Morgan Stanley Private Bank

Make the most of your cash

check Market-leading rates1

check Zero account fees or minimums

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Featured offer

Savings account

Earn a guaranteed 4.25% APY for six months, plus a $200 cash bonus2,3

Open and fund a new Premium Savings Account with qualifying deposits by 11/30/2026. Terms apply. Use promo code SAVE200.

Award-winning banking built for investors4

Make the most of your cash and seamlessly manage banking and investing all in one place.

Premium Savings Account

High-yield savings with a competitive 4.25% APY for 6 months2

  • 11X the national average5
  • No minimum, no monthly fees6
  • Instantly move money to E*TRADE brokerage accounts7

Certificates of Deposit (CD) Account

Fixed rates up to Annual Percentage Yield8,9

  • No minimum, no monthly fees10
  • Terms from to
  • APY is fixed for the term of a Bank CD account but subject to change upon renewal

Max-Rate Checking Account

Fee-free checking, built to do more

  • No account minimums or fees6,11
  • Easy money movement, with ATM fee refunds worldwide12
  • Earn up to Annual Percentage Yield13

Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) displayed are accurate as of . See all rates and fees

Benefits you can bank on

Competitive rates, low fees

Make the most of your cash with our high-yield accounts. See bank rates and fees

Bank and invest together

Simplify your finances and conveniently manage your money in one place.

Easy money movement

Access and transfer cash 24/7, with instant transfers to and from E*TRADE brokerage accounts.

FDIC protection

All deposit accounts are insured up to applicable limits. Certain conditions must be satisfied.14,15

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You earned monthly interest of $291.28 at 4.25% APY

Awards and recognition

 

Best Savings Account for Investors

Premium Savings Account from Morgan Stanley Private Bank rated "Best Savings Account for Investors 2025”—three years in a row.4

Buy Side by Wall Street Journal

 

Best CD Rates of 2026

Morgan Stanley Private Bank Certificate of Deposit account recognized in “Best CD Accounts of 2026” list.16

GOBankingRates

 

Best Checking Account 2026

For a third year in a row, our Max-Rate Checking account from Morgan Stanley Private Bank is rated “Best Checking Account.”17

U.S. News and World Report

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Line of Credit

Explore lending solutions

Unlock the power of your portfolio with a flexible securities-based line of credit from Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association that provides easy access to cash when you need it.19-21

Not FDIC insured

Lending solutions

Take advantage of competitive rates and simple, online applications with a line of credit or home loan.

Line of Credit

Unlock your portfolio with cash when you need it the most by pledging eligible securities in your E*TRADE brokerage account, while keeping your investment strategy intact.19-21

Home Loans

Explore competitive rates and offers, expert guidance, and seamless online tools for pre-qualifying, applying for, and tracking your home loan or mortgage refinance process in real time.21

Open a bank account in minutes

1

Open an account

Answer some questions in just a few minutes.

2

Make a deposit

Choose from five simple ways to fund your account.

3

Start earning

Sit back and watch your money grow.

Earn 4.25% APY for six months,2 plus $2003

Open and fund a new Premium Savings Account with qualifying deposits by 11/30/2026. Terms apply.

Use promo code: SAVE200

Education and resources

Insights to stay informed and inspired

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes, all Morgan Stanley Private Bank accounts are insured. See below for details.

    Bank Yields Premium Savings Account Certificates of Deposit Max-Rate Checking
    FDIC Insurance

    At least $500,000*

    At least $250,000

    At least $250,000

    *Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association ("MSPBNA”)’s Premium Savings Account offers an enhanced Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") coverage feature (“Enhanced FDIC Coverage Feature”, or, the “Feature”) which gives MSPBNA the ability to transfer any amount held on deposit in your Premium Savings Account (“PSA Deposits”) to other depository accounts at FDIC member banks (“Program Banks”) with the purpose of providing you additional FDIC insurance coverage. The Feature is designed to offer up to 500,000 in FDIC coverage for individual accounts and up to1,000,000 for joint accounts. Learn more.

  • As of , the Annual Percentage Yields (APY) and Interest Rates of the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, Member FDIC accounts are:

    Premium Savings Account

      Daily Balance Interest Rate Annual Percentage Yield
    Base Rate +    
    Boosted Rate for 6 months2 + 4.16% 4.25%

    Certificates of Deposit

    Term Interest Rate Annual Percentage Yield
         
         
         
         
         
         
         

    Max-Rate Checking Account

    Daily Balance Interest Rate Annual Percentage Yield
    Up to $10,000    
    $10,000+    

    Please visit etrade.com/ratesheet for more information regarding the current interest rates and corresponding APYs.

  • It’s easy. Simply open a new Premium Savings Account from Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, Member FDIC, by the 11/30/2026 offer expiration date. Any funds you deposit up to the $10,000,000 maximum balance amount will automatically earn the boosted rate for six months from the account opening date. Afterward, you’ll continue to earn our base rate, which you can find on etrade.com/ratesheet. If your account balance exceeds $10,000,000 at any time, the entire account balance may earn the base rate.

  • Any funds you deposit in your new Premium Savings Account will earn the boosted rate for six months from the date you opened the account. When the six month period ends, you’ll earn our competitive standard rate, which is currently well above the national average.
  • Yes! To enroll in the cash bonus, be sure to enter promo code SAVE200 when you open your new Premium Savings Account. You'll get a $200 cash bonus based on a deposit of at least $20,000. (Note: your deposit must be received within 30 days of account opening.) In addition, you'll earn the boosted rate on your cash for six months. Please see offer details below for complete information.

  • Setting up direct deposit is simple. In a few easy steps you can automatically move your employer payroll or social security deposit to your Max-Rate Checking account. Our new automated deposit switching tool can make it easier to make the switch.

    You can also set up direct deposit directly with your employer or payment provider. They will need your checking or savings account number and routing number, and may also ask for your account type, which is checking, and the name of the financial institution: Morgan Stanley Private Bank. If your employer accepts a direct deposit form, you can also download by clicking here.

    For more information visit www.etrade.com/directdeposit or contact our customer service team at 800-387-2331.

  • You can quickly find your account number online by logging on. You can find your account and routing number on your Complete View page and clicking Quick Links.
    If you’re on the mobile app, you can find your account number by clicking Menu > Transfer > Set Up Direct Deposit.

    You can always find your account and routing numbers on the checks associated with your account. For your reference, the routing number for Morgan Stanley Private Bank checking accounts is 256072691.

  • Choose the method that works best for you:

    1. Transfer money electronically: Use our Transfer Money service to transfer within 3 business days.
    2. By check: You can easily deposit many types of checks.
    3. By wire transfer: Wire transfers are fast and secure.
    4. Transfer an account: Move an account from another firm.
    5. Direct deposit: Automatically deposit your paycheck and other recurring income to your Morgan Stanley Private Bank checking or savings accounts or your E*TRADE brokerage account.

    Go now to fund your account.