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# Earn up to 4.20% APY

Your cash earns a base 3.30% APY and higher!

Zero account fees

Free 24/7 instant withdrawals

Up to $8M FDIC insurance through program banks

3.30% Base Annual Percentage Yield (APY) as of 1/30/26 is provided by program banks and is subject to change. APY Boost is up to a $150,000 balance.

## Earn more with two great rewards

You can raise the 3.30% base APY in two easy ways:

1. Open and fund a Cash Account
   - New clients earn 3.95% with a 0.65% APY boost for 3 months on up to $150,000.

2. Direct deposit and invest with us
   - Get a 0.25% APY increase—no expiration date or balance limit—when you direct deposit $1,000 a month, plus open and fund any investing account.

Earn 8x more than the average savings account.

## Savings? Checking? Better.

Who says you should have to choose one or the other? Wealthfront isn’t a bank, but we work with program banks to get you an industry-leading annual percentage yield (APY), the security of FDIC insurance, and a full array of fee-free, no-strings-attached checking features — all wrapped up into one label-defying package we call a Cash Account.

### ATM fee reimbursement

We’ll reimburse 2 fees per month at out-of-network ATMs in the U.S. (up to $7.50 each). You can also access 19,000+ free ATMs nationwide.

### Free wire transfers

Transfer funds for free to title and escrow companies and accounts you own at other institutions.

### Pay bills, send and deposit checks

Move money and pay bills with account and routing numbers, plus send free checks and make deposits with our mobile app.

### Saving features

#### Transfer to invest in minutes

Move cash to a Wealthfront investing account in minutes, and get your long-term money working even harder, ASAP.

#### Automated savings and transfers

Create your own automated plans and set recurring transfers to move money to your savings goals and investments with Wealthfront.

#### Cash Categories

Easily bucket your money to stay organized and set customizable saving goals.

Ready to get your money earning?

Enroll in direct deposit to get your money earning 3.30% APY faster. You can easily spend, invest, pay bills, and withdraw instantly to eligible external accounts.

## Don’t just grow your savings.

## Grow your spending, too.

Money for monthly expenses: **$7,500**

You could earn an extra +$20.32 in monthly interest.

Calculation is an estimate and assumes 3.30% APY for 30 days and no withdrawals. Actual interest payments and APY can vary.

### Frequently Asked Questions

**What happens to the APY after the first 3 months?**
Your rate will revert to the base rate of 3.30% APY provided by program banks, which is subject to change.

**When do I collect that interest?**
Your interest accrues daily based on your current balance, and pays out near the beginning of each month.

**But what if I want to withdraw my money?**
You can withdraw it whenever you want, with no fees. Withdrawals to eligible external accounts can be processed instantly.

**Is my money safe with Wealthfront?**
Your money gets up to $8 million in FDIC insurance through program banks. We keep your money secure by complying with the rules of our federal regulators and conducting annual third-party accounting audits.

**How many fees are there?**
None! We’ve never charged any account fees for the Cash Account, and we never will.
