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X.XX% APY

Advertised Online Savings Account Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of XX/XX/XXXX. Applies to personal accounts only. APY may change before or after the account is opened. No minimum deposit to open.

Grow your money with our high-yield Online Savings Account. No minimum deposit required.

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Non-APY comparison conducted by an independent research firm and based on data compiled in January 2024 from company websites, customer service agents, and consumer savings account offers. In some cases, competitors assess and/or waive fees if certain criteria are met.

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Bank of America

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Ally Bank

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Citibank

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Wells Fargo

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U.S. Bank

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Capital One

360 Performance Savings

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Marcus

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Annual percentage yield

X.XX%

Annual Percentage Yield (APY). Advertised Online Savings Account APY is accurate as of XX/XX/XXXX. Applies to personal accounts only. APY may change before or after the account is opened. No minimum deposit to open.

X.XX%

Competitor APY comparison information obtained from Curinos, as of XX/XX/XXXX, using savings account APYs. Competitor APYs are subject to change at any time. The non-Discover Bank service marks for Chase, Citibank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC Bank, U.S. Bank, Capital One, Ally Bank, and Marcus are owned by each respective entity. Rates were obtained from Curinos, who relies on the data from the banks it tracks and such information cannot be guaranteed.

X.XX%

Competitor APY comparison information obtained from Curinos, as of XX/XX/XXXX, using savings account APYs. Competitor APYs are subject to change at any time. The non-Discover Bank service marks for Chase, Citibank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC Bank, U.S. Bank, Capital One, Ally Bank, and Marcus are owned by each respective entity. Rates were obtained from Curinos, who relies on the data from the banks it tracks and such information cannot be guaranteed.

X.XX%

Competitor APY comparison information obtained from Curinos, as of XX/XX/XXXX, using savings account APYs. Competitor APYs are subject to change at any time. The non-Discover Bank service marks for Chase, Citibank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC Bank, U.S. Bank, Capital One, Ally Bank, and Marcus are owned by each respective entity. Rates were obtained from Curinos, who relies on the data from the banks it tracks and such information cannot be guaranteed.

X.XX%

Competitor APY comparison information obtained from Curinos, as of XX/XX/XXXX, using savings account APYs. Competitor APYs are subject to change at any time. The non-Discover Bank service marks for Chase, Citibank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC Bank, U.S. Bank, Capital One, Ally Bank, and Marcus are owned by each respective entity. Rates were obtained from Curinos, who relies on the data from the banks it tracks and such information cannot be guaranteed.

X.XX%

Competitor APY comparison information obtained from Curinos, as of XX/XX/XXXX, using savings account APYs. Competitor APYs are subject to change at any time. The non-Discover Bank service marks for Chase, Citibank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC Bank, U.S. Bank, Capital One, Ally Bank, and Marcus are owned by each respective entity. Rates were obtained from Curinos, who relies on the data from the banks it tracks and such information cannot be guaranteed.

X.XX%

Competitor APY comparison information obtained from Curinos, as of XX/XX/XXXX, using savings account APYs. Competitor APYs are subject to change at any time. The non-Discover Bank service marks for Chase, Citibank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC Bank, U.S. Bank, Capital One, Ally Bank, and Marcus are owned by each respective entity. Rates were obtained from Curinos, who relies on the data from the banks it tracks and such information cannot be guaranteed.

X.XX%

Competitor APY comparison information obtained from Curinos, as of XX/XX/XXXX, using savings account APYs. Competitor APYs are subject to change at any time. The non-Discover Bank service marks for Chase, Citibank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC Bank, U.S. Bank, Capital One, Ally Bank, and Marcus are owned by each respective entity. Rates were obtained from Curinos, who relies on the data from the banks it tracks and such information cannot be guaranteed.

X.XX%

Competitor APY comparison information obtained from Curinos, as of XX/XX/XXXX, using savings account APYs. Competitor APYs are subject to change at any time. The non-Discover Bank service marks for Chase, Citibank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC Bank, U.S. Bank, Capital One, Ally Bank, and Marcus are owned by each respective entity. Rates were obtained from Curinos, who relies on the data from the banks it tracks and such information cannot be guaranteed.

X.XX%

Competitor APY comparison information obtained from Curinos, as of XX/XX/XXXX, using savings account APYs. Competitor APYs are subject to change at any time. The non-Discover Bank service marks for Chase, Citibank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC Bank, U.S. Bank, Capital One, Ally Bank, and Marcus are owned by each respective entity. Rates were obtained from Curinos, who relies on the data from the banks it tracks and such information cannot be guaranteed.

Interest compounded/paid

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Monthly fee

In some cases, competitors may assess or waive fees if certain conditions are met.

$0 $5 $5 $8 $0 $4.50 $5 $4 $0 $0

Insufficient funds fee

Some competitors have minimum thresholds before insufficient funds fees are applied and may have a cap on the number of insufficient funds fees charged in a timeframe.

$0 $34 $36 $0 $0 $0 $35 $36 No $0

Minimum opening deposit

$0 $0 $0 $100 $0 $0 $25 $25 $0 $0
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This calculator and the values shown are intended for illustrative and informational purposes only and may not apply to your individual circumstances. This calculator uses an Annual Percentage Yield (APY) that is rounded to the nearest one-hundredth of one percentage point, e.g., .01%. However, actual interest earned calculations use an APY that is rounded to the nearest one-thousandth of one percentage point, e.g., .011%. As a result, the estimated interest earned value shown here may vary from the actual interest earned on your account. Calculation assumes principal and interest remain on deposit and interest rate and APY do not change.

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No. Fees. Period.

That means you won't be charged an account fee on our Online Savings Account.

You'll never pay fees for the following:

  • Monthly maintenance
  • Official bank check
  • Excessive withdrawals
  • Expedited delivery for official bank checks
  • Deposited item returned
  • Stop payment order
  • Insufficient funds
  • Account closure

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Annual Percentage Yield (APY). Advertised Online Savings Account APY is accurate as of XX/XX/XXXX. Applies to personal accounts only. APY may change before or after the account is opened. No minimum deposit to open.

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This calculator and the values shown are intended for illustrative and informational purposes only and may not apply to your individual circumstances. This calculator uses an Annual Percentage Yield (APY) that is rounded to the nearest one-hundredth of one percentage point, e.g., .01%. However, actual interest earned calculations use an APY that is rounded to the nearest one-thousandth of one percentage point, e.g., .011%. As a result, the estimated interest earned value shown here may vary from the actual interest earned on your account. Calculation assumes principal and interest remain on deposit and interest rate and APY do not change.

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Amount is cumulative interest earned over duration of time chosen.

‘Total savings’ equals initial deposit plus interest earned over duration of time chosen.

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Click here to open an account online. Additionally, you can call our U.S.-based Banking Specialists 24/7 at 1-800-347-7000 to open an account over the phone.

There is no minimum deposit to open a Discover Online Savings account.

Interest is compounded daily and credited to your account monthly.

Funds on deposit at Discover Bank are FDIC-insured up to the maximum amount allowed by law. For more information, visit our FDIC information page.

Yes, your savings account is eligible for enrollment in our overdraft protection service. Click here for more information about overdraft protection.

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Save with confidence—you’re FDIC-insured

  • FDIC deposit insurance is up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, per deposit ownership category
  • May apply to retirement accounts
  • Coverage is automatic