To determine the top high-yield savings accounts, CNBC Select compared those with an above-average APY, FDIC insurance, zero monthly maintenance fees and low (or no) minimum balance requirements.

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. The best high-yield savings account is Capital One 360 Performance Savings Account™, earning the top rating of 5.0 stars in our study.

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