A savings account is an interest-bearing deposit account held at a bank or other financial institution. Though these accounts typically pay a modest interest rate, their safety and reliability make them a great option for parking cash you want available for short-term needs.
A savings account is like a virtual locker that safeguards your money and pays a certain amount of interest. As opposed to a fixed deposit (FD), you can use the money in your savings account whenever you need. A savings account also has other uses.