Sign-up bonuses on high-yield savings accounts pay cash upfront after you deposit and hold a qualifying balance for a set period.
The ongoing interest rate, minimums, and fees often matter more than the one-time bonus when choosing an account.
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A high yield savings account with bonus offer pays cash for opening and funding, usually after a qualifying deposit held for a set window.
Compare the one time payout against the ongoing rate, minimums, and fees before chasing the headline number.
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