High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

FVCbank vs. Synchrony 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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FVCbank

Advantage Direct Savings

3.85%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsGreat iOS App
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Min. Deposit$500
Min. Balance$500
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqN/A
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 58696)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
iOS:4.4Android:3.6
BBB Rating
B-(Not BBB Accredited)

Rate Stability

Rate Adjusted
-0.50%
Since 90 days ago
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Synchrony Bank

High Yield Savings

3.65%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
Show Fine Print & Trends
Min. Deposit$0
Min. Balance$0
Maintenance Fee$0
Compound FreqDaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 27314)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
iOS:4.8Android:4.5
BBB Rating
Not Rated(Not BBB Accredited)

Rate Stability

Rate Adjusted
-0.15%
Since 30 days ago
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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 FVCbank vs. Synchrony Bank

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Why FVCbank?

  • ✓Higher potential APY (3.85% vs 3.65%) on all balances

Why Synchrony Bank?

  • ✓Higher rated iOS app (4.8 vs 4.4)
  • ✓Higher rated Android app (4.5 vs 3.6)

— Key Feature Differences —

Better Returns at $10,000
FVCbank

FVCbank's Advantage Direct Savings earns more on smaller deposits (approx. $385 vs $365/yr).

Better Returns at $25,000
FVCbank

FVCbank's Advantage Direct Savings pulls ahead with larger amounts (approx. $963 vs $913/yr).

Best for Simplicity
FVCbank

FVCbank's Advantage Direct Savings offers 3.85% APY with no bundling, direct deposit requirement or caps.

Best Mobile App Experience
Synchrony Bank

Synchrony Bank offers an iOS app rated 4.8 (vs. 4.4) and Android app rated 4.5 (vs. 3.6)

Shared Benefits

Both offer monthly maintenance-free account options Available Nationwide Available to New & Existing Customers
The Bottom Line

Over a 1-year period, FVCbank's Advantage Direct Savings pays $20 more interest on a $10,000 balance than Synchrony Bank's High Yield Savings.

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Executive Summary

FVCbank's Advantage Direct Savings leads with a competitive APY of 3.85%, making it a strong choice for savers looking for higher returns without any direct deposit requirements or maintenance fees. This online-only account requires a minimum deposit and balance of $500. In comparison, Synchrony Bank offers a High Yield Savings account with a slightly lower APY of 3.65%, also with no direct deposit requirement and a minimum deposit of $0. Both accounts are FDIC insured and have no maintenance fees, but FVCbank's higher APY positions it as the preferred option 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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FeatureFVCbankSynchrony Bank
APY
3.85%
Verified: 12/6/2025
↘︎ 0.50%90d Change
3.65%
Verified: 12/6/2025
↘︎ 0.15%90d Change
Product NameAdvantage Direct SavingsHigh Yield Savings
Minimum Deposit$500$0
Min. Balance for APY$500$0
Monthly Fee$0$0
Branch AccessNoneNone
Account Type
Online Only
Online Only
Direct Deposit Req.NoneNone
Checking BundleNoNo
Mobile Apps
iOS4.4
Android3.6
iOS4.8
Android4.5
BBB RatingB-Not Rated
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Savings Comparison

Calculations based on current APY.
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FVCbank earns $128.3 more than Synchrony Bank.

FVCbank

Advantage Direct Savings

3.85% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,338.00(11.5%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,338.00

Effective APY
3.85%
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Synchrony Bank

High Yield Savings

3.65% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,209.70(10.9%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,209.70

Effective APY
3.65%
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Historical Performance

