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About CIT Bank

CIT Bank is a leading online bank in the U.S., specializing in high-yield savings accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs). All of its checking and savings accounts have no monthly fees and a $100 minimum opening deposit. CIT Bank is a subsidiary of First Citizens Bank, a financial holding company with over $100 billion in assets.

Pros
  • Competitive interest rates
  • Minimal fees
  • Up to $30 in monthly ATM rebates
  • Checking account earns interest
Cons
  • No physical branches

What is CIT Bank?

CIT Bank is an online bank that offers a variety of banking products and services, including checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, CDs and home loans. It’s the online division of First Citizens Bank, which is one of the largest banks in the U.S., founded in 1898.

While CIT Bank may not have the same brick-and-mortar presence as some of its competitors, its online-only model allows it to offer higher interest rates and lower fees. If you're comfortable with online banking and looking for a bank that puts your money first, CIT Bank is worth considering.

» MORE: What do you need to open a bank account?

How does CIT Bank work?

CIT Bank's combination of high interest rates, no monthly fees and easy online banking makes it a great choice for those looking to grow their savings and manage their finances digitally.

It offers savings accounts with yield-boosting interest rates, high-yield CDs and even an interest-bearing checking account with no monthly fee. Its banking platform is easy to use and includes features like account alerts and mobile banking. CIT Bank deposits are insured through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

You can open an account with CIT Bank online. You’ll need to provide your personal information and a valid form of identification. Once your account is opened, you can use CIT Bank’s website and mobile banking app to check your balance, pay bills and transfer funds.

The checking and savings accounts all require a $100 minimum initial deposit.

» MORE: Interest rates and how they work

CIT Bank products and services

CIT Bank offers a variety of products and services to meet your banking needs:

eChecking
CIT Bank’s eChecking account earns 0.10% annual percentage yield (APY) on balances below $25,000 and 0.25% APY on balances of $25,000 or more. It comes with up to $30 in ATM rebates each month and has no monthly fees or overdraft fees. It requires a $100 minimum opening deposit.
Savings accounts
CIT Bank offers three high-yield savings accounts with competitive interest rates: Savings Builder, Savings Connect and Platinum Savings. You can open any savings account with as little as $100, and there are no monthly maintenance fees.
Money market account
CIT Bank's money market account might be a great option if you're looking for a savings account with added flexibility, such as the option to deposit checks or use Zelle. It has no monthly maintenance fees and a low $100 opening deposit. However, it has a lower interest rate than CIT Bank’s Savings Connect and Platinum Savings accounts.
Certificates of deposit

With CIT Bank, you’ll find three types of CDs:

  • Term CDs range from six months to five years and have rates as high as 3.5% for a 13-month term. The minimum opening deposit is $1,000.
  • CIT Bank’s No-Penalty CD is an 11-month CD and earns 3.50% at publishing. With this CD, you can withdraw your money any time after seven days of account opening without penalty. The minimum opening deposit is $1,000.
  • Jumbo CDs have $100,000 minimum opening deposits and come in two-year, three-year, four-year and five-year term options.

CIT Bank also offers RampUp and RampUp Plus CDs, but they’re not available for new account holders at this time.

» MORE: Are CDs worth it?

Home loans
In addition to checking and savings accounts, CIT Bank provides customers with home loans. These include fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages with flexible terms.

CIT Bank fees

One of the biggest advantages of CIT Bank is its lack of fees. It doesn’t charge for overdrafts, monthly maintenance, nonnetwork ATMs or incoming wire transfers. So you won't have to worry about paying to keep your account open or meeting minimum balance requirements.

However, there are a few CIT Bank fees to be aware of:

  • $10 outgoing wire transfer fee (for eChecking balances below $25,000)
  • $30 stop payment request fee
  • 1% fee for international point of sale or ATM withdrawals
  • $45 debit card rush delivery fee
  • $10 debit card replacement fee (one free card per year)

CIT Bank FAQ

Does CIT Bank use Zelle?

Yes, CIT Bank does offer Zelle for its customers. With Zelle, you can send and receive money quickly and easily with friends and family who have a U.S. bank account. You can enroll in Zelle through the CIT Bank app.

Where is CIT Bank available?

CIT Bank is available nationwide. You can open and manage your account from anywhere within the U.S. with an internet connection.

What is the minimum deposit required to open an account with CIT Bank?

The minimum deposit required to open a CIT Bank account depends on the type of account you choose. For example, the minimum deposit for an eChecking or savings account is $100, while the minimum deposit for a CD is $1,000. Jumbo CDs require $100,000 or more.

Does CIT Bank charge monthly maintenance fees?

CIT Bank does not charge any monthly maintenance fees for its accounts.

Is CIT Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes, CIT Bank is FDIC-insured, which means your deposits are insured up to the maximum allowed by law ($250,000 per depositor).

Does CIT Bank offer mobile banking?

Yes, CIT Bank offers a mobile app that allows you to manage your accounts, deposit checks and transfer money on the go. You can download the CIT Bank app on the App Store and Google Play.

Is CIT Bank legit?

Yes, CIT Bank is a legitimate, FDIC-insured bank. It’s a solid choice for those looking for an online bank that offers competitive interest rates and a variety of banking products, including high-yield savings accounts, CDs and money market accounts.

