High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

FNBO Direct vs. GO2bank

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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FNBO Direct

High-Yield Online Savings Account

3.00%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
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Min. Deposit$1
Min. Balance$0.01
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqMonthly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 5452)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
iOS:4.5Android:4.8
BBB Rating
A+(BBB Accredited)

Rate Stability

Rate Adjusted
-0.25%
Since 90 days ago
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GO2bank

High Yield Savings

Up to
4.50%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredChecking BundleNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
Range: 0.00% – 4.50%
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Min. Deposit$0
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$5 per month, unless you set up direct deposit
Compound FreqQuarterly
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 22653)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
iOS:4.8Android:4.5
BBB Rating
Not Rated(Not BBB Accredited)

Important Note

A GO2bank checking account is required to open a savings account. The 4.50% APY is up to $5,000. Balances above that earn no interest.

Rate Stability

Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days
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Comparison Analysis

Comparing FNBO Direct vs. GO2bank

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Why FNBO Direct?

  • ✓No checking account or direct deposit required

Why GO2bank?

  • ✓Higher potential APY (4.50% vs 3.00%) on balances up to $5,000 (requires checking bundle)

— Key Feature Differences —

Better Returns at $10,000
FNBO Direct

FNBO Direct's High-Yield Online Savings Account earns more on smaller deposits (approx. $300 vs $225/yr).

Better Returns at $25,000
FNBO Direct

FNBO Direct's High-Yield Online Savings Account pulls ahead with larger amounts (approx. $750 vs $225/yr).

Shared Benefits

Available Nationwide Available to New & Existing Customers
The Bottom Line

Over a 1-year period, FNBO Direct's High-Yield Online Savings Account pays $75 more interest on a $10,000 balance than GO2bank's High Yield Savings.

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Executive Summary

GO2bank offers a High Yield Savings account with a competitive 4.50% APY, but it requires a GO2bank checking account to open. This account is limited to earning interest on balances up to $5,000, with amounts exceeding this threshold earning no interest. In contrast, FNBO Direct's High-Yield Online Savings Account provides a lower APY of 3.00%, but it has no balance cap and does not require a checking account. Both accounts are online-only and have no maintenance fees, making them accessible options for savers.

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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FeatureFNBO DirectGO2bank
APY
3.00%
Verified: 12/6/2025
↘︎ 0.25%90d Change
4.50%
0
Verified: 12/6/2025
Stable (90d)
Product NameHigh-Yield Online Savings AccountHigh Yield Savings
Minimum Deposit$1$0
Min. Balance for APY$0.01$0
Monthly Fee$0$5 per month, unless you set up direct deposit
Branch AccessNoneNone
Account Type
Online Only
Online Only
Direct Deposit Req.NoneNone
Checking BundleNo Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS4.5
Android4.8
iOS4.8
Android4.5
BBB RatingA+Not Rated
Important Notes-A GO2bank checking account is required to open a savings account. The 4.50% APY is up to $5,000. Balances above that earn no interest.
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Savings Comparison

Calculations based on current APY.
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FNBO Direct earns $567.3 more than GO2bank.

FNBO Direct

High-Yield Online Savings Account

3.00% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$1,798.20(9.1%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$19,798.20

Effective APY
3.00%
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GO2bank

High Yield Savings

4.50% APY

4.50% on first $5,000 and 0.00% thereafter.

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$1,230.90(6.4%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$19,230.90

Effective APY
2.08%
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Historical Performance