Last 9 Months Analysis
MetricFVCbankSynchrony Bank
Advantage Direct SavingsHigh Yield Savings
Current APY
3.85%3.65%
Trend
 Stable Stable
Velocity (bps/mo)
-8.3-3.4
Days Since Change
3518
9-Month High
4.55%4.00%
9-Month Low
3.85%3.65%
Adjustments / Mo
0.920.23
Volatility Score
0.0560.028
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 262-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 FVCbank's APY of 3.85% with other banks
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FVCbank vs Ally Bank3.30%$0
FVCbank vs American Express3.40%$0
FVCbank vs Axos Bank4.31%$0
FVCbank vs Bank of America0.01%$100
FVCbank vs Barclays4.00%$0
FVCbank vs Bask Bank3.90%$0
FVCbank vs BMO Alto3.25%$0
FVCbank vs BrioDirect4.00%$5,000
FVCbank vs Capital One3.40%$0
FVCbank vs Chase Bank0.01%$0
FVCbank vs Chime3.50%$0
FVCbank vs CIT Bank3.75%$100
FVCbank vs Citibank3.30%$0
FVCbank vs Citizens Access™3.35%$0.01
FVCbank vs Climate First Bank4.21%$50
FVCbank vs Discover Bank3.40%$0
FVCbank vs Elevault4.08%$0
FVCbank vs EverBank4.05%$0
FVCbank vs Fitness Bank4.75%$100
FVCbank vs FNBO Direct3.00%$1
FVCbank vs Forbright Bank4.00%$0
FVCbank vs GO2bank4.50%$0
FVCbank vs Ivy Bank4.25%$2,500
FVCbank vs LendingClub4.20%$0
FVCbank vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs3.65%$0
FVCbank vs Neighbors Bank4.50%$0
FVCbank vs Newtek Bank4.35%$0.01
FVCbank vs Openbank4.20%$500
FVCbank vs Peak Bank4.20%$100
FVCbank vs Pibank4.60%$0
FVCbank vs PNC3.53%$0
FVCbank vs Presidential Bank4.00%$5,000
FVCbank vs Quontic Bank3.75%$100
FVCbank vs Salem Five Direct3.71%$10
FVCbank vs Santander Bank0.01%$25
FVCbank vs SoFi Bank4.30%$0
FVCbank vs TIMBR4.40%$1,000
FVCbank vs UFB Direct3.71%$5000
FVCbank vs Valley Direct4.10%$1,000
FVCbank vs Varo Bank5.00%$0
FVCbank vs Vio Bank4.16%$100
FVCbank vs Wealthfront4.15%$0
FVCbank vs Wells Fargo0.05%$25
FVCbank vs Zynlo Bank4.05%$10
Compare Synchrony Bank's APY of 3.65% with other banks
Bank PairCompetitor APYMin Deposit
Synchrony Bank vs Ally Bank3.30%$0
Synchrony Bank vs American Express3.40%$0
Synchrony Bank vs Axos Bank4.31%$0
Synchrony Bank vs Bank of America0.01%$100
Synchrony Bank vs Barclays4.00%$0
Synchrony Bank vs Bask Bank3.90%$0
Synchrony Bank vs BMO Alto3.25%$0
Synchrony Bank vs BrioDirect4.00%$5,000
Synchrony Bank vs Capital One3.40%$0
Synchrony Bank vs Chase Bank0.01%$0
Synchrony Bank vs Chime3.50%$0
Synchrony Bank vs CIT Bank3.75%$100
Synchrony Bank vs Citibank3.30%$0
Synchrony Bank vs Citizens Access™3.35%$0.01
Synchrony Bank vs Climate First Bank4.21%$50
Synchrony Bank vs Discover Bank3.40%$0
Synchrony Bank vs Elevault4.08%$0
Synchrony Bank vs EverBank4.05%$0
Synchrony Bank vs Fitness Bank4.75%$100
Synchrony Bank vs FNBO Direct3.00%$1
Synchrony Bank vs Forbright Bank4.00%$0
Synchrony Bank vs GO2bank4.50%$0
Synchrony Bank vs Ivy Bank4.25%$2,500
Synchrony Bank vs LendingClub4.20%$0
Synchrony Bank vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs3.65%$0
Synchrony Bank vs Neighbors Bank4.50%$0
Synchrony Bank vs Newtek Bank4.35%$0.01
Synchrony Bank vs Openbank4.20%$500
Synchrony Bank vs Peak Bank4.20%$100
Synchrony Bank vs Pibank4.60%$0
Synchrony Bank vs PNC3.53%$0
Synchrony Bank vs Presidential Bank4.00%$5,000
Synchrony Bank vs Quontic Bank3.75%$100
Synchrony Bank vs Salem Five Direct3.71%$10
Synchrony Bank vs Santander Bank0.01%$25
Synchrony Bank vs SoFi Bank4.30%$0
Synchrony Bank vs TIMBR4.40%$1,000
Synchrony Bank vs UFB Direct3.71%$5000
Synchrony Bank vs Valley Direct4.10%$1,000
Synchrony Bank vs Varo Bank5.00%$0
Synchrony Bank vs Vio Bank4.16%$100
Synchrony Bank vs Wealthfront4.15%$0
Synchrony Bank vs Wells Fargo0.05%$25
Synchrony Bank vs Zynlo Bank4.05%$10