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Chase savings accounts only pay 0.01%–0.02% APY—that's lower than the national average, and significantly less than the best high-yield savings accounts. The accounts come with monthly fees as well, unless you qualify to have them waived.
Chase Bank, founded over 220 years ago in New York City, is the largest financial institution in the United States, with over 4,700 branches and 16,000 ATMs. The full-service bank offers a wide variety of financial services, including two savings account options, other types of deposit accounts, rewards credit cards, and numerous other financing options.
| Chase Savings Account Interest Rates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Account Name | APY Range | Monthly Fee |
| Chase Savings | 0.01% | $5 |
| Chase Premier Savings | 0.01%–0.02% | $25 |
Chase’s savings account rates may vary by location, and the rates listed below may not be available in all ZIP codes. The APYs listed below use NYC ZIP code 10001.
To earn the higher end of the rate range with the Chase Premier Savings account (the "relationship rate"), you’ll need to link a Chase Premier Plus Checking account or a Chase Sapphire Checking account. From there, you must make a minimum of five eligible transactions per month from your linked checking account to qualify for the higher APY on your savings account.
Chase’s savings account interest rates fall well below the national average. So if you’re looking to grow your savings at a faster pace, you’ll want to look elsewhere for more attractive APYs. (However, some of the Chase's CD rates are typically more competitive, depending on the term.)
| Chase Savings Account Key Features | |
|---|---|
| APY Range | 0.01% |
| Minimum Balance to Earn Highest APY | $0.01 |
| Minimum Deposit | $0 |
| Withdrawal Limit | None |
| Monthly Service Fee | $5 |
| Chase Premier Savings Account Key Features | |
|---|---|
| APY Range | 0.01%–0.02% |
| Minimum Balance to Earn Highest APY | $0.01 |
| Minimum Deposit | $0 |
| Withdrawal Limit | None |
| Monthly Service Fee | $25 |
Although both of Chase Bank’s savings accounts come with monthly maintenance fees, customers have a few different ways to qualify for fee waivers. If you’re interested in opening a savings account with Chase, here’s how to get the bank to waive the cost of your $5 or $25 monthly fee.
The monthly fee of the basic Chase Savings Account is waived for any of the following situations:
The monthly fee of the Chase Premier Savings Account is waived for any of the following situations:
Although Chase’s savings accounts once came with withdrawal limits, they do not currently have any limits. You can make as many withdrawals as you'd like each month for no charge.
The Fed held rates steady for an eighth consecutive time at its July 31 meeting. The federal funds rate is at its highest level since 2001, but Fed officials are projecting one or possibly two rate cuts before the end of the year.
Because savings account yields closely follow the fed funds rate, the Fed’s current holding pattern has caused savings rates to plateau, and declines should be expected once it appears the Fed is ready to make its first cut.
You can open an account online, through the Chase app on your phone or tablet, or by visiting a branch in person. To open an account from your computer or mobile device, follow these steps:
Chase has another deposit account solution available for customers who are looking for options to store their cash savings: fixed-rate certificates of deposit (CD)s. Customers can open CDs with a variety of terms at varying interest rates; see Chase’s CD rates for more information.
Chase is the banking subsidiary of J.P. Morgan Chase, a financial holding company. It can trace its history back to 1799, when it was initially launched as the Chase Manhattan Corporation. It merged with J.P. Morgan & Co. to form J.P Morgan Chase in 2000. Today, it's the largest bank in the country based on assets.
Chase operates more than 4,700 branches and 15,000 ATMs. You can also manage your account, transfer money, and deposit checks through the Chase mobile app and online banking.
Chase is well-known for its wide array of credit card products, including some of the most popular rewards credit cards on the market. And Chase also offers some decent bank account bonuses for new banking customers who are eligible for the right accounts through the financial institution.
If you're looking to earn more on your savings balance or get access to better features, there are a handful of alternatives worth considering.
If you want more features to help you save more money, some online savings accounts offer tools that can help you automatically save more money based on your spending or make it easier to track individual savings goals. The SoFi checking/savings account, for example, allows you to round up purchases to the nearest dollar and transfer the difference to savings.
Many online banks, and even some traditional banks and credit unions, provide high-yield savings accounts, which offer APYs much higher than the national average. Some may offer rates as high as 5.0% or better.
A money market account acts as a hybrid between a checking and savings account, giving you easy access to your funds and often a higher yield on your balance. Just keep in mind that you may still be subject to a monthly withdrawal limit of some kind. Additionally, many money market accounts also charge monthly fees, which can usually be waived much like savings accounts.
If you don't need access to your cash for a while, you may consider locking in a fixed interest rate on a CD. Depending on the financial institution, CD terms can range from less than one month to several years. CDs let you lock in a specific APY for the entire term, unlike savings accounts, but you’ll typically pay a withdrawal penalty if you take out the money before maturity. The best CD accounts are often better than the best savings accounts, but it varies by bank.
