High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

Capital One vs. UFB Direct

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

Analysis by Aviel Fahl
Updated December 17, 2025

Capital One

360 Performance Savings

3.40%
APY
Dec 17, 2025
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person Access
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Min. Deposit$0
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqMonthly
Direct DepositNot required
Branch AccessOver 200 branches in Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 4297)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Rate Stability

Rate Adjusted
-0.10%
Since 90 days ago

UFB Direct

UFB Checking and Savings Bundle

Up to
3.60%
APY
Dec 17, 2025
FDIC InsuredHigh MinimumDirect Deposit ReqChecking BundleGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
Range: 3.40% 3.60%
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Min. Deposit$5000
Min. Balance$10,000
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqDaily
Direct DepositRequired (See terms)
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 35546)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Important Note

The regular savings or money market APY may be boosted up to 3.60% by direct deposits, minimum balance of $10,000 and making 10 approved debit card transactions per statement cycle. The checking account earns 2% APY. See bank for full details.

Rate Stability

7 days
↘︎ 0.11%
90 days
↘︎ 0.50%
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Comparison Analysis

Comparing Capital One vs. UFB Direct

Updated: Dec 17, 2025

As of Capital One offers an APY of 3.40% for its 360 Performance Savings account, with a minimum balance of $0, compared to UFB Direct's 3.60% APY for its UFB Checking and Savings Bundle account, with a minimum balance of $10,000.

UFB Direct pays $20 more than Capital One on a $10,000 balance after one year. Capital One pays $340, while UFB Direct pays $360 - an APY advantage for UFB Direct.

In addition, UFB Direct also offers 3.40% APY for the UFB Portfolio Savings account, with a minimum balance of $0.

Why Capital One?

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

Why UFB Direct?

  • Offers 2.00% APY on Checking Account in addition to the savings APY
  • Access to over 90,000 fee-free ATMs
  • Higher potential APY (3.40%-3.60% vs 3.40%) (requires checking bundle & direct deposit)
  • Offers 2 different high-yield savings options

— Key Feature Differences —

Better Returns at $10,000
UFB Direct

UFB Direct's UFB Checking and Savings Bundle earns more on smaller deposits (approx. $360 vs $340/yr).

Better Returns at $25,000
UFB Direct

UFB Direct's UFB Checking and Savings Bundle pulls ahead with larger amounts (approx. $900 vs $850/yr).

Best for All-in-One Banking
UFB Direct

UFB Direct's UFB Checking and Savings Bundle pays a superior APY for customers who also open a checking account.

Shared Benefits

Both offer monthly maintenance-free account options Both banks have options with $0 opening deposit Available Nationwide Available to New & Existing Customers
The Bottom Line on APY (Interest Only)

Over a 1-year period, UFB Direct's UFB Checking and Savings Bundle pays $20 more interest on a $10,000 balance than Capital One's 360 Performance Savings.

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

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Automated Data Audit

Executive Summary

Both Capital One and UFB Direct offer competitive savings products with an APY of 3.40%. However, UFB Direct's UFB Checking and Savings Bundle stands out with a higher potential APY of 3.60% when certain conditions are met, such as maintaining a minimum balance of $10,000 and making 10 approved debit card transactions per statement cycle. This makes UFB Direct a better option for those who can meet these requirements, as it provides better returns on larger deposits. Capital One's 360 Performance Savings account, while offering a solid rate with no minimum deposit or balance requirements, does not require a checking account, making it a straightforward 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.

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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Capital One vs. UFB Direct Savings Calculator

Calculations based on current APY for 360 Performance Savings and UFB Checking and Savings Bundle
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You earn $20 more with UFB Direct than Capital One on a $10,000 initial deposit for 1 year*.

*This calculation assumes that APYs remain unchanged for 1 year, and takes into account known promo rate periods, but does not factor in bonuses. You can see how often these banks have changed their rates in the Compare Savings Rates Over Time section below.

Capital One

360 Performance Savings

3.40% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$340.00(3.3%)
  • Total Contributions
    $0
  • Initial Deposit
    $10,000

Projected Balance

$10,340.00

Effective APY
3.40%

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

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FeatureCapital OneUFB Direct
APY
3.40%
Verified: 12/17/2025
↘︎ 0.10%90d Change
3.60%
Range: 3.40% - 3.60%
Verified: 12/17/2025
↘︎ 0.50%90d Change
Product Name360 Performance SavingsUFB Checking and Savings Bundle
Minimum Deposit$0$5000
Min. Balance for APY$0$10,000
Monthly Fee$0$0
Branch AccessYesNone
Account Type
Online & Branches
Online Only
Direct Deposit Req.None
Required
Checking BundleNo Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS4.9
Android4.5
iOS4.8
Android4.3
BBB RatingA+A+
Important Notes-The regular savings or money market APY may be boosted up to 3.60% by direct deposits, minimum balance of $10,000 and making 10 approved debit card transactions per statement cycle. The checking account earns 2% APY. See bank for full details.
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📈 Compare Savings Rates Over Time

