Rate checked November 8, 2026 (today)
Capital One checking account interest rate: 0.10% APY
Capital One's checking account pays 0.10% APY. That ranks 13th of the 35 banks we track for this account. The best is 2.75% at TAB Bank.
- APY
- 0.10%
- Last change
- None yet
- Tracked since Aug 4, 2026
- Last checked
- today
- Nov 8, 2026
- Minimum deposit
- None
What it earns on $5,000
At 0.10%, $5,000 earns about $5 in a year.
The best rate earns about $138 on the same money. Choosing Capital One instead gives up about $133 a year.
The middle rate across 35 banks is 0.10%. Capital One lists a no minimum to open. Figures are one year of interest at today's rate, before taxes. Rates can change at any time.
Interest on checking is usually small. Monthly fees and overdraft fees often matter more than the rate, so read the bank's fee page too.
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Capital One checking account rate history
We have tracked this rate since August 4, 2026 and it has not changed.
| Date | APY | Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2026 | 0.10% | First tracked |
Banks that pay more
- TAB Bank2.75%
- Bank5 Connect2.00%
- Zynlo Bank2.00%
Other Capital One rates
Questions
What is Capital One's checking account rate?
Capital One pays 0.10% APY on its checking account, based on its own rate page when we last checked. That earns about $5 a year on $5,000.
Is Capital One's checking account rate good?
It is 13th of the 35 banks we track for this account. The best tracked rate is 2.75% at TAB Bank, and the middle rate is 0.10%. On $5,000, the best rate earns about $133 a year more.
Which banks pay more than Capital One?
TAB Bank (2.75%), Bank5 Connect (2.00%), Zynlo Bank (2.00%) pay more for this account. Rates change often, so check the bank's own page before you open one.
Should I pick a checking account for its interest rate?
Interest on checking is usually small. Monthly fees, overdraft fees and balance requirements often matter more, so read the bank's fee page before you decide.
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