High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

Climate First Bank vs. UFB Direct

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

UFB Direct

UFB Checking and Savings Bundle

Up to
3.71%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredHigh MinimumDirect Deposit ReqChecking BundleGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
Range: 3.51% 3.71%
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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 3.71% 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

Rate Adjusted
-0.50%
Since 90 days ago
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Comparison Analysis

Comparing Climate First Bank vs. UFB Direct

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Why Climate First Bank?

  • Higher potential APY (4.21% vs 3.51%-3.71%) on all balances
  • Physical branch access (3 locations in Florida (St. Petersburg, Mount Dora, Winter Park), and one coming soon in Orlando, FL)

Why UFB Direct?

  • Offers 2.00% APY on Checking Account in addition to the savings APY
  • Access to over 90,000 fee-free ATMs
  • Offers 2 different high-yield savings options

— Key Feature Differences —

Better Returns at $10,000
Climate First Bank

Climate First Bank's Super Duper Savings Account earns more on smaller deposits (approx. $421 vs $371/yr).

Better Returns at $25,000
Climate First Bank

Climate First Bank's Super Duper Savings Account pulls ahead with larger amounts (approx. $1053 vs $928/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.

Shared Benefits

Available Nationwide Available to New & Existing Customers
The Bottom Line

Over a 1-year period, Climate First Bank's Super Duper Savings Account pays $50 more interest on a $10,000 balance than UFB Direct's UFB Checking and Savings Bundle.

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Executive Summary

Climate First Bank offers a Super Duper Savings Account with a competitive APY of 4.21%, providing better returns on both smaller and larger deposits without any direct deposit requirement or maintenance fees, making it a straightforward option for savers. In contrast, UFB Direct's UFB Portfolio Savings account yields an APY of 3.51%, which is significantly lower. Although UFB offers a checking and savings bundle with a higher APY of 3.71% under certain conditions, it requires a checking account and direct deposits, which may complicate access for some customers. Therefore, Climate First Bank stands out as the more favorable choice.

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 BankUFB Direct
APY
4.21%
Verified: 12/6/2025
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3.71%
Range: 3.51% - 3.71%
Verified: 12/6/2025
↘︎ 0.50%90d Change
Product NameSuper Duper Savings AccountUFB Checking and Savings Bundle
Minimum Deposit$50$5000
Min. Balance for APY$0$10,000
Monthly Fee$0, if electronic statements selected, otherwise $5$0
Branch AccessYesNone
Account Type
Online & Branches
Online Only
Direct Deposit Req.None
Required
Checking BundleNo Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS4.9
Android4.4
iOS4.8
Android4.3
BBB RatingA-A+
Important Notes-The regular savings or money market APY may be boosted up to 3.71% 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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Savings Comparison

Calculations based on current APY.
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Climate First Bank earns $352.1 more than UFB Direct.

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%

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

📈 Compare Savings Rates Over Time

Historical Performance

Last 1 Month Analysis
MetricClimate First BankUFB Direct
Super Duper Savings AccountUFB Checking and Savings BundleUFB Portfolio Savings
Current APY
4.21%3.71%3.51%
Trend
Stable Stable Stable
Velocity (bps/mo)
0.00.0-0.0
Days Since Change
101010
1-Month High
4.21%3.71%3.51%
1-Month Low
4.21%3.71%3.51%
Adjustments / Mo
0.000.000.00
Volatility Score
0.0000.0000.000
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 11-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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