American Express National Bank vs Varo Bank
Head-to-head comparison of American Express High Yield Savings and Varo Savings Account, updated daily.
Varo Bank currently wins on APY: 5.00% vs 3.20%
| Feature | American Express National BankLive | Varo BankUpdated 1d ago |
|---|---|---|
| APY | 3.20% | 5.00%★ |
| Min opening deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Min balance for APY | $0 | $0 |
| Monthly fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Insurance | FDIC | FDIC |
| Compounding | daily | daily |
| ATM access | No | Yes★ |
| Check writing | No | No |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
| Editor rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.2 / 5★ |
American Express National Bank verdict
Amex is the bank you pick when you want zero surprises. It will rarely lead the APY tables, but it will also rarely fall to the bottom — Amex tends to track the Fed Funds rate cleanly. Best for existing Amex card customers who value consolidation.
Read full American Express National Bank review →Varo Bank verdict
Varo offers the highest headline APY on our list, but the conditions are strict: you need direct deposit, qualifying debit card spend, and the rate only applies to the first $5,000. For users who can meet those conditions on a small emergency fund, Varo is mathematically the best option. For larger balances, look elsewhere.
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