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Chase Savings℠ Review: Strong Customer Service With a Nationwide Branch Network

Review Updated
Kailey Hagen
Cole Tretheway
Nathan Alderman
Many or all of the products here are from our partners that compensate us. It’s how we make money. But our editorial integrity ensures that our product ratings are not influenced by compensation. APY = Annual Percentage Yield.

You have a lot of options when it comes to choosing a savings account, but here's one you may not have considered. The Chase Savings℠ offers a nationwide branch network and industry-leading customer service. Plus, customers get access to powerful online and mobile money management tools.

In this detailed review, we'll take a look at how the Chase Savings℠'s fees, features, and annual percentage yield (APY) stack up to competitors. Read on to determine whether this account is right for you (and do so with confidence).

Ratings Methodology
Rates as of Apr 17, 2025

Chase Savings℠

Member FDIC.
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2.50/5 Circle with letter I in it. Our ratings are based on a 5 star scale. 5 stars equals Best. 4 stars equals Excellent. 3 stars equals Good. 2 stars equals Fair. 1 star equals Poor. We want your money to work harder for you. Which is why our ratings are biased toward offers that deliver versatility while cutting out-of-pocket costs.
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Rating image, 2.50 out of 5 stars.
2.50/5 Circle with letter I in it. Our ratings are based on a 5 star scale. 5 stars equals Best. 4 stars equals Excellent. 3 stars equals Good. 2 stars equals Fair. 1 star equals Poor. We want your money to work harder for you. Which is why our ratings are biased toward offers that deliver versatility while cutting out-of-pocket costs.
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APY
0.01%
Min. To Earn APY
N/A
  • Large, nationwide branch network
  • Highly rated customer service
  • Automated savings tools for those with linked Chase checking accounts
  • Unimpressive APY
  • Monthly maintenance fee

The Chase Savings account doesn't offer a high APY, but it remains a popular pick because of the bank's impressive customer service and huge branch network. Those who prefer personalized, in-person support will find Chase difficult to beat.

Compare savings rates

Make sure you're getting the best account for you by comparing savings rates and promotions. Here are some of our favorite high-yield savings accounts to consider.

Account APY Promotion Next Steps
up to 3.80%²
Rate info Circle with letter I in it. You can earn the maximum APY by having Direct Deposit (no minimum amount required) or by making $5,000 or more in Qualifying Deposits every 30 days. See SoFi Checking and Savings rate sheet at: https://www.sofi.com/legal/banking-rate-sheet.
Min. to earn: $0
New customers can earn up to a $300 bonus with qualifying direct deposits!¹
4.10% APY for balances of $5,000 or more
Rate info Circle with letter I in it. 4.10% APY for balances of $5,000 or more; otherwise, 0.25% APY
Min. to earn: $100 to open account, $5,000+ for max APY
Earn a bonus of at least $225 after a one-time deposit of $25,000+. Circle with letter I in it. Transfer a one-time deposit of $25,000-$49,999.99 for a bonus of $225. Transfer a one-time deposit of $50,000+ for a bonus of $300. Account must be opened with code PS2025 while this promotion lasts, and funded within 30 days. Bonus will be fulfilled within 60 days from the funding date. There is no period of time where the customer will be required to maintain the funds. Account must be open when bonus is credited. One bonus per account and primary customer. Bonus will be credited into the Platinum Savings Account that fulfills the funding requirement. Funding can be deposited all at once or incrementally.
3.70%
Rate info Circle with letter I in it. 3.70% annual percentage yield as of April 17, 2025. Terms apply.
Min. to earn: $0
N/A
Open Account for American Express® High Yield Savings

On American Express's Secure Website.

Disclaimers



SoFi disclosure:

¹ 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 Direct Deposits received during the Direct Deposit Bonus Period) OR $300 (with at least $5,000 total Direct Deposits received during the Direct Deposit Bonus Period). Cash bonus will be based on the total amount of Direct Deposit. Direct Deposit Promotion begins on 12/7/2023 and will be available through 1/31/26. See full bonus and annual percentage yield (APY) terms at sofi.com/banking#1.

² SoFi members who enroll in SoFi Plus with Direct Deposit or by paying the SoFi Plus Subscription Fee every 30 days or with $5,000 or more in Qualifying Deposits during the 30-Day Evaluation Period can earn 3.80% annual percentage yield (APY) on savings balances (including Vaults) and 0.50% APY on checking balances. There is no minimum Direct Deposit amount required to qualify for the stated interest rate. Members without either SoFi Plus or Qualifying Deposits, during the 30-Day Evaluation Period will earn 1.00% APY on savings balances (including Vaults) and 0.50% APY on checking balances. Only SoFi Plus members are eligible for other SoFi Plus benefits. Interest rates are variable and subject to change at any time. These rates are current as of 1/24/25. There is no minimum balance requirement. Additional information can be found at http://www.sofi.com/legal/banking-rate-sheet. See the SoFi Plus Terms and Conditions at https://www.sofi.com/terms-of-use/#plus.

