High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

Affirm vs. FNBO Direct

Compare rates, requirements, and features side-by-side to find the best option for you.

Analysis by Aviel Fahl
Updated December 10, 2025

Affirm

Affirm Money Account

3.60%
APY
Dec 10, 2025
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$0
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqDaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 58410)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
iOS:4.9Android:4.8
BBB Rating
A+(BBB Accredited)

Important Note

While Affirm is not a bank, it is FDIC-insured through partner Cross River Bank.

Rate Stability

Rate Adjusted
-0.25%
Since 90 days ago
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FNBO Direct

High-Yield Online Savings Account

3.00%
APY
Dec 10, 2025
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$1
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqMonthly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 5452)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
iOS:4.5Android:4.8
BBB Rating
A+(BBB Accredited)

Rate Stability

Rate Adjusted
-0.25%
Since 90 days ago
Read Bank Overview

Market Reality Check

Both of these banks offer rates below the current top tier. The best rates we track are currently above 4.25% APY.

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Affirm vs. FNBO Direct Savings Calculator

Calculations based on current APY for Affirm Money Account and High-Yield Online Savings Account
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Affirm earns $379.6 more than FNBO Direct.

Affirm

Affirm Money Account

3.60% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,177.80(10.8%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,177.80

Effective APY
3.60%
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FNBO Direct

High-Yield Online Savings Account

3.00% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$1,798.20(9.1%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$19,798.20

Effective APY
3.00%
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The Banksparency Savings Calculator provides estimated savings growth based on user input and our latest data.

Comparison Analysis

Comparing Affirm vs. FNBO Direct

Updated: Dec 10, 2025

Why Affirm?

  • ✓Higher potential APY (3.60% vs 3.00%) on all balances
  • ✓Higher rated iOS app (4.9 vs 4.5)

Why FNBO Direct?

No distinct advantages found vs Affirm.

— Key Feature Differences —

Better Returns at $10,000
Affirm

Affirm's Affirm Money Account earns more on smaller deposits (approx. $360 vs $300/yr).

Better Returns at $25,000
Affirm

Affirm's Affirm Money Account pulls ahead with larger amounts (approx. $900 vs $750/yr).

Best for Simplicity
Affirm

Affirm's Affirm Money Account offers 3.60% APY with no bundling, direct deposit requirement or caps.

Shared Benefits

Both offer monthly maintenance-free account options Available Nationwide Available to New & Existing Customers
The Bottom Line on APY (Interest Only)

Over a 1-year period, Affirm's Affirm Money Account pays $60 more interest on a $10,000 balance than FNBO Direct's High-Yield Online Savings Account.

*This calculation assumes current rates remain consistent for 1 year and does not include temporary bonuses.

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Executive Summary

Affirm offers the Affirm Money Account, which provides a competitive APY of 3.60%, making it the higher-yield option compared to FNBO Direct's High-Yield Online Savings Account at 3.00%. Both accounts have no minimum balance requirements and no maintenance fees, with Affirm's account also requiring no direct deposit. Additionally, Affirm's account compounds daily, while FNBO Direct compounds monthly. Both accounts are online-only and FDIC-insured, but Affirm's account stands out for its better returns on deposits.

Analysis generated based on current Banksparency database records

* AI-generated content provided for informational purposes only. Accuracy is not guaranteed; always verify details with the provider.

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FeatureAffirmFNBO Direct
APY
3.60%
Verified: 12/10/2025
↘︎ 0.25%90d Change
3.00%
Verified: 12/10/2025
↘︎ 0.25%90d Change
Product NameAffirm Money AccountHigh-Yield Online Savings Account
Minimum Deposit$0$1
Min. Balance for APY$0$0.01
Monthly Fee$0$0
Branch AccessNoneNone
Account Type
Online Only
Online Only
Direct Deposit Req.NoneNone
Checking BundleNoNo
Mobile Apps
iOS4.9
Android4.8
iOS4.5
Android4.8
BBB RatingA+A+
Important NotesWhile Affirm is not a bank, it is FDIC-insured through partner Cross River Bank.-
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Historical Performance

Last 5 Months Analysis
MetricAffirmFNBO Direct
Affirm Money AccountHigh-Yield Online Savings Account
Current APY
3.60%3.00%
Trend
 Stable Stable
Velocity (bps/mo)
-7.9-8.0
Days Since Change
7568
5-Month High
3.85%3.25%
5-Month Low
3.60%3.00%
Adjustments / Mo
0.220.22
Volatility Score
0.0330.040
How to read these metrics(Click to expand)

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.
  • Velocity (bps/mo): Speed of change. A high positive number means they raise rates quickly. 10 bps = 0.10%.
  • Adjustments/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 139-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.

