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Bonus Rate Savings

Best for frequent debit card users who want to earn up to 4x the national average for interest-bearing savings.(1)

Bonus Rate Savings: *APY=Annual Percentage Yield. Rates are accurate as of 8/30/24 and are subject to change after account opening. $50 minimum to open. To earn the bonus rate, the account holder must have a SouthEast Bank checking account with the Round Up feature, enroll and maintain the Bonus Rate Savings account in eStatements, and post and settle at least 15 round up debit card transactions during the statement cycle from any personal SouthEast Bank checking account. If all qualifications are met during the statement cycle, the account will earn a 2.01% APY on balances of $10,000 or less. An interest rate of 0.20% will be paid only for that portion of your daily balance that is greater than $10,000. The APY for this tier will range from​ 2.01% APY to 0.27% APY, depending on the balance in the account. If bonus qualifications are not met during the statement cycle, the account will earn 0.05% APY. Limit one Bonus Rate Savings account per primary account holder tax ID. A $3 paper statement fee is waived when enrolled in eStatements or with a daily average account balance of $1,200 or a daily average relationship balance of $10,000; Unlimited withdrawals at teller window or ATM and 6 pre-authorized withdrawals per statement cycle at no charge, including checks, ACH debits, and online banking transfers; $3 fee for each withdrawal thereafter. Unlimited withdrawals are subject to available funds. Fees may reduce earnings. Please see the Fee Schedule or speak with your local banker for a full list of fees that may apply.

Earn up to

4x the National Average(1)

National Average Yield:

0.47% APY*

source: fdic.gov

Bonus Rate Savings Yield:

2.01% APY*

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Bonus Rate Savings Highlights

Earn up to 2.01% APY*

On balances up to $10,000

$50 Minimum to Open

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Unlimited Withdrawals

At ATM or teller window

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How to Earn 2.01% APY*

If you’re a frequent debit card user, Bonus Rate Savings makes it easy to earn up to 4x the national average for interest-bearing savings.

Requirements to earn 2.01% APY*:

  • Have or open a SouthEast Bank checking account
  • Enroll in eStatements from SouthEast Bank
  • Post and settle 15 or more Round Up Savings(3) debit transactions of $1 or more monthly

Best of all, if the requirements aren’t met during a statement cycle, you’ll still earn 0.05% APY*.

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*APY=Annual Percentage Yield.