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
| Compound Freq | daily |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 58082) |
| Eligibility | United States |
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Seattle Bank
Private Client Savings
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.
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| Min. Deposit | N/A |
| Min. Balance | $0 |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
| Compound Freq | N/A |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 35139) |
| Eligibility | United States |
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Seattle Bank
Digital Direct Savings
Needs at least $1,000,000
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| Min. Deposit | $100 |
| Min. Balance | $0 |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
| Compound Freq | N/A |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 35139) |
| Eligibility | United States |
| Mobile Ratings | |
| BBB Rating |
Rate Stability
No movement is shown for an “Up to” rate.
Seattle Bank
Private Concierge Savings
Needs at least $1,000,000
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| Min. Deposit | $100 |
| Min. Balance | $0 |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
| Compound Freq | N/A |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 35139) |
| Eligibility | United States |
| Mobile Ratings | |
| BBB Rating |
Rate Stability
No movement is shown for an “Up to” rate.
PNC
PNC High Yield Savings
What to Watch
Eligibility restricted to select states.
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| Min. Deposit | $0 |
| Min. Balance | $1 |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
| Compound Freq | Monthly |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Branches | Multiple 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 Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 6384) |
| Eligibility | AK, 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) |
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Citibank
Citi Accelerate Savings
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 Freq | Daily |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Branches | U.S. branches are concentrated in six metropolitan areas, New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Miami. |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 7213) |
| Eligibility | Alaska, 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
Olympia Federal Savings and Loan Association
Companion Savings
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.
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| Min. Deposit | $100 |
| Min. Balance | $0 |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
| Compound Freq | daily |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 28599) |
| Eligibility | United States |
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| BBB Rating |
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Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)
Seattle Bank
Personal Plus Savings
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| Min. Deposit | $100 |
| Min. Balance | $0 |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
| Compound Freq | N/A |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 35139) |
| Eligibility | United States |
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Gateway First Bank
Gateway High Yield Savings
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| Min. Deposit | $1,000 |
| Min. Balance | N/A |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
| Compound Freq | quarterly |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 15118) |
| Eligibility | United States |
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First Fed Bank
First Savings
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| Min. Deposit | $1 |
| Min. Balance | $0 |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
| Compound Freq | Daily |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 28405) |
| Eligibility | United States |
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Gateway First Bank
Personal Savings
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| Min. Deposit | $10 |
| Min. Balance | N/A |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
| Compound Freq | quarterly |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 15118) |
| Eligibility | United States |
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Olympia Federal Savings and Loan Association
Super Saver
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| Min. Deposit | $1 |
| Min. Balance | $0 |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
| Compound Freq | daily |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 28599) |
| Eligibility | United States |
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Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)
Portage Bank
Regular Savings
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| Min. Deposit | $10 |
| Min. Balance | $10 |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
| Compound Freq | N/A |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 8197) |
| Eligibility | United States |
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Liberty Bank
Personal Savings
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| Min. Deposit | $100 |
| Min. Balance | $0.01 |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
| Compound Freq | daily |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 58778) |
| Eligibility | United States |
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Peoples Bank
Personal Savings
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| 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 Freq | N/A |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 6158) |
| Eligibility | United States |
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Sound Community Bank
Regular Savings Account
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| Min. Deposit | $100 |
| Min. Balance | $100 |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
| Compound Freq | N/A |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 57451) |
| Eligibility | United States |
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WaFd Bank
Start Savings
On balances up to $500 · 2.50% above
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.
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| Min. Deposit | $25 |
| Min. Balance | $0 |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
| Compound Freq | N/A |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 28088) |
| Eligibility | United States |
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Rate Stability
No movement is shown for an “Up to” rate.
WaFd Bank
Savings
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| Min. Deposit | $25 |
| Min. Balance | $100 |
| Maintenance Fee | $100 minimum balance to waive $10 monthly service charge |
| Compound Freq | N/A |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 28088) |
| Eligibility | United States |
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Cashmere Valley Bank
Personal Savings
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| Min. Deposit | $50 |
| Min. Balance | $10 |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
| Compound Freq | N/A |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 1265) |
| Eligibility | United States |
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Olympia Federal Savings and Loan Association
Statement Savings
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.
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| Min. Deposit | $100 |
| Min. Balance | $50 |
| Maintenance Fee | $3 quarterly service charge will be imposed if average daily balance falls below $100. |
| Compound Freq | daily |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 28599) |
| Eligibility | United States |
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Direct Link to Product Page (Not Sponsored)
UniBank
Personal Regular Savings
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| Min. Deposit | $100 |
| Min. Balance | $500 |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
| Compound Freq | monthly |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 58407) |
| Eligibility | United States |
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Washington Trust Bank
Simplicity Savings
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| Min. Deposit | $50 |
| Min. Balance | $1 |
| Maintenance Fee | $3 monthly service charge, waived when the minimum ledger balance of $300 is maintained |
| Compound Freq | N/A |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 1281) |
| Eligibility | United States |
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Bank of America
Advantage Savings
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.
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| Min. Deposit | $100 |
| Min. Balance | $0.01 |
| Maintenance Fee | $8 |
| Compound Freq | Monthly |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 3510) |
| Eligibility | United States |
| Zelle® | SupportedLimit: $3,500 /dayFounding member; highest limits for established users. |
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| BBB Rating | A+(BBB Accredited) |
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Heritage Bank
Alpine Savings
What to Watch
An account holder under 19 years of age is not required to keep a minimum balance.
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| Min. Deposit | $100 |
| Min. Balance | N/A |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
| Compound Freq | daily |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 29012) |
| Eligibility | United States |
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Heritage Bank
Peak Savings
Needs at least $500,000
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| Min. Deposit | $100 |
| Min. Balance | N/A |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
| Compound Freq | daily |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 29012) |
| Eligibility | United States |
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| BBB Rating |
Rate Stability
No movement is shown for an “Up to” rate.
Armed Forces Bank, National Association
Savings Account
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| Min. Deposit | $25 |
| Min. Balance | N/A |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
| Compound Freq | N/A |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 4666) |
| Eligibility | United States |
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First Fed Bank
Summit Savings
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| Min. Deposit | $100 |
| Min. Balance | $0 |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
| Compound Freq | Daily |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 28405) |
| Eligibility | United States |
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| BBB Rating |
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Bank of America
Advantage Relationship Banking
Needs at least $50,000
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| Min. Deposit | $100 |
| Min. Balance | N/A |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
| Compound Freq | Monthly |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 3510) |
| Eligibility | United States |
| Zelle® | SupportedLimit: $3,500 /dayFounding member; highest limits for established users. |
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| BBB Rating | A+(BBB Accredited) |
Rate Stability
No movement is shown for an “Up to” rate.
BMO Bank
Savings Builder
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| Min. Deposit | $25 |
| Min. Balance | $0.01 |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
| Compound Freq | daily |
| Direct Deposit | Not required |
| Deposit Insurance | FDIC Insured(Cert: 16571) |
| Eligibility | United States |
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Nationally Available Savings Accounts
The 8 highest-rate savings accounts available nationwide, including in Washington.
| Institution | Product / Term | APY |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |