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If you want to avoid paying high fees for online bank\u00ading services, CIT Bank is a good online banking solution. They don’t have any local branches but offer an easy application to high-yield savings accounts that require a small opening deposit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CIT Bank is a division of First Citizens Bank and offers some of the most competitive rates on the market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bank is a great choice for people who want to make online banking transactions through their phones or computers, as customers can access their accounts from almost anywhere at any hour of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CIT Bank is ideal for customers who want high returns, and low account fees and are not bothered by not having access to physical branches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The checking, savings, and money market accounts have no monthly fees and low opening deposit requirements. Once the accounts are opened, there is no minimum balance required to avoid fees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to this, there is a no-penalty CD option for customers to earn a higher rate without locking in their money for an extended period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This review focuses on CIT Bank’s personal banking services, but the bank also provides business and commercial banking solutions for small businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this CIT Bank review, we\u2019ll take a closer look at CIT Bank\u2019s offerings and how they compare to other banking options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of June 14, 2023, account details and APYs are accurate.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n CIT Bank offers a range of financial products, even though it has no physical bank branches. With attractive rates and great APYs, it has no monthly fees for banking services<\/a> and offers savings accounts, checking accounts, custodial accounts, certificates of deposits, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you open a new checking or savings account<\/a>, you\u2019ll receive a free debit card with EMV (Europay, MasterCard, Visa) chip technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n CIT Bank never charges any ATM fees<\/strong> and will reimburse its customers for up to $20 per month in other banks’ ATM fees. However, CIT Bank doesn’t have its own ATM network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CIT Bank’s new Platinum Savings account<\/a> offers up to 4.30% APY and you can open an account with as little as $100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are no account opening or maintenance fees and your deposits are FDIC insured. You’ll earn 0.25% APY on balances under $5,000 and up to 4.30% APY with a multiplier of 12x on balances of more than $5,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are the features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n CIT Bank offers a two-tiered savings account called the Savings Builder account. This CIT Bank high-yield savings account has specific earning requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Customers can earn up to 1.00% APY<\/strong> with a CIT Savings Builder account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With Savings Builder accounts, there are no opening or maintenance fees. They only require a minimum opening deposit of $100. With a balance of $25K, it might not be realistic for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But having an option of a $100 monthly deposit for online savings accounts makes earning higher rates<\/a> more likely for Savings Builder account holders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CIT Bank high yield savings accounts are well suited for building an emergency fund or other savings goals, like a Vacation Fund or saving for a new car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the Savings Connect option from CIT Bank, you can get a linked interest-bearing checking account and savings account with a competitive interest rate<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Customers earn up to 12x the national average<\/strong> with a Savings Connect account, online banking, and a mobile app, as well as the ability to deposit checks remotely.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Customers earn 4.60% APY<\/strong> on Savings Connect accounts – one of the highest in the market.<\/p>\n\n\nProducts Offered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Platinum Savings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Savings Builder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Savings Connect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n