E*Trade Financial Savings 3.01% APY
By Best Bank Rates | February 6, 2008 | Savings
E*Trade Financial currently has a pretty high savings rate on their complete savings account, with a 3.15% APY. This is one of the best savings rates currently available online.
Their savings account features:
- $1 minimum deposit to open account
- No minimums or account fees
- No hard credit inquiry
- Free online ACH transfer system
- 6 withdrawal limits per month
- $100K per day limit on outgoing and incoming ACH transfers
- ACH transfers complete in one business day
- 9 day hold time for initial deposit (ACH or check)
- No hold for wire transfers
You can also sign up for a checking account that features:
- 3.25% APY on balances over $5,000
- Unlimited ATM fee refunds
- Free online bill pay
- Unlimited check writing
- Online check and deposit images
In the application process, you’ll need:
- Residential Street Address
- Date of Birth
- Social Security number
- Driver’s License, State-Issued ID or Military ID
E*Trade has seen some financial problems recently, but as long as you keep your deposits under the FDIC insured limits there should be nothing to worry about. If you already have an account with E*Trade, you can link this new savings account to it. Visit their website for more information.
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February 6th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
just signed up today; thanks for posting! definitely one of the best savings rates available currently
February 12th, 2008 at 7:12 am
what is your opinion on rewards checking accounts? I found some at money-rates.com that pay over 6.00% but I don’t know if it is worth the effort to move some savings there. I would like to know if anyone has had trouble with these accounts.