Chase Savings Account Interest Rate: How It Compares
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Chase savings accounts have low annual percentage yields. The Chase Savings℠ account rate is 0.01% effective as of 02/10/2023. Interest rates are variable and subject to change. Rates for the bank’s premium relationship savings accounts are slightly higher but still don't compare to online savings accounts that have rates close to 4% or higher.
Chase savings rates and fees
APY | 0.01% effective as of 02/10/2023. 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 0.45%. |
Monthly fees | $5. |
How to avoid monthly fees |
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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%. |
» Learn more: Read NerdWallet’s Chase review
How Chase compares with online banks
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.
» Check out high-interest rate options with NerdWallet’s best high-yield online savings accounts
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Chase CDs
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.
» Dive deeper: Read about Chase CD rates and how they compare to others
How much interest could you be earning? Find out with the calculator below. The higher the rate, the faster your money can grow.
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