High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

Chime vs. Fitness Bank

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

Analysis by Aviel Fahl
Updated December 17, 2025

Chime

Chime High-Yield Savings Account

Up to
3.50%
APY
Dec 17, 2025
FDIC InsuredDirect Deposit ReqChecking BundleNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
Range: 1.00% 3.50%
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Fitness Bank

Fitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo

4.75%
APY
Dec 17, 2025
FDIC InsuredChecking BundleLow Minimums
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Min. Deposit$100
Min. Balance$100
Maintenance Fee$10. Waived for average daily balances > $100
Compound FreqDaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 29510)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Important Note

This is a tiered account. To earn the highest tier you must make 15 debit card transactions per Account Period, maintain $5,000 avg. minimum balance in the Elite Checking account, track at least 10,000 avg. daily steps using the FitnessBank Step Tracker app, as well as maintain a savings balance of $100. Failure to do so will result in a lower APY. See bank for more details and all tiers.

Rate Stability

Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days

Comparison Analysis

Comparing Chime vs. Fitness Bank

Updated: Dec 17, 2025

As of Chime offers an APY of 3.50% for its Chime High-Yield Savings Account, with a minimum balance of $0.01, compared to Fitness Bank's 4.75% APY for its Fitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo account, with a minimum balance of $100.

Fitness Bank pays $125 more than Chime on a $10,000 balance after one year. Chime pays $350, while Fitness Bank pays $475 - an APY advantage for Fitness Bank.

In addition, Fitness Bank also offers 4.45% APY for the Fitness Savings Account account, with a minimum balance of $100.

Why Chime?

  • Higher rated iOS app (4.8 vs 1.7)
  • Higher rated Android app (4.7 vs 0.0)

Why Fitness Bank?

  • Higher potential APY (4.45%-4.75% vs 3.50%) on all balances
  • Offers 2 different high-yield savings options

— Key Feature Differences —

Better Returns at $10,000
Fitness Bank

Fitness Bank's Fitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo earns more on smaller deposits (approx. $475 vs $350/yr).

Better Returns at $25,000
Fitness Bank

Fitness Bank's Fitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo pulls ahead with larger amounts (approx. $1188 vs $875/yr).

Best for Simplicity
Fitness Bank

Fitness Bank's Fitness Savings Account offers 4.45% APY with no bundling, direct deposit requirement or caps.

Requires Banking Relationship

Both banks require a checking account bundle to access their highest rates.

Best Mobile App Experience
Chime

Chime offers an iOS app rated 4.8 (vs. 1.7) and Android app rated 4.7 (vs. 0.0)

Shared Benefits

Available Nationwide Available to New & Existing Customers
The Bottom Line on APY (Interest Only)

Over a 1-year period, Fitness Bank's Fitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo pays $125 more interest on a $10,000 balance than Chime's Chime High-Yield Savings Account.

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

ChimeFitness Bank
Automated Data Audit

Executive Summary

Fitness Bank offers a superior APY of 4.75% with its Fitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo, making it the winner in this comparison. This account requires a minimum deposit and balance of $100, and to earn the highest tier APY, users must meet specific activity requirements including maintaining a balance and tracking steps. In contrast, Chime's High-Yield Savings Account provides a lower APY of 3.50% but does not have a minimum deposit requirement, though it does require a qualifying direct deposit of $200 within the preceding 34 days. Both banks operate online only, and Chime is noted for its excellent mobile app experience.

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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Chime vs. Fitness Bank Savings Calculator

Calculations based on current APY for Chime High-Yield Savings Account and Fitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo
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You earn $125 more with Fitness Bank than Chime 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.

Chime

Chime High-Yield Savings Account

3.50% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$350.00(3.4%)
  • Total Contributions
    $0
  • Initial Deposit
    $10,000

Projected Balance

$10,350.00

Effective APY
3.50%

Fitness Bank

Fitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo

4.75% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$475.00(4.5%)
  • Total Contributions
    $0
  • Initial Deposit
    $10,000

Projected Balance

$10,475.00

Effective APY
4.75%

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

FeatureChimeFitness Bank
APY
3.50%
Range: 1.00% - 3.50%
Verified: 12/17/2025
↘︎ 0.25%90d Change
4.75%
Verified: 12/17/2025
Stable (90d)
Product NameChime High-Yield Savings AccountFitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo
Minimum Deposit$0$100
Min. Balance for APY$0.01$100
Monthly Fee$0$10. Waived for average daily balances > $100
Branch AccessNoneNone
Account Type
Online Only
Online Only
Direct Deposit Req.
RequiredYou need to receive a qualifying direct deposit of $200 or more within the preceding 34 days
None
Checking Bundle Yes Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS4.8
Android4.7
iOS1.7
Android0.0
BBB RatingA+A+
Important Notes-This is a tiered account. To earn the highest tier you must make 15 debit card transactions per Account Period, maintain $5,000 avg. minimum balance in the Elite Checking account, track at least 10,000 avg. daily steps using the FitnessBank Step Tracker app, as well as maintain a savings balance of $100. Failure to do so will result in a lower APY. See bank for more details and all tiers.
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📈 Compare Savings Rates Over Time

Historical Performance

Last 9 Months Analysis
MetricChimeFitness Bank
Chime High-Yield Savings AccountFitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings ComboFitness Savings Account
Current APY
3.50%4.75%4.45%
Trend
Stable Stable Stable
Velocity (bps/mo)
2.1-3.9-1.6
Days Since Change
62105105
9-Month High
3.75%5.00%4.55%
9-Month Low
2.00%4.75%4.45%
Adjustments / Mo
0.220.220.22
Volatility Score
0.1050.0240.011
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 276-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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