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$10 Monthly Maintenance Fee can be waived
up to $250,000. See details
may pay more with higher balances
Add funds by downloading the U.S. Bank Mobile app or enrolling in online banking.
The Annual Percentage Yield (APY), which is the effective annual rate of return including the effect of compounding interest, and the money market interest rates listed below are effective as of for ZIP code .
These rates and APYs are valid on new Elite Money Market Accounts and existing accounts that have been open for less than 30 days. If you have an existing Elite Money Market Account that has been open for 30 days or more, log in and select products and offers to see your personalized rates.
To qualify for the highest available rate tier, additional balance requirements may apply.1
Balance
APY
The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is the current rate for new money market accounts that have been open for 30 days or less. Rates are subject to change at any time.
Interest rate
The interest rate is the amount of interest you earn on the money you keep in your money market account. The amount you earn is based on your daily balance. Interest is compounded daily and credited to your account monthly.
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Opening an account takes less than five minutes.
Get started by answering a few quick questions about yourself. You can apply via our mobile app, online banking or in person at more than 2,000 branches.
Deposit up to $250,000 during the application process with a minimum opening deposit of $100.1 You can fund up to $250,000 with an internal or external transfer, or up to $250 with a debit or credit card.
Boost your savings with tiered interest rates that may pay more for higher balances.
Stay connected to your finances with the U.S. Bank Mobile App. Monitor balances, move money, receive alerts and manage your accounts securely from almost anywhere.
General questions
A money market account is a deposit account that typically earns interest while providing convenient access to your money. Many money market accounts combine features of both savings and checking accounts, such as transfers, ATM access5 or check-writing capabilities.
A money market account earns interest on your deposits and may offer tiered rates, meaning higher balances could earn higher APYs. You can access your funds when needed while continuing to earn interest on your balance.
Yes. Money market accounts held at FDIC-insured banks are considered a safe place to keep savings because eligible deposits are protected by FDIC insurance. Coverage is up to $250,000 per depositor, per FDIC-insured bank, for each account ownership category.6
A money market account gives you ongoing access to your funds and generally has a variable interest rate. A CD typically offers a fixed rate in exchange for keeping your money on deposit for a set term.
U.S. Bank Elite Money Market Account questions
The Monthly Maintenance Fee is $10. Waive the Monthly Maintenance Fee when you open a U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking account with a minimum of Gold Tier or maintain a $10,000 minimum daily balance.2
Your account remains open and continues earning interest. If your balance falls below $25,000, the standard interest rate may apply until your balance returns to $25,000 or more. A $10 Monthly Maintenance Fee may also apply unless you continue to meet fee waiver requirements.
You can fund your account during account opening using an internal or external transfer, debit card, credit card or other available funding method. You can continue adding funds to your account after opening through available deposit and transfer methods.
A minimum opening deposit of $100 is required to open an Elite Money Market Account.
The Elite Money Market account may be a good fit if you're looking to maintain convenient access to your money and the potential to earn more as your balance grows. It's designed for savers who want both higher earning potential and flexibility.
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