Grow your savings

Smart ways to earn more

You have many reasons to hold on to cash—for expenses in the near term like vacations, unexpected life events or simply as an emergency fund. But wouldn’t it be nice if your cash could earn more interest than with a typical bank savings or checking account? You may with UBS Bank USA Core Savings (UBS Core Savings)—FDIC-insured (up to applicable limits).

Cash can earn more with UBS Core Savings

With no market or liquidity risk, UBS Core Savings can help you earn competitive yields on your cash while keeping your long-term investment strategy on track, with the safety of FDIC insurance (up to applicable limits). You’ll enjoy more flexibility than with term deposits like Certificates of Deposits (CDs), plus you’ll get 5 withdrawals per month. Additional withdrawals incur a $25 fee or liquidation of the entire UBS Core Savings balance will apply depending on your account type (applicable fees may reduce earnings). Review the UBS Core Savings Disclosure Statement for additional details. Deposits in UBS Core Savings can help you meet your short-term cash needs. Easily transfer funds to and from your account on UBS Online Services, or the UBS Financial Services app or by contacting your UBS Financial Advisor.

Start earning more:

Step 1: Set up Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) service

Click here to learn how to set up EFT

View our video tutorials on how to link your accounts. There are two methods:

Step 2: Deposit cash into UBS Core Savings*

Click here to learn how to make a UBS Bank USA deposit or withdrawal

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Special features

  • You must have an eligible UBS account to initiate an online transfer into UBS Core Savings.* Contact your UBS Financial Advisor if you do not have an eligible UBS Account.
  • Minimum initial deposit of $100.
  • 5 free withdrawals each month. Aer that, withdrawals are $25 each or liquidation of the entire UBS Core Savings balance will apply, depending on your account type (applicable fees may reduce earnings). Review the UBS Core Savings Disclosure Statement for additional details. Simply call your Financial Advisor to withdraw.
  • View your UBS Bank USA Core Savings balance, interest and activity on UBS Online Services, UBS Financial Services Inc. app or your UBS account statement.*
  • Deposits will earn interest at the prevailing UBS Core Savings yield, which vary based on the total amount of eligible deposit balances in your UBS Marketing Relationship and are subject to change.

Make the most of your cash based on when you need it, and how you plan to use it.

UBS Bank USA offers a wide range of competitive deposit options that come with the safety of FDIC insurance (up to applicable limits). By understanding the role of cash and how it fits with your life’s goals, we can help you maintain your lifestyle, while funding short-term spending needs, regardless of the markets.

Everyday cash

Get immediate access to funds you can use for day-to-day spending, including paying bills. Earn interest on your available cash in your UBS Financial Services Inc. securities account(s). We offer a variety of competitively priced, FDIC-insured (up to applicable limits) deposit solutions that can help you feel confident that your cash is earning interest at every opportunity, including automatic daily sweep of your available cash to UBS Bank USA, or depending on the sweep program, the banks listed at ubs.com/bankprioritylists; UBS Core Savings for your near-term needs; and UBS Bank USA Certificates of Deposit for your longer-term goals. And, you can manage everyday cash and investments in one place. Simply take advantage of online tools such as mobile check deposit and traditional cash management services.

Savings cash

Money you keep on hand as an emergency fund or for large near-term expenses, like unexpected life events, a vacation or a new car. Options like UBS Core Savings give you more flexibility than term deposits like CDs.

Investment cash

In general, investment cash is left untouched for a period of time so you can benefit from higher rates, which may carry additional market/credit risks and fees. It’s typically a part of your asset allocation and can include cash and cash alternatives, such as CDs.

Questions? Connect with your UBS Financial Advisor.