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High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

Axos Bank vs. Fitness Bank

Axos Bank's Axos ONE Savings pays 4.21% APY while Fitness Bank's Fitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo pays 4.05% APY.

See how they compare on rate stability, mobile app ratings, and more below.

Analysis by Aviel Fahl
Newest reading September 4, 2026

The Bottom Line

Who pays more interest on $10,000? Axos Bank pays $16 more than Fitness Bank annually ($421 vs $405).

Choose Axos Bank if getting the best rate matters most, or you're an iPhone user.

Important Considerations

Confirmed:

Both Axos ONE Savings and Fitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo pay their top rate only if you also open a checking account at the same institution.

Comparison of Axos Bank vs Fitness Bank savings accounts
Metric

Axos Bank

Axos ONE Savings

Sep 4, 2026

Fitness Bank

Fitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo

Sep 4, 2026
APY3.50% - 4.21%4.05%
Earns in a year
$5,000+$211
$10,000+$421
$25,000+$1,053
$5,000+$203
$10,000+$405
$25,000+$1,013
Min. Deposit
$0$100

Snapshot view. Rates subject to change.

Terms
The APY is available with the Axos ONE savings and checking bundle. The checking account also earns interest. To qualify, you must either set up a direct deposit of $1,500 and maintain an average daily balance of more than $1,500 in your ONE Checking account, or receive at least $5,000 in total monthly qualifying deposits and maintain an average daily balance of more than $5,000.This is a tiered account. To earn the highest tier you must track at least 12,500 avg. daily steps using the FitnessBank Step Tracker app as well as maintain a balance of $100. Failure to do so will result in a lower APY. See bank for more details and all tiers.
Features
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppChecking BundleDaily CompoundingStable Rate
FDIC InsuredLow MinimumsChecking BundleDaily CompoundingStable Rate

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Comparison Analysis

Comparing Axos Bank vs. Fitness Bank

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Executive Summary

Axos Bank offers the Axos ONE Savings account with an impressive APY of 4.21%, available through a savings and checking bundle that requires either a direct deposit of $1,500 or total monthly qualifying deposits of $5,000. This account is online-only and accessible nationally, though it is limited to residents of CA, NV, and UT. In comparison, Fitness Bank's highest yielding product is the Fitness Elite Checking & Savings Combo, which provides an APY of 4.05%. This account requires tracking at least 12,500 average daily steps and maintaining a balance of $100. Both banks provide competitive rates, but Axos Bank's Axos ONE Savings leads with a higher APY.

The analysis is based on current Banksparency database records

* This content is provided for informational purposes only; always verify details with the provider.

Why Axos Bank?

  • Access to 95,000 fee-free ATMs
  • Higher potential APY (3.50%-4.21% vs 3.75%-4.05%) on all balances
  • Higher rated iOS app (4.7 vs 1.7)
  • Higher rated Android app (4.6 vs 0.0)

Why Fitness Bank?

No distinct advantages found vs Axos Bank.

Key Feature Differences

Better Returns at $10,000
Axos Bank

Axos Bank's Axos ONE Savings earns more on smaller deposits (approx. $421 vs $405/yr).

Better Returns at $25,000
Axos Bank

Axos Bank's Axos ONE Savings pulls ahead with larger amounts (approx. $1053 vs $1013/yr).

Requires Banking Relationship

Axos ONE Savings and Fitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo both require a checking account bundle to pay their highest rates.

Better Mobile App Experience
Axos Bank

Axos Bank offers an iOS app rated 4.7 (vs. 1.7) and Android app rated 4.6 (vs. 0.0)

Shared Benefits

Both offer monthly maintenance-free account options Available Nationwide Available to New & Existing Customers
The Bottom Line on APY (Interest Only)

Over a 1-year period, Axos Bank's Axos ONE Savings pays $16 more interest on a $10,000 balance than Fitness Bank's Fitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo.

