UFB Direct

Last Updated: 7/16/2025

Note: Interest rates below are reported as APY, or Annual Percentage Yield

Quick Views

UFB Checking and Savings Bundle: 4.01% - 4.21% APY(Rank 28 out of 77 tracked HYSAs)

Minimum Deposit: $5000 | Online Only

UFB Portfolio Savings: 4.01% APY(Rank 44 out of 89 savings accounts)

Minimum Deposit: $0 | Online Only

Offered by the affiliated Axos Bank:

Axos ONE: 4.66% APY(Rank 3 out of 77 tracked HYSAs)

Minimum Deposit: $0 | Bundled Savings & Checking Account | Online Only | Direct Deposit: Not required, but is the easiest way to earn the highest APY.

Summit Savings: 4.00% APY(Rank 45 out of 77 tracked HYSAs)

Minimum Deposit: $0 | Online Only

High Yield Savings: 0.61% APY(Rank 81 out of 89 savings accounts)

Minimum Deposit: $0 | Online Only

National Savings Interest Rate: 0.38% (as of 6/16/2025)

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: San Diego, California

Founded: 1999

Affiliation: UFB Direct is a division of Axos Bank, holding company of Axos Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AX)

Access to Branches: None

BBB Rating: A+ (BBB Accredited)

App Store Rating: 4.8/5

Google Play Rating: 4.7/5

Website: Visit UFB Direct

Our Take on UFB Direct

Highlights

  • APY of 4.21% with UFB Checking and Savings Bundle.
  • No maintenance fees for all accounts.
  • A+ BBB rating and accredited status.
  • High app rating of 4.8 on App Store.

Considerations

  • Minimum balance of $10,000 required for highest APY.
  • Direct deposit required for UFB Checking and Savings Bundle.
  • Only online banking available, no physical branches.
  • Lower APY of 4.01% for UFB Portfolio Savings account.
Summary: UFB Direct offers competitive APYs, with 4.21% for the UFB Checking and Savings Bundle, but requires a $10,000 minimum balance and direct deposit. The bank has no maintenance fees and boasts an A+ BBB rating. However, it operates online only, lacking physical branches, and the alternative UFB Portfolio Savings account offers a lower APY of 4.01%. Overall, it's suitable for savers comfortable with digital banking.

Savings Accounts

Savings Accounts Offered by UFB Direct

FeatureUFB Checking and Savings BundleUFB Portfolio Savings
APY
4.01% - 4.21% (as of 7/16/2025)4.01% (as of 7/16/2025)
APY TrendStable for the last monthStable for the last month
Minimum Deposit$5000$0
Minimum Balance for APY$10,000$0
FDIC-insured
YesYes
Online OnlyYesYes
Bundled Account
NoNo
Direct Deposit Required
YesNo
Compound Frequency
DailyDaily
Maintenance Fee$0$0
EligibilityUnited StatesUnited States
NoteThe regular savings or money market APY may be boosted up to 4.21% by direct deposits, minimum balance of $10,000 and making 10 approved debit card transactions per statement cycle. See bank for full details.N/A

No deposit agreement summary available for this bank.

Calculate Savings for UFB Direct

All calculations are based on APY.

⚠️ The minimum balance for the higher APY on this account is $10,000.

Deposit Frequency:

Total savings breakdown:

  • Interest earned: $201 (3.86%)
  • Total contributions: $0 (0.00%)
  • Initial deposit: $5,000 (96.14%)

Your total balance

$5,201.00

Effective APY: 4.01% (based on your deposit and contributions)

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

UFB Direct Savings Rates Over Time

Historical APY Insights

MetricUFB Portfolio SavingsUFB Checking and Savings Bundle
Latest APY4.01 %4.21 %
TrendSidewaysSideways
Slope (bps/mo)-0.00.0
Rate Changes / Mo0.000.00
Days Since Last Change175152
High (-6 m)4.01 %4.21 %
Low (-6 m)4.01 %4.21 %
Draw-down from High0.0 %0.0 %
Volatility (CV)0.0000.000
APY Insights Glossary
Latest APY
Most recent advertised annual-percentage yield.
Trend
Direction over the last 6 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 (-6 m)
Highest APY in the last 175 days.
Low (-6 m)
Lowest APY in the last 175 days.
Draw-down from High
How far today sits below the 6-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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FeatureUFB DirectSelect a bank...
ProductN/A
APY
4.01% - 4.21% (as of 7/16/2025)N/A
Bundled Account
NoN/A
FDIC-insured
YesN/A
Online OnlyYesN/A
Compound Frequency
DailyN/A
Minimum Deposit$5000N/A
Minimum Balance for APY$10,000N/A
Maintenance Fee$0N/A
Direct Deposit Required
Yes. nullN/A
NoteThe regular savings or money market APY may be boosted up to 4.21% by direct deposits, minimum balance of $10,000 and making 10 approved debit card transactions per statement cycle. See bank for full details.N/A

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