High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

EverBank vs. Valley 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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Valley Direct

High-Yield Savings Account

Up to
4.10%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
Range: 3.50% 4.10%
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$1,000
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqDaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 9396)
EligibilityThe advertised rate is restricted to new customers. Existing Valley Bank or Valley Direct customers may this savings account with a somewhat lower rate.
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Important Note

Promo rate for new customers. 3.50% APY applies to existing customers.

Rate Stability

Rate Adjusted
-0.20%
Since 90 days ago

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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Comparison Analysis

Comparing EverBank vs. Valley Direct

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Why EverBank?

  • Physical branch access (11 locations in Florida and California)
  • Available to New & Existing Customers

Why Valley Direct?

  • Higher rated iOS app (4.8 vs 2.3)
  • Higher rated Android app (4.5 vs 1.4)

— Key Feature Differences —

Best Mobile App Experience
Valley Direct

Valley Direct offers an iOS app rated 4.8 (vs. 2.3) and Android app rated 4.5 (vs. 1.4)

Shared Benefits

Both offer monthly maintenance-free account options Available Nationwide
The Bottom Line

Over a 1-year period, Valley Direct's High-Yield Savings Account pays $5 more interest on a $10,000 balance than EverBank's Performance Savings.

EverBankValley Direct
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Executive Summary

EverBank offers a Performance Savings account with a competitive APY of 4.05%, with no minimum deposit or maintenance fees, and is available online only. In comparison, Valley Direct features a High-Yield Savings Account with a slightly higher APY of 4.10%, but this rate is limited to new customers; existing customers receive a lower rate of 3.50%. Both banks provide FDIC insurance and have no direct deposit requirements. While Valley Direct boasts a superior mobile app experience, EverBank's account is accessible to all customers without restrictions.

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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Pibank
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FDIC InsuredNo Minimums
4.60% APY
+0.50% vs Valley Direct
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Neighbors Bank
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FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsGreat Android App
4.50% APY
+0.40% vs Valley Direct
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Axos Bank
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FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
4.31% APY
+0.21% vs Valley Direct
Better Rate
FeatureEverBankValley Direct
APY
4.05%
Verified: 12/6/2025
↘︎ 0.25%90d Change
4.10%
Range: 3.50% - 4.10%
Verified: 12/6/2025
↘︎ 0.20%90d Change
Product NamePerformance SavingsHigh-Yield Savings Account
Minimum Deposit$0$1,000
Min. Balance for APY$0$0.01
Monthly Fee$0$0
Branch AccessNoneNone
Account Type
Online Only
Online Only
Direct Deposit Req.NoneNone
Checking BundleNoNo
Mobile Apps
iOS2.3
Android1.4
iOS4.8
Android4.5
BBB RatingA+A+
Important Notes-Promo rate for new customers. 3.50% APY applies to existing customers.
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Savings Comparison

Calculations based on current APY.
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Valley Direct earns $32.4 more than EverBank.

EverBank

Performance Savings

4.05% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,467.00(12.1%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,467.00

Effective APY
4.05%

Valley Direct

High-Yield Savings Account

4.10% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,499.40(12.2%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,499.40

Effective APY
4.10%

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

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Historical Performance

Last 12 Months Analysis
MetricEverBankValley Direct
Performance SavingsHigh-Yield Savings Account
Current APY
4.05%4.10%
Trend
Stable Stable
Velocity (bps/mo)
-2.81.9
Days Since Change
7871
12-Month High
4.75%4.55%
12-Month Low
4.05%3.75%
Adjustments / Mo
0.250.68
Volatility Score
0.0280.049
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 354-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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