High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

Pibank vs. UFB Direct

Compare rates, requirements, and features side-by-side to find the best option for you.

Analysis by Aviel Fahl
Updated January 21, 2026
Comparison of Pibank vs UFB Direct savings accounts
Metric

Pibank

Pibank Savings

Jan 21, 2026

UFB Direct

UFB Checking and Savings Bundle

Jan 21, 2026
APY4.60%3.26% - 3.46%
Est. Earnings
$5,000+$230
$10,000+$460
$25,000+$1,150
$5,000+$163
$10,000+$346
$25,000+$865
Min Deposit
$0$5000

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Terms
-The regular savings or money market APY may be boosted up to 3.46% 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.
Features
FDIC InsuredNo Minimums
FDIC InsuredHigh MinimumGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppDirect Deposit ReqChecking Bundle

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Comparison Analysis

Comparing Pibank vs. UFB Direct

Updated: Jan 21, 2026

As of Pibank offers an APY of 4.60% for its Pibank Savings account, with a minimum balance of $0.01, compared to UFB Direct's 3.46% APY for its UFB Checking and Savings Bundle account, with a minimum balance of $10,000.

Pibank pays $114 more than UFB Direct on a $10,000 balance after one year. Pibank pays $460, while UFB Direct pays $346 - an APY advantage for Pibank.

In addition, UFB Direct also offers 3.26% APY for the UFB Portfolio Savings account, with a minimum balance of $0.

Why Pibank?

  • Higher potential APY (4.60% vs 3.26%-3.46%) on all balances

Why UFB Direct?

  • Offers 2.00% APY on Checking Account in addition to the savings APY
  • Access to over 90,000 fee-free ATMs
  • Higher rated iOS app (4.8 vs 2.3)
  • Higher rated Android app (4.3 vs 1.7)
  • Offers 2 different high-yield savings options

— Key Feature Differences —

Better Returns at $10,000
Pibank

Pibank's Pibank Savings earns more on smaller deposits (approx. $460 vs $346/yr).

Better Returns at $25,000
Pibank

Pibank's Pibank Savings pulls ahead with larger amounts (approx. $1150 vs $865/yr).

Best for Simplicity
Pibank

Pibank's Pibank Savings offers 4.60% APY with no bundling, direct deposit requirement or caps.

Best Mobile App Experience
UFB Direct

UFB Direct offers an iOS app rated 4.8 (vs. 2.3) and Android app rated 4.3 (vs. 1.7)

Shared Benefits

Both offer monthly maintenance-free account options Both banks have options with $0 opening deposit Available Nationwide Available to New & Existing Customers
The Bottom Line on APY (Interest Only)

Over a 1-year period, Pibank's Pibank Savings pays $114 more interest on a $10,000 balance than UFB Direct's UFB Checking and Savings Bundle.

*This calculation assumes current rates remain consistent for 1 year and does not include temporary bonuses.

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Executive Summary as of

Pibank offers a competitive savings product, the Pibank Savings account, with an attractive APY of 4.60%, which is significantly higher than UFB Direct's best offering of 3.46% through its Checking and Savings Bundle, which requires direct deposit and a minimum balance of $10,000. Pibank's account has no direct deposit requirement, minimum deposit, or maintenance fees, making it a straightforward option for savers. UFB Direct also provides a Portfolio Savings account with a lower APY of 3.26%, but it does not require a checking account. Both banks operate online only and are FDIC insured.

The analysis is based on current Banksparency database records

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Pibank vs. UFB Direct Savings Calculator

Calculations based on current APY for Pibank Savings and UFB Checking and Savings Bundle
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You earn $114 more with Pibank than UFB Direct on a $10,000 initial deposit for 1 year*.

*This calculation assumes that APYs remain unchanged for 1 year, and takes into account known promo rate periods, but does not factor in bonuses. You can see how often these banks have changed their rates in the Compare Savings Rates Over Time section below.

Pibank

Pibank Savings

4.60% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$460.00(4.4%)
  • Total Contributions
    $0
  • Initial Deposit
    $10,000

Projected Balance

$10,460.00

Effective APY
4.60%

UFB Direct

UFB Checking and Savings Bundle

3.46% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$346.00(3.3%)
  • Total Contributions
    $0
  • Initial Deposit
    $10,000

Projected Balance

$10,346.00

Effective APY
3.46%

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

FeaturePibankUFB Direct
APY
4.60%
Verified: 1/21/2026
Stable (90d)
3.46%
Range: 3.26% - 3.46%
Verified: 1/21/2026
↘︎ 0.50%90d Change
Product NamePibank SavingsUFB Checking and Savings Bundle
Minimum Deposit$0$5000
Min. Balance for APY$0.01$10,000
Monthly Fee$0$0
Branch AccessNoneNone
Account Type
Online Only
Online Only
Direct Deposit Req.None
Required
Checking BundleNo Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS2.3
Android1.7
iOS4.8
Android4.3
Zelle® Support
Not Supported
Not Supported
BBB RatingAA+
Important Notes-The regular savings or money market APY may be boosted up to 3.46% 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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📈 Compare Savings Rates Over Time

