High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

Barclays vs. TIMBR

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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Barclays

Tiered Savings

Up to
4.00%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredHigh MinimumGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
Range: 3.85% 4.00%
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TIMBR

Premium Savings Account

4.40%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredLow Minimums
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Comparison Analysis

Comparing Barclays vs. TIMBR

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Why Barclays?

  • Higher rated iOS app (4.9 vs 0.0)
  • Higher rated Android app (4.7 vs 0.0)
  • Offers 2 different high-yield savings options

Why TIMBR?

  • Higher potential APY (4.40% vs 3.60%-4.00%) on all balances

— Key Feature Differences —

Better Returns at $10,000
TIMBR

TIMBR's Premium Savings Account earns more on smaller deposits (approx. $440 vs $385/yr).

Better Returns at $25,000
TIMBR

TIMBR's Premium Savings Account pulls ahead with larger amounts (approx. $1100 vs $963/yr).

Best for Simplicity
TIMBR

TIMBR's Premium Savings Account offers 4.40% APY with no bundling, direct deposit requirement or caps.

Best Mobile App Experience
Barclays

Barclays offers an iOS app rated 4.9 (vs. 0.0) and Android app rated 4.7 (vs. 0.0)

Shared Benefits

Both offer monthly maintenance-free account options Available Nationwide Available to New & Existing Customers
The Bottom Line

Over a 1-year period, TIMBR's Premium Savings Account pays $55 more interest on a $10,000 balance than Barclays's Tiered Savings.

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Executive Summary

TIMBR offers a Premium Savings Account with a competitive APY of 4.40%, making it the highest-yielding option compared to Barclays' Tiered Savings account, which provides a maximum APY of 4.00% but only for balances over $250,000; lower balances earn 3.85%. Both accounts are online-only and have no maintenance fees. Notably, TIMBR's account requires a minimum deposit of $1,000, while Barclays has no minimum deposit requirement for its Online Savings account. Additionally, TIMBR's account is highlighted for its simplicity, with no direct deposit requirement or caps, making it an attractive choice 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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FeatureBarclaysTIMBR
APY
4.00%
Range: 3.85% - 4.00%
Verified: 12/6/2025
↘︎ 0.10%90d Change
4.40%
Verified: 12/6/2025
Stable (90d)
Product NameTiered SavingsPremium Savings Account
Minimum Deposit$0$1,000
Min. Balance for APY$250,000$0
Monthly Fee$0$0
Branch AccessNoneNone
Account Type
Online Only
Online Only
Direct Deposit Req.NoneNone
Checking BundleNoNo
Mobile Apps
iOS4.9
Android4.7
iOS-
Android-
BBB RatingA+A+
Important NotesThe 4.00% APY is only available for balances over $250,000. For lower balances, the APY is 3.85%.-
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Savings Comparison

Calculations based on current APY.
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TIMBR earns $356.7 more than Barclays.

Barclays

Tiered Savings

4.00% APY
Higher APY requires $250,000

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,338.00(11.5%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,338.00

Effective APY
3.85%

TIMBR

Premium Savings Account

4.40% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,694.70(13.0%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,694.70

Effective APY
4.40%

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Historical Performance

Last 10 Months Analysis
MetricBarclaysTIMBR
Online SavingsTiered SavingsPremium Savings Account
Current APY
3.60%4.00%4.40%
Trend
Stable Stable Stable
Velocity (bps/mo)
-2.5-4.0-1.3
Days Since Change
1017236
10-Month High
3.90%4.40%4.55%
10-Month Low
3.60%4.00%4.40%
Adjustments / Mo
0.520.620.10
Volatility Score
0.0230.0310.013
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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 290-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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