Climate First Bank: Savings Account & Rates

By Aviel Fahl

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Updated: 12/6/2025

Mission: Banksparency aims to make Climate First Bank's savings accounts transparent and comparable to the market.

Interest rates reported as APY

Savings Overview

Super Duper Savings Account

Top 20 Rate
4.21% APY
StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Min: $50 Branch Access
Min. Deposit$50
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0, if electronic statements selected, otherwise $5
Rank #13 of 102 tracked.
National Avg: 0.40% (FDIC, 11/17/2025).
Banksparency tracks live rates daily.

Bank Overview

Our Take on Climate First Bank

Highlights

  • Highest APY at 4.21%
  • No maintenance fees with electronic statements
  • Low minimum deposit of $50
  • Good app ratings: 4.9 on App Store

Considerations

  • Maintenance fee of $5 without electronic statements
  • No direct deposit option
  • Limited branch locations in Florida
  • Not BBB Accredited
Summary: Climate First Bank offers an active Super Duper Savings Account with a competitive APY of 4.21%. It has no maintenance fees if electronic statements are selected, but charges a $5 fee otherwise. The bank has three locations in Florida and an upcoming branch in Orlando. While it has a high app rating, it lacks a direct deposit feature and is not BBB Accredited.

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Savings Account: In-Depth View

Savings Account Offered by Climate First Bank

Feature
Super Duper Savings Account
APY
4.21%Verified: 12/6/2025
APY Trend
StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
Min. Deposit
$50
Min. Balance
$0
Monthly Fee
$0, if electronic statements selected, otherwise $5
Direct Deposit
None
Checking Bundle
No
Branch Access
Yes
Compounding
N/A
FDIC Insured
Yes
Eligibility
United States
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Calculate Savings for Climate First Bank

All calculations are based on APY.
Super Duper Savings Account4.21% APY
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Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$1,654.80(10.6%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $1,000

Projected Balance

$15,654.80

Effective APY
4.21%

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

Climate First Bank Savings Rates Over Time

Historical APY Insights

Last 1 Months
MetricSuper Duper Savings Account
Latest APY
4.21%
Trend
Sideways
Slope (bps/mo)
0.0
Rate Changes / Mo
0.00
Days Since Last Change
10
High (-1m)
4.21%
Low (-1m)
4.21%
Draw-down
0.0%
Volatility (CV)
0.000
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 11-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 Climate First Bank

Feature
Current View
Climate First Bank
Empty Slot
ProductSuper Duper Savings Account-
APY
4.21%Verified: 12/6/2025
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APY Trend
StableNo rate changes in last 7 days
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Min. Deposit$50-
Monthly Fee$0, if electronic statements selected, otherwise $5-
Direct Deposit
No-
Checking Bundle
No-
Branch AccessYes-
Eligibility United States-
Compounding
N/A-
FDIC Insured
Yes-
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Bank-to-Bank Comparisons

Compare Climate First Bank's APY of 4.21% with other banks
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Climate First Bank vs Ally Bank3.30%$0
Climate First Bank vs American Express3.40%$0
Climate First Bank vs Axos Bank4.31%$0
Climate First Bank vs Bank of America0.01%$100
Climate First Bank vs Barclays4.00%$0
Climate First Bank vs Bask Bank3.90%$0
Climate First Bank vs BMO Alto3.25%$0
Climate First Bank vs BrioDirect4.00%$5,000
Climate First Bank vs Capital One3.40%$0
Climate First Bank vs Chase Bank0.01%$0
Climate First Bank vs Chime3.50%$0
Climate First Bank vs CIT Bank3.75%$100
Climate First Bank vs Citibank3.30%$0
Climate First Bank vs Citizens Access™3.35%$0.01
Climate First Bank vs Discover Bank3.40%$0
Climate First Bank vs Elevault4.08%$0
Climate First Bank vs EverBank4.05%$0
Climate First Bank vs Fitness Bank4.75%$100
Climate First Bank vs FNBO Direct3.00%$1
Climate First Bank vs Forbright Bank4.00%$0
Climate First Bank vs FVCbank3.85%$500
Climate First Bank vs GO2bank4.50%$0
Climate First Bank vs Ivy Bank4.25%$2,500
Climate First Bank vs LendingClub4.20%$0
Climate First Bank vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs3.65%$0
Climate First Bank vs Neighbors Bank4.50%$0
Climate First Bank vs Newtek Bank4.35%$0.01
Climate First Bank vs Openbank4.20%$500
Climate First Bank vs Peak Bank4.20%$100
Climate First Bank vs Pibank4.60%$0
Climate First Bank vs PNC3.53%$0
Climate First Bank vs Presidential Bank4.00%$5,000
Climate First Bank vs Quontic Bank3.75%$100
Climate First Bank vs Salem Five Direct3.71%$10
Climate First Bank vs Santander Bank0.01%$25
Climate First Bank vs SoFi Bank4.30%$0
Climate First Bank vs Synchrony Bank3.65%$0
Climate First Bank vs TIMBR4.40%$1,000
Climate First Bank vs UFB Direct3.71%$5000
Climate First Bank vs Valley Direct4.10%$1,000
Climate First Bank vs Varo Bank5.00%$0
Climate First Bank vs Vio Bank4.16%$100
Climate First Bank vs Wealthfront4.15%$0
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