My Banking Direct: Savings Account & Rates

Updated: 2/21/2026

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

Interest rates reported as APY

Analysis of My Banking Direct

Our verdict

My Banking Direct offers High Yield Savings Account, a high-yield savings account paying 4.02% APY with a $500 minimum deposit.

At 4.02% APY, My Banking Direct pays 10x the national average (0.39%). Ranks in the top tier of 99+ accounts tracked.

Ideal User Profile

Best for: earning a top rate with no strings attached, banking without needing a branch, and quick transfers with Zelle.

Key Differentiators

Stands out with top-rated iOS app (4.7), in-person banking available, Zelle for instant transfers.

Savings Overview

High Yield Savings Account

Top 20 Rate

4.02% APY

Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days

Min: $500 Online Only

Min. Deposit	$500
Min. Balance	$1
Maintenance Fee	$0

Rank #17 of 99 tracked.

Market Reality Check

This bank offers rates below the current top tier. The best rates we track are currently above 4.15% APY.

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National Avg: 0.39% (FDIC, 1/1/2026).
Banksparency tracks live rates daily.

Bank Overview

HQ LocationHicksville, New York
Founded2005
AffiliationMy Banking Direct is a service of Flagstar Bank N.A. (subsidiary of Flagstar Financial, Inc., formerly New York Community Bancorp, Inc., dating back to 1859)
Ratings & Trust
4.7iOS 4.3Android Not RatedBBB Not BBB Accredited (Information provided is for Flagstar Bank)
Zelle® SupportAvailable
Uses Flagstar/NYCB parent infrastructure.
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 32541)

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Savings4.21%APY

Checking0.51%APY

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Monthly Maintenance Fee	None
Min. Deposit to Savings Account	$0
Min. Balance in Savings Account	$0
How to qualify for APY	OPTION ADirect Deposit $1,500+ AND Maintain $1,500+ avg daily checking balance. OR OPTION BDeposit $5,000+ total/mo AND Maintain $5,000+ avg daily checking balance.
Mobile Ratings	iOS:4.7 Android:4.6

The 4.21% APY is available with the Axos ONE savings and checking bundle. The checking account earns 0.51% APY. To qualify, you must either set up a direct deposit of $1,500 and maintain an average daily balance of more than $1,500 in your ONE Checking account, or receive at least $5,000 in total monthly qualifying deposits and maintain an average daily balance of more than $5,000.

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Savings3.75%APY

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Monthly Maintenance Fee	None
Min. Deposit to Savings Account	$100
Min. Balance in Savings Account	$5,000
Mobile Ratings	iOS:4.8 Android:4.7

This is a tiered savings account, where the 3.75% APY requires meeting the $5,000 balance requirement. Lower balances earn an APY of 0.25%.

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Savings3.50%APY

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Monthly Maintenance Fee	None
Min. Deposit to Savings Account	$100
Min. Balance in Savings Account	$0
Mobile Ratings	iOS:4.8 Android:4.8

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Savings Account: In-Depth View

Savings Account Offered by My Banking Direct

Feature	High Yield Savings Account
APY	4.02%Verified: 2/21/2026
APY Trend	Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days
Min. Deposit	$500
Min. Balance	$1
Monthly Fee	$0
Direct Deposit	None
Checking Bundle	No
Branch Access	None
Compounding	N/A
FDIC Insured	Yes
Eligibility	United States
Next Steps	-

Calculate Savings for My Banking Direct

All calculations are based on APY.

Selected Product

High Yield Savings Account4.02% APY

Initial Deposit

Recurring Deposit

Frequency

Duration

Savings Breakdown

Interest Earned
+$1,576.30(10.1%)
Total Contributions
$13,000
Initial Deposit
$1,000

Projected Balance

$15,576.30

Effective APY

4.02%

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

My Banking Direct Savings Rates Over Time

Historical APY Insights

Last 12 Months

Metric	High Yield Savings Account
Latest APY	4.02%
Trend	Sideways
Slope (bps/mo)	-4.1
Rate Changes / Mo	0.41
Days Since Last Change	98
High (-12m)	4.45%
Low (-12m)	4.02%
Draw-down	-9.7%
Volatility (CV)	0.037

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 My Banking Direct

Feature	Current View My Banking Direct	Empty Slot
Product	High Yield Savings Account	-
APY	4.02%Verified: 2/21/2026	-
APY Trend	Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days	-
Min. Deposit	$500	-
Monthly Fee	$0	-
Direct Deposit	No	-
Checking Bundle	No	-
Branch Access	None	-
Eligibility	United States	-
Compounding	N/A	-
FDIC Insured	Yes	-
Next Steps	-	-

Bank-to-Bank Comparisons

Compare My Banking Direct's APY of 4.02% with other banks

Bank Pair	Competitor APY	Min Deposit
My Banking Direct vs Ally Bank	3.20%	$0
My Banking Direct vs American Express	3.30%	$0
My Banking Direct vs Axos Bank	4.21%	$0
My Banking Direct vs Bank of America	0.01%	$100
My Banking Direct vs Barclays	3.85%	$0
My Banking Direct vs Capital One	3.30%	$0
My Banking Direct vs Chase Bank	0.01%	$0
My Banking Direct vs Chime	3.00%	$0
My Banking Direct vs CIT Bank	3.75%	$100
My Banking Direct vs Citibank	3.20%	$0
My Banking Direct vs Discover Bank	3.30%	$0
My Banking Direct vs EverBank	3.90%	$0
My Banking Direct vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs	3.65%	$0
My Banking Direct vs Newtek Bank	4.20%	$0.01
My Banking Direct vs Openbank	4.09%	$500
My Banking Direct vs Pibank	4.60%	$0
My Banking Direct vs SoFi Bank	4.00%	$0
My Banking Direct vs Synchrony Bank	3.50%	$0
My Banking Direct vs Varo Bank	5.00%	$0
My Banking Direct vs Wealthfront	3.95%	$0
My Banking Direct vs Wells Fargo	0.05%	$25