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4 Best Cash Management Accounts of 2024

Chanelle Bessette
By Chanelle Bessette 
Edited by Sara Clarke

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The best cash management accounts pay interest and typically come with low or no fees. They're usually offered by brokerage firms and combine services and features similar to those of checking, savings and/or investment accounts, all in one product.

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Interest rates for the best cash management accounts are much higher than the national average savings account APY, currently just 0.47%.

To provide federal insurance, cash management account providers typically work with partner banks. CMA providers sweep customer deposits into partner bank accounts, where the funds benefit from the bank’s Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. insurance.

These brokerage savings accounts can offer an alternative to traditional savings accounts. They can be a good option for people seeking high interest rates and some robust features. Here’s our look at the top cash management accounts.

» Want to learn more about the basics of cash management accounts? Check out NerdWallet’s guide to CMAs.

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Best Cash Management Accounts

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Cash Management Account

NerdWallet rating 

4.5

/5
Wealthfront Cash Account
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at Wealthfront

Monthly fee

$0

APY

5.00%

With $1 min. balance for APY

Bonus

$60

Requirements to qualify

NerdWallet rating 

4.5

/5
Betterment Cash Reserve – Paid non-client promotion
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at Betterment

Monthly fee

$0

APY

5.50%

With $0 min. balance for APY

Bonus

N/A

NerdWallet rating 

4.0

/5
Empower Personal Cash
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at Empower, Deposits are FDIC Insured

Monthly fee

$0

APY

4.70%

With $0 min. balance for APY

Bonus

N/A

NerdWallet rating 

5.0

/5
Fidelity Cash Management Account
Monthly fee

$0

APY

2.72%

With $0 min. balance for APY

Bonus

N/A

Last updated on January 26, 2024

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NerdWallet's Best Cash Management Accounts of 2024

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