FNBO Direct Review: Savings
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Overview
FNBO Direct is the online-only bank division of First National Bank of Omaha. The savings account we reviewed has a rate well above the national average, and it has no monthly fees.
No monthly fees.
24/7 customer service by phone.
No branch access.
No cash deposits.
Product reviews
Savings
FNBO Direct's online savings account, with its 3.25% annual percentage yield and no monthly fees, can be a decent place to park your money. The yield is much higher than the national average for a savings account, 0.38% APY, but it’s lower than what some other online savings accounts pay.
FNBO Direct Online Savings Account
Customer experience & overdraft fees
Customer experience
Live customer support by phone is available 24/7, so you can talk to a real person at any time. To view account balances or statements, you can access your account via FNBO Direct's website and mobile apps.
The mobile apps get above average ratings in the app stores.
FNBO Direct’s brick-and-mortar division is First National Bank.
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Categories assessed
Each provider is evaluated across five weighted categories and 30 subcategories, including checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, customer experience, and overdraft services. For banks or credit unions without one or more types of accounts, the overall rating is modified to include only applicable categories. Institutions are not penalized if they don't offer every type of account.
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