Poppy Bank: Savings Accounts & Rates
Mission: Banksparency aims to make Poppy Bank's savings accounts transparent and comparable to the market.
Savings Overview
Poppy Premier Personal Savings
Poppy Personal Savings
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 LocationSanta Rosa, California
- Founded2005
- AffiliationFormerly First Community Bank.
- Ratings & Trust
- Zelle® SupportAvailableOfficial Zelle partner bank.
- Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 57903)
Our Take on Poppy Bank
The Good
- Highly rated iOS app (4.4 stars)
- Access to physical branches
Considerations
- Monthly maintenance fee of $5
- Yield is below current market leaders
Poppy Bank offers the Poppy Premier Personal Savings account with an APY of 0.50%. There are no promotional rates, tiered interest, or checking account requirements associated with this product. Additionally, there are no direct deposit requirements, and the fine print indicates no additional conditions. However, users should be aware of a $5 monthly maintenance fee and that the yield is below current market leaders. On the positive side, the bank has a highly rated iOS app (4.4 stars) and provides access to physical branches.
Savings Accounts: In-Depth View
Savings Accounts Offered by Poppy Bank
| Feature | Poppy Personal Savings | Poppy Premier Personal Savings |
|---|---|---|
APY | 0.10%Verified: 1/7/2026 | 0.50%Verified: 1/7/2026 |
APY Trend | Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days | Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days |
Min. Deposit | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Min. Balance | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Monthly Fee | $0, if electronic statements selected, otherwise $5 | $0, if electronic statements selected, otherwise $5 |
Direct Deposit | None | None |
Checking Bundle | No | No |
Branch Access | Yes | Yes |
Compounding | Daily | Daily |
FDIC Insured | Yes | Yes |
Eligibility | United States | United States |
| Next Steps | - | - |
Calculate Savings for Poppy Bank
Savings Breakdown
- Interest Earned+$187.40(1.3%)
- Total Contributions$13,000
- Initial Deposit$1,000
Projected Balance
$14,187.40
The Banksparency Savings Calculator provides estimated savings growth based on user input and our latest data.
Poppy Bank Savings Rates Over Time
Historical APY Insights
Last 11 Months| Metric | Poppy Premier Personal Savings | Poppy Personal Savings | Poppy Premier Online Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest APY | 0.50% | 0.10% | 3.75% |
Trend | Sideways | Sideways | Sideways |
Slope (bps/mo) | 0.0 | 0.0 | -4.7 |
Rate Changes / Mo | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
Days Since Last Change | 350 | 350 | 1 |
High (-11m) | 0.50% | 0.10% | 4.50% |
Low (-11m) | 0.50% | 0.10% | 3.75% |
Draw-down | 0.0% | 0.0% | -16.7% |
Volatility (CV) | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.041 |
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 350-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 Poppy Bank
| Feature | Current View Poppy Bank | Empty Slot |
|---|---|---|
| Product | - | |
APY | 0.50%Verified: 1/7/2026 | - |
APY Trend | Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days | - |
| Min. Deposit | $1,000 | - |
| Monthly Fee | $0, if electronic statements selected, otherwise $5 | - |
Direct Deposit | No | - |
Checking Bundle | No | - |
| Branch Access | Yes | - |
| Eligibility | United States | - |
Compounding | Daily | - |
FDIC Insured | Yes | - |
| Next Steps | - | - |
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