BrioDirect: Savings Account & Rates

By Aviel Fahl

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Updated: 1/7/2026

Mission: Banksparency aims to make BrioDirect's savings account transparent and comparable to the market.

Interest rates reported as APY

Savings Overview

High-Yield Savings Account

3.75% APY
30 days
↘︎ 0.25%
90 days
↘︎ 0.45%
Min: $5,000 Online Only
Min. Deposit$5,000
Min. Balance$25
Maintenance Fee$0
Rank #43 of 102 tracked.

Market Reality Check

This bank offers rates below the current top tier. The best rates we track are currently above 4.21% APY.

See Top Rates
National Avg: 0.39% (FDIC, 12/15/2025).
Banksparency tracks live rates daily.

Bank Overview

  • HQ LocationJericho, New York
  • Founded2007
  • AffiliationBrioDirect is the online brand of Webster Bank, N.A. (its holding company Webster Financial Corporation has been assigned this ticker symbol NYSE:WBS), and opening an account with BrioDirect will make you a Webster Bank client.
  • Zelle® SupportAvailable
    Accessed via the Webster Bank mobile app.
  • Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 18221)

Our Take on BrioDirect

The Good

  • Decent APY of 3.75%
  • No monthly maintenance fees
  • Highly rated mobile apps (iOS: 4.7, Android: 4.4)

Considerations

  • No physical branch access (online only)
Verdict

BrioDirect offers a High-Yield Savings Account with an attractive APY of 3.75%. This account has no monthly maintenance fees and does not require direct deposit or a checking account to open. However, it is important to note that BrioDirect operates online only, meaning there is no physical branch access. The bank is also recognized for its highly rated mobile apps, with scores of 4.7 for iOS and 4.4 for Android.

Top Market Contenders

Ally Bank
3.30% APY
EverBank
3.90% APY
Barclays
4.00% APY

Savings Account: In-Depth View

Savings Account Offered by BrioDirect

Feature
High-Yield Savings Account
APY
3.75%Verified: 1/7/2026
APY Trend
30 days
↘︎ 0.25%
90 days
↘︎ 0.45%
Min. Deposit
$5,000
Min. Balance
$25
Monthly Fee
$0
Direct Deposit
None
Checking Bundle
No
Branch Access
None
Compounding
Daily
FDIC Insured
Yes
Eligibility
United States
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Calculate Savings for BrioDirect

All calculations are based on APY.
High-Yield Savings Account3.75% APY
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Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,273.80(11.2%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,273.80

Effective APY
3.75%

The Banksparency Savings Calculator provides estimated savings growth based on user input and our latest data.

BrioDirect Savings Rates Over Time

Historical APY Insights

Last 12 Months
MetricHigh-Yield Savings Account
Latest APY
3.75%
Trend
Falling
Slope (bps/mo)
-6.3
Rate Changes / Mo
0.66
Days Since Last Change
26
High (-12m)
4.75%
Low (-12m)
3.75%
Draw-down
-21.1%
Volatility (CV)
0.058
How to read these metrics
Trends & Velocity
Trend
The general direction of the rate over the analyzed period. Useful for spotting if a bank is currently aggressive or pulling back.
Slope (bps/mo)
Speed of change. A high positive number means they raise rates quickly. 10 bps = 0.10%.
Rate Changes / Mo
"Twitchiness." High frequency means the rate changes constantly; low frequency means it's stable.
Risk & Range
High/Low
The absolute ceiling and floor of the rate during the 365-day window.
Volatility Score
Lower is better for predictability. It indicates how wildly the rate swings relative to its average.
Days Since Change
If this number is high (e.g., >90), the rate is very sticky. If low, it changed recently.

Why track this? Understanding volatility helps you avoid "bait-and-switch" rates. A steady, rising slope is ideal; high volatility often signals a temporary teaser rate.

Compare with BrioDirect

Feature
Current View
BrioDirect
Empty Slot
ProductHigh-Yield Savings Account-
APY
3.75%Verified: 1/7/2026
-
APY Trend
30 days
↘︎ 0.25%
90 days
↘︎ 0.45%
-
Min. Deposit$5,000-
Monthly Fee$0-
Direct Deposit
No-
Checking Bundle
No-
Branch AccessNone-
Eligibility United States-
Compounding
Daily-
FDIC Insured
Yes-
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Bank-to-Bank Comparisons

Compare BrioDirect's APY of 3.75% with other banks
Bank PairCompetitor APYMin Deposit
BrioDirect vs Affirm3.20%$0
BrioDirect vs Ally Bank3.30%$0
BrioDirect vs American Express3.30%$0
BrioDirect vs Axos Bank4.31%$0
BrioDirect vs Bank of America0.01%$100
BrioDirect vs Barclays4.00%$0
BrioDirect vs Bask Bank3.75%$0
BrioDirect vs Betterment3.25%$10
BrioDirect vs BMO Alto3.25%$0
BrioDirect vs Bread Savings4.05%$100
BrioDirect vs Capital One3.40%$0
BrioDirect vs Carver Bank4.00%$5,000
BrioDirect vs Charles Schwab Bank0.15%$0
BrioDirect vs Chase Bank0.01%$0
BrioDirect vs Chime3.50%$0
BrioDirect vs CIT Bank3.75%$100
BrioDirect vs Citibank3.30%$0
BrioDirect vs Citizens Access™3.15%$0.01
BrioDirect vs Climate First Bank4.21%$50
BrioDirect vs Colorado Federal Savings Bank4.05%$50,000
BrioDirect vs Discover Bank3.40%$0
BrioDirect vs E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley3.50%$0
BrioDirect vs Elevault3.82%$0
BrioDirect vs EverBank3.90%$0
BrioDirect vs Fitness Bank4.75%$100
BrioDirect vs FNBO Direct3.00%$1
BrioDirect vs Forbright Bank4.00%$0
BrioDirect vs FVCbank3.85%$500
BrioDirect vs GO2bank4.50%$0
BrioDirect vs Ivy Bank4.10%$2,500
BrioDirect vs Jenius Bank4.05%$0
BrioDirect vs LendingClub4.00%$0
BrioDirect vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs3.65%$0
BrioDirect vs MutualOne Bank4.07%$20,000
BrioDirect vs My Banking Direct4.02%$500
BrioDirect vs Neighbors Bank4.30%$0
BrioDirect vs Newtek Bank4.35%$0.01
BrioDirect vs Openbank4.20%$500
BrioDirect vs Peak Bank3.99%$100
BrioDirect vs Pibank4.60%$0
BrioDirect vs PNC3.30%$0
BrioDirect vs Popular Direct3.90%$100
BrioDirect vs Presidential Bank3.75%$5,000
BrioDirect vs Quontic Bank3.50%$100
BrioDirect vs Salem Five Direct3.61%$10
BrioDirect vs Sallie Mae Bank3.90%$0
BrioDirect vs Santander Bank0.01%$25
BrioDirect vs SoFi Bank4.00%$0
BrioDirect vs Synchrony Bank3.65%$0
BrioDirect vs TD Bank2.60%$0
BrioDirect vs TIMBR4.40%$1,000
BrioDirect vs UFB Direct3.46%$5000
BrioDirect vs Upgrade3.05%$0
BrioDirect vs Valley Direct4.00%$1,000
BrioDirect vs Varo Bank5.00%$0
BrioDirect vs Vio Bank4.09%$100
BrioDirect vs Wealthfront3.90%$0
BrioDirect vs Wells Fargo0.05%$25
BrioDirect vs Zynlo Bank3.85%$10

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