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Top High-Yield Savings Accounts

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Our team's curated picks for where to park cash right now — accounts that pay many times the national average, with everyday access and FDIC insurance up to the legal limit.

  1. Our #1 Savings Pick
    Betterment

    Best overall

    Betterment Cash Reserve

    A high-yield cash account from a name you know, with a new-customer boost.

    • New customers get an APY boost of 0.75% for 3 months
    • Unlimited withdrawals with no fees on cash
    • Base rate of 3.25% variable APY as of 12/12/25
    • No minimum balance, $10 to start
  2. SoFi

    Best for direct deposit

    SoFi Checking & Savings

    A high-yield savings and checking combo with a welcome bonus for direct deposit.

    • High-yield savings — 4.00% APY with 3.10% APY + limited time 0.90% rate boost
    • Sign-up bonus of $50 or $400 based on direct deposit
    • Earn interest on your checking (0.50%) with free transfers from savings
    • Buckets to help organize your savings goals
  3. CIT Bank

    Best for higher balances

    CIT Bank Platinum Savings

    A competitive rate with a promo-code boost and no monthly fees.

    • Top rate of 4.10% APY for 6 months when you add promo code CITBOOST on balances of $5,000 or more (a 0.35% APY boost)
    • No transaction limits — use it like a checking account and still earn savings rates
    • Even the lowest tier earns 0.25% APY, which is 25x the 0.01% APY many big banks still pay
    • Just a $100 minimum to open, with no monthly service fees

The full guide to high-yield savings

Top high-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) pay many times the national average, with the same everyday access to your money and FDIC insurance up to the legal limit. The picks above are our curated shortlist — the guide below is how to think about choosing for yourself.

Rates move with the Fed and change often — see live HYSA rates for the current table.

What to look for in a HYSA

Move your emergency fund into one of these and let it earn while it sits.

Legal & Disclosures

Betterment Cash Reserve

Betterment Cash Reserve Disclosures

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Cash Reserve offered by Betterment LLC and requires a Betterment Securities brokerage account. Betterment is not a bank. Learn More (betterment.com/cash-portfolio). 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.

FDIC insurance provided by Program Banks (betterment.com/cash-portfolio), subject to certain conditions. Up to $8M (jt.)/$4M (ind.) applies to eligible cash.

Betterment primarily earns revenue through management fees (AUM-based or flat monthly fees), compensation from program banks on cash, securities lending activities, and payment for order flow. Learn more: betterment.com/fee.

Amex High Yield Savings

American Express High Yield Savings Disclosures

1 The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) as advertised is accurate as of 7/9/2026. Interest rate and APY are subject to change at any time without notice before and after a High Yield Savings Account is opened. Interest Rate and APY of a Certificate of Deposit account is fixed once the account is funded.

2 There is no minimum balance required to open your Account, to avoid being charged a fee, or to obtain the Annual Percentage Yield (APY) disclosed to you.

3 For purposes of transferring funds to or from an external bank, business days are Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Transfers can be initiated 24/7 via the website or phone, but any transfers initiated after 7:00 PM Eastern Time or on non-business days will begin processing on the next business day. Funds deposited into your account may be subject to holds. See the Funds Availability section of your Consumer Deposit Account Agreement and Savings Schedules for more information.

American Express National Bank, Member FDIC.

General Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be construed as financial, investment, or tax advice. Before opening any account, please carefully review all terms, conditions, fees, and disclosures provided by the partner. Your individual circumstances may vary, and we recommend consulting with a qualified financial advisor before making any financial decisions.

SoFi Checking & Savings

Up to $400 Bonus Tiered Disclosure

New and existing Checking and Savings members who have not previously enrolled in Direct Deposit with SoFi are eligible to earn a cash bonus of either $50 (with at least $1,000 total Eligible Direct Deposits received within 25 calendar days of your first Eligible Direct Deposit of $1 or more) OR $400 (with at least $5,000 total Eligible Direct Deposits received within 25 calendar days of your first Eligible Direct Deposit of $1 or more). Cash bonus amount will be based on the total amount of Eligible Direct Deposit received within 25 calendar days of your first Eligible Direct Deposit of $1 or more. If you have satisfied the Eligible Direct Deposit requirements but have not received a cash bonus in your Checking account, please contact us at 855-456-7634 with the details of your Eligible Direct Deposit. Direct Deposit Promotion begins on 5/15/2026 and will be available through 12/31/26. See full bonus and annual percentage yield (APY) terms at sofi.com/banking/checking-offer/

APY disclosures

Annual percentage yield (APY) is variable and subject to change at any time. Rates are current as of 5/28/26. There is no minimum balance requirement. Fees may reduce earnings. Additional rates and information can be found at https://www.sofi.com/legal/banking-rate-sheet

Fee Policy

We do not charge any account, service, or maintenance fees for SoFi Checking and Savings. We do charge transaction fees for outgoing wire transfers, Instant Transfers, and global remittance transfers. Our fee policy is subject to change at any time. See the SoFi Bank Fee Sheet for details at sofi.com/legal/banking-fees/.

