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The Bank Gap in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Weighted by real FDIC deposit data across the banks that hold 92% of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV's tracked deposit base, the local weighted savings rate is 2.40% APY — against a best-available rate of 4.40% APY, available nationwide.

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV local weighted average2.40%

Best available (nationwide)4.40%

$340/yron a typical household balance · 2.00% spread

Last reviewed August 18, 2026 · SwitchWize Research Desk

Local weighted APY

2.40%

deposit-weighted

Best available APY

4.40%

nationwide

Gap

2.00%

spread

Rank in state

#1 nationally

Source: S&P Capital IQ Pro; SNL Financial Data. Calculations: FDIC. Reflects the $2,500 product tier for savings and interest checking accounts.

Who actually holds deposits in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Capital One · 72%HSBC Bank · 19%EagleBank · 1%TD Bank · 0%Bank of America · 0%

Why the local rate lags the best available rate

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is dominated by branch deposit share from Capital One, HSBC Bank, EagleBank, and those banks' own currently observed savings rates set the local weighted average above. Large branch-based banks generally do not need to compete on rate to hold deposits — most customers do not move their money.

The best available rate, 4.40% APY, is a nationwide online account — available to a Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV resident exactly the same as anyone else, with the same FDIC insurance.

After-tax tip

State income tax on savings interest depends on where you live, not where your bank is headquartered — see the Virginia Bank Gap page for Virginia's own tax treatment of the difference.

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Frequently asked questions

What do banks in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV actually pay on savings?

Weighted by real FDIC deposit data across the banks that hold 92% of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV's tracked deposit base and have a current, observed rate, the local weighted average is 2.40% APY, dominated by Capital One's local presence.

What is the best savings rate available to someone in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV?

The best widely available high-yield savings rate today is 4.40% APY, available online nationwide regardless of where you live — it is not limited to any one metro.

How much does staying at a local Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV bank cost?

On a typical household balance for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV's income level, the gap between the local weighted rate and the best available rate is about $340 a year.

Is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV part of Virginia for Bank Gap purposes?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is a multi-county metro area that may span more than one state; it is grouped under Virginia here because that is its primary state per Census/FDIC convention, even where deposits also come from neighboring-state branches.

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Educational information, not tax or financial advice. Local weighted rates reflect FDIC deposit-share weighting among banks with a current, observed rate on file — not every bank in the metro. Rates are illustrative of current market conditions and should be confirmed with the provider.