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High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

Capital One vs. CIT Bank

Capital One's 360 Performance Savings pays 3.00% APY while CIT Bank's Platinum Savings pays 3.75% 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? CIT Bank pays $75 more than Capital One annually ($375 vs $300).

Choose Capital One if you value in-person banking. Choose CIT Bank if getting the best rate matters most.

Comparison of Capital One vs CIT Bank savings accounts
Metric

Capital One

Business Savings Account

Sep 4, 2026

CIT Bank

Platinum Savings

Sep 4, 2026
APY3.50%0.25% - 3.75%
Earns in a year
$5,000+$175
$10,000+$350
$25,000+$875
$5,000+$188
$10,000+$375
$25,000+$938
Min. Deposit
$0$100

Snapshot view. Rates subject to change.

Terms
-This is a tiered savings account, where the stated APY requires meeting the $5,000 balance requirement. Lower balances earn a lower APY.
Features
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person AccessZelle® Supported
FDIC InsuredMod. MinimumGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppZelle® SupportedDaily CompoundingStable Rate

Market Reality Check

Both of these institutions offer rates below the top 10 savings and money market accounts we track. Those institutions all pay at least 4.01% APY.

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Comparison Analysis

Comparing Capital One vs. CIT Bank

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Executive Summary

CIT Bank offers a competitive Platinum Savings account with an APY of 3.75%, which is higher than Capital One's 360 Performance Savings account, which yields 3.00%. The Platinum Savings account requires a minimum balance of $5,000 to earn the stated APY, while Capital One's account has no minimum balance requirement. Additionally, CIT Bank's account provides better returns at both $10,000 and $25,000 balances compared to Capital One. For those seeking alternatives, Capital One also offers a Kids Savings Account with an APY of 2.50% and a Business Savings Account with an APY of 3.50%. Both banks are nationally available, with CIT Bank operating online only.

The analysis is based on current Banksparency database records

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Why Capital One?

  • Physical branch access (Over 200 branches in Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia and Washington, D.C.)

Why CIT Bank?

  • Higher potential APY (3.65%-3.75% vs 2.50%-3.50%)

Key Feature Differences

Better Returns at $10,000
CIT Bank

CIT Bank's Platinum Savings earns more on smaller deposits (approx. $375 vs $350/yr).

Better Returns at $25,000
CIT Bank

CIT Bank's Platinum Savings pulls ahead with larger amounts (approx. $938 vs $875/yr).

Shared Benefits

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

Over a 1-year period, CIT Bank's Platinum Savings pays $25 more interest on a $10,000 balance than Capital One's Business Savings Account.

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

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Top Market Contenders

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3.40% APY
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Capital One vs. CIT Bank Savings Calculator

Calculations based on current APY for Business Savings Account and Platinum Savings
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You earn $25 more with CIT Bank than Capital One 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.

Capital One

Business Savings Account

3.50% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$350.00(3.4%)
  • Total Contributions
    $0
  • Initial Deposit
    $10,000

Projected Balance

$10,350.00

Effective APY
3.50%

CIT Bank

Platinum Savings

3.75% APY
Tiered rates: 0.25% ($0.01 - $4,999.99), 3.75% ($5,000+)

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$375.00(3.6%)
  • Total Contributions
    $0
  • Initial Deposit
    $10,000

Projected Balance

$10,375.00

Effective APY
3.75%

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 $345 a year in interest.

Both Capital One and CIT Bank advertise far more than that typical branch-bank rate.

0.05% APY at a typical branch bank, against 3.50%+ here
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FeatureCapital OneCIT Bank
APY
3.50%
Observed: 9/4/2026
Stable over 90 days
3.75%
Range: 0.25% - 3.75%
Observed: 9/4/2026
Stable over 90 days
Product NameBusiness Savings AccountPlatinum Savings
Minimum Deposit$0$100
Min. Balance for APY$0$5,000
Monthly FeeN/A$0
Compound FrequencyMonthlyDaily
In-Branch AccessYesNo
Account Type
Online & Branches
Online Only
Physical Branches252 (CT, DC, DE, LA, MD, NJ, NY, TX (+1 more))Not reported
Direct Deposit Req.NoneNone
Checking BundleNoNo
Mobile Apps
iOS4.8
Android4.5
iOS4.8
Android4.7
FDIC or NCUA Insured
Zelle® Support
Available
Limit: $2,500/dayAvailable for 360 Checking accounts.
Available
Supported for eChecking users post-First Citizens merger.
BBB RatingA+A+
Important Notes-This is a tiered savings account, where the stated APY requires meeting the $5,000 balance requirement. Lower balances earn a lower APY.
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Compare Savings Rates Over Time

Historical Performance

Last 7 Months Analysis
MetricCapital One
360 Performance SavingsBusiness Savings Account
Current APY
3.00%3.50%
Trend
Stable Stable
Speed of change
-0.030.00
Days Since Change
94164
7-Month High
3.20%3.50%
7-Month Low
3.00%3.50%
Changes per month
0.280.00
Steadiness
0.0260.000
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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 216-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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