Depending on your savings goals, you may be able to meet those goals and get a good return on your balance by buying U.S. Treasury bonds. T-bills have terms ranging from four weeks to one year.
Series I savings bonds require you to wait at least 12 months before you can redeem (and charge a penalty if you cash in before five years), but they can offer a great way to earn a higher return because they're designed to keep up with inflation.
To determine the best place to put your savings, consider the purpose of the money, when you'll need it, and how often you’ll have to withdraw. If it's an emergency fund, for instance, avoid putting it in an account that requires you to lock in the money for a set period.
There are many banks and credit unions with savings accounts, and making sense of the available options can be challenging. To help you choose the best savings account for your needs, we compared Chase with accounts from two other leading bank account providers: Capital One and Wells Fargo.
| Chase | Capital One | Wells Fargo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Deposit | $0 | $0 | $25 |
| Monthly Fee | $0 to $25 per month (fee waivers may be available by meeting balance or deposit requirements) | $0 | $5 to $12 (fee waivers may be available by meeting balance or deposit requirements) |
| APY | 0.01% (0.02% if you qualify for relationship rates) | 4.25% | 0.01% to 2.51%, depending on account type and balance |
Like Chase, Capital One offers a variety of financial products, including checking and savings accounts. There is no minimum deposit required to open a savings account. And, unlike Chase, Capital One doesn't charge monthly maintenance fees. Capital One also offers a significantly higher APY on its 360 Performance Savings account, its flagship account, than Chase offers.
However, Capital One operates fewer branches than Chase; there are only 262 active branches in nine states, as of 2024. If you prefer to visit a bank in person rather than rely on online platforms or mobile apps, Chase may be a better fit.
Wells Fargo is the third-largest commercial bank in the country based on assets, and it offers deposit accounts, loans, and credit cards. Unlike Chase and Capital One, Wells Fargo requires customers to deposit at least $25 to open an account.
However, it tends to have higher rates than Chase, though only users with balances of $100,000 or more in a Platinum Savings account with a linked Premier Checking account will earn an elevated rate.
Chase Bank does not currently offer a high-yield savings account option. Although for the most part it’s a full-service bank, it does not offer money market accounts either. To see the top rates on the market today, take a look at the best high-yield savings accounts or the best money market account rates.
Chase Savings Accounts do not have minimum balance requirements to open a new account. However, if you want to avoid paying the $5 monthly fee (Chase Savings account) or the $25 monthly fee (Chase Premier Savings account), you’ll need to either maintain certain account minimums or satisfy other requirements to qualify for a fee waiver each month.
Many financial institutions charge bank fees to increase profits and help cover operating expenses. However, you can find free savings accounts and free checking accounts that offer fee-free banking services if these are important to you.
Today, there's no limit to the number of withdrawals or transfers you can make from your Chase savings account. Like many other banks, Chase used to charge a $5 savings withdrawal fee for every withdrawal or transfer out after the sixth withdrawal in a given month. However, with the suspension of Regulation D, Chase changed its policy, and it no longer charges fees for making more than six withdrawals per month.
Banks make money by using customer deposits to fund loans and investments. In exchange, they typically offer interest on savings accounts to attract deposits.
That said, traditional banks like Chase typically have higher overhead costs than online banks due to their physical branches. As a result, they often can't afford to pay the same high yields. Additionally, the bank may have sufficient deposits to meet its operating needs and doesn't feel the need to compete with financial institutions that offer higher rates.
Yes, all Chase Bank deposit accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). With FDIC insurance, your deposits are protected for up to $250,000 (per ownership category) in the unlikely event of a bank failure.
Chase Bank compounds interest paid to its customers on a monthly basis. The bank credits any interest earned to its customers’ deposit accounts once a month as well.
Chase is a reputable bank and financial institution, and it has no minimum opening deposit. However, it offers less-than-stellar interest rates on savings accounts, and you can find significantly higher APYs from other banks and credit unions. The best high-yield savings accounts have rates that are often 10 to 15 times higher than Chase's rates.
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A deposit interest rate is the interest rate paid to deposit account holders for accounts like certificates of deposit (CD) and savings accounts.
A Christmas club is a savings account to help people save for the holidays. Money is deposited throughout the year and withdrawn before the holidays.
A sweep account automatically transfers amounts over or below a certain level into a higher interest-earning investment option.
An Individual Development Account (IDA) is a savings account to help lower-income individuals build assets to achieve financial stability.
A Negotiable Order of Withdrawal (NOW) Account is an interest-earning bank account. A customer with this type of account can write drafts against money held on deposit.
A passbook loan is a personal loan made to a savings account holder by the custodial bank using the balance of the savings account as collateral.
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