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Core Savings Account

A simple savings option to start building your savings for short- and long-term goals.

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Key Features of a Core Savings Account

Perfect Complement to a WSFS Checking Account

Feel more confident when you have money saved for emergencies or specific goals.

Simple Ways to Waive Monthly Fees

Schedule a monthly recurring transfer of $25 or maintain a minimum daily balance of $500 to waive a monthly fee.[2]

Great Starter Savings Account for Children

No minimum balance or monthly fees for children 18 years of age or younger.

Included With Your Core Savings Account

Automatic Savings

Kickstart your savings with transfers from other accounts. Start building your nest egg!

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Mobile Access

Manage your account right from your smartphone with the WSFS Mobile App.

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Free Overdraft Protection

Provide Overdraft Protection to your WSFS Checking Account with no transfer fees.

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Interest Rates

MINIMUM TO OBTAIN APY

INTEREST RATE
apy[1]

$0.01 – $9,999.99

0.10%

0.10%

$10,000 – $24,999.99

0.10%

0.10%

$25,000+

0.10%

0.10%
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What You Need to Know

  • Two convenient ways to waive monthly fee: Simply maintain a minimum daily balance of $500 per statement period and/or establish at least one monthly recurring auto savings transfer of $25 or more from your WSFS checking account into your WSFS Core Savings account to waive a $5 monthly fee.
  • Minimum balance and opening deposit requirements are waived for Clients 18 years of age and younger.
  • Minimum opening deposit is $100.
  • Minimum balance requirement is waived for the first three months of account opening so you have time to build up your balance.

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Opening a Core Savings Account is Easy!

Step 1:

Share your basic information for account setup. We’ll need some personal information to get your account started.

Step 2:

Make your first deposit. Minimum opening deposit is $100.

Step 3:

Check your email for a confirmation. Get online access right away and start using your account.

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A checking account with a wider range of benefits that rewards a deeper relationship with WSFS.

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Know exactly how much interest you will earn on your savings with different time frames to meet your savings needs.

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Questions?

Our friendly Associates are here to help 7am-7pm (M-F) and 9am-3pm (on weekends) at 888.973.7226, by scheduling an appointment or visiting the nearest WSFS Banking Office.

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Disclosures

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1 Annual Percentage Yield (APY). The interest rate and APY are effective as of March 25, 2026 and are subject to change. Fees assessed to accounts may reduce earnings. Personal Accounts only.

2 Simply maintain a minimum daily balance of $500 per statement period and/or establish at least one monthly recurring auto savings transfer of $25 or more from your WSFS checking account into your WSFS Core Savings account to waive a $5 monthly fee.

You may make no more than six preauthorized withdrawals, automatic, online or telephonic transfers, checks, drafts, wires and debit card or other similar transactions from your account per month or statement cycle. If you exceed these limits we may (i) close your account or (ii) convert the account into a checking account that does not pay interest.