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10 Best Online Banking Accounts

Discover the ideal online savings account for effectively growing your funds. Compare leading savings accounts with exclusive offers and 24/7 access.

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9.9
Outstanding
SoFi Saving Account|
Member FDIC
Annual Percentage Yield as of 21/05/20253.80%
Minimum to Earn APY$0
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9.7
Excellent
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May 21N/A
Minimum to Earn APY$0
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9.6
Excellent
CIT Bank Saving Account|
Member FDIC
Annual Percentage Yield as of 21/05/20254.10%
Minimum to Earn APY$100
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9.2
Very Good
Discover Saving Account|
Member FDIC
Annual Percentage Yield as of 21/05/20253.60%
Minimum to Earn APY$0
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8.9
Very Good
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May 21N/A
Minimum to Earn APY$0

Disclaimers:


   CIT Bank:

¹Deposit Transfer Requirements:

  • Transfer a one-time deposit of $25,000 -$49,999.99 for a Bonus of $225
  • Transfer a one-time deposit of $50,000+ for a Bonus of $300

Terms:

  • Promo Code: Account must be opened with code PS2025 within the Promotion Period
  • Funding Period: 30 days from the account open date
  • Bonus fulfillment: 60-days from the funding date

Conditions:

  • There is no period of time where the customer will be required to maintain the funds.
  • Account must be open when bonus is credited
  • Promotion is available per account and Primary customer
  • Bonus will be credited into the Platinum Savings Account that fulfills the funding requirement
  • Funding can be deposited in one-deposit or incrementally
  • Promotion Period will be 3 months or until CIT's goals are met, whichever comes first

    Western Alliance powered by Raisin:

    *Disclaimer - $250 bonus for new customers with a minimum deposit of $25,000 with promo code GET250

    SoFi Checking & Savings:

    1. Up to $300 Bonus Tiered Disclosure
    New and existing Checking and Savings members who have not previously enrolled in Direct Deposit with SoFi are eligible to earn a cash bonus of either $50 (with at least $1,000 total Direct Deposits received during the Direct Deposit Bonus Period) OR $300 (with at least $5,000 total Direct Deposits received during the Direct Deposit Bonus Period). Cash bonus will be based on the total amount of Direct Deposit. Direct Deposit Promotion nbegins on 12/7/2023 and will be available through 1/31/2026. Full terms at sofi.com/banking. SoFi Checking and Savings is offered through SoFi Bank, N.A., Member FDIC.
    SoFi members with Direct Deposit can earn 4.00% annual percentage yield (APY) on savings balances (including Vaults) and 0.50% APY on checking balances. There is no minimum Direct Deposit amount required to qualify for the 4.00% APY for savings (including Vaults). Members without Direct Deposit will earn 1.20% APY on savings balances (including Vaults) and 0.50% APY on checking balances. Interest rates are variable and subject to change at any time. These rates are current as of 12/3/2024. There is no minimum balance requirement. Additional information can be found at http://www.sofi.com/legal/banking-rate-sheet.
    2. APY disclosures
    SoFi members with Direct Deposit or $5,000 or more in Qualifying Deposits during the 30-Day Evaluation Period can earn 4.00% annual percentage yield (APY) on savings balances (including Vaults) and 0.50% APY on checking balances. There is no minimum Direct Deposit amount required to qualify for the stated interest rate. Members without either Direct Deposit or Qualifying Deposits, during the 30-Day Evaluation Period will earn 1.20% APY on savings balances (including Vaults) and 0.50% APY on checking balances. Only SoFi members with direct deposit are eligible for other SoFi Plus benefits. Interest rates are variable and subject to change at any time. These rates are current as of 12/3/24. There is no minimum balance requirement. Additional information can be found at http://www.sofi.com/legal/banking-rate-sheet.
    3. Fee Policy
    We do not charge any account, service or maintenance fees for SoFi Checking and Savings. We do charge a transaction fee to process each outgoing wire transfer. SoFi does not charge a fee
    for incoming wire transfers, however the sending bank may charge a fee. Our fee policy is subject to change at any time. See the SoFi Checking & Savings Fee Sheet for details at sofi.com/legal/banking-fees/.
    4. Additional FDIC Insurance 
    SoFi Bank is a member FDIC and does not provide more than $250,000 of FDIC insurance per legal category of account ownership, as described in the FDIC’s regulations. Any additional
    FDIC insurance is provided by the SoFi Insured Deposit Program. Deposits may be insured up to $2M through participation in the program. See full terms at SoFi.com/banking/fdic/terms
    See list of participating banks at SoFi.com/banking/fdic/receivingbanks
    5. ATM Access
    We’ve partnered with Allpoint to provide you with ATM access at any of the 55,000+ ATMs within the Allpoint network. You will not be charged a fee when using an in-network ATM, however, third-party fees incurred when using out-of-network ATMs are not subject to reimbursement. SoFi’s ATM policies are subject to change at our discretion at any time.
    6. Early Access to Direct Deposit Funds
    Early access to direct deposit funds is based on the timing in which we receive notice of impending payment from the Federal Reserve, which is typically up to two days before the scheduled payment date, but may vary.
    7. Overdraft Coverage
    Overdraft Coverage is limited to $50 on debit card purchases only and is an account benefit available to customers with direct deposits of $1,000 or more during the current 30-day Evaluation
    Period as determined by SoFi Bank, N.A. The 30-Day Evaluation Period refers to the “Start Date” and “End Date” set forth on the APY Details page of your account, which comprises a period of
    30 calendar days (the “30-Day Evaluation Period”). You can access the APY Details page at any time by logging into your SoFi account on the SoFi mobile app or SoFi website and selecting
    either (i) Banking > Savings > Current APY or (ii) Banking > Checking > Current APY. Members with a prior history of non-repayment of negative balances are ineligible for Overdraft Coverage.

