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USAA Performance First Savings Account
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Net Recommendation Score -100  

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Monthly Fee $0
(Verified 08/04/2023)
APY (Annual Percentage Yield) 0.05% - 0.30%
(Verified 08/04/2023)
Minimum Balance to Earn APY N/A

USAA Performance First Savings Account Review

USAA Performance First Savings Account is offered by USAA, a financial services company founded in 1922 and based in San Antonio, TX. USAA savings account are available in 50 states (and Washington, DC).

Key Takeaways

  • Higher than average APY. USAA Performance First Savings Account has an annual percentage yield of up to 0.30%, which is higher than the average interest rate for savings accounts.
  • $0 monthly fee. This account does not charge any monthly account fees.
  • Large minimum initial deposit. You need a minimum deposit of $10,000 to open an account. This is a relatively large minimum initial deposit when compared to the other accounts that we track.
  • No ATM fees. USAA Performance First Savings Account does not charge fees on ATM transactions.
  • ATM fee rebates. This account will reimburse you for ATM fees (see terms and conditions for details).

USAA savings account Pros & Cons

Pros Cons
  • Available in all 50 states.
  • Interest-yielding account.
  • Access to physical branches.
  • Does not come with a debit card
  • Higher than average wire transfer fees.
  • No signup bonus.

USAA savings account FAQ

Are savings accounts from USAA federally insured?

Yes, your USAA savings accounts are insured up to $250,000 per person by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC #34351). 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 USAA offer a signup bonus?

USAA savings account doesn't offer a signup bonus.

What is the minimum initial deposit for USAA savings account?

The minimum deposit to open a USAA savings account is $10,000.
USAA Performance First Savings Account Minimums
Description
Minimum Balance to Avoid Monthly Fee Starting at $0
Minimum Opening Deposit Starting at $10,000

What APY does USAA Performance First Savings Account offer?

USAA savings account offers a variable APY starting at 0.05% and ranging up to 0.30% (APY stands for annual percentage yield, rates may change).

What fees does USAA savings account charge?

USAA 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 $20 fee.
  • Outgoing international bank transfers come with a $35 fee. You can save a ton of money in fees if you use use a nonbank money transfer service.
  • USAA savings account charges $2 every time you request a paper statement.

What features and perks does USAA savings account offer?

This savings account includes the following features:

  • ATM reimbursement - This account provides ATM access and will reimburse you for the ATM fees charged by other networks.
  • Fraud monitoring - USAA 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.
  • Mobile Banking Services - USAA 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 USAA savings account?

Yes, you can typically set up a direct deposit to this account. 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 USAA savings account?

The customer support email for USAA savings account is info@usaa.com.

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Hours of Operation

  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 7:00am - 9:00pm
  • Tuesday 7:00am - 9:00pm
  • Wednesday 7:00am - 9:00pm
  • Thursday 7:00am - 9:00pm
  • Friday 7:00am - 9:00pm
  • Saturday 8:30am - 5:00pm

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Availability

  Available in 50 states and Washington, D.C.
  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • Washington, DC
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming

Feature Breakdown

Minimum Balance to Avoid Monthly Fee Starting at $0
Minimum Opening Deposit Starting at $10,000
Monthly Fee $0
(Verified 08/04/2023)
Wire Transfer Fee - Domestic (Outgoing) $20
Wire Transfer Fee - International (Outgoing) $35
Paper Statement Fee $2
Returned Deposit Fee (Domestic) $29
Immigration Status Considered
  • U.S. Citizen
  • U.S. Permanent Resident
Account Features
  • No ATM Fees
  • Mobile Check Deposit
  • No Monthly Maintenance Fee
  • Interest Bearing Account
  • ATM Reimbursement
  • Nationwide ATM Network
  • Mobile Banking
  • Fraud Monitoring
  • Automatic Transfers
  • Bauer Financial A+/A Rating
  • Branch Access
APY (Annual Percentage Yield) 0.05% - 0.30%
(Verified 08/04/2023)

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SUPERMONEY NET RECOMMENDATION SCORE

This product is strongly not recommended by SuperMoney users with a score of -100, equating to 1 on a 5 point rating scale.

-100

Recommendation score measures the loyalty between a provider and a consumer. It's at +100 if everybody recommends the provider, and at -100 when no one recommends.

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