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

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Axos Bank vs. Fitness Bank Savings Calculator

Calculations based on current APY for Axos ONE Savings and Fitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo
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You earn $16 more with Axos Bank than Fitness Bank 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.

Axos Bank

Axos ONE Savings

4.21% APY
Tiered rates: 4.21% ($0 - $249,999.99), 3.50% ($250,000+)

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$421.00(4.0%)
  • Total Contributions
    $0
  • Initial Deposit
    $10,000

Projected Balance

$10,421.00

Effective APY
4.21%

Fitness Bank

Fitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo

4.05% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$405.00(3.9%)
  • Total Contributions
    $0
  • Initial Deposit
    $10,000

Projected Balance

$10,405.00

Effective APY
4.05%

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

Still at a large branch bank?

A typical branch-bank savings rate is 0.05% APY. On a $10,000 balance, the gap to these two banks is at least $400 a year in interest.

Both Axos Bank and Fitness Bank advertise far more than that typical branch-bank rate.

0.05% APY at a typical branch bank, against 4.05%+ here
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FeatureAxos BankFitness Bank
APY
4.21%
Range: 3.50% - 4.21%
Observed: 9/4/2026
Stable over 90 days
4.05%
Observed: 9/4/2026
0.25%90-day change
Product NameAxos ONE SavingsFitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo
Minimum Deposit$0$100
Min. Balance for APY$0$100
Monthly Fee$0$10. Waived for average daily balances > $100
Compound FrequencyDailyDaily
In-Branch AccessNoNo
Account Type
Online Only
Online Only
Physical Branches3 (CA, NV, UT)Not reported
Direct Deposit Req.NoneNone
Checking Bundle Yes Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS4.7
Android4.6
iOS1.7
Android-
FDIC or NCUA Insured
Zelle® Support
Not Supported
Not Supported
BBB RatingA+A+
Important NotesThe APY is available with the Axos ONE savings and checking bundle. The checking account also earns interest. To qualify, you must either set up a direct deposit of $1,500 and maintain an average daily balance of more than $1,500 in your ONE Checking account, or receive at least $5,000 in total monthly qualifying deposits and maintain an average daily balance of more than $5,000.This is a tiered account. To earn the highest tier you must track at least 12,500 avg. daily steps using the FitnessBank Step Tracker app as well as maintain a balance of $100. Failure to do so will result in a lower APY. See bank for more details and all tiers.
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Compare Savings Rates Over Time

Historical Performance

Last 12 Months Analysis
MetricAxos BankFitness Bank
Axos ONE SavingsSummit SavingsHigh Yield SavingsFitness Savings AccountFitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings ComboSenior Fitness Savings Account
Current APY
4.21%3.75%0.61%3.75%4.05%3.75%
Trend
Stable Stable Stable Stable Stable Stable
Speed of change
-0.04-0.06-0.00-0.04-0.04-0.09
Days Since Change
214267361646464
12-Month High
4.51%4.00%0.61%4.45%4.75%4.20%
12-Month Low
4.21%3.75%0.61%3.75%4.05%3.75%
Changes per month
0.250.080.000.250.250.16
Steadiness
0.0230.0300.0000.0220.0200.048
How to read these metrics(Click to expand)

Trends and speed

  • Trend: The general direction of the rate over the analyzed period. Useful for seeing whether a bank is raising its rate or letting it slip.
  • Speed of change: How fast the rate moves. A high positive number means they raise rates quickly. A reading of 0.10 is a tenth of a percentage point each month.
  • Changes per month: How often the rate moves. A high number means it changes constantly; a low number means it holds.

Risk & Range

  • High/Low: The absolute ceiling and floor of the rate during the 364-day window.
  • Steadiness: How far the rate swings around its average. A lower score means a steadier, more predictable rate.
  • Days Since Change: A high number, for example above 90, means the rate rarely moves. A low number means it changed recently.

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