Washington Assigned Savings Account (WAS) is a type of savings account offered by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions. It is designed to help Washington families save for future goals such as college, retirement, or other long-term investments. It offers a safe and secure way to save your money with FDIC insurance up to $250,000 and a competitive interest rate. There are three different types of WAS accounts available. The WA Savings Account is the basic account with no monthly service charge and no minimum balance requirement. The WA Savings Plus Account offers higher interest rates and includes additional features such as free online banking and mobile banking. The WA Savings Max Account is the premium account with a higher interest rate, free online banking and mobile banking, and access to a financial advisor.