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American Express National Bank (Member FDIC) offers an excellent savings account rate compared to traditional banks. The best online banks (including American Express) are able to offer high savings rates because they have fewer overhead costs than their brick-and-mortar counterparts. As a result, online banks can pass those savings on to customers with better rates and lower fees.