CIT Bank’s CDs Hit 5.0% APY And Savings Climb to 4.75% APY (March 2023)

Investing in certificates of deposit (CDs) can be a smart way to save and grow your money. However, it’s important to keep an eye on changes in the interest rates offered by banks, as they can have a big impact on your returns. Recently, CIT Bank made investing in CDs a little more appealing by increasing the maximum APY to 5,00% on 6-month CDs. This is a very competitive rate, but it pays to compare what other financial institutions are offering to make sure you are getting the best CD rates.

The CIT Savings Connect is a high-yield savings account offered by CIT Bank, which also offers customers the opportunity to earn more through the bank’s Relationship Rewards program. Customers can easily manage their accounts through CIT Bank’s digital banking tools, including mobile and online banking. The CIT Savings Connect is FDIC-insured, providing an added layer of protection for deposits.

CIT Bank recently launched a new savings product called Platinum Savings that offers up to 4.75% APY if you maintain a balance of $5,000 or more. The APY for lower balances is 0.25% APY.

CIT Bank offers a 4.50% APY on its high-yield savings account. CIT Savings Connect is a high-yield savings account offered by CIT Bank. It offers a competitive annual percentage yield (APY) and allows customers to earn more with the bank’s Relationship Rewards program. Customers can easily manage their accounts online or on the go with CIT Bank’s digital banking tools, including mobile banking and online banking. CIT Savings Connect is FDIC-insured, providing an added layer of protection for customers’ deposits.

CIT Bank has lowered the maximum APY on its CD accounts (18-month term) from 4.75% to 4.65%. CIT Bank offers a variety of CD options, including regular term CDs, RampUp CDs, and Jumbo CDs, with terms ranging from three to 60 months.

CIT Bank’s CD rates are competitive and offer the potential for higher returns on savings compared to checking or savings accounts. There is a minimum of $1,000 to open an account, and a penalty may be imposed if the principal is withdrawn from the account before the term ends. However, customers can avoid the prepayment penalty by opting for a CIT Bank No-Penalty CD, which still offers a 4.80% APY.

CIT’s money market account rates also stayed at 1.55% APY, but that’s still high compared to the average national rates for money market accounts.

CIT Bank is a national bank headquartered in Pasadena, California. It is a subsidiary of CIT Group, a financial holding company that provides financing, leasing, and other financial services to small and medium-sized businesses. CIT Bank offers a variety of banking products and services, including checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit.

In addition to its retail banking products, CIT Bank also provides commercial lending, equipment financing, and other financial services to businesses. The bank has a strong focus on technology and offers a range of digital banking tools, including mobile banking, online banking, and a user-friendly website. CIT Bank is FDIC-insured, which means that deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor.