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6 best high-yield bank accounts

In 2022, interest on bank accounts ranged from zero for 30% of accounts to a national average of 0.47%. These six banks paid the most.

Interest rates ranged from zero, for 30% of all accounts, to a national average of 0.47% across all banks.

The 6 most competitive banks offering the highest yields were:

Average interest paid on deposits, 2022
  1. Goldman Sachs Bank USA1.70%
  2. Synchrony Bank1.62%
  3. American Express National Bank1.59%
  4. Discover Bank1.55%
  5. Ally Bank1.47%
  6. Signature Bank1.05%

Their combined share of US deposits grew 14% from 2021, to 5%. Signature Bank was closed by regulators in March 2023.

Current high-yield savings rates

These are today’s top savings offers, updated regularly.

9 offers, highest APY first. Updated October 20, 2026.

RankInstitutionOfferForAPY
1First Foundation BankFirst Foundation Bank Online SavingsPersonal25.00%
2LendingClubLendingClub High-Yield SavingsPersonal4.20%
3Current by Choice Financial GroupCurrent Savings PodsPersonal4.00%
4Ivy BankIvy Bank High-Yield SavingsPersonal4.00%
5Bread SavingsBread Savings High-Yield SavingsPersonal3.95%
6Bask BankBask Bank High-Yield SavingsPersonal3.90%
7WealthfrontWealthfront Cash AccountPersonal3.55%
8Salem Five DirectSalem Five Direct High-Yield SavingsPersonal3.51%
9UpgradeUpgrade Premier SavingsPersonal3.30%