One standout feature of CIT Bank is its lack of fees. With no monthly maintenance fees, overdraft fees or ATM fees, you can rest assured that your money is working for you, not being eaten up by unnecessary charges.

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    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2026

    Don’t believe anything that they say! When looking to move my funds, they offered me a rate bump of .25%, which I accepted. Several months later, I checked and no rate bump and although they could see that I was offered and accepted the rate bump, they said, "Sorry, tough luck!" What crooks! Move my money out immediately!

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    Reviewed Dec. 19, 2025

    On 12/1/25 I paid over $36,000 for a new car using CIT Bill Pay. This form of payment was unacceptable to to the car dealer, who required a wire transfer instead. CIT canceled the bill pay on 12/12/25 with the assurance that my money would be returned to my checking account not later than 12/16/25. When the funds were not returned to my account I called CIT and was assured that the funds would be there by 12/17/25. This didn't happen and then they assured me that the funds would be available on 12/18/25. Today is 12/19/25 and the funds still haven't been returned to my account. I am extremely disappointed with CIT Bank.

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      Reviewed Oct. 16, 2025

      I just spent time trying to open an account online and at the end it says unable to open an account. Total disgusting treatment. I have top credit and top history. I will never use them again and advise others to steer clear!

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      Customer ServiceOnline & AppRates

      Reviewed Oct. 1, 2025

      Opening the account was cumbersome at first but eventually worked itself out after about 3 weeks. They cut their high yield savings rate when The Fed cut the Prime rate. So now they're not paying any more than any other bank I can deal with. Then I tried to mobile deposit a check only to have it rejected because they didn't like my sister's signature.

      Once I got that straightened out which took about a week and a half, they eliminated their Android phone app which is the only way I can Mobile deposit a check. So now the check says Mobile deposit on the back and they won't take it by mail because of that and I can't mobile deposit because their app is gone and there's no way to make a deposit via the website or an ATM. So I have a totally worthless check for $7,000 in my hand and they've got $200,000 of my money that they're going to give me back when I close the account because their "customer service" is non existent. Prrrrreetty sure I'm going to get The Federal Reserve involved with their asses over this, too. Save yourself the grief. Take your money somewhere it will be respected and appreciated. F This "Bank".

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      PriceStaff

      Reviewed Sept. 26, 2025

      I originally opened a HYSA with CIT Bank and had no issues. But once I switched my checking account over, everything went downhill. Getting access to your own money is frustratingly difficult with this bank. Their ATM withdrawal limits are unreasonably low. Zelle transfer limits are also very low. Need a check? Forget it—they don’t even offer that option. Have a check over $10K to deposit? You’ll need to mail it in. To make matters worse, even their staff seem poorly trained. A supervisor confidently told me there were no wire transfer fees. I asked her to repeat it twice before I pointed out that, in fact, CIT charges $10 for every wire transfer. That says a lot about the training and accuracy of information at this bank. If you value convenience, flexibility, and accurate service, you’re better off with a big bank or a local credit union. My advice: do not trust CIT Bank with your money.

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      Customer Service

      Reviewed Sept. 24, 2025

      No trouble opening an account a week ago for my Wife. Have never been able to access the account (not even once) since then. Finally got someone on the phone today only to hear they are working on a technical issue and cannot give a date when it will be resolved. How they stay in business is beyond me. They admit to having the $10K transfer. If I ever get access. This account will be Closed. FCC is my next stop.

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      Reviewed March 8, 2025

      When I initially opened a savings account in early 2024 and opted in for paperless statements, I received a monthly email notifying me when statements were available. This lasted about three months. Starting in July 2024, the email notices stopped. I contacted them several times requesting the problem be resolved. Each time I received identical canned responses..."Sorry for the inconvenience, this is how you can download a statement (like I'm an idiot and couldn't figure that out for myself), and we are working hard to fix it." By March 2025, 9 months without an email notice, I'm done. Never got the sense they cared at all. Only reason for the second star is competitive rates, but their customer service negates that benefit.

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      Customer ServiceStaffTransparency

      Reviewed March 5, 2025

      I had a terrible experience while speaking with CIT customer care over the phone regarding the new account opening process. When I attempted to open an account, I received a message stating that my request could not be completed, but no reason was provided. I contacted customer care for clarification, but they had very limited information and could only offer general explanations for why my application couldn't be processed. They also mentioned that there were no notes indicating the specific issue with my application. When I asked for an email address to contact another support team, they didn’t have one to provide. Overall, a very frustrating experience.

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      Customer Service

      Reviewed Jan. 4, 2025

      I always have a problem logging in even though my computer plugs in my saved login info. Every time I attempt to log in, I have to take the extra steps to unlock my account. I input all the one time passcodes and nothing works. Now I have to call customer service. Do not bank here.

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      Reviewed Oct. 12, 2024

      I was approved and opened a savings account and then was asked to fund it. As soon as my transfers went through they seized the money and put the account in review and will not let me speak to anyone about this. They will not give me a time frame for this account closure and review. They just have my money and will not respond with anything useful except they have the money and will release when they are done reviewing but in the meantime they have closed my account. I do not recommend banking here after this experience. They lure you in with a higher than average interest rate and then provide terrible service and customer service.

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      CIT Bank Company Information

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      CIT Bank
      Website:
      www.cit.com