FNBO Direct: Savings Account & Rates
Mission: Banksparency aims to make FNBO Direct's savings account transparent and comparable to the market.
Savings Overview
High-Yield Online Savings Account
| Min. Deposit | $1 |
| Min. Balance | $0.01 |
| Maintenance Fee | $0 |
Market Reality Check
This bank offers rates below the current top tier. The best rates we track are currently above 4.21% APY.
Bank Overview
- HQ LocationOmaha, Nebraska
- Founded1857
- AffiliationFNBO Direct is a division of FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha), which is a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska, Inc., an interstate bank holding company.
- Ratings & Trust
- Zelle® SupportAvailableOnline division fully supports Zelle.
- Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 5452)
Our Take on FNBO Direct
The Good
- Low opening deposit ($1)
- No monthly maintenance fees
- Highly rated mobile apps (iOS: 4.5, Android: 4.8)
Considerations
- No physical branch access (online only)
- Yield is below current market leaders
FNBO Direct offers a High-Yield Online Savings Account with an attractive APY of 3.00%. This account features a low opening deposit requirement of just $1 and imposes no monthly maintenance fees. Additionally, it is supported by highly rated mobile apps, with scores of 4.5 for iOS and 4.8 for Android. Notably, there are no direct deposit requirements or fine print caveats to consider. However, customers should be aware that this account is online-only, lacking physical branch access, and the yield is below that of current market leaders.
Top Market Contenders
Savings Account: In-Depth View
Savings Account Offered by FNBO Direct
| Feature | High-Yield Online Savings Account |
|---|---|
APY | 3.00%Verified: 1/7/2026 |
APY Trend | Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days |
Min. Deposit | $1 |
Min. Balance | $0.01 |
Monthly Fee | $0 |
Direct Deposit | None |
Checking Bundle | No |
Branch Access | None |
Compounding | Monthly |
FDIC Insured | Yes |
Eligibility | United States |
| Next Steps | - |
Calculate Savings for FNBO Direct
Savings Breakdown
- Interest Earned+$1,161.10(7.7%)
- Total Contributions$13,000
- Initial Deposit$1,000
Projected Balance
$15,161.10
The Banksparency Savings Calculator provides estimated savings growth based on user input and our latest data.
FNBO Direct Savings Rates Over Time
Historical APY Insights
Last 5 Months| Metric | High-Yield Online Savings Account |
|---|---|
Latest APY | 3.00% |
Trend | Falling |
Slope (bps/mo) | -6.4 |
Rate Changes / Mo | 0.18 |
Days Since Last Change | 96 |
High (-5m) | 3.25% |
Low (-5m) | 3.00% |
Draw-down | -7.7% |
Volatility (CV) | 0.038 |
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 166-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 FNBO Direct
| Feature | Current View FNBO Direct | Empty Slot |
|---|---|---|
| Product | High-Yield Online Savings Account | - |
APY | 3.00%Verified: 1/7/2026 | - |
APY Trend | Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days | - |
| Min. Deposit | $1 | - |
| Monthly Fee | $0 | - |
Direct Deposit | No | - |
Checking Bundle | No | - |
| Branch Access | None | - |
| Eligibility | United States | - |
Compounding | Monthly | - |
FDIC Insured | Yes | - |
| Next Steps | - | - |
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