BB&T eSavings Account Review

BB&T eSavings Account is offered by BB&T, a bank founded in 1872 and based in Winston Salem, NC. BB&T eSavings Account is available in 15 states (and Washington, DC).

• Low APY. The maximum annual percentage yield for this account is only 0.01%.
• $0 monthly fee. This account does not charge a monthly Service Charge.
• No minimum initial deposit. There is no minimum balance required to open an account.
• No ATM fees. BB&T eSavings Account does not charge fees on ATM transactions.
• Bill pay. Pay your bills to practically anyone in the United States through BB&T.

Pros	Cons
Interest-yielding account. Access to physical branches.	No signup bonus. Does not come with a debit card Only available in 15 states. Higher than average wire transfer fees. No ATM access to savings.

Are savings accounts from BB&T federally insured?

Yes, your BB&T 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.

Does BB&T offer a signup bonus?

BB&T savings account doesn't offer a signup bonus.

What is the minimum initial deposit for BB&T savings account?

There is no minimum deposit to open a BB&T savings account.

BB&T eSavings Account Minimums

Description
Minimum Balance to Avoid Monthly Fee	$0
Minimum Opening Deposit	Starting at $0

What APY does BB&T offer?

BB&T savings account offers an APY of 0.01% (APY stands for annual percentage yield, rates may change).

The interest rate on a savings account or checking account can change based, in part, on what the Federal Reserve does. Note that the APY of a savings account is the amount of interest you will earn if you keep your money in the account for a full year expressed as a percentage. The difference between an APY and an interest rate is that the APY takes into account how often your money earns interest (or compounds). The more often your money compounds, the more it will earn. Savings accounts with an interest rate that compounds daily, for example, will earn a higher return (and therefore a higher APY) than savings accounts that compound annually.

What fees does BB&T savings account charge?

BB&T savings account does not charge a monthly service fee. See the fee breakdown section below to view all fees.

• Outgoing domestic bank transfers come with a $30 fee.
• Incoming domestic bank transfers come with a $15 fee.
• Outgoing international bank transfers come with a $65 fee. You can save a ton of money in fees if you use use a nonbank money transfer service.
• Incoming international bank transfers come with a $18 fee.
• BB&T savings account charges $5 every time you request a paper statement.

What features and perks does BB&T savings account offer?

This savings account includes the following features:

• Fraud monitoring - BB&T 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.
• Free Online Bill Pay - Online Bill Pay allows you to pay bills easily from your account.
• Mobile Banking Services - BB&T savings account allows you to manage your money online or with a mobile app. This includes depositing checks in your account with a mobile app on your smartphone.
• Nationwide ATM network - Conveniently transact at a nearby ATM.

Can you set up a direct deposit to BB&T savings account?

In most cases, the answer is yes. However, it depends on the direct deposit program your employer uses. Most direct deposit programs allow you to send your paycheck to a savings or checking account. In some cases, you can even split your paycheck between the two.

What is the customer support email for BB&T savings account?

The customer support email for BB&T savings account is ClientResolution@Truist.com.

How do people rate the customer service and user experience of BB&T savings account?

Overall, BB&T savings account is mostly recommended based on community reviews that rate customer service and user experience.