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Qapital

Goal-based saving with automation rules

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Founded 2012Regulation FDIC Insured
Min Investment
N/ASee details
Target Return
3–4% APYAnnualized
Annual Fee
$3–12/monthSee details
Liquidity
Daily
Accredited
NoOpen to all

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Automated savings rules
  • Goal visualization
  • Fun UX

Cons

  • Monthly fee
  • Not a real investment platform
  • Basic returns
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The Brief

MoneyMade Verdict

Qapital is a rules-based savings and investing app best suited for people who struggle to save consistently — but its $3–$12/month subscription fee makes it a questionable value for anyone already disciplined enough to use a free account at Fidelity or Schwab.

Qapital is a Stockholm-based fintech company founded in 2012 that launched in the U.S. market with a core value proposition: use behavioral psychology to help people save money automatically. Its signature feature is Rules — customizable automation logic like "round up every debit card purchase to the nearest dollar and save the difference" or "save $5 every time I skip my daily coffee order." These rules run in the background, moving small amounts from your checking account into a Qapital savings account without manual intervention.

Over time Qapital expanded from pure savings into investing, payments, and financial goal-setting. The platform now offers three subscription tiers — Basic, Complete, and Premier — ranging from $3 to $12 per month, with investing features gated to higher tiers. Its investing product is a basic robo advisor built around ETF portfolios, and includes retirement account access on the Premier plan. Qapital partners with Lincoln Savings Bank for FDIC-insured savings accounts and is SEC-registered as an investment advisor through its subsidiary.

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Head-to-Head

PlatformMinTarget ReturnAnnual FeeLiquidityAccredited
Qapital logoQapital3–4% APY$3–12/monthDailyNo
CIT Bank logoCIT Bank4–5.5% APYNo feesDailyNo
American Express Savings logoAmerican Express Savings4–5% APYNo feesDailyNo
Public logoPublicMarket returns0–2% premium bond feeDailyNo
LendingClub logoLendingClub4–7%No fee on savingsDaily (savings)No
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