FNBO Direct: Savings Accounts & Rates

Savings rates updated: 8/7/2025

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Savings Overview

High-Yield Online Savings Account: 3.25% APY(Rank 76 out of 80 tracked HYSAs)

Minimum Deposit: $1

National Savings Interest Rate: 0.38% (as of 7/21/2025)

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: Omaha, Nebraska

Founded: 1857

Affiliation: FNBO 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.

Access to Branches: None

BBB Rating: Not Rated

App Store Rating: 4.5/5

Google Play Rating: 4.6/5

Website: Visit FNBO Direct

Our Take on FNBO Direct

Highlights

  • Current APY of 3.25% is competitive for high-yield savings accounts.
  • No maintenance fees, making it cost-effective for savers.
  • Minimum deposit requirement is only $1, accessible for many.
  • App Store rating of 4.5 and Google Play rating of 4.6 indicate good user satisfaction.

Considerations

  • Not rated by the BBB, which may raise concerns for some savers.
  • No branches available, limiting in-person service options.
  • Direct deposit is not required, but may limit some features.
  • No previous APY data for comparison to assess stability.
Summary: FNBO Direct offers a competitive APY of 3.25% on its High-Yield Online Savings Account with no maintenance fees and a low minimum deposit of $1. However, it lacks a BBB rating, which could be a concern for some customers. The bank operates online only, with no physical branches. User satisfaction appears high, as indicated by its App Store and Google Play ratings of 4.5 and 4.6, respectively.

Savings Account: In-Depth View

Savings Account Offered by FNBO Direct

FeatureHigh-Yield Online Savings Account
APY
3.25% (as of 8/7/2025)
APY TrendStable for the last quarter
Minimum Deposit$1
Minimum Balance for APY$0.01
FDIC-insured
Yes
Online OnlyNo
Bundled Account
No
Direct Deposit Required
No
Compound Frequency
Monthly
Maintenance Fee$0
EligibilityUnited States
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Calculate Savings for FNBO Direct

All calculations are based on APY.

High-Yield Online Savings Account (APY: 3.25%)

Deposit Frequency:

Total savings breakdown:

  • Interest earned: $1,261.9 (8.27%)
  • Total contributions: $13,000 (85.18%)
  • Initial deposit: $1,000 (6.55%)

Your total balance

$15,261.90

Effective APY: 3.25% (based on your deposit and contributions)

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

MetricHigh-Yield Online Savings Account
Latest APY3.25 %
TrendSideways
Slope (bps/mo)0.0
Rate Changes / Mo0.00
Days Since Last Change10
High (-1 m)3.25 %
Low (-1 m)3.25 %
Draw-down from High0.0 %
Volatility (CV)0.000
APY Insights Glossary
Latest APY
Most recent advertised annual-percentage yield.
Trend
Direction over the last 1 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 (-1 m)
Highest APY in the last 13 days.
Low (-1 m)
Lowest APY in the last 13 days.
Draw-down from High
How far today sits below the 1-month peak.
Volatility (CV)
Coefficient of variation = stdev ÷ mean.
Why Track Savings-Account APYs?
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  • 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.

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FeatureFNBO DirectSelect a bank...
ProductHigh-Yield Online Savings Account N/A
APY
3.25% (as of 8/7/2025)N/A
Bundled Account
NoN/A
FDIC-insured
YesN/A
Online OnlyNoN/A
Compound Frequency
MonthlyN/A
Minimum Deposit$1N/A
Minimum Balance for APY$0.01N/A
Maintenance Fee$0N/A
Direct Deposit Required
NoN/A

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