The savings accounts page lists accounts and works out what each would give you on your own balance and timeline. Change the filters and the list and the totals update.
The filters
- Balance: slide it, or click the number and type your own amount.
- Savings period: how long you plan to keep the money in the account, with marks from 1 month up to 10 years.
- Has promotional rate: only accounts with a promotional rate.
- Institution: limit the list to the banks you pick.
Sorting and reading each card
Use Sort by to order the list by Non-Promotional Rate (High to Low), Our Rating (High to Low) or Total Savings (High to Low). Above the list you'll see how many accounts were found and how many have promotional rates. Choose Show More to see more accounts.
Each card leads with Total Savings for your savings period. When a cash back rebate offer applies to the account, that amount is included in the total and the card says so (for example, "including $50 rebate"). The card also lists regular interest, monthly fee and any welcome bonus.
Compare savings accounts
Set your balance and savings period, then sort the list.