SmartyPig combines the features of a savings account with social networking. The savings account is aimed at folks who want to put money aside for a specific goal. With savings rates averaging 1.32%, the 2.01% annual percentage yield (APY) being offered by SmartyPig is a pretty good deal. Here’s how the savings account works:
- Automatic transfers from your checking account
- Set up as many goals as you want
- Family and friends can contribute to your savings to help you reach goals faster
- Open a savings for free
- Savings goals can be a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $250,000
- Minimum deposit of $25 to begin savings goal
- Recurring monthly contributions must be a minimum of $10 to a maximum of $50,000
Once you meet your savings goal, the automatic monthly contributions stop. You can transfer the money into an existing savings or checking account for free. The savings also can be used to purchase gift cards from a variety of retailers. The bank does not charge monthly fees, load fees, or ATM fees.
All money in SmartyPig savings accounts is held at West Bank of Des Moines. Money in savings is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) up to $250,000 per depositor.

