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American Express

American Express High Yield Savings Account

A straightforward savings account from a large issuer.

By THRYV News Desk · Prices for market US, in the currency of each offer — never converted.

Manufacturer reference: Official American Express High Yield Savings Account page

Studio photograph of a typical High Yield Savings Account class product
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8.4

The THRYV verdict

Best for Savers who already hold an Amex card.. Scores are THRYV's own weighting. How we score.

What we liked

  • No monthly fee
  • Established issuer with 24/7 support
  • Simple online transfers

What we didn't

  • Transfers can be slower than rivals
  • No ATM access
Specifications
SpecificationValue
AccessLinked-bank transfer
Rate typeVariable, published on the provider site
Monthly fee$0
Minimum depositNone
Deposit protectionFDIC insured to $250,000 per depositor

Any amount in this specification table is the manufacturer’s published list price at the time of writing, not a checked live offer. Checked offers, if we have any, appear in the price table below.

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No monthly fee

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