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Qualify for Bonus Savings
Open a Savings Account
Start earning 0.20% APY on your savings balance.
Set up Direct Deposit
Receive $3,000 or more in qualifying Direct Deposits to your Porte Spending Account during that calendar quarter.
Make 15 qualifying purchase transactions
Complete at least 15 qualifying purchase transactions using your Porte debit card or virtual cards2 that settle in that calendar quarter.
You work hard -
your savings should work as hard as you do
APY, or Annual Percentage Yield, refers to how much money you earn on compound interest over the course of a year. We make transfers to your Savings Account straightforward, so you can watch your savings grow. Now that is making your money work for you!
Finally, savings that isn’t too good to be true
Say goodbye to monthly fees to maintain your Savings Account. It’s your money. You should keep it.
Keeping your money safe is our top priority. Your funds are FDIC insured3 through Pathward®, National Association.
There is no minimum deposit requirement or monthly fee with Porte's optional online Savings Account. However, if you meet the requirements each quarter, you can earn up to 3.00% APY1 on balances up to $15,000 during that quarter.
FAQs
Why should I get a savings account?
Saving money now can bring peace of mind about your future. You can use it to put away money now for short-term and long-term goals. Anyone with a Porte Debit Account can open an optional online Savings Account and start earning 0.20% APY. When you receive $3,000 or more in qualifying Direct Deposits to your Porte Debit Account during a calendar quarter and complete at least 15 qualifying purchase transactions in that calendar quarter, you can earn up to 3.00% APY1 for that calendar quarter on the first $15,000 deposited in your Savings Account. That’s one helpful way to reach your savings goals a little faster.
Are there fees associated with this account?
No, Porte’s optional Savings Account is available at no cost for all Porte members. There are no monthly maintenance fees associated with the account. It’s fee-free! However, a fee may be charged when you call Customer Service to make a Savings Account balance inquiry or request a copy of your Savings Account statements.
What minimum balance do I need to keep in the Savings Account?
There’s no minimum balance requirement that you must keep in your Savings Account. Choose to save as much or as little as you want.
Is it safe to keep my money in a mobile savings account?
Porte’s optional Savings Account is a savings account established by Pathward, N.A., Member FDIC, and funds on deposit in your savings account are FDIC insured3 through Pathward, N.A. For purposes of FDIC coverage, all funds held on deposit by you at Pathward, N.A. will be aggregated up to the coverage limit, currently $250,000.00.
How do I set up the online Savings Account?
Anyone with an active Porte Debit Account can open an optional Savings Account so long as they are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, agree to the Porte Savings Account Agreement, consent to receive electronic communications, and certify as to status as a U.S. person. At the top of the Porte dashboard, select “Open” to get started.
What is Porte’s Bonus Savings program?
All Porte members will be eligible for a Savings Account with 0.20% APY. Porte also offers Bonus Savings, where members can earn more interest. In order to receive up to 3.00% APY on savings balances, Porte members must meet the follow criteria each quarter (that’s 3 calendar months, or Jan. – Mar., Apr. – Jun., etc.):
- Receive at least $3,000 in qualifying Direct Deposits to your Porte spending account in that quarter, AND
- Make at least 15 qualifying purchase transactions with your Porte spending account that settle in that quarter.
See Savings Account Agreement for full offer terms.
What is Annual Percentage Yield?
Annual Percentage Yield, or APY, is the total amount of interest paid on your Savings Account, based on the interest rate and frequency of compounding for a 365-day period (366-day period in a leap year), and is expressed as a percentage.
When will I receive my savings interest payment?
Interest earned on your Porte Savings Account will be credited and posted to your account on the last day of each calendar quarter (March, June, September, and December). If you have app notifications activated for your account, you will receive a push notification on your phone when your statement is available each month.
What is a qualifying Direct Deposit?
Qualifying Direct Deposits must be a direct deposit made by Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfer consisting of payroll, pension, or government benefits payments from an employer or a government agency. The recipient’s name associated with such deposits must match the name of the Porte Accountholder. Qualifying Direct Deposits DO NOT include non-payroll or non-government benefits deposits such as ACH transfers from your bank account at another financial institution, person-to-person transfers, cash loads from third-party money transmission services, or mobile check deposits. Qualifying Direct Deposits must settle in your Porte Spending Account during the applicable quarter for the higher interest rate to apply.
What is a qualifying purchase transaction?
Qualifying Debit Card Purchase Transactions means a purchase transaction made with your Porte Debit Card at a merchant for goods or services. Qualifying Debit Card Purchase Transactions do not include, without limitation, ATM transactions, over-the-counter withdrawals, P2P transactions, debit card transfers, ACH transactions, or transfers to or from your Porte Savings Account. Qualifying Debit Card Purchase Transactions must settle in your Porte Spending Account during the quarter for the higher interest rate to apply. For example, transactions that post in the first calendar quarter but settle in the second quarter will count as Qualifying Debit Card Purchase Transactions for the second calendar quarter.