American Express National Bank vs Wealthfront (Brokerage Cash)
Head-to-head comparison of American Express High Yield Savings and Wealthfront Cash Account, updated daily.
Wealthfront (Brokerage Cash) currently wins on APY: 4.50% vs 3.20%
| Feature | American Express National BankLive | Wealthfront (Brokerage Cash)Updated 1d ago |
|---|---|---|
| APY | 3.20% | 4.50%★ |
| Min opening deposit | $0★ | $1 |
| Min balance for APY | $0 | $0 |
| Monthly fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Insurance | FDIC | FDIC |
| Compounding | daily | monthly |
| ATM access | No | Yes★ |
| Check writing | No | Yes★ |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
| Editor rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.7 / 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 →Wealthfront (Brokerage Cash) verdict
Wealthfront's Cash Account is technically a brokerage sweep product, not a bank account — but the practical experience is identical, and the FDIC pass-through coverage ceiling is the highest on this list. If you have over $250k in cash, Wealthfront is the cleanest way to keep it fully insured in one place.
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