American Express National Bank vs Synchrony Bank
Head-to-head comparison of American Express High Yield Savings and Synchrony High Yield Savings, updated daily.
Synchrony Bank currently wins on APY: 4.35% vs 3.20%
| Feature | American Express National BankLive | Synchrony BankUpdated 1d ago |
|---|---|---|
| APY | 3.20% | 4.35%★ |
| 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.
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Synchrony is the only top-10 HYSA on our list that ships with an ATM card by default — useful if you want true cash access from a savings account. APY is competitive but not category-leading.
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