Bask Bank vs Synchrony Bank
Head-to-head comparison of Bask Interest Savings and Synchrony High Yield Savings, updated daily.
Bask Bank currently wins on APY: 4.65% vs 4.35%
| Feature | Bask BankUpdated 1d ago | Synchrony BankUpdated 1d ago |
|---|---|---|
| APY | 4.65%★ | 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 | 4.5 / 5★ | 4.2 / 5 |
Bask Bank verdict
Bask is one of the rate leaders right now and has been consistently aggressive on APY since launch in 2020. The Mileage Savings variant is genuinely unique — you can earn American Airlines miles instead of interest. For pure cash yield, Bask is currently in our top 3.
Read full Bask Bank review →Synchrony Bank verdict
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.
Read full Synchrony Bank review →