High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

Betterment vs. TIMBR

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

Analysis by Aviel Fahl
Updated December 10, 2025

Betterment

Cash Reserve

3.50%
APY
Dec 10, 2025
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
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Min. Deposit$10
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
iOS:4.8Android:4.7
BBB Rating
A-(BBB Accredited)

Rate Stability

Rate Adjusted
-0.50%
Since 90 days ago
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TIMBR

Premium Savings Account

4.40%
APY
Dec 10, 2025
FDIC InsuredLow Minimums
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$1,000
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqDaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 58210)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating
A+(Not BBB Accredited)

Rate Stability

Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days
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Betterment vs. TIMBR Savings Calculator

Calculations based on current APY for Cash Reserve and Premium Savings Account
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TIMBR earns $580.6 more than Betterment.

Betterment

Cash Reserve

3.50% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,114.10(10.5%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,114.10

Effective APY
3.50%
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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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Comparison Analysis

Comparing Betterment vs. TIMBR

Updated: Dec 10, 2025

Why Betterment?

  • ✓Higher rated iOS app (4.8 vs 0.0)
  • ✓Higher rated Android app (4.7 vs 0.0)

Why TIMBR?

  • ✓Higher potential APY (4.40% vs 3.50%) 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 $350/yr).

Better Returns at $25,000
TIMBR

TIMBR's Premium Savings Account pulls ahead with larger amounts (approx. $1100 vs $875/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
Betterment

Betterment offers an iOS app rated 4.8 (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 on APY (Interest Only)

Over a 1-year period, TIMBR's Premium Savings Account pays $90 more interest on a $10,000 balance than Betterment's Cash Reserve.

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

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Executive Summary

TIMBR offers a Premium Savings Account with a competitive APY of 4.40%, making it the clear winner in this comparison. This account does not require a direct deposit and has a minimum deposit of $1,000, providing better returns for both smaller and larger deposits compared to Betterment's Cash Reserve, which has an APY of 3.50%. Betterment, while providing a strong mobile app experience, is limited to a minimum deposit of $10 and is also an online-only product. Both banks are FDIC insured, ensuring customer funds are protected.

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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Pibank
Pibank Savings
FDIC InsuredNo Minimums
4.60% APY
+0.20% vs TIMBR
Better Rate
Pibank vs BettermentPibank vs TIMBR
FeatureBettermentTIMBR
APY
3.50%
Verified: 12/10/2025
↘︎ 0.50%90d Change
4.40%
Verified: 12/10/2025
Stable (90d)
Product NameCash ReservePremium Savings Account
Minimum Deposit$10$1,000
Min. Balance for APY$0$0
Monthly Fee$0$0
Branch AccessNoneNone
Account Type
Online Only
Online Only
Direct Deposit Req.NoneNone
Checking BundleNoNo
Mobile Apps
iOS4.8
Android4.7
iOS-
Android-
BBB RatingA-A+
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📈 Compare Savings Rates Over Time

