CIT Bank Review - Online Savings Accounts and CDs

1. Is CIT Bank trustworthy?
2. Does CIT Bank have CDs?
3. Is CIT Bank a real bank?
4. Which online banks have the best CD rates?
5. Can you lose money in a high-yield savings account?
6. How do I withdraw money from CIT Savings?
7. Who is CIT bank owned by?
8. What is the interest rate of CIT Bank?
9. Are online CD's safe?

Is CIT Bank trustworthy?

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.

Does CIT Bank have CDs?

CIT Bank offers three main depository product types: savings accounts, Certificates of Deposit (CDs), and IRA CDs.

Is CIT Bank a real bank?

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.

Which online banks have the best CD rates?

Best CD rates of May 2021

• PurePoint Financial: 6 months – 5 years, 0.15% APY – 0.25% APY; $10,000 minimum deposit to open.
• Investors eAccess: 6 months – 10 months, 0.25% APY – 0.25% APY; $500 minimum deposit to open.
• CIT Bank: 6 months – 5 years, 0.30% APY – 0.50% APY; $1,000 minimum deposit to open.

Can you lose money in a high-yield savings account?

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.

How do I withdraw money from CIT Savings?

Withdrawal options

You can withdraw money from your CIT Bank Savings Builder account via: Electronic funds transfer. Requesting a mailed check. Wire transfer.

Who is CIT bank owned by?

(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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What is the interest rate of CIT Bank?

**Interest Rate is 0.499% during the Introductory Period and 0.399% thereafter. ***APY assumes a Qualifying Deposit of $200 or more is made to the linked eChecking account each Evaluation Period. Visit our Savings Connect page for complete terms and conditions. Savings Builder is a tiered interest rate account.

Are online CD's safe?

How safe are online CDs? Just as safe as other CDs. Most online banks offer FDIC insurance just like brick-and-mortar institutions. The main difference between online and traditional banks is branch access for customer support; online banks usually provide help by phone and online channels only.