Yes, CIT Bank is FDIC insured (FDIC# 58978). The federal government protects your money up to $250,000 per depositor, for each account ownership category, in the event of a bank failure.
High-yield savings offer zero risk
As long as you open a savings account at a legitimate bank that is FDIC-insured, "there is zero risk of capital loss," says Gordon Achtermann, a Virginia-based certified financial planner.
CIT Bank is an online banking solution that offers some of the highest-paying interest rates on both savings accounts and CDs. Plus, there are no account maintenance fees for CIT Bank's banking products. In addition, there's now an interest-paying eChecking account too.
Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates
(CIT) is an American financial holding company and bank holding company incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in New York City. CIT Bank, CIT's banking subsidiary, is headquartered in Pasadena, California.
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CIT Group.
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| Type | Public company |
| Area served | North America |
Withdrawal options
You can withdraw money from your CIT Bank Savings Builder account via: Electronic funds transfer. Requesting a mailed check. Wire transfer.
Online transfers between your physical checking account and your online savings account take a few days. So if you need money immediately, you may be out of luck. You can't withdraw money from an ATM or at a physical branch unlike accounts held at brick and mortar banks.
How much interest can you earn on $1,000? If you're able to put away a bigger chunk of money, you'll earn more interest. Save $1,000 for a year at 0.01% APY, and you'll end up with $1,000.10. If you put the same $1,000 in a high-yield savings account, you could earn about $5 after a year.
In short, MMAs might be a better option, depending on the rate, if the goal is to park some cash for a short period, or if you don't want to actively manage your savings. MMAs provide access to your money when you need it, pay a higher rate than savings accounts while requiring a minimum amount of effort on your part.
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