High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

Ally Bank vs. GO2bank

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

Analysis by Aviel Fahl
Updated December 6, 2025
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Ally Bank

Savings Account

3.30%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
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GO2bank

High Yield Savings

Up to
4.50%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredChecking BundleNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
Range: 0.00% 4.50%
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Min. Deposit$0
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$5 per month, unless you set up direct deposit
Compound FreqQuarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 22653)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Important Note

A GO2bank checking account is required to open a savings account. The 4.50% APY is up to $5,000. Balances above that earn no interest.

Rate Stability

Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days

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Comparison Analysis

Comparing Ally Bank vs. GO2bank

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Why Ally Bank?

  • No checking account or direct deposit required

Why GO2bank?

  • Higher potential APY (4.50% vs 3.30%) on balances up to $5,000 (requires checking bundle)

— Key Feature Differences —

Better Returns at $10,000
Ally Bank

Ally Bank's Savings Account earns more on smaller deposits (approx. $330 vs $225/yr).

Better Returns at $25,000
Ally Bank

Ally Bank's Savings Account pulls ahead with larger amounts (approx. $825 vs $225/yr).

Best for Simplicity
Ally Bank

Ally Bank's Savings Account offers 3.30% APY with no bundling, direct deposit requirement or caps.

Best Mobile App Experience
GO2bank

GO2bank offers an iOS app rated 4.8 (vs. 4.7) and Android app rated 4.5 (vs. 4.4)

Shared Benefits

Both banks have options with $0 opening deposit Available Nationwide Available to New & Existing Customers
The Bottom Line

Over a 1-year period, Ally Bank's Savings Account pays $105 more interest on a $10,000 balance than GO2bank's High Yield Savings.

GO2bankAlly Bank
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Executive Summary

GO2bank offers a High Yield Savings account with a notably higher APY of 4.50%, although this rate applies only to balances up to $5,000, after which no interest is earned. To open this account, a GO2bank checking account is required. In contrast, Ally Bank's Savings Account provides a competitive APY of 3.30% with no such restrictions, and it does not require a checking account or direct deposit. Both banks operate online and charge no maintenance fees, making them accessible options for savers.

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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FeatureAlly BankGO2bank
APY
3.30%
Verified: 12/6/2025
↘︎ 0.20%90d Change
4.50%
0
Verified: 12/6/2025
Stable (90d)
Product NameSavings AccountHigh Yield Savings
Minimum Deposit$0$0
Min. Balance for APY$0$0
Monthly Fee$0$5 per month, unless you set up direct deposit
Branch AccessNoneNone
Account Type
Online Only
Online Only
Direct Deposit Req.NoneNone
Checking BundleNo Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS4.7
Android4.4
iOS4.8
Android4.5
BBB RatingA+Not Rated
Important Notes-A GO2bank checking account is required to open a savings account. The 4.50% APY is up to $5,000. Balances above that earn no interest.
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Savings Comparison

Calculations based on current APY.
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Ally Bank earns $756.2 more than GO2bank.

Ally Bank

Savings Account

3.30% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$1,987.10(9.9%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$19,987.10

Effective APY
3.30%

GO2bank

High Yield Savings

4.50% APY

4.50% on first $5,000 and 0.00% thereafter.

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$1,230.90(6.4%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$19,230.90

Effective APY
2.08%

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

📈 Compare Savings Rates Over Time

Historical Performance

Last 4 Months Analysis
MetricAlly BankGO2bank
Savings AccountHigh Yield Savings
Current APY
3.30%4.50%
Trend
Stable Stable
Velocity (bps/mo)
-6.80.0
Days Since Change
36121
4-Month High
3.50%4.50%
4-Month Low
3.30%4.50%
Adjustments / Mo
0.490.00
Volatility Score
0.0250.000
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 122-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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