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Compare Affirm's APY of 3.60% with other banks
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Affirm vs Ally Bank3.30%$0
Affirm vs American Express3.40%$0
Affirm vs Axos Bank4.31%$0
Affirm vs Bank of America0.01%$100
Affirm vs Barclays4.00%$0
Affirm vs Bask Bank3.90%$0
Affirm vs Betterment3.50%$10
Affirm vs BMO Alto3.25%$0
Affirm vs Bread Savings4.10%$100
Affirm vs BrioDirect4.00%$5,000
Affirm vs Capital One3.40%$0
Affirm vs Charles Schwab Bank0.15%$0
Affirm vs Chase Bank0.01%$0
Affirm vs Chime3.50%$0
Affirm vs CIT Bank3.75%$100
Affirm vs Citibank3.30%$0
Affirm vs Citizens Access™3.15%$0.01
Affirm vs Climate First Bank4.21%$50
Affirm vs Discover Bank3.40%$0
Affirm vs E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley3.75%$0
Affirm vs Elevault4.08%$0
Affirm vs EverBank4.05%$0
Affirm vs Fitness Bank4.75%$100
Affirm vs Forbright Bank4.00%$0
Affirm vs FVCbank3.85%$500
Affirm vs GO2bank4.50%$0
Affirm vs Ivy Bank4.25%$2,500
Affirm vs LendingClub4.20%$0
Affirm vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs3.65%$0
Affirm vs Neighbors Bank4.30%$0
Affirm vs Newtek Bank4.35%$0.01
Affirm vs Openbank4.20%$500
Affirm vs Peak Bank4.20%$100
Affirm vs Pibank4.60%$0
Affirm vs PNC3.53%$0
Affirm vs Presidential Bank4.00%$5,000
Affirm vs Quontic Bank3.75%$100
Affirm vs Salem Five Direct3.71%$10
Affirm vs Sallie Mae Bank3.90%$0
Affirm vs Santander Bank0.01%$25
Affirm vs SoFi Bank4.30%$0
Affirm vs Synchrony Bank3.65%$0
Affirm vs TD Bank2.75%$0
Affirm vs TIMBR4.40%$1,000
Affirm vs UFB Direct3.71%$5000
Affirm vs Upgrade3.05%$0
Affirm vs Valley Direct4.10%$1,000
Affirm vs Varo Bank5.00%$0
Affirm vs Vio Bank4.16%$100
Affirm vs Wealthfront4.15%$0
Affirm vs Wells Fargo0.05%$25
Affirm vs Zynlo Bank4.05%$10
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Bank PairCompetitor APYMin Deposit
FNBO Direct vs Ally Bank3.30%$0
FNBO Direct vs American Express3.40%$0
FNBO Direct vs Axos Bank4.31%$0
FNBO Direct vs Bank of America0.01%$100
FNBO Direct vs Barclays4.00%$0
FNBO Direct vs Bask Bank3.90%$0
FNBO Direct vs Betterment3.50%$10
FNBO Direct vs BMO Alto3.25%$0
FNBO Direct vs Bread Savings4.10%$100
FNBO Direct vs BrioDirect4.00%$5,000
FNBO Direct vs Capital One3.40%$0
FNBO Direct vs Charles Schwab Bank0.15%$0
FNBO Direct vs Chase Bank0.01%$0
FNBO Direct vs Chime3.50%$0
FNBO Direct vs CIT Bank3.75%$100
FNBO Direct vs Citibank3.30%$0
FNBO Direct vs Citizens Access™3.15%$0.01
FNBO Direct vs Climate First Bank4.21%$50
FNBO Direct vs Discover Bank3.40%$0
FNBO Direct vs E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley3.75%$0
FNBO Direct vs Elevault4.08%$0
FNBO Direct vs EverBank4.05%$0
FNBO Direct vs Fitness Bank4.75%$100
FNBO Direct vs Forbright Bank4.00%$0
FNBO Direct vs FVCbank3.85%$500
FNBO Direct vs GO2bank4.50%$0
FNBO Direct vs Ivy Bank4.25%$2,500
FNBO Direct vs LendingClub4.20%$0
FNBO Direct vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs3.65%$0
FNBO Direct vs Neighbors Bank4.30%$0
FNBO Direct vs Newtek Bank4.35%$0.01
FNBO Direct vs Openbank4.20%$500
FNBO Direct vs Peak Bank4.20%$100
FNBO Direct vs Pibank4.60%$0
FNBO Direct vs PNC3.53%$0
FNBO Direct vs Presidential Bank4.00%$5,000
FNBO Direct vs Quontic Bank3.75%$100
FNBO Direct vs Salem Five Direct3.71%$10
FNBO Direct vs Sallie Mae Bank3.90%$0
FNBO Direct vs Santander Bank0.01%$25
FNBO Direct vs SoFi Bank4.30%$0
FNBO Direct vs Synchrony Bank3.65%$0
FNBO Direct vs TD Bank2.75%$0
FNBO Direct vs TIMBR4.40%$1,000
FNBO Direct vs UFB Direct3.71%$5000
FNBO Direct vs Upgrade3.05%$0
FNBO Direct vs Valley Direct4.10%$1,000
FNBO Direct vs Varo Bank5.00%$0
FNBO Direct vs Vio Bank4.16%$100
FNBO Direct vs Wealthfront4.15%$0
FNBO Direct vs Wells Fargo0.05%$25
FNBO Direct vs Zynlo Bank4.05%$10