CIT Bank vs Citibank

CIT is a solid online bank with excellent rates and no monthly fees. How does it compare to Citibank? Read our comparison chart below.

CIT offers savings accounts and multiple CDs, including a no-penalty CD. Savings and Money Market account requires $100 minimum deposit, while term CDs require $1,000 minimum deposit. There are no monthly service fees.

While Citibank has 700 branches across the U.S. Accounts must be opened as a checking & savings package. Service fees and ways to waive are on the high side. Best for high-balance customers who can open one of the elite accounts to earn reward points, get preferred rates, and other perks.

Compare CIT with Citibank, side-by-side. Read on for an in-depth look, including ratings, reviews, pros and cons.

	CIT Bank	Citibank


	SPECIAL OFFER Savings Builder High Yield Savings - 1.80% APY - Learn More Read CIT Review	SPECIAL OFFER Citigold Package - $1,500 Bonus - Learn More Read Citibank Review
	Benefits and Features
Savings	Savings Builder up to 1.80% APY with $25,000+ balance or $100 monthly deposit.	0.04% - 0.06% APY. No minimum deposit. $4.50 monthly fee unless you maintain an average monthly balance of $500.
CD	Term CDs up to 1.85% APY. $1,000 minimum opening deposit.	0.05% - 1.25% APY. Terms ranging from 3 months to 5 years. Minimum opening deposit is $1,000 in CA, and NV, $2,500 in MD, DC, VA, and FL, $500 in all other markets.
Checking	eChecking: 0.25% APY with $25,000+ balance and 0.10% APY on balances under $25,000
Money Market	1.85% APY	A.k.a 'Savings Plus' Account. 0.01% - 0.10% APY. Minimum opening deposit $100.
Customer Service	Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm (ET) Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (ET) Sunday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (ET)	24/7 Live Customer Service (Telephone)
ATMs		2400 ATMs across the country. Citibank also works at all MoneyPass ATMs, which means access to over 60,000 no-fee ATMs.
IRA CD		Can convert an IRA to a regular CD account. 0.05% - 1.75% APY. Terms ranging from 3 months to 5 years. Minimum opening deposit is $1,000 in CA, and NV, $2,500 in MD, DC, VA, and FL, $500 in all other markets.
IRA Money Market		Can convert an IRA account to a regular Money Market account. 0.01% - 0.10% APY. Minimum opening deposit $100.
Locations	Online Only	700 Citibank branches across 13 states (mostly in California and New York)
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Pros & Cons	Pros: High APY No monthly service fees Low opening deposits Cons: No physical locations No check writing	Pros: Perks for high balance customers Many fee-free ATMs Global presence Cons: No free checking option Higher balance requirements Low savings APY
Bottom Line	Solid online bank with excellent rates and no monthly fees... Read full review	Large national bank best for high balance customers... Read full review

	Savings Builder High Yield Savings - 1.80% APY CIT Savings Builder - $200 Cash Bonus CIT Savings Builder - $100 Cash Bonus	Citigold Package - $1,500 Bonus Citi Priority Package - $700 Bonus
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Which is Better: CIT or Citibank?

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In short: CIT's savings and checking are noteworthy.

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CIT Bank Review

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CIT Bank Savings Builder Review

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CIT Bank CD Rates

CIT Bank is known for competitive interest rates on online savings products. How are their CD rates? Check out the current rates and how they compare below.

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CIT Bank Routing Number

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CIT Bank Locations

CIT Bank is an online only bank with no physical branches. Find out how to manage your account, reach customer service, and the bank's current offers.

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Citibank Review

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