Open a Lili high-yield small business savings account

It comes with your Lili checking account – same application, same login, zero extra steps.

Up to 4.00% Annual Percentage Yield (APY)3
$0 monthly maintenance fee14
Up to $3M FDIC insurance12
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What is a high-yield business savings account?

A high-yield business savings account is a business bank account that earns a higher APY than a standard savings. Because of that variation, it’s worth comparing actual rates and fees side by side rather than relying on advertised numbers alone. 

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How much more could you earn

The average APY on business savings accounts with no monthly fee¹ was 2.2% as of September 1, 2026. Deposit $750,000 for a year at that rate, and you’d earn $16,613. With Lili, that same $750,000 earns $21,250 instead – 28% more, thanks to Lili’s 4.00% APY on balances between $500,000 and $1,000,000². See our rate tiers below to learn how much more you may earn on your business savings deposits.

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Savings Account APY tiers

Balance
APY
$0.01 - $500,000
2.25%³
$500,000.01 - $1,000,000
4.00%³
Above $1,000,000
Does not earn interest

How it works

Auto-save
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Set rules to move money from checking to savings automatically.

No minimum balance
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Keep it open with $0 in it.

No separate fee
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Savings is included free with your Lili account.14

Free transfers
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Move money to and from checking anytime, no transfer fees.

Lili vs other business savings**

 
Lili
US Bank
Wells Fargo
Axos Bank
Live Oak Bank
Mercury
Bluevine
Relay
APY
2.25% up to $500K, 4.00% $500K–$1M (published)³
Not published, varies by ZIP code
Not published, by rate sheet
3.60% flat, all balances
2.85% (published)
Not published / ~0% on standard balances. Yield only via Mercury Treasury - a separate investment product (min. balance, SIPC-insured not FDIC, market risk)
1.3% Standard (capped $250K, needs monthly activity) / 1.75% Plus ($30/mo, capped $250K) / 3.00% Premier ($95/mo, uncapped)
1.11% Starter ($0/mo) / 1.75% Grow ($30/mo) / 3.00% Scale ($90/mo, promo price)
Monthly fee
$014
$5 (waived at $500 daily balance)
$15 (waived at $10K balance or linked checking)
$0
$0
$0
$0 / $30 / $95 (by plan)
$0 / $30 / $90 (by plan)
Minimum to open
$0
$25
$25
Not published
$0
$0
$0
$0
FDIC coverage
Up to $3M via sweep network¹²
$250K
$250K
$250K standard; up to $265M via opt-in Insured Cash Sweep (separate enrollment, not automatic)
Extended via sweep, exact limit not published
Up to $5M via sweep network
Up to $3M via sweep network
Up to $3M via sweep network
Physical branches
No
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Yes
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No
No
Getting started
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Branch or online, rate reveal needs ZIP
Branch or online, rate sheet on request
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Axos pays a higher rate (3.60% APY, a promotional rate on top of its 3.50% base) on balances under $500,000. Lili's advantage is what comes with the rate: $3M in FDIC coverage automatically, with no extra step - Axos's expanded coverage requires separately enrolling in its Insured Cash Sweep program and calling a relationship manager. Savings is also available with your checking; no separate application is required to open it.
 

FDIC coverage up to $3M

Savings deposits are FDIC-insured up to $3,000,000 through Sunrise Banks’ sweep network, 12 times the standard $250,000 limit most banks offer.¹² Your funds are spread across a network of partner banks automatically, so you get the extra coverage without opening extra accounts.

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How to open your Lili checking and linked savings accounts

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Apply

EIN, formation documents, and a government-issued ID.

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Get verified

Most businesses are approved online in minutes.

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Start saving

No branch visit, no paperwork delays.

Running a US LLC or Corp from abroad? You can open the same way, with a passport and EIN, no US SSN or US visit required. Available to US business owners who live in qualifying countries.

How Lili helps

Lili’s business banking platform allows you to manage your checking and savings accounts in one place. You can automatically sweep extra funds from your checking to your linked savings account, so your cash works harder without extra logins, extra fees, or extra paperwork

One dashboard
Checking, savings, and credit together, no extra logins.
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No cost to save
Free on every plan, no fees or minimums.
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Savings that stays liquid
Move funds to checking anytime, no lockups or penalties
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FAQs

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