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High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

Capital One vs. UFB Direct

Capital One's 360 Performance Savings pays 3.00% APY while UFB Direct's UFB Checking and Savings Bundle pays 3.46% APY.

Note: UFB Direct's UFB Checking and Savings Bundle also needs a checking account.

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

Analysis by Aviel Fahl
Newest reading September 7, 2026

The Bottom Line

Who pays more interest on $10,000? UFB Direct pays $46 more than Capital One annually ($346 vs $300).

Choose Capital One if you want a no-strings-attached account, you value in-person banking, or you want Zelle for quick transfers. Choose UFB Direct if getting the best rate matters most.

Important Considerations

Confirmed:

UFB Direct's UFB Checking and Savings Bundle pays its top rate only if you also open a checking account with UFB Direct, while Capital One's 360 Performance Savings stands alone.

Comparison of Capital One vs UFB Direct savings accounts
Metric

Capital One

Business Savings Account

Sep 5, 2026

UFB Direct

UFB Checking and Savings Bundle

Sep 7, 2026
APY3.50%3.46%
Earns in a year
$5,000+$175
$10,000+$350
$25,000+$875
$5,000+$0
$10,000+$346
$25,000+$865
Min. Deposit
$0$5,000

Snapshot view. Rates subject to change.

Terms
-The regular savings or money market APY may be boosted by direct deposits, minimum balance of $10,000 and making 10 approved debit card transactions per statement cycle. The checking account also earns interest. See bank for full details.
Features
FDIC InsuredNo MinimumsGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppIn-Person AccessZelle® Supported
FDIC InsuredHigh MinimumGreat iOS AppGreat Android AppDirect Deposit ReqChecking BundleDaily CompoundingRate Changes Often

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. UFB Direct

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Executive Summary

Capital One's Business Savings Account leads with a competitive APY of 3.50%, offering no minimum balance requirement, maintenance fees, or direct deposit conditions. This makes it an attractive option for those looking for simplicity in savings. In comparison, UFB Direct offers the UFB Portfolio Savings account with a slightly lower APY of 3.26%. While both accounts have no minimum deposit and maintenance fees, UFB Direct operates online-only. For those considering youth savings, Capital One also provides a Kids Savings Account with a 2.50% APY, but the Business Savings Account remains the standout choice.

The analysis is based on current Banksparency database records

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

Why Capital One?

  • Physical branch access (Over 200 branches in Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia and Washington, D.C.)
  • Fast transfers via Zelle® (up to $2,500 a day)

Why UFB Direct?

  • Offers an interest-bearing checking account in addition to the savings APY
  • Access to over 90,000 fee-free ATMs

Key Feature Differences

Better for Simplicity
Capital One

Capital One's Business Savings Account offers 3.50% APY with no bundling, direct deposit requirement or caps.

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, Capital One's Business Savings Account pays $4 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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Capital One vs. UFB Direct Savings Calculator

Calculations based on current APY for Business Savings Account and UFB Checking and Savings Bundle
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You earn $4 more with Capital One 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.

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%

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.

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 $341 a year in interest.

Both Capital One and UFB Direct advertise far more than that typical branch-bank rate.

0.05% APY at a typical branch bank, against 3.46%+ here
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FeatureCapital OneUFB Direct
APY
3.50%
Observed: 9/5/2026
Stable over 90 days
3.46%
Observed: 9/7/2026
Stable over 90 days
Product NameBusiness Savings AccountUFB Checking and Savings Bundle
Minimum Deposit$0$5,000
Min. Balance for APY$0$10,000
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.None
Required
Checking BundleNo Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS4.8
Android4.5
iOS4.8
Android4.3
FDIC or NCUA Insured
Zelle® Support
Available
Limit: $2,500/dayAvailable for 360 Checking accounts.
Not Supported
BBB RatingA+A+
Important Notes-The regular savings or money market APY may be boosted by direct deposits, minimum balance of $10,000 and making 10 approved debit card transactions per statement cycle. The checking account also earns interest. See bank for full details.
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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
97167
7-Month High
3.20%3.50%
7-Month Low
3.00%3.50%
Changes per month
0.270.00
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 219-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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