American Express National Bank vs UFB Direct
Head-to-head comparison of American Express High Yield Savings and UFB Secure Savings, updated daily.
UFB Direct currently wins on APY: 4.57% vs 3.20%
| Feature | American Express National BankLive | UFB DirectUpdated 1d ago |
|---|---|---|
| APY | 3.20% | 4.57%★ |
| 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 | 4.0 / 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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UFB Direct is one of the rate leaders and includes an ATM card, which is unusual. Our concern is customer service — UFB has had mixed reviews in third-party surveys. If you are confident you will not need much hand-holding, the math works in your favor.
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