Checking and Savings Accounts

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Axos ONE® brings all your savings and checking together. Earn up to 4.31% APY* savings, 0.51% APY* on checking — and manage your money with ease.

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Checking and Savings Accounts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a checking account and a savings account?

A checking account is for everyday spending, like paying bills or purchasing. It offers easy access to your money with a debit card or checks but usually has little to no interest.

A savings account helps you save money and earn interest over time. It’s ideal for reaching financial goals or building an emergency fund, though it may limit how often you can withdraw funds.

Using both accounts together can help you manage daily spending while growing your savings.

Can you have both a checking and savings account?

Yes, you can have a checking and a savings account.

Using both together makes it easier to manage your finances—keep your spending money in your checking account and set aside funds for future goals in your savings account.

Is it better to deposit in checking or savings?

Whether it’s better to deposit in checking or savings depends on your financial needs.

Checking accounts is ideal for money you plan to use regularly, like paying bills or purchasing. They offer easy access through debit cards, checks, and online payments.

Savings accounts are better for money you want to save and grow. They typically offer higher interest rates, helping your balance increase while keeping it separate from daily spending.

A good approach is to keep enough in your checking account for monthly expenses and emergencies while depositing extra funds into your savings account to build wealth.

Is a debit card checking or savings?

A debit card is designed for everyday spending and is most commonly used with checking accounts.

How do I know if my account is savings or checking?

To know if your account is savings or checking, check your bank statements and account details in online banking or ask your bank directly.

Checking accounts are for daily spending, while savings accounts are for earning interest and saving money.

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The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of 12/10/2025. The base and promotional interest rate and corresponding APY for Axos ONE® Checking is variable and is set at our discretion. The base and promotional interest rate and corresponding APY for Axos ONE® Savings is variable and is set at our discretion. Axos ONE® Savings is a tiered variable rate account. Axos ONE® Checking is a non-tiered variable rate account. Interest rates may change as often as daily without prior notice. Fees may reduce earnings.

Promotional terms and conditions are subject to change or removal without notice. Incentive may be taxable and reported on IRS Form 1099-MISC. Consult your tax advisor. After the accounts are opened, the amount of incentive earned will depend on meeting the additional requirements outlined below.

The Axos ONE® Checking account will earn a base rate of 0.00% APY. The Axos ONE® Savings account will earn a base rate of up to 1.00% APY.

Axos ONE® accounts are eligible to receive a promotional APY for each statement cycle where the promotional criteria are met during the Qualification Period. To receive the promotional APY on both Axos ONE® Checking and Axos ONE® Savings, the Axos ONE® Checking account must meet both of the requirements in either Option 1 or Option 2 below during the Qualification Period:

Option 1

  1. Your Axos ONE® Checking account has received monthly qualifying direct deposits of at least $1,500 in total.

  2. The average daily balance of your Axos ONE® Checking account is at least $1,500.

Option 2

  1. Your Axos ONE® Checking account has received monthly qualifying deposits of at least $5,000 in total.

  2. The average daily balance of your Axos ONE® Checking account is at least $5,000.

If both of the requirements in either Option 1 or Option 2 above are met during the Qualification Period:

  • The Axos ONE® Checking account will earn a promotional rate of 0.51% APY for the statement cycle in which the requirements are met.

  • The Axos ONE® Savings account will earn a promotional rate of up to 4.31% APY for the statement cycle in which the requirements are met.

The Qualification Period begins on the first business day of the month and runs through the 25th of the month. If the 25th of the month is followed by a non-business day, the average daily balance will be calculated including the following non-business day(s). Any qualifying deposits or qualifying direct deposits received after the 25th of the month will count toward the next Qualification Period. The Qualification Period for new accounts will begin on the day the account is approved. New accounts opened on or after the 25th of the month will be eligible to earn the promotional APY starting in the following month.

A direct deposit is an electronic deposit of your paycheck or government benefits, such as Social Security, Disability, etc. International paychecks, international government benefits, other deposits (i.e., online banking transfers, ATM and mobile check deposits, etc.), or person-to-person payments are not considered a direct deposit.

Qualifying deposits only include deposits from the following eligible sources: (i) ACH transfers from external accounts, (ii) inbound wire transfers from external accounts, (iii) check deposits. Qualifying deposits do not include: (i) transfers internal to the bank (i.e., transfers between an account holder’s Checking and/or Savings account), (ii) interest payments, (iii) promotional bonuses, (iv) credits, reversals, and refunds.

Both accounts must be in an open and active status on the 25th of the month and on the date the interest is paid to receive the promotional APY for that statement cycle. If either account closes during the Qualification Period, neither account will be eligible to earn the promotional APY for that statement cycle. Account transactions may take one or more business days from the transaction date to post to the account.