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Wells Fargo Savings Account Rates

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Wells Fargo savings account rates

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Wells Fargo savings rates

Wells Fargo has two savings accounts: the Wells Fargo Platinum Savings Account and Wells Fargo Way2Save Savings.

Wells Fargo Wells Fargo Platinum Savings Account
Wells Fargo Platinum Savings Account
3/5
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Annual Percentage Yield (APY)
0.25% to 2.01%
Minimum Deposit Amount
On Wells Fargo's website

Wells Fargo Platinum Savings Account

Wells Fargo Wells Fargo Platinum Savings Account
On Wells Fargo's website

Details

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)
0.25% to 2.01%
Minimum Deposit Amount
Editor's Rating
3/5
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Pros & Cons

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The Wells Fargo Platinum Savings Account has a tiered interest rate system based on your account balance. Even the lowest tier pays a higher interest rate than many national brick-and-mortar banks. You'll earn a slightly higher Relationship Rate if you link this account to a Wells Fargo checking account, but the difference is minor.

This could be a good savings account for earning a relatively high rate at a brick-and-mortar bank. However, online high-yield savings accounts still pay significantly more.

Wells Fargo Wells Fargo Way2Save® Savings Account
Wells Fargo Way2Save® Savings Account
2.75/5
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Annual Percentage Yield (APY)
0.01%
Minimum Deposit Amount
On Wells Fargo's website

Wells Fargo Way2Save® Savings Account

Wells Fargo Wells Fargo Way2Save® Savings Account
On Wells Fargo's website

Details

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)
0.01%
Minimum Deposit Amount
Editor's Rating
2.75/5
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Pros & Cons

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Highlights

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The Wells Fargo Way2Save® Savings Account pays 0.01%. The account makes it easy for you to waive the $5 fee and has an automatic savings tool, but its rate is low.

The bottom line: If you know you want to open a savings account at a large, national bank, Wells Fargo is a decent choice. The Wells Fargo Platinum Savings Account pays higher rates than most savings accounts at brick-and-mortar banks. But the $12 monthly service fee is fairly steep, so you may only want to open this account if you qualify to waive this fee.

How Wells Fargo savings rates compare

We've compared the Wells Fargo Platinum Savings Account to comparable savings accounts at two other national banks: Chase and Bank of America.

Compare Wells Fargo to our top picks
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    Wells Fargo Platinum Savings Account
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    Chase Premier Savings℠ Account
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    Bank of America Advantage Savings Account
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Annual Percentage Yield (APY) Chevron iconIt indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options.
0.25% to 2.01%
Minimum Deposit Chevron iconIt indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options.
Monthly Service Fee Chevron iconIt indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options.
Annual Percentage Yield (APY) Chevron iconIt indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options.
0.01% to 0.02%
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0.01% to 0.04%
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Other Wells Fargo savings options

The Wells Fargo Fixed Rate CD pays 0.10% to 2.01%, depending on the term. You'll likely earn a higher rate with a CD than with a Wells Fargo savings account, but you should be willing to part with your money for the length of the term.

Wells Fargo savings rates FAQ

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If you want an in-person bank, Wells Fargo could be a good option for a savings account. The Wells Fargo Platinum Savings Account pays a higher rate than many brick-and-mortar banks pay on savings. The Wells Fargo Way2Save® Savings Account pays a lower rate, but it has other perks like an automatic savings tool.

But if you're open to banking online, you may want to open a high-yield savings account with a different bank so you can earn more.

Personal Finance Reviews Editor
Laura Grace Tarpley (she/her) is a personal finance reviews editor at Insider. She edits articles about mortgage rates, refinance rates, lenders, bank accounts, wealth building, and borrowing and savings tips for Personal Finance Insider. She was a writer and editor for Insider's "The Road to Home" series, which won a Silver award from the National Associate of Real Estate Editors. She is also a Certified Educator in Personal Finance (CEPF). She has written about personal finance for over six years. Before joining the Insider team, she was a freelance finance writer for companies like SoFi and The Penny Hoarder, as well as an editor at FluentU. You can reach Laura Grace at [email protected]. Learn more about how Personal Finance Insider chooses, rates, and covers financial products and services »
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