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Compare High-Yield Savings Accounts

High-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) are one of the easiest ways to earn more on money you’re already saving. While big banks still pay close to 0.40% APY (if you’re lucky), many online banks and credit unions have 3% to 5% APYs right now.

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SoFi Checking and Savings Account
Terms & Disclosures
  • Earn up to 3.80% APY8
  • Limited Time Offer – New accounts earn a 0.70% APY boost to 3.80% for up to 6 months with eligible direct deposit8
  • $0 minimum balance to earn APY
  • Earn $50 or $400 when you sign up and set up eligible direct deposit1
  • Open Checking & Savings Accts with 1 Sign Up
  • Up to 2-Day-Early Paycheck3
  • FDIC Insured up to $250k plus up to $3M in supplemental insurance4
Up to 3.80%
Barclays Tiered Savings Account
Terms & Disclosures
  • Earn 3.75% APY* with Barclays1 Tiered Savings
  • $0 min. balance to earn APY
  • No monthly maintenance fees

  • Easy direct deposits & online transfers
  • Deposits are FDIC Insured
Up To 3.75%
Synchrony High Yield Savings Account
Terms & Disclosures
  • Earn up to 3.30% APY*
  • Open a High Yield Savings Account without a minimum deposit
  • Competitive rates, no required minimum balances, and no monthly fees
  • The Synchrony app makes it a snap to bank anywhere
  • Member FDIC
Up To 3.30%
Peak Bank Envision High-Yield Savings
Terms & Disclosures
  • Earn up to 4.01% APY
  • No monthly maintenance fees
  • Open an account with as little as $100
  • Open an account in as little as 5 minutes
  • Backed by the financial strength of Idaho First Bank
Up To 4.01%
CIT’s Platinum Savings Account
Terms & Disclosures

  • Earn 4.10% APY* with CIT's Savings Connect Account
  • $100 minimum balance for APY
  • No account opening or monthly service fees
  • Deposit checks online with the CIT Bank mobile app
  • FDIC Insured

Up To 4.10%

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