NEW YORK, June 14 (Reuters) - ONE, a fintech company backed by Walmart Inc (WMT.N), is offering 5% interest on savings accounts of up to $100,000 as of Wednesday, a source close to the company said, as the battle for consumer deposits intensifies.
The rate is more than 12 times the national average of 0.4%, the source said, citing Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation data.
Apple Inc began offering 4.15% on its Apple Card savings accounts in April in partnership with Goldman Sachs Inc.
Step, a fintech app catering to younger customers, offered 5% in May.
All other savings balances will continue to receive a 1.00% annual percentage yield.
Persons:
Goldman Sachs, Siddharth Cavale, Richard Chang
Organizations:
YORK, Walmart Inc, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Apple Inc, Apple, Goldman, Goldman Sachs Inc, Valley Bank, Signature Bank, Coastal Community Bank, Walmart, Thomson
Locations:
U.S, New York