Historical Performance

Last 11 Months Analysis
MetricCapital OneUFB Direct
360 Performance SavingsUFB Checking and Savings BundleUFB Portfolio Savings
Current APY
3.40%3.60%3.40%
Trend
Stable Stable Stable
Velocity (bps/mo)
-3.5-5.5-4.9
Days Since Change
7766
11-Month High
3.80%4.21%4.01%
11-Month Low
3.40%3.60%3.40%
Adjustments / Mo
0.360.360.36
Volatility Score
0.0340.0520.053
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 330-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 Capital One's APY of 3.40% with other banks
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Capital One vs Affirm3.60%$0
Capital One vs Ally Bank3.30%$0
Capital One vs American Express3.40%$0
Capital One vs Axos Bank4.31%$0
Capital One vs Bank of America0.01%$100
Capital One vs Barclays4.00%$0
Capital One vs Bask Bank3.90%$0
Capital One vs Betterment3.25%$10
Capital One vs BMO Alto3.25%$0
Capital One vs Bread Savings4.10%$100
Capital One vs BrioDirect3.75%$5,000
Capital One vs Charles Schwab Bank0.15%$0
Capital One vs Chase Bank0.01%$0
Capital One vs Chime3.50%$0
Capital One vs CIT Bank3.75%$100
Capital One vs Citibank3.30%$0
Capital One vs Citizens Access™3.15%$0.01
Capital One vs Climate First Bank4.21%$50
Capital One vs Discover Bank3.40%$0
Capital One vs E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley3.50%$0
Capital One vs Elevault3.82%$0
Capital One vs EverBank4.05%$0
Capital One vs Fitness Bank4.75%$100
Capital One vs FNBO Direct3.00%$1
Capital One vs Forbright Bank4.00%$0
Capital One vs FVCbank3.85%$500
Capital One vs GO2bank4.50%$0
Capital One vs Ivy Bank4.10%$2,500
Capital One vs LendingClub4.00%$0
Capital One vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs3.65%$0
Capital One vs Neighbors Bank4.30%$0
Capital One vs Newtek Bank4.35%$0.01
Capital One vs Openbank4.20%$500
Capital One vs Peak Bank4.20%$100
Capital One vs Pibank4.60%$0
Capital One vs PNC3.30%$0
Capital One vs Presidential Bank3.75%$5,000
Capital One vs Quontic Bank3.75%$100
Capital One vs Salem Five Direct3.61%$10
Capital One vs Sallie Mae Bank3.90%$0
Capital One vs Santander Bank0.01%$25
Capital One vs SoFi Bank4.30%$0
Capital One vs Synchrony Bank3.65%$0
Capital One vs TD Bank2.75%$0
Capital One vs TIMBR4.40%$1,000
Capital One vs Upgrade3.05%$0
Capital One vs Valley Direct4.00%$1,000
Capital One vs Varo Bank5.00%$0
Capital One vs Vio Bank4.16%$100
Capital One vs Wealthfront4.15%$0
Capital One vs Wells Fargo0.05%$25
Capital One vs Zynlo Bank4.05%$10
Compare UFB Direct's APY of 3.60% with other banks
Bank PairCompetitor APYMin Deposit
UFB Direct vs Affirm3.60%$0
UFB Direct vs Ally Bank3.30%$0
UFB Direct vs American Express3.40%$0
UFB Direct vs Axos Bank4.31%$0
UFB Direct vs Bank of America0.01%$100
UFB Direct vs Barclays4.00%$0
UFB Direct vs Bask Bank3.90%$0
UFB Direct vs Betterment3.25%$10
UFB Direct vs BMO Alto3.25%$0
UFB Direct vs Bread Savings4.10%$100
UFB Direct vs BrioDirect3.75%$5,000
UFB Direct vs Charles Schwab Bank0.15%$0
UFB Direct vs Chase Bank0.01%$0
UFB Direct vs Chime3.50%$0
UFB Direct vs CIT Bank3.75%$100
UFB Direct vs Citibank3.30%$0
UFB Direct vs Citizens Access™3.15%$0.01
UFB Direct vs Climate First Bank4.21%$50
UFB Direct vs Discover Bank3.40%$0
UFB Direct vs E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley3.50%$0
UFB Direct vs Elevault3.82%$0
UFB Direct vs EverBank4.05%$0
UFB Direct vs Fitness Bank4.75%$100
UFB Direct vs FNBO Direct3.00%$1
UFB Direct vs Forbright Bank4.00%$0
UFB Direct vs FVCbank3.85%$500
UFB Direct vs GO2bank4.50%$0
UFB Direct vs Ivy Bank4.10%$2,500
UFB Direct vs LendingClub4.00%$0
UFB Direct vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs3.65%$0
UFB Direct vs Neighbors Bank4.30%$0
UFB Direct vs Newtek Bank4.35%$0.01
UFB Direct vs Openbank4.20%$500
UFB Direct vs Peak Bank4.20%$100
UFB Direct vs Pibank4.60%$0
UFB Direct vs PNC3.30%$0
UFB Direct vs Presidential Bank3.75%$5,000
UFB Direct vs Quontic Bank3.75%$100
UFB Direct vs Salem Five Direct3.61%$10
UFB Direct vs Sallie Mae Bank3.90%$0
UFB Direct vs Santander Bank0.01%$25
UFB Direct vs SoFi Bank4.30%$0
UFB Direct vs Synchrony Bank3.65%$0
UFB Direct vs TD Bank2.75%$0
UFB Direct vs TIMBR4.40%$1,000
UFB Direct vs Upgrade3.05%$0
UFB Direct vs Valley Direct4.00%$1,000
UFB Direct vs Varo Bank5.00%$0
UFB Direct vs Vio Bank4.16%$100
UFB Direct vs Wealthfront4.15%$0
UFB Direct vs Wells Fargo0.05%$25
UFB Direct vs Zynlo Bank4.05%$10