Wells Fargo Savings Account Interest Rate: How It Compares
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The Wells Fargo savings account interest rate is 0.01% for its Way2Save product. That’s below the national average of 0.05%, and significantly worse than annual percentage yields, or APYs, on online savings accounts. (Those can be closer to 1.00%.) While Wells Fargo's overall star rating is 3.5 out of 5 stars, the Way2Save savings account earns 3.0 out of 5 stars.
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Wells Fargo interest rates
Interest rate on balances | 0.01% |
How it compares | The national average rate for savings accounts is 0.05% APY. |
Monthly fees | $5 |
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Minimum opening deposit | $25. |
Interest on balances for premium savings accounts | Up to 0.02% APY for customers with a linked Wells Fargo Portfolio account. (APYs may vary depending on where you live.) |
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How Wells Fargo compares to online banks
Megabanks like Wells Fargo often have savings accounts with low interest rates. If you're looking for higher rates on your savings accounts, you'll probably find better options at online banks. In addition to having accounts with higher yields, many have no monthly fees or minimum balance requirements.
Here’s a comparison of Wells Fargo savings rates with accounts at online institutions:
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APY0.01% With $1 minimum balance | APY0.60% With $0 minimum balance | APY0.60% With $0 minimum balance |
BonusN/A | BonusN/A | BonusN/A |
Wells Fargo CDs and other savings options
In addition to its basic savings account, Wells Fargo offers a Platinum savings account with a rate that’s only slightly higher, and that’s if you have a linked Wells Fargo Portfolio account. The bank also has a selection of CDs with a minimum opening balance of $2,500, but rates are similarly low.
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