Question : Why does the ING “Electric Orange” (checking) account pay higher interest rates than the ING savings account?
The only difference I see is that the Electric Orange seems to offer more services. So why does it pay a higher interest rate?
Note, I think it pays a higher rate even for lower account balances.
checking account rates

Best answer:

Answer by pumpdatiron
They require minimum balance of $ 100,000 for the top rate. Right now 5%