Citibank Savings Account Review

Citibank Savings Account is offered by Citibank, a bank founded in 1812 and based in New York, NY. It is made possible by a bank partnership with Citibank. Citibank Savings Account is available in 9 states (and Washington, DC).

Are savings accounts from Citibank federally insured?

Yes, your Citibank savings accounts are insured up to $250,000 per person by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The FDIC is an independent agency of the United States government that protects you against the loss of your insured deposits if an FDIC-insured bank or savings association fails. FDIC insurance is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government.

What APY does Citibank offer?

Citibank Savings Account offers an APY starting at 0.04% and ranging up to 2.00% (APY stands for annual percentage yield, rates may change).

What features and perks does Citibank Savings Account offer?

This account includes the following features:

• Automatic savings - Set up an automatic transfer from your checking account to a savings account and you'll never have to second-guess your saving decisions again.
• Fraud monitoring - Citibank Savings Account monitors transactions for potentially fraudulent activity, such as when a debit card is unexpectedly used in a different location or you make a sudden string of costly purchases.
• Free Bill Pay - Bill Pay allows you to receive ebills directly to your account and pay them easily from your account.
• Nationwide ATM network - Withdraw money and check your balance from wherever you are.

What fees does Citibank Savings Account charge?

Citibank Savings Account does not charge a monthly maintenance fee. See the fee breakdown section below to view all fees.

However, you can waive the monthly fee if you have a minimum daily balance of $500.

• Outgoing domestic bank transfers come with a $35 fee.
• Outoing international bank transfers come with a $45 fee. You can save a ton of money in fees if you use use a nonbank money transfer service.
• Citibank Savings Account charges $5 every time you request a paper statement.