    Bread Saving:

    Disclaimer:
    *ANNUAL PERCENTAGE YIELD (APY): All Bread Savings APYs are accurate as of 11/26/2024. APYs are subject to change at any time without notice. Offers apply to personal accounts only. Fees may reduce earnings. For high-yield savings accounts, a minimum of $100 is required and must be deposited in a single transaction. For high-yield savings accounts, the rate may change after the account is opened. To open a CD, a minimum of $1,500 is required and must be deposited in a single transaction. A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawals on CDs. At maturity, your CD will automatically renew and earn the base interest rate in effect at that time.
    **Rates are compared against competitor rates published by Bankrate.com and the institutions themselves as of 11/18/2024. Bankrate.com obtains the data from the various banks that is tracks and its accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
    Bread Savings™ is a product of Comenity Capital Bank, which is part of Bread Financial.

    Western Alliance powered by Raisin:
    *The customer must deposit a cumulative amount of $5,000 within 14 days of their first deposit date, and maintain at least $5,000 in the account for 90 days following. The bonus will be paid out within 30 days of completing the qualifying actions. The code NEWYEAR must be used at sign up.

    Live Oak Bank - Business Checking:

    ¹Fee structure for business checking accounts is as follows: Business Essential is $10/month waivable with $1,000 average daily balance; Business Plus is $25/month, waivable with $25,000 average daily balance; and Business Plus Analysis is $100/month, earnings credit can offset fees.
    ²If you use a non-Allpoint ATM, that institution may assess a transaction fee.

    Live Oak Bank - Savings:

    ¹Live Oak Bank Savings Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is valid as of 1/13/2025. No minimum opening balance or deposit required to open. Rates may change at any time without prior notice, before or after the account is opened. No minimum balance to open, but customers must have a balance of $0.01 to earn interest. Fees may reduce earnings.

    ²National savings average rate courtesy of the FDIC’s Weekly National Rates and Rate Caps, as of 12/16/2024; average rate used is for deposits under $2,500

    ³Personal Savings $300 Bonus Terms & Conditions:
    ·         Full information here.
    ·         Customers must open a new account; one bonus per tax identification number.
    ·         Account must be funded from an external account.
    ·         Existing Customers must maintain existing balances in their personal savings accounts.
    ·         Balance: Minimum $20,000 Amount EOD balance over 60 days.
    ·         Pay Out: $300 bonus; 45-day payout window.