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The Bank Gap Challenge

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Your bank audit · sampleLive rates
Your bank
Bank of America
0.01% APY
Top market rate
High-yield
4.40% APY
You're losing
$1,098/year
on a $25,000 balance

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Your numbers
Bank of America0.01% APY
Rate from live data · changes when you pick a different bank
Short-term savings
$
Compared against
Top market rate 4.40% APY
You're losing · per yearHigh-priority
$0
vs. the top market rate — that's money leaving your account every year you stay put.
At Bank of America (0.01%)$5/yr
At top market rate (4.40%)$2,200/yr
That's per month
$183
Lost over 5 years
$10,975
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Simple-interest estimate for education. Actual earnings may vary based on compounding, rate changes, account rules, fees, taxes, and timing.

By balance

The more you keep, the more you lose

What your money earns now at Bank of America versus what it could earn — per year.

Balance
Bank of America → top rate
Gap
Saved
$5,000
Now
$1
per year
→
Could earn
$220
per year
Lost/yr
$220
$18/mo
Saved
$10,000
Now
$1
per year
→
Could earn
$440
per year
Lost/yr
$439
$37/mo
Saved
$25,000
Now
$3
per year
→
Could earn
$1,100
per year
Lost/yr
$1,098
$91/mo
Saved
$50,000
Now
$5
per year
→
Could earn
$2,200
per year
Lost/yr
$2,195
$183/mo
Saved
$100,000
Now
$10
per year
→
Could earn
$4,400
per year
Lost/yr
$4,390
$366/mo
Estimated over 12 months. Example only — your result depends on your balance, rates, and time horizon.
Before you switch

Don't chase the highest APY blindly

A bigger number is only worth it if the account fits how you actually use your money.

Insurance

Confirm whether the product is FDIC-insured, NCUA-insured, or an investment product.

Fees

Check monthly fees, minimums, transfer fees, and conditions required to earn the stated rate.

Access

Make sure you can move money when you need it, especially for emergency savings.

Rate terms

Some rates are promotional, tiered, or subject to change.

Fit

A slightly lower APY may be fine if the account is simpler, safer, or easier to use.

Next steps

What to do next

Compare high-yield savings
Good for simple, FDIC-insured savings with easy access.
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Compare short-term cash options
See how high-yield savings, money market funds, CDs, and T-bills differ.
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Learn before switching
APY matters, but so do fees, insurance, minimums, and transfer speed.
Read the checklist →
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a Bank Gap?+
A Bank Gap is the estimated difference between what your cash earns today and what it could earn in a better-fit account over the same time period.
Is the Bank Gap guaranteed?+
No. It is an educational estimate. Actual earnings can change based on compounding, rate changes, fees, taxes, account rules, and timing.
Should I always choose the highest APY?+
No. A higher APY is only one factor. You should also review fees, insurance coverage, minimum balance rules, transfer speed, rate terms, and whether the account fits your needs.
Are online savings accounts safe?+
Many online savings accounts are FDIC-insured or NCUA-insured, but you should verify the legal institution, insurance coverage, account ownership limits, and product type before opening an account.
When is switching not worth it?+
Switching may not be worth it if the estimated dollar gap is small, the account has inconvenient rules, the rate is temporary, or you value simplicity more than a modest yield increase.
What should I do after seeing my Bank Gap?+
Use it as a starting point. Compare account safety, fees, APY, access, transfer rules, and whether the new option fits your short-term cash needs.
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