High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

GO2bank vs. Presidential 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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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
BBB Rating

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

Presidential Bank

Advantage Savings

Up to
4.00%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredMod. MinimumDirect Deposit ReqChecking BundleGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person Access
Range: 3.50% 4.00%
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Rate Stability

30 days
↘︎ 0.25%
90 days
↘︎ 0.50%

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Comparison Analysis

Comparing GO2bank vs. Presidential Bank

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Why GO2bank?

  • Higher potential APY (4.50% vs 4.00%) on balances up to $5,000 (requires checking bundle)
  • Higher rated Android app (4.5 vs 4.1)

Why Presidential Bank?

  • Physical branch access (10 locations in Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C.)

— Key Feature Differences —

Better Returns at $10,000
Presidential Bank

Presidential Bank's Advantage Savings earns more on smaller deposits (approx. $400 vs $225/yr).

Better Returns at $25,000
Presidential Bank

Presidential Bank's Advantage Savings pulls ahead with larger amounts (approx. $1000 vs $225/yr).

Requires Banking Relationship

Both banks require a checking account bundle to access their highest rates.

Shared Benefits

Available Nationwide Available to New & Existing Customers
The Bottom Line

Over a 1-year period, Presidential Bank's Advantage Savings pays $175 more interest on a $10,000 balance than GO2bank's High Yield Savings.

GO2bankPresidential Bank
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Executive Summary

GO2bank offers a High Yield Savings account with a competitive APY of 4.50%, applicable to balances up to $5,000, and requires a GO2bank checking account to open. In contrast, Presidential Bank's Advantage Savings provides an APY of 4.00%, which can increase to 4.25% with larger balances and requires a monthly direct deposit of $500 into an Advantage Checking Account. While GO2bank's APY is higher, it is limited to lower balances, making it a suitable option for those with smaller savings. Both accounts are online-only and FDIC insured.

Analysis generated based on current Banksparency database records

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FeatureGO2bankPresidential Bank
APY
4.50%
0
Verified: 12/6/2025
Stable (90d)
4.00%
Range: 3.50% - 4.00%
Verified: 12/6/2025
↘︎ 0.50%90d Change
Product NameHigh Yield SavingsAdvantage Savings
Minimum Deposit$0$5,000
Min. Balance for APY$0N/A
Monthly Fee$5 per month, unless you set up direct deposit$0
Branch AccessNoneYes
Account Type
Online Only
Online & Branches
Direct Deposit Req.None
RequiredTo earn the higher APY you need a monthly direct deposit into an Advantage Checking Account of $500.
Checking Bundle Yes Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS4.8
Android4.5
iOS4.8
Android4.1
BBB RatingNot RatedA-
Important NotesA 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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Presidential Bank earns $1,203.8 more than GO2bank.

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%

Presidential Bank

Advantage Savings

4.00% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,434.70(11.9%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,434.70

Effective APY
4.00%

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Historical Performance

Last 4 Months Analysis
MetricGO2bankPresidential Bank
High Yield SavingsAdvantage Savings
Current APY
4.50%4.00%
Trend
Stable Stable
Velocity (bps/mo)
0.0-12.0
Days Since Change
12115
4-Month High
4.50%4.50%
4-Month Low
4.50%4.00%
Adjustments / Mo
0.000.49
Volatility Score
0.0000.043
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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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