³ We do not charge any account, service or maintenance fees for SoFi Checking and Savings. We do charge a transaction fee to process each outgoing wire transfer. SoFi does not charge a fee for incoming wire transfers, however the sending bank may charge a fee. Our fee policy is subject to change at any time. See the SoFi Checking & Savings Fee Sheet for details at sofi.com/legal/banking-fees/.

⁴ 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.

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 incurred when using out-of-network ATMs are not subject to reimbursement. SoFi’s ATM policies are subject to change at our discretion at any time.

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 is limited to $50 on debit card purchases only and is an account benefit available to customers with direct deposits of $1,000 or more during the current 30-day Evaluation Period as determined by SoFi Bank, N.A. The 30-Day Evaluation Period refers to the “Start Date” and “End Date” set forth on the APY Details page of your account, which comprises a period of 30 calendar days (the“30-Day Evaluation Period”). You can access the APY Details page at any time by logging into your SoFi account on the SoFi mobile app or SoFi website and selecting either (i) Banking > Savings > Current APY or (ii) Banking > Checking > Current APY. Members with a prior history of non-repayment of negative balances are ineligible for Overdraft Coverage.

Chase Savings℠ interest rate

Account APY Minimum Deposit
Chase Savings℠ 0.01% $0
Data source: Chase.

Brick-and-mortar banks just aren't known for offering high APYs, due to their higher overhead costs. Chase Savings℠'s APY is no exception here, and you'll find much higher rates with online banks. At least you don't need a set amount of money to open a Chase Bank account.

Full Chase Savings℠ review

Top perks

Large branch network: Chase is one of the largest banks in the nation, with more than 4,800 branches in 48 states. Even if you travel throughout the United States, chances are you won't have to go too far to find a Chase Bank branch. It also offers more than 16,000 ATMs across the country.

Excellent customer service: Chase earned the second-highest rating in J.D. Power's most recent U.S. National Banking Satisfaction Study. This indicates that most customers are satisfied with the products and support it provides.

Automatic savings feature: The Chase Savings℠'s Autosave program lets you automate transfers from your Chase checking to savings account. You can transfer as little as $1 per day, and you can choose how often you'd like to transfer funds. The program also enables you to set rules, like transferring a certain portion of deposits over $100.

What could be improved

APY: The Chase Savings℠ won't earn you much in interest -- just 0.01%, even if you have a large balance. Those who prioritize high annual percentage yields (APYs) should look into our list of the best high-yield savings accounts instead.

Maintenance fee: The Chase Savings℠ charges you a $4.95 monthly fee in order to own the account. This is typical of brick-and-mortar banks, and there are several ways to waive the fee. But it may not be the best choice for those who can't get the fee waived.

Excess withdrawal fee: For years, a federal law known as Regulation D led banks to charge consumers extra for making more than six "convenient" savings account withdrawals in a month. But this law was suspended at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet the Chase Savings℠ still continues to charge you for making more than six monthly withdrawals.

How to access your money

Chase Savings℠ customers have several options for depositing and withdrawing money from their account.

Deposit options

You can deposit money into your Chase Savings℠ in any of the following ways:

  • Cash or check deposit at a branch
  • ATM deposit
  • Mobile check deposit
  • Direct deposit
  • ACH transfer
  • Wire transfer

Withdrawal options

Here are your choices for withdrawing money from your Chase Savings℠:

  • Branch withdrawal
  • ATM withdrawal
  • ACH transfer
  • Wire transfer
  • Requesting a mailed check

Note that any withdrawal type may count toward your maximum six monthly withdrawals. Chase may charge you for withdrawing money more than six times per month.

Chase Savings℠ is right for you if:

The Chase Savings℠ could be a good fit for you if:

  • You prefer banking in person.
  • Personalized customer support is important to you.
  • You don't withdraw cash from your savings account too often.

Keep reading about Chase Bank

Our savings account methodology

At Motley Fool Money, we rate savings accounts on a five-star scale (1 = poor, 5 = best). We evaluate all savings accounts across four main criteria: annual percentage yield (APY), brand and reputation, fees and minimum requirements, and perks that really make a difference -- think ATM access, linked checking accounts, or even branch access.

Our scores are weighted as:

  • APY: 50%
  • Brand and reputation: 20%
  • Fees and minimums: 15%
  • Other perks: 15%

Learn more about how Motley Fool Money rates bank accounts.

FAQs

  • To avoid the account maintenance fee, one of the following must be true:

    • You have $300 in the account.
    • You, the account owner, are under 18.
    • You set up Autosave to transfer $25 or more from Chase Checking to Savings.
    • Your Chase College Checking account is linked to this account for overdraft protection.
    • You've linked a Chase Premier Plus Checking℠, Chase Sapphire℠ Checking, or Chase Private Client Checking℠ account.

    If any of the above are true, you will not be charged a monthly fee to maintain your Chase Savings Account.

  • Chase charges you a monthly service fee starting two months after the account is opened (i.e. after the first two statement periods). Until then, you will not be charged. Should you get your fee waived, you will not be charged at all.