Citibank

Last Updated: 6/20/2025

Note: Interest rates below are reported as APY, or Annual Percentage Yield

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Citi Accelerate Savings: 3.60% APY(Rank 69 out of 74 tracked HYSAs)

Minimum Deposit: $0 | Online Only | Eligible States: Limited (see below)

Citi® Savings Account: 0.03% APY(Rank 83 out of 87 savings accounts)

Minimum Deposit: $0 | Eligible States: Limited (see below)

National Savings Interest Rate: 0.42% (as of 5/19/2025)

Note: The FDIC tracks savings and CD rates nationally, but it does not report APY, only the average interest rate.

(Source: FDIC)

Bank Overview

Location: New York, New York

Founded: 1812

Affiliation: Subsidiary of Citigroup (NYSE: C)

Access to Branches: U.S. branches are concentrated in six metropolitan areas, New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Miami.

BBB Rating: D- (Not BBB Accredited)

App Store Rating: 4.9/5

Google Play Rating: 4.7/5

Website: Visit Citibank

Our Take on Citibank

Highlights

  • Citi Accelerate Savings offers a competitive APY of 3.60%
  • 4.9 App Store rating indicates high user satisfaction
  • No minimum deposit required for account opening
  • Branches available in major metropolitan areas

Considerations

  • D- BBB rating indicates trustworthiness concerns
  • Citi® Savings Account has a very low APY of 0.03%
  • Maintenance fee of $4.50 applies without a $500 balance
  • No direct deposit option for account holders
Summary: Citibank's Citi Accelerate Savings account provides a competitive APY of 3.60%, appealing to savers looking for higher yields. However, its D- BBB rating raises trust concerns. The bank has a strong App Store rating of 4.9, reflecting user satisfaction, but the Citi® Savings Account offers a significantly lower APY of 0.03%. Additionally, maintenance fees may apply if account balances are not maintained, and there are no direct deposit options available.

Savings Accounts

Savings Accounts Offered by Citibank

FeatureCiti Accelerate SavingsCiti® Savings Account
APY
3.60% (as of 6/20/2025)0.03% (as of 6/20/2025)
APY TrendStable for the last monthStable for the last month
Minimum Deposit$0$0
Minimum Balance for APY$0.01$0.01
FDIC-insured
YesYes
Online OnlyYesNo
Bundled Account
NoNo
Direct Deposit Required
NoNo
Compound Frequency
DailyDaily
Maintenance Fee$4.50. Waived for average monthly balances > $500$4.50. Waived for average monthly balances > $500
EligibilityAlaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida (select parts), Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois (select parts), Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia (partial), Washington (partial), Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.California, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Virginia (partial), Washington D.C., and select parts of Florida and Illinois. In addition, promotional rates may be available if requirements are met.

No deposit agreement summary available for this bank.

Calculate Savings for Citibank

All calculations are based on APY.
Deposit Frequency:

Total savings breakdown:

  • Interest earned: $4 (3.85%)
  • Total contributions: $0 (0.00%)
  • Initial deposit: $100 (96.15%)

Your total balance

$104.00

Effective APY: 3.60% (based on your deposit and contributions)

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

Citibank Savings Rates Over Time

Historical APY Insights

MetricCiti® Savings AccountCiti Accelerate Savings
Latest APY0.03 %3.60 %
TrendSidewaysFalling
Slope (bps/mo)-0.0-5.2
Rate Changes / Mo0.000.42
Days Since Last Change14346
High (-5 m)0.03 %3.80 %
Low (-5 m)0.03 %3.60 %
Draw-down from High0.0 %-5.3 %
Volatility (CV)0.0000.021
APY Insights Glossary
Latest APY
Most recent advertised annual-percentage yield.
Trend
Direction over the last 5 months (regression slope).
Slope (bps/mo)
Average monthly change; 10 bps = 0.10 pp.
Rate Changes / Mo
Typical number of APY moves per month.
Days Since Last Change
Recency of the latest APY adjustment.
High (-5 m)
Highest APY in the last 144 days.
Low (-5 m)
Lowest APY in the last 144 days.
Draw-down from High
How far today sits below the 5-month peak.
Volatility (CV)
Coefficient of variation = stdev ÷ mean.
Why Track Savings-Account APYs?
  • See how quickly a bank reacts to Fed moves or competition.
  • Gauge “twitchiness” - frequent moves can annoy savers.
  • Spot if you're buying near a peak (draw-down) or riding a rise.
  • Slope (bps/mo) shows speed of change.
  • Volatility (CV) scales jumps by average level.

Compare Citibank's Savings Accounts

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  • Primis Bank - 4.35% APY
  • Quontic Bank - 3.85% APY
  • RBMAX - 4.15% APY
  • Rising Bank - 4.30% APY
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  • Synchrony Bank - 3.80% APY
  • TAB Bank - 4.26% APY
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  • TIMBR - 4.40% APY
  • UFB Direct - 4.01-4.21% APY
  • Upgrade - 4.02% APY
  • Valley Direct - 4.20% APY
  • Varo Bank - 2.50-5.00% APY
  • Western Alliance Bank - 4.30% APY
  • Zynlo Bank - 4.35% APY
FeatureCitibankSelect a bank...
ProductN/A
APY
3.60% (as of 6/20/2025)N/A
Bundled Account
NoN/A
FDIC-insured
YesN/A
Online OnlyYesN/A
Compound Frequency
DailyN/A
Minimum Deposit$0N/A
Minimum Balance for APY$0.01N/A
Maintenance Fee$4.50. Waived for average monthly balances > $500N/A
Direct Deposit Required
NoN/A
EligibilityAlaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida (select parts), Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois (select parts), Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia (partial), Washington (partial), Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.United States