Discover Bank is one of the most fee-free banking experiences in the US. No monthly fees, no overdraft fees, no minimum balances — plus a 4.20% APY savings account and the only debit card at a major US bank that pays 1% cash back. Discover operates online-only with 60,000+ fee-free ATMs through the Allpoint and MoneyPass networks.

Discover Bank at a Glance

Feature Details
Savings APY 4.20%
Debit cashback 1% on up to $3,000/month in purchases
Monthly fees $0 (all accounts)
Overdraft fee $0 — transactions decline instead
ATM network 60,000+ fee-free (Allpoint + MoneyPass)
Minimum to open $0 (savings/checking); $2,500 (CDs/MMA)
Wire transfer (outgoing) $30 domestic
Customer service Phone 24/7, US-based
FDIC insured Yes — $250,000 per depositor

Account Summary

Account APY Monthly Fee Minimum
Online Savings 4.20% $0 $0
Cashback Debit Checking None (1% cashback) $0 $0
Money Market 3.90% $0 $2,500
CDs (12-month) 4.20% $0 $2,500

Discover vs. Competitors

Feature Discover Ally Marcus Capital One
Savings APY 4.20% 4.00% 4.30% 3.90%
Monthly fee $0 $0 $0 $0
Overdraft fee $0 $0 N/A $0
Debit cashback 1% None None None
Free ATMs 60,000+ 43,000+ None 70,000+

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