American Express National Bank (Member FDIC)
In the way of personal banking, American Express National Bank (Member FDIC) offers two account possibilities: high yield savings accounts and Certificates of Deposit (CDs). The high yield savings account is easy to open electronically. The savings account comes with no monthly fees, nor a minimum balance requirement and allows ACH transfers to and from the account at no additional cost. DepositAccounts.com has featured this savings account on multiple occasions for its competitive interest rate and flexibility. Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are available and in term lengths ranging from 6 to 60 months. CDs also have no fees and no minimums and can be easily opened electronically through an online application process. Automatic transfers can be set up to fund either the savings account or the CD, and depositing by check is also an option. DepositAccounts.com reported in 2009 on the bank’s transition from their Savings Accelerator account that was tied to eligible American Express Card products, to the high yield savings account, which is a “standalone” account.
American Express online savings accounts provide a convenient platform on which account holders can view their transaction history and set up electronic fund transfers. The web-based system makes the application process quick and simple, and the website makes it easy to switch between a Card account and a deposit account.
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Couldn't Be Easier! Much Better Than UFB Direct!
I had made the huge mistake of opening a high yield account with UFB Direct, which pays 4%+ currently.
Unfortunately, I didn't read the reviews about them before I opened my account. UFB Direct takes 5 business days to credit your account once the ACH has been initiated, basically "stealing" your interest for that time.
Once I realized this, I went over to AMEX where I already have several other accounts, opened the account and funded it -- all in a couple of minutes!
I would highly recommend AMEX to anyone!
I Will Tell You What Does Immediately Stand Out....
What immediately does make a positive impression on me with opening a new AmEx savings account was the fact that once you have set up a link to your external bank to fund this new account, the PULL transfer that you initiate to be taken out of your external bank will show up as a balance in AmEx which starts earning you interest instantly from the moment you click on the box. That I recall over the years with the various other online savings accounts that I hold, this is the only bank that does not have me waiting 2 to 4 days just for the transfer balance to show. While it will take some time to fully clear, it still serves as a visual confirmation and a reassurance to see those funds there immediately in the account balance and know that they are collecting interest.
Easiest Bank To Move $ To And From
I have had about 6 online banks, AMEX is easiest for moving $. I've had 1.00 keeping account open for more than a year and then came back with more $ later. Not sure why I see reviews saying it is difficult to close account. You don't have to close, just move $ elsewhere ACH
American Express Bank Savings Account
My grandparents opened a American Express personal savings account for me a couple of years ago in order to give me money to help with my children. They stated that it had a decent APR and would accumulate interest better than other banks. About 4 months ago I went to try and close the account because one of my children needed medical treatment and the bills were overwhelming. I figured now was as good a time as any to withdraw all of the money and close the savings account. That process was amazingly difficult. Every single person I spoke to in customer service was difficult and none would clarify exactly how the account closure process works because apparently you are not supposed to use money that has been saved. I would not use this institution ever again.
Data as of Q2 2022
Learn why bank health mattersHealth Grade Components
| Overall | |
|---|---|
| FDIC Certificate # | 27471 |
| Year Established | 1989 |
| Employees | 1735 |
| Primary Regulator | OCC |
| Profit Margin | |
|---|---|
| Return on Assets - YTD | 5.03% |
| Return on Equity - YTD | 51.07% |
| Annual Interest Income | $4.88B |
| Assets and Liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Assets | Q2 2022vs Q2 2021 | $137.9B$126.6B |
| Loans | Q2 2022vs Q2 2021 | $112.6B$89.83B |
| Deposits | Q2 2022vs Q2 2021 | $104.6B$95.78B |
| Equity Capital | Q2 2022vs Q2 2021 | $13.23B$12.62B |
| Loan Loss Allowance | Q2 2022vs Q2 2021 | $2.84B$3.66B |
| Unbacked Noncurrent Loans | Q2 2022vs Q2 2021 | $364.8MM$267.7MM |
| Real Estate Owned | Q2 2022vs Q2 2021 | $0$0 |