High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

Capital One vs. CIT Bank

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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Capital One

360 Performance Savings

3.40%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person Access
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CIT Bank

Platinum Savings

Up to
3.75%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredMod. MinimumGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
Range: 0.25% 3.75%
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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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Comparison Analysis

Comparing Capital One vs. CIT Bank

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Why Capital One?

  • Physical branch access (Over 200 branches in Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia and Washington, D.C.)

Why CIT Bank?

  • Higher potential APY (3.65%-3.75% vs 3.40%)
  • Offers 2 different high-yield savings options

— Key Feature Differences —

Better Returns at $10,000
CIT Bank

CIT Bank's Platinum Savings earns more on smaller deposits (approx. $375 vs $340/yr).

Better Returns at $25,000
CIT Bank

CIT Bank's Platinum Savings pulls ahead with larger amounts (approx. $938 vs $850/yr).

Best for Simplicity
CIT Bank

CIT Bank's Savings Connect offers 3.65% 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

Over a 1-year period, CIT Bank's Platinum Savings pays $35 more interest on a $10,000 balance than Capital One's 360 Performance Savings.

Capital OneCIT Bank
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Executive Summary

CIT Bank offers the superior Platinum Savings account with an APY of 3.75%, making it the top choice for savers, especially for those with larger deposits. This account requires a minimum deposit of $100 and a minimum balance of $5,000, but it has no maintenance fees and compounds daily. In comparison, Capital One's 360 Performance Savings account offers a lower APY of 3.40% with no minimum deposit or balance requirements, and it compounds monthly. Both accounts do not require direct deposit, but CIT Bank's Platinum Savings stands out for higher returns on savings.

Analysis generated based on current Banksparency database records

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Pibank
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FDIC InsuredNo Minimums
4.60% APY
+0.85% vs CIT Bank
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Neighbors Bank
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FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsGreat Android App
4.50% APY
+0.75% vs CIT Bank
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Axos Bank
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FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
4.31% APY
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Better Rate
FeatureCapital OneCIT Bank
APY
3.40%
Verified: 12/6/2025
↘︎ 0.10%90d Change
3.75%
Range: 0.25% - 3.75%
Verified: 12/6/2025
↘︎ 0.25%90d Change
Product Name360 Performance SavingsPlatinum Savings
Minimum Deposit$0$100
Min. Balance for APY$0$5,000
Monthly Fee$0$0
Branch AccessYesNone
Account Type
Online & Branches
Online Only
Direct Deposit Req.NoneNone
Checking BundleNoNo
Mobile Apps
iOS4.9
Android4.5
iOS4.8
Android4.3
BBB RatingA+A-
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Savings Comparison

Calculations based on current APY.
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CIT Bank earns $223.3 more than Capital One.

Capital One

360 Performance Savings

3.40% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,050.50(10.2%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,050.50

Effective APY
3.40%

CIT Bank

Platinum Savings

3.75% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,273.80(11.2%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,273.80

Effective APY
3.75%

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Historical Performance

Last 10 Months Analysis
MetricCapital OneCIT Bank
360 Performance SavingsSavings ConnectPlatinum Savings
Current APY
3.40%3.65%3.75%
Trend
Stable Stable Stable
Velocity (bps/mo)
-3.6-3.3-5.0
Days Since Change
661616
10-Month High
3.80%4.00%4.35%
10-Month Low
3.40%3.65%3.75%
Adjustments / Mo
0.380.280.47
Volatility Score
0.0330.0300.041
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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 318-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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