Bank of America Rewards Savings Account Review

Bank of America Rewards Savings Account is offered by Bank of America, a bank founded in 1784 and based in Charlotte, NC. Bank of America Rewards Savings Account is offered in 50 states (and Washington, DC).

Are savings accounts from Bank of America federally insured?

Yes, your Bank of America savings accounts are insured up to $250,000 per person by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The FDIC is an independent agency of the United States government that protects you against the loss of your insured deposits if an FDIC-insured bank or savings association fails. FDIC insurance is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government.

What APY does Bank of America offer?

Bank of America Rewards Savings Account offers an APY starting at 0.03% and ranging up to 0.06% (APY stands for annual percentage yield, rates may change).

What features and perks does Bank of America Rewards Savings Account offer?

This account includes the following features:

• Automatic savings - Set up an automatic transfer from your checking account to a savings account and you'll never have to second-guess your saving decisions again.
• Check images with statement - Reconciling your accounts and complying with document retention standards is easier when you have access to a copy of your checks.
• Fraud monitoring - Bank of America Rewards Savings Account monitors transactions for potentially fraudulent activity, such as when a debit card is unexpectedly used in a different location or you make a sudden string of costly purchases.
• Nationwide ATM network - Withdraw money and check your balance from wherever you are.

What fees does Bank of America Rewards Savings Account charge?

Bank of America Rewards Savings Account does not charge a monthly maintenance fee. See the fee breakdown section below to view all fees.

However, you can waive the monthly fee if you have a minimum daily balance of $100.

• Outgoing domestic bank transfers come with a $30 fee.
• Outoing international bank transfers come with a $45 fee. You can save a ton of money in fees if you use use a nonbank money transfer service.
• Bank of America Rewards Savings Account charges $5 every time you request a paper statement.