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Chase Savings Account Interest Rates: How They Compare
Chase savings account interest rates are generally lower than savings rates at online banks.
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Chase savings accounts have low annual percentage yields. The Chase Savings℠ account rate is 0.01% effective as of 05/07/2025. Interest rates are variable and subject to change. Chase Premier Savings℠ interest rates are slightly higher, but they still don't compare to the yields of the best online savings accounts. Some high-yield accounts have rates north of 4%.
Chase savings rates and fees
APY
0.01% effective as of 05/07/2025. Interest rates are variable and subject to change. This rate is for Chase Savings℠.
How it compares
The average national rate for savings accounts is 0.38%.
Monthly fee
$5.
How to avoid monthly fee
Link to an eligible Chase checking account, or
Maintain daily balance of at least $300, or
Set up a monthly automatic transfer of at least $25 from a Chase checking account, or
Be under age 18.
Minimum opening deposit
None.
APY on balances for premium savings accounts
The Chase Premier Savings℠ relationship rate is 0.02% APY. You must have an eligible linked Chase checking account and make a minimum number of transactions to earn relationship rates. Otherwise, the standard rate for Chase Premier Savings℠ is 0.01%.
Large banks like Chase, with thousands of branches, tend to have accounts with higher monthly fees and lower savings rates. If you are looking for accounts that earn high yields, you will find better options with online-only accounts. Along with higher rates, many have no monthly fees or minimum balance requirements.
Offer available to new Forbright Bank customers who have not previously held a Growth Savings or Growth CD account. To qualify, an account must be opened between June 15 and August 31, 2026 and funded to reach a one-time $1,000 minimum end-of-day balance by August 31, 2026. A 0.30% APY boost will be applied on the business day after the balance requirement is first met and will remain in effect through December 31, 2026, even if the balance later falls below $1,000. APY is variable and subject to change. If the standard APY adjusts, the 0.30% APY boost will be applied to the updated standard APY. Account must remain open and in good standing. If requirements are not met, standard APY applies.
Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of June 17th, 2025. Start earning 2.50% APY, then qualify to earn 5.00% APY on your balance up to $5,000.00 and 2.50% APY on balances over $5,000 next month by 1) Receiving direct deposit(s) totaling $1,000 or more; and 2) Ending the month with a positive balance in all your Varo Accounts. No fees, no minimums required. Rates subject to change at any time.
This offer is only valid for a new Premium Savings Account (“PSA”). The Promotional Annual Percentage Yield (“Promotional APY”) will be automatically applied to the account, and will remain effective for 180 days (the “Promotion Period”), after which it will automatically revert to the Standard Annual Percentage Yield (“Standard APY”) without requiring any action from you. Accounts must be opened by 9/30/26 to qualify for the Promotional APY. No minimum balance required, and the offer may be withdrawn at any time. Excludes non-U.S. residents, and residents of any jurisdiction where this offer is not valid. Other restrictions may apply. Please visit etrade.com/premiumsavings for more information.
These cash accounts combine services and features similar to checking, savings and/or investment accounts in one product. Cash management accounts are typically offered by non-bank financial institutions.
The Base Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is 3.30% (from program banks) as of 1/30/26 and is subject to change. Eligible new clients can get a 0.75% APY boost over the base APY for 3 months on up to a $150k balance. The Direct Deposit Plus Investing Program from Wealthfront Advisers LLC and Wealthfront Brokerage LLC provides eligible clients a 0.25% APY increase above the base APY on eligible Cash Account balances. Wealthfront may change or end the program at any time and determine eligibility at its discretion. Terms apply. Full details at wealthfront.com/promo-terms. Cash Account offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, and is not a bank. Base APY is representative, variable, and requires no minimum. Individual experiences and outcomes will differ. NerdWallet receives compensation from Wealthfront for referring clients through paid ads, which creates a conflict of interest; NerdWallet is not a client. Investing involves risks. Securities are not bank deposits, bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value. Investment management and advisory services provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser.
Annual percentage yield (variable) is 3.25% as of 12/12/25, plus a 0.75% boost (“APY Boost”) on balances up to $1M for new clients with a qualifying deposit. $10 min deposit for base APY. Terms apply (betterment.com/boost); if the base APY changes, the Boosted APY will change. Cash Reserve offered by Betterment LLC and requires a Betterment Securities brokerage account. Betterment is not a bank. Learn More (https://www.betterment.com/cash-portfolio).
CDs (certificates of deposit) are a type of savings account with a fixed rate and term, and usually have higher interest rates than regular savings accounts.
As of 05/19/2026, the Annual Percentage Yield (APY) of the Certificates of Deposit is up to 4.05%. Your interest rate and APY may change at any time until funding is settled, and penalties may reduce earnings. Settlement date is when funds are received and posted to your account according to our Funds Availability policy, found in section 3 of the Morgan Stanley Private Bank Deposit Account Agreement. The APY is based on no withdrawal of credited interest and no redemption prior to the stated maturity date. Please visit etrade.com/ratesheet for information regarding the current interest rate, corresponding APY, and account terms.
Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is subject to change at any time without notice. Offer applies to personal non-IRA accounts only. Fees may reduce earnings. For CD accounts, a penalty may be imposed for early withdrawals. After maturity, if your CD rolls over, you will earn the offered rate of interest in effect at that time. Visit synchrony.com/banking for current rates, terms and account requirements. Member FDIC.
All Bread Savings APYs are accurate as of 05/21/2026. APYs are subject to change at any time without notice. Offers apply to personal accounts only. Fees may reduce earnings. 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 NerdWallet.com and the institutions themselves as of 05/21/2026. NerdWallet.com obtains the data from the various banks that it tracks and its accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
Annual Percentage Yield (APY). APY may change at any time and fees may reduce earnings. Please visit etrade.com/ratesheet for more information. The $15 monthly account fee can be waived when you maintain an average monthly balance of at least $5,000 in the account on or after the end of the second calendar month from opening the account.
Chase also offers certificates of deposit, a type of savings account with a fixed interest rate that also requires you to keep your money deposited for a certain amount of time. Chase’s CD offerings include many term lengths, from one month to 10 years. But the CDs have a $1,000 minimum opening deposit and better rates can be found elsewhere.