Historical Performance

Last 11 Months Analysis
MetricPibankUFB Direct
Pibank SavingsUFB Checking and Savings BundleUFB Portfolio Savings
Current APY
4.60%3.46%3.26%
Trend
Stable Stable Stable
Velocity (bps/mo)
0.0-6.9-6.9
Days Since Change
3411515
11-Month High
4.60%4.21%4.01%
11-Month Low
4.60%3.46%3.26%
Adjustments / Mo
0.000.440.44
Volatility Score
0.0000.0670.071
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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 341-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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Pibank vs Barclays4.00%$0
Pibank vs Bask Bank3.75%$0
Pibank vs Betterment3.25%$10
Pibank vs BMO Alto3.25%$0
Pibank vs Bread Savings4.00%$100
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Pibank vs Charles Schwab Bank0.15%$0
Pibank vs Chase Bank0.01%$0
Pibank vs Chime3.50%$0
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Pibank vs Citibank3.30%$0
Pibank vs Citizens Access™3.15%$0.01
Pibank vs Climate First Bank4.21%$50
Pibank vs Colorado Federal Savings Bank4.05%$50,000
Pibank vs Discover Bank3.30%$0
Pibank vs E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley3.50%$0
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Pibank vs GO2bank4.50%$0
Pibank vs Ivy Bank4.00%$2,500
Pibank vs Jenius Bank4.05%$0
Pibank vs LendingClub4.00%$0
Pibank vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs3.65%$0
Pibank vs MutualOne Bank4.07%$20,000
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Pibank vs Neighbors Bank4.20%$0
Pibank vs Newtek Bank4.35%$0.01
Pibank vs Openbank4.20%$500
Pibank vs Peak Bank3.99%$100
Pibank vs PNC3.30%$0
Pibank vs Popular Direct3.90%$100
Pibank vs Presidential Bank3.75%$5,000
Pibank vs Quontic Bank3.50%$100
Pibank vs Salem Five Direct3.61%$10
Pibank vs Sallie Mae Bank3.90%$0
Pibank vs Santander Bank0.01%$25
Pibank vs SoFi Bank4.00%$0
Pibank vs Synchrony Bank3.65%$0
Pibank vs TD Bank2.36%$0
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Pibank vs Varo Bank5.00%$0
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Compare UFB Direct's APY of 3.46% with other banks
Bank PairCompetitor APYMin Deposit
UFB Direct vs Affirm3.20%$0
UFB Direct vs Ally Bank3.30%$0
UFB Direct vs American Express3.30%$0
UFB Direct vs Axos Bank4.31%$0
UFB Direct vs Bank of America0.01%$100
UFB Direct vs Barclays4.00%$0
UFB Direct vs Bask Bank3.75%$0
UFB Direct vs Betterment3.25%$10
UFB Direct vs BMO Alto3.25%$0
UFB Direct vs Bread Savings4.00%$100
UFB Direct vs BrioDirect3.75%$5,000
UFB Direct vs Capital One3.30%$0
UFB Direct vs Carver Bank4.00%$5,000
UFB Direct vs Charles Schwab Bank0.15%$0
UFB Direct vs Chase Bank0.01%$0
UFB Direct vs Chime3.50%$0
UFB Direct vs CIT Bank3.75%$100
UFB Direct vs Citibank3.30%$0
UFB Direct vs Citizens Access™3.15%$0.01
UFB Direct vs Climate First Bank4.21%$50
UFB Direct vs Colorado Federal Savings Bank4.05%$50,000
UFB Direct vs Discover Bank3.30%$0
UFB Direct vs E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley3.50%$0
UFB Direct vs Elevault3.82%$0
UFB Direct vs EverBank3.90%$0
UFB Direct vs Fitness Bank4.75%$100
UFB Direct vs FNBO Direct3.00%$1
UFB Direct vs Forbright Bank3.85%$0
UFB Direct vs FVCbank3.85%$500
UFB Direct vs GO2bank4.50%$0
UFB Direct vs Ivy Bank4.00%$2,500
UFB Direct vs Jenius Bank4.05%$0
UFB Direct vs LendingClub4.00%$0
UFB Direct vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs3.65%$0
UFB Direct vs MutualOne Bank4.07%$20,000
UFB Direct vs My Banking Direct4.02%$500
UFB Direct vs Neighbors Bank4.20%$0
UFB Direct vs Newtek Bank4.35%$0.01
UFB Direct vs Openbank4.20%$500
UFB Direct vs Peak Bank3.99%$100
UFB Direct vs PNC3.30%$0
UFB Direct vs Popular Direct3.90%$100
UFB Direct vs Presidential Bank3.75%$5,000
UFB Direct vs Quontic Bank3.50%$100
UFB Direct vs Salem Five Direct3.61%$10
UFB Direct vs Sallie Mae Bank3.90%$0
UFB Direct vs Santander Bank0.01%$25
UFB Direct vs SoFi Bank4.00%$0
UFB Direct vs Synchrony Bank3.65%$0
UFB Direct vs TD Bank2.36%$0
UFB Direct vs TIMBR4.15%$1,000
UFB Direct vs Upgrade3.05%$0
UFB Direct vs Valley Direct4.00%$1,000
UFB Direct vs Varo Bank5.00%$0
UFB Direct vs Vio Bank4.09%$100
UFB Direct vs Wealthfront3.90%$0
UFB Direct vs Wells Fargo0.05%$25
UFB Direct vs Zynlo Bank3.85%$10