Savings Overview
Earn interest on your money with ClapPay Savings.
What Is ClapPay Savings?
ClapPay Savings lets you:
- Earn interest on your balance
- Create savings vaults for goals
- Set automatic savings rules
- Access your money anytime
Key Features
Competitive Interest
- Up to 4.5% APY
- Interest accrues daily
- Paid monthly
- No minimum balance
Savings Vaults
Create separate vaults for different goals:
- Emergency fund
- Vacation
- New car
- House down payment
Each vault has its own balance and goal.
Automatic Savings
Set rules to save automatically:
- Round up purchases
- Save a percentage of deposits
- Weekly/monthly transfers
- When you hit a spending limit
FDIC Insurance
Your savings are protected:
- Up to $250,000 per depositor
- Through our partner banks
- Same protection as any bank
How Interest Works
- Interest accrues daily on your balance
- Calculated using daily average
- Paid to your vault monthly
- Compounds automatically
Example
$10,000 at 4.5% APY:
- Daily interest: ~$1.23
- Monthly interest: ~$37
- Yearly interest: ~$450
Getting Started
- Go to Savings in the app
- Click Create Vault
- Name your vault
- Set a goal (optional)
- Add money
Savings vs. Wallet Balance
| Feature | Wallet | Savings |
|---------|--------|---------|
| Earn interest | No | Yes |
| Instant payments | Yes | Transfer first |
| Organization | One balance | Multiple vaults |
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