Use savings tools to automatically transfer money from your Varo Bank Account to your online Savings Account.
Save Your Pay takes a percentage of your direct deposits and transfers it to your Savings Account. You choose the percentage.
Save Your Change rounds up every transaction to the nearest dollar and transfers the amount to your Savings Account.
Earn one of the highest Annual Percentage Yields (APY) in the country with a Varo Savings Account.1 Start earning 1.20% APY, then you can qualify to earn 5.00% APY.2
Let’s get you the best rate possible! Here are a few things to know:
*The minimum balance to earn interest varies based on the number of days in the calendar month. To earn 1.20% APY, the average of your close-of-business-day balances for the month must be at least $4.95 in a 31-day month and $5.12 for a 30-day month. To earn 5.00% APY, the average of your close-of-business-day balances for the month must be at least $1.21 in a 31-day month and $1.25 in a 30-day month.
A savings account is an interest-earning bank account (usually 0.01% to 0.50% APY) that provides a safe and reliable option for stashing cash. While a checking account is designed for everyday purchases, savings accounts are typically used for emergency savings or savings goals.
Yes! Creating a savings account online can be an easy, positive step toward reaching your short-term or long-term financial goals. Opening a Varo Savings Account is simple — just download the app, answer a few quick questions to open a Varo Bank Account and optional Savings Account, and quickly receive an application decision.
Unlike some traditional banks, there is no minimum balance required for a Varo Savings Account. Plus, you can grow your balance over time without even thinking using our automatic savings tools, Save Your Change and Save Your Pay. Now you can practice smart ways to save without interrupting your daily life.
Your money is safe with Varo. All money in your Varo Savings Account is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $250,000. The FDIC insures both the deposits you make within your high-yield savings account and any interest you earn.
The main difference between an online savings account and checking account is how you plan to use the money. A checking account is typically used for everyday transactions and easier access to your money, while a savings account is basically an investment account that earns interest on a balance that grows over time. A savings account is better for building up emergency funds and working toward larger financial goals. You can have both with Varo with no monthly fees — best of both worlds.
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1As of June 21, 2022 as found on fdic.gov/regulations/resources/rates.
2Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of June 21, 2022. Rates may change at any time without prior notice, before or after the account is opened.
3The Qualifying Period begins on the first calendar day of the month and ends at close of business (4:25 pm MST/ 3:25 pm MDT) on the last business day of the month. Your eligibility is determined separately each month.
4Qualifying direct deposits are electronic deposits of your paycheck, pension or government benefits (such as Social Security or unemployment) from your employer or government agency. Person-to-Person payments (such as Venmo) are not considered a direct deposit. Funds deposited using a Varo Money routing number are not considered a direct deposit.
5Your Varo Bank Account and Varo Savings Account balances must be greater than or equal to $0.00 at the end of the qualifying period.
6The balance in your Savings Account must not exceed $5,000 at the close of business each business day during the calendar month. Close of business is 6:00 pm MST/5:00 pm MDT, except on the last business day of the month, when it is 4:25 pm MST/3:25 pm MDT.
See the Varo Savings Account Agreement for full terms and conditions.