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USAA Bank savings account rates

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USAA is a members’ association, and many of its products — including USAA savings accounts — are only open to those with military ties.

Known for its excellent customer service, USAA offers a modest APY on its savings account, and it’s much less than what you can find at top-yielding banks. The account doesn’t charge monthly fees or require a minimum balance, but you will earn a higher rate on larger balances. USAA earned a 3.8 out of 5 in Bankrate’s review.

USAA savings rates

Here’s a breakdown of USAA’s savings account rates as of Jan. 5, 2021.

Account name APY Minimum deposit
USAA Savings 0.05% $25

Here are the tiered savings account interest rates for USAA Performance First.

Account name APY Minimum daily deposit to earn APY
USAA Performance First 0.05% $10,000 – $24,999
USAA Performance First 0.05% $25,000 – $49,999
USAA Performance First 0.09% $50,000 – $99,999
USAA Performance First 0.13% $100,000 – $249,999
USAA Performance First 0.15% $250,000 – $499,999
USAA Performance First 0.35% $500,000 – $999,999
USAA Performance First 0.35% $1,000,000 or more

How USAA compares to top-yielding banks

The USAA savings account pays less interest than the national average but requires only $25 to open. Savings account interest rates for USAA Performance First are tiered, but balances up to $24,999 will earn an APY of only 0.05 percent. The maximum rate you can expect is 0.35 percent for balances of $1 million or more. You’ll need at least $10,000 to open an account — a big requirement for a yield that isn’t top of market.

Compare APYs and other savings terms before choosing your product. Citibank, for example, offers a higher payout on its high-yield savings account with no minimum balance needed to earn the APY. If you’re a Citi customer already, your monthly fee of $4.50 will be waived.

You can get an ATM card with USAA savings accounts and use it at more than 60,000 preferred ATMs nationwide for free. Mobile check deposits and automatic transfers are also available.

Other savings options at USAA

USAA also offers CDs that will make your money work harder. Interest is fixed, so you’ll know in advance exactly how much to expect when the deposit agreement period ends.

However, you have to commit to leaving your money untouched until the deposit matures to earn maximum interest. USAA charges an early withdrawal penalty if you need your money back before maturity.

Be sure to compare CD rates to make sure you’re earning a competitive APY.

USAA CD terms range from 30 days to seven years. There are three types of CDs available: standard, jumbo and super jumbo. The minimum deposit required for a standard CD is $1,000. Interest is paid monthly. If you deposit your monthly interest into the same account, then it will earn further interest.

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