High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

Citizens Access™ vs. TIMBR

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

Analysis by Aviel Fahl
Updated December 5, 2025
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Citizens Access™

Citizens Access® Savings

3.35%
APY
Dec 5, 2025
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
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TIMBR

Premium Savings Account

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

Comparing Citizens Access™ vs. TIMBR

Updated: Dec 5, 2025

Why Citizens Access™?

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

Why TIMBR?

  • Higher potential APY (4.40% vs 3.35%) 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 $335/yr).

Better Returns at $25,000
TIMBR

TIMBR's Premium Savings Account pulls ahead with larger amounts (approx. $1100 vs $838/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
Citizens Access™

Citizens Access™ offers an iOS app rated 4.8 (vs. 0.0) and Android app rated 4.8 (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 $105 more interest on a $10,000 balance than Citizens Access™'s Citizens Access® Savings.

Citizens Access™TIMBR
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Executive Summary

TIMBR offers a Premium Savings Account with a competitive APY of 4.40%, significantly higher than Citizens Access™ Savings, which provides an APY of 3.35%. Both accounts are online-only and do not require direct deposit, but TIMBR has a minimum deposit requirement of $1,000 compared to Citizens Access™'s minimal $0.01. While Citizens Access™ is noted for its excellent mobile app experience, TIMBR stands out for providing better returns at various deposit levels without additional conditions. Overall, TIMBR is the winner based on the higher APY.

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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FeatureCitizens Access™TIMBR
APY
3.35%
Verified: 12/5/2025
↘︎ 0.15%90d Change
4.40%
Verified: 12/6/2025
Stable (90d)
Product NameCitizens Access® SavingsPremium Savings Account
Minimum Deposit$0.01$1,000
Min. Balance for APY$0.01$0
Monthly Fee$0$0
Branch AccessNoneNone
Account Type
Online Only
Online Only
Direct Deposit Req.NoneNone
Checking BundleNoNo
Mobile Apps
iOS4.8
Android4.8
iOS-
Android-
BBB RatingA+A+
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Savings Comparison

Calculations based on current APY.
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TIMBR earns $675.9 more than Citizens Access™.

Citizens Access™

Citizens Access® Savings

3.35% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,018.80(10.1%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,018.80

Effective APY
3.35%

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
MetricCitizens Access™TIMBR
Citizens Access® SavingsPremium Savings Account
Current APY
3.35%4.40%
Trend
Stable Stable
Velocity (bps/mo)
-4.2-1.3
Days Since Change
37236
10-Month High
3.70%4.55%
10-Month Low
3.35%4.40%
Adjustments / Mo
0.210.10
Volatility Score
0.0370.013
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 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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