High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

Climate First Bank vs. SoFi 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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Climate First Bank

Super Duper Savings Account

4.21%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person Access
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Rate Stability

StableNo rate changes in last 7 days

SoFi Bank

SoFi Savings

Up to
4.30%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredChecking BundleNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
Range: 3.60% 4.30%
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Min. Deposit$0
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqDaily
Direct DepositWhile direct deposit is not required, the alternative is a subscription fee of $10/month
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 26881)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Important Note

Limited offer: The 4.30% includes a temporary 0.70% APY boost for 6 months. It is available with a direct deposit of regular income, or a $10/month subscription. See terms at SoFi Bank. The savings account comes bundled with a checking account with a 0.50% APY.

Rate Stability

30 days
↘︎ 0.20%
90 days
↗︎ 0.50%

Comparison Analysis

Comparing Climate First Bank vs. SoFi Bank

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Why Climate First Bank?

  • No checking account or direct deposit required
  • Physical branch access (3 locations in Florida (St. Petersburg, Mount Dora, Winter Park), and one coming soon in Orlando, FL)
  • Higher rated Android app (4.4 vs 4.0)

Why SoFi Bank?

  • Earn a $50 bonus with $1,000+ in direct deposits, or $300 with $5,000+.
  • Earn 0.50% APY on checking account with access to 55,000+ fee free ATMs

— Key Feature Differences —

Better Returns at $10,000
SoFi Bank

SoFi Bank's SoFi Savings earns more on smaller deposits (approx. $430 vs $421/yr).

Best for Simplicity
Climate First Bank

Climate First Bank's Super Duper Savings Account offers 4.21% APY with no bundling, direct deposit requirement or caps.

Best for All-in-One Banking
SoFi Bank

SoFi Bank's SoFi Savings pays a superior APY for customers who also open a checking account.

Best Mobile App Experience
Climate First Bank

Climate First Bank offers an iOS app rated 4.9 (vs. 4.8) and Android app rated 4.4 (vs. 4.0)

Shared Benefits

Available Nationwide Available to New & Existing Customers
The Bottom Line

Over a 1-year period, SoFi Bank's SoFi Savings pays $9 more interest on a $10,000 balance than Climate First Bank's Super Duper Savings Account.

Climate First BankSoFi Bank
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Executive Summary

SoFi Bank's SoFi Savings account offers a competitive 4.30% APY, which includes a temporary 0.70% boost for six months, making it the higher-yield option compared to Climate First Bank's Super Duper Savings Account at 4.21% APY. While SoFi's account requires a checking account bundle to achieve this rate, it provides flexibility with no minimum deposit and no maintenance fees, although a $10/month subscription is necessary if direct deposit is not used. In contrast, Climate First Bank's offering is straightforward with no direct deposit requirement and no maintenance fees if electronic statements are selected.

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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FeatureClimate First BankSoFi Bank
APY
4.21%
Verified: 12/6/2025
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4.30%
Range: 3.60% - 4.30%
Verified: 12/6/2025
↗︎ 0.50%90d Change
Product NameSuper Duper Savings AccountSoFi Savings
Minimum Deposit$50$0
Min. Balance for APY$0$0
Monthly Fee$0, if electronic statements selected, otherwise $5$0
Branch AccessYesNone
Account Type
Online & Branches
Online Only
Direct Deposit Req.NoneNone
Checking BundleNo Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS4.9
Android4.4
iOS4.8
Android4.0
BBB RatingA-A+
Important Notes-Limited offer: The 4.30% includes a temporary 0.70% APY boost for 6 months. It is available with a direct deposit of regular income, or a $10/month subscription. See terms at SoFi Bank. The savings account comes bundled with a checking account with a 0.50% APY.
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Savings Comparison

Calculations based on current APY.
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SoFi Bank earns $58.6 more than Climate First Bank.

Climate First Bank

Super Duper Savings Account

4.21% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,570.80(12.5%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,570.80

Effective APY
4.21%

SoFi Bank

SoFi Savings

4.30% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,629.40(12.7%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,629.40

Effective APY
4.30%

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

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Historical Performance

Last 1 Month Analysis
MetricClimate First BankSoFi Bank
Super Duper Savings AccountSoFi Savings
Current APY
4.21%4.30%
Trend
Stable Stable
Velocity (bps/mo)
0.00.0
Days Since Change
1111
1-Month High
4.21%4.30%
1-Month Low
4.21%4.30%
Adjustments / Mo
0.000.00
Volatility Score
0.0000.000
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 12-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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