Experian launches savings account for its members
Experian, the consumer credit reporting agency, has introduced a savings account for its members that earns 2% to 4% annual percentage yield (APY). The account, called the Smart Money Digital Savings Account, has a tiered-rate structure that’s based on customers’ Experian membership level.
The savings account doesn’t have a set minimum deposit amount — nor does it charge a monthly fee — although you may be paying monthly for the Experian membership, depending on the plan you select.
Your Experian membership level will determine how much interest your account earns.
| Experian membership base price | APY* |
| $24.95 monthly and above or $249.99 annually and above | 4.00% |
| $0.01 to $249.99 annually | 3.00% |
| $0 monthly/annually | 2.00% |
| *APYs are accurate as of Feb. 10, 2026. |
If you change your Experian membership level, your APY will be impacted.
It’s important to note that Experian is not a bank. Its banking services are provided by Community Federal Savings Bank (CFSB), which is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC). As such, money in the account is protected up to $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category through what’s called pass-through FDIC insurance.
Experian memberships that qualify for the savings account
Memberships that enable you to open the savings account include Experian CreditWorks, Experian IdentityWorks, Experian Premium or Experian CreditCheck membership, per the account’s terms and conditions.
All levels of membership — including a free option — receive Experian credit monitoring and alerts, as well as a FICO score tracker.
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