Last 4 Months Analysis
MetricFNBO DirectGO2bank
High-Yield Online Savings AccountHigh Yield Savings
Current APY
3.00%4.50%
Trend
 Stable Stable
Velocity (bps/mo)
-9.00.0
Days Since Change
64121
4-Month High
3.25%4.50%
4-Month Low
3.00%4.50%
Adjustments / Mo
0.250.00
Volatility Score
0.0390.000
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 122-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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Compare FNBO Direct's APY of 3.00% with other banks
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FNBO Direct vs Ally Bank3.30%$0
FNBO Direct vs American Express3.40%$0
FNBO Direct vs Axos Bank4.31%$0
FNBO Direct vs Bank of America0.01%$100
FNBO Direct vs Barclays4.00%$0
FNBO Direct vs Bask Bank3.90%$0
FNBO Direct vs BMO Alto3.25%$0
FNBO Direct vs BrioDirect4.00%$5,000
FNBO Direct vs Capital One3.40%$0
FNBO Direct vs Chase Bank0.01%$0
FNBO Direct vs Chime3.50%$0
FNBO Direct vs CIT Bank3.75%$100
FNBO Direct vs Citibank3.30%$0
FNBO Direct vs Citizens Access™3.35%$0.01
FNBO Direct vs Climate First Bank4.21%$50
FNBO Direct vs Discover Bank3.40%$0
FNBO Direct vs Elevault4.08%$0
FNBO Direct vs EverBank4.05%$0
FNBO Direct vs Fitness Bank4.75%$100
FNBO Direct vs Forbright Bank4.00%$0
FNBO Direct vs FVCbank3.85%$500
FNBO Direct vs Ivy Bank4.25%$2,500
FNBO Direct vs LendingClub4.20%$0
FNBO Direct vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs3.65%$0
FNBO Direct vs Neighbors Bank4.50%$0
FNBO Direct vs Newtek Bank4.35%$0.01
FNBO Direct vs Openbank4.20%$500
FNBO Direct vs Peak Bank4.20%$100
FNBO Direct vs Pibank4.60%$0
FNBO Direct vs PNC3.53%$0
FNBO Direct vs Presidential Bank4.00%$5,000
FNBO Direct vs Quontic Bank3.75%$100
FNBO Direct vs Salem Five Direct3.71%$10
FNBO Direct vs Santander Bank0.01%$25
FNBO Direct vs SoFi Bank4.30%$0
FNBO Direct vs Synchrony Bank3.65%$0
FNBO Direct vs TIMBR4.40%$1,000
FNBO Direct vs UFB Direct3.71%$5000
FNBO Direct vs Valley Direct4.10%$1,000
FNBO Direct vs Varo Bank5.00%$0
FNBO Direct vs Vio Bank4.16%$100
FNBO Direct vs Wealthfront4.15%$0
FNBO Direct vs Wells Fargo0.05%$25
FNBO Direct vs Zynlo Bank4.05%$10
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Bank PairCompetitor APYMin Deposit
GO2bank vs Ally Bank3.30%$0
GO2bank vs American Express3.40%$0
GO2bank vs Axos Bank4.31%$0
GO2bank vs Bank of America0.01%$100
GO2bank vs Barclays4.00%$0
GO2bank vs Bask Bank3.90%$0
GO2bank vs BMO Alto3.25%$0
GO2bank vs BrioDirect4.00%$5,000
GO2bank vs Capital One3.40%$0
GO2bank vs Chase Bank0.01%$0
GO2bank vs Chime3.50%$0
GO2bank vs CIT Bank3.75%$100
GO2bank vs Citibank3.30%$0
GO2bank vs Citizens Access™3.35%$0.01
GO2bank vs Climate First Bank4.21%$50
GO2bank vs Discover Bank3.40%$0
GO2bank vs Elevault4.08%$0
GO2bank vs EverBank4.05%$0
GO2bank vs Fitness Bank4.75%$100
GO2bank vs Forbright Bank4.00%$0
GO2bank vs FVCbank3.85%$500
GO2bank vs Ivy Bank4.25%$2,500
GO2bank vs LendingClub4.20%$0
GO2bank vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs3.65%$0
GO2bank vs Neighbors Bank4.50%$0
GO2bank vs Newtek Bank4.35%$0.01
GO2bank vs Openbank4.20%$500
GO2bank vs Peak Bank4.20%$100
GO2bank vs Pibank4.60%$0
GO2bank vs PNC3.53%$0
GO2bank vs Presidential Bank4.00%$5,000
GO2bank vs Quontic Bank3.75%$100
GO2bank vs Salem Five Direct3.71%$10
GO2bank vs Santander Bank0.01%$25
GO2bank vs SoFi Bank4.30%$0
GO2bank vs Synchrony Bank3.65%$0
GO2bank vs TIMBR4.40%$1,000
GO2bank vs UFB Direct3.71%$5000
GO2bank vs Valley Direct4.10%$1,000
GO2bank vs Varo Bank5.00%$0
GO2bank vs Vio Bank4.16%$100
GO2bank vs Wealthfront4.15%$0
GO2bank vs Wells Fargo0.05%$25
GO2bank vs Zynlo Bank4.05%$10