Historical Performance

Last 10 Months Analysis
MetricBettermentTIMBR
Cash ReservePremium Savings Account
Current APY
3.50%4.40%
Trend
 Stable Stable
Velocity (bps/mo)
-5.3-1.3
Days Since Change
39240
10-Month High
4.00%4.55%
10-Month Low
3.50%4.40%
Adjustments / Mo
0.200.10
Volatility Score
0.0510.013
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 294-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 Betterment's APY of 3.50% with other banks
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Betterment vs Ally Bank3.30%$0
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Betterment vs Axos Bank4.31%$0
Betterment vs Bank of America0.01%$100
Betterment vs Barclays4.00%$0
Betterment vs Bask Bank3.90%$0
Betterment vs BMO Alto3.25%$0
Betterment vs Bread Savings4.10%$100
Betterment vs BrioDirect4.00%$5,000
Betterment vs Capital One3.40%$0
Betterment vs Charles Schwab Bank0.15%$0
Betterment vs Chase Bank0.01%$0
Betterment vs Chime3.50%$0
Betterment vs CIT Bank3.75%$100
Betterment vs Citibank3.30%$0
Betterment vs Citizens Access™3.15%$0.01
Betterment vs Climate First Bank4.21%$50
Betterment vs Discover Bank3.40%$0
Betterment vs E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley3.75%$0
Betterment vs Elevault4.08%$0
Betterment vs EverBank4.05%$0
Betterment vs Fitness Bank4.75%$100
Betterment vs FNBO Direct3.00%$1
Betterment vs Forbright Bank4.00%$0
Betterment vs FVCbank3.85%$500
Betterment vs GO2bank4.50%$0
Betterment vs Ivy Bank4.25%$2,500
Betterment vs LendingClub4.20%$0
Betterment vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs3.65%$0
Betterment vs Neighbors Bank4.30%$0
Betterment vs Newtek Bank4.35%$0.01
Betterment vs Openbank4.20%$500
Betterment vs Peak Bank4.20%$100
Betterment vs Pibank4.60%$0
Betterment vs PNC3.53%$0
Betterment vs Presidential Bank4.00%$5,000
Betterment vs Quontic Bank3.75%$100
Betterment vs Salem Five Direct3.71%$10
Betterment vs Sallie Mae Bank3.90%$0
Betterment vs Santander Bank0.01%$25
Betterment vs SoFi Bank4.30%$0
Betterment vs Synchrony Bank3.65%$0
Betterment vs TD Bank2.75%$0
Betterment vs UFB Direct3.71%$5000
Betterment vs Upgrade3.05%$0
Betterment vs Valley Direct4.10%$1,000
Betterment vs Varo Bank5.00%$0
Betterment vs Vio Bank4.16%$100
Betterment vs Wealthfront4.15%$0
Betterment vs Wells Fargo0.05%$25
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Compare TIMBR's APY of 4.40% with other banks
Bank PairCompetitor APYMin Deposit
TIMBR vs Affirm3.60%$0
TIMBR vs Ally Bank3.30%$0
TIMBR vs American Express3.40%$0
TIMBR vs Axos Bank4.31%$0
TIMBR vs Bank of America0.01%$100
TIMBR vs Barclays4.00%$0
TIMBR vs Bask Bank3.90%$0
TIMBR vs BMO Alto3.25%$0
TIMBR vs Bread Savings4.10%$100
TIMBR vs BrioDirect4.00%$5,000
TIMBR vs Capital One3.40%$0
TIMBR vs Charles Schwab Bank0.15%$0
TIMBR vs Chase Bank0.01%$0
TIMBR vs Chime3.50%$0
TIMBR vs CIT Bank3.75%$100
TIMBR vs Citibank3.30%$0
TIMBR vs Citizens Access™3.15%$0.01
TIMBR vs Climate First Bank4.21%$50
TIMBR vs Discover Bank3.40%$0
TIMBR vs E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley3.75%$0
TIMBR vs Elevault4.08%$0
TIMBR vs EverBank4.05%$0
TIMBR vs Fitness Bank4.75%$100
TIMBR vs FNBO Direct3.00%$1
TIMBR vs Forbright Bank4.00%$0
TIMBR vs FVCbank3.85%$500
TIMBR vs GO2bank4.50%$0
TIMBR vs Ivy Bank4.25%$2,500
TIMBR vs LendingClub4.20%$0
TIMBR vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs3.65%$0
TIMBR vs Neighbors Bank4.30%$0
TIMBR vs Newtek Bank4.35%$0.01
TIMBR vs Openbank4.20%$500
TIMBR vs Peak Bank4.20%$100
TIMBR vs Pibank4.60%$0
TIMBR vs PNC3.53%$0
TIMBR vs Presidential Bank4.00%$5,000
TIMBR vs Quontic Bank3.75%$100
TIMBR vs Salem Five Direct3.71%$10
TIMBR vs Sallie Mae Bank3.90%$0
TIMBR vs Santander Bank0.01%$25
TIMBR vs SoFi Bank4.30%$0
TIMBR vs Synchrony Bank3.65%$0
TIMBR vs TD Bank2.75%$0
TIMBR vs UFB Direct3.71%$5000
TIMBR vs Upgrade3.05%$0
TIMBR vs Valley Direct4.10%$1,000
TIMBR vs Varo Bank5.00%$0
TIMBR vs Vio Bank4.16%$100
TIMBR vs Wealthfront4.15%$0
TIMBR vs Wells Fargo0.05%$25
TIMBR vs Zynlo Bank4.05%$10