American Express (AMEX) is one of the top banks in the country trading out of New York City. Established in 1850, it offers a range of financial products, including savings, checking, and business accounts, IRAs, credit cards, and prepaid cards.
AMEX’s high yield savings account is free to use and doesn’t require a minimum monthly balance. All deposits are insured up to $250,000 with the FDIC, and you can open an account in just a few minutes.