Additional FDIC Insurance

SoFi Bank is a member FDIC and does not provide more than $250,000 of FDIC insurance per depositor per legal category of account ownership, as described in the FDIC’s regulations. Any additional FDIC insurance is provided by the SoFi Insured Deposit Program. Deposits may be insured up to $3M through participation in the program. See full terms at SoFi.com/banking/fdic/sidpterms. See list of participating banks at SoFi.com/banking/fdic/participatingbanks.

ATM Access

We’ve partnered with Allpoint to provide you with ATM access at any of the 55,000+ ATMs within the Allpoint network. You will not be charged a fee when using an in-network ATM, however, third-party fees may be incurred when using out-of-network ATMs. SoFi’s ATM policies are subject to change at our discretion at any time.

Early Access to Direct Deposit Funds

Early access to direct deposit funds is based on the timing in which we receive notice of impending payment from the Federal Reserve, which is typically up to two days before the scheduled payment date, but may vary.

Overdraft Coverage

Overdraft Coverage is a feature automatically offered to SoFi Checking and Savings account holders who receive at least $1,000 or more in Eligible Direct Deposits within a rolling 31 calendar day period on a recurring basis. Eligible Direct Deposit is defined on the SoFi Bank Rate Sheet, available at https://www.sofi.com/legal/banking-rate-sheet. Members enrolled in Overdraft Coverage may be covered for up to $50 in negative balances on SoFi Bank debit card purchases only. Overdraft Coverage does not apply to P2P transfers, bill payments, checks, or other non-debit card transactions. Members with a prior history of unpaid negative balances are not eligible for Overdraft Coverage. Eligibility for Overdraft Coverage is determined by SoFi Bank in its sole discretion. Members can check their enrollment status, if eligible, at any time by logging into their account through the SoFi app or on the SoFi website.

General Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be construed as financial, investment, or tax advice. Banking products are provided by SoFi Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. Before opening any account, please carefully review all terms, conditions, fees, and disclosures provided by SoFi. Your individual circumstances may vary, and we recommend consulting with a qualified financial advisor before making any financial decisions.

0.90% Savings APY Boost

Earn up to 4.00% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on one SoFi Savings account with a 0.90% APY Boost (added to the 3.10% APY as of 5/28/26) for up to 6 months. Open your first SoFi Checking and Savings account and receive eligible direct deposits OR qualifying deposits of $5,000 every 31 days by 12/31/26. Rates are variable, subject to change. Terms apply at sofi.com/banking#4. SoFi Bank, N.A. Member FDIC.

General Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be construed as financial, investment, or tax advice. Before opening any account, please carefully review all terms, conditions, fees, and disclosures provided by the partner. Your individual circumstances may vary, and we recommend consulting with a qualified financial advisor before making any financial decisions.

CIT Bank Platinum Savings

Platinum Savings APYs & Account Terms

Platinum Savings is a tiered interest rate account. Interest is paid on the entire account balance based on the interest rate and APY in effect that day for the balance tier associated with the end-of-day account balance. APYs — Annual Percentage Yields are accurate as of Jan. 09 2026: 0.25% APY on balances of $0.01 to $4,999.99; 3.75% APY on balances of $5,000.00 or more. Interest Rates for the Platinum Savings account are variable and may change at any time without notice. The minimum to open a Platinum Savings account is $100.

Platinum Savings APY Boost (Promo Code CITBOOST)

*This is a limited time offer available to New and Existing customers who meet the Platinum Savings APY Boost promotion criteria. Accounts enrolled in the Platinum Savings Annual Percentage Yield (APY) Boost promotion will receive a 0.35% APY boost on the Platinum Savings current standard APY tiers for 6 months following the opening of a new account or when an existing Platinum Savings account is enrolled in the promotion. The Platinum Savings APY boost will be applied on account balances up to $9,999,999.00. Account balances above $9,999,999.00 will earn the standard APY. If the standard-published APY should change during the promotion period, the APY boost will move with it, offering an account APY above the standard rate. The Promotion begins on February 13, 2026, and ends August 31, 2026. Customers enrolled in the promotion prior to the end date will receive the APY boost for the 6-month period outlined in the terms and conditions. The promotion can end at any time without notice.

For complete list of account details and fees, see our Personal Account disclosures.

CIT Bank is a division of First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, Member FDIC.

General Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be construed as financial, investment, or tax advice. Before opening any account, please carefully review all terms, conditions, fees, and disclosures provided by the partner. Your individual circumstances may vary, and we recommend consulting with a qualified financial advisor before making any financial decisions.