TAB Bank Review 2024
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At a glance
CDs
Checking
Savings
MMA
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Overview
Transportation Alliance Bank has roots in the trucking sector but has expanded to serve individual consumers. TAB Bank might be a good fit for truck drivers because it has a checking account — the Customer Trucker Bank Account — made for them.
Highlights
- High APY
- Highly Rated App
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APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account.
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account.
Bankrate Savings rating = 4.4/5
Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Our scoring formula weighs several factors consumers should consider when choosing financial products and services.
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account.
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account.
Bankrate CD rating = 4.9/5
Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Our scoring formula weighs several factors consumers should consider when choosing financial products and services.
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account.
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account.
Bankrate CD rating = 4.9/5
Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Our scoring formula weighs several factors consumers should consider when choosing financial products and services.
Offers featured here have been sponsored by our partners, which impacts how, where, and in what order the products appear.
Overall
Transportation Alliance Bank is mostly an online bank that offers deposit accounts for individuals and businesses, as well as commercial loans. Yields are high at Transportation Alliance Bank, and you don’t need a minimum deposit to open most of the accounts.
Pros
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Deposit accounts pay higher yields than many other banks.
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Its mobile app is highly rated on iOS and Android.
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Minimum deposit requirements are low.
Cons
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TAB has only one physical location.
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There are other online-only banks that pay higher yields on deposits.
TAB Bank banking products
APY last updated between 5/6 and 5/12.
TAB Bank savings overview
Pros
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The account pays a competitive APY, which you can start earning with as little as one cent.
Cons
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Paper statements cost $5.
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See how rates for this account have changed over time. Interact with the trend lines to view APY by date.
TAB BankAPYAPY last updated between 5/6 and 5/12.APYAPY last updated between 5/6 and 5/12.National average APYHow do we get this data?Bankrate independently tracks hundreds of APYs and product details for banking institutions nationwide. We retain the historical data of every rate we track in our database. If there are any gaps where we weren’t actively tracking a rate at the time, the graph will reflect the missing data.
Offers featured here have been sponsored by our partners, which impacts how, where, and in what order the products appear.
This is a sponsored offer rated 4 stars or higher for competitive rate, fees, and minimums.
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account.
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account.
Bankrate Savings rating = 4.4/5
Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Our scoring formula weighs several factors consumers should consider when choosing financial products and services.
Bank fees
Fee | Charged? |
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Overdraft fee | $30 |
Non-sufficient funds fee | $30 |
Monthly maintenance fee | $0 – $8 |
Out-of-network ATM fee | $2 |
Excessive transaction fee | None |
Customer experience
Customer support. TAB Bank has customer service hours from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mountain time during the week and Saturday hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. These hours aren’t applicable for Federal holidays.
Digital experience. TAB Bank is best suited for consumers who are comfortable with online and mobile banking. Its mobile app is highly rated by Apple and Android users, and it allows users to deposit money, pay bills, send money to friends or family and get account alerts.
About TAB Bank
Founded in 1998, Transportation Alliance Bank, or TAB Bank, started out as a banking service located inside truck stops. It still handles the specific banking needs of truck drivers and fleet operators, but the bank’s products have expanded to also serve individual consumers. Ogden, Utah-based TAB is primarily an online bank.
How TAB Bank compares to other banks
Compare different account types offered by Transportation Alliance Bank. Annual percentage yields (APYs) shown were updated between May 6, 2024 and May 12, 2024.
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TAB Bank savings account
Bankrate score
4.9
Bankrate Savings rating = 4.9/5 Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Annual percentage yields (APYs), minimum opening deposit requirements and minimum balances to avoid monthly service fees are some of the things that make up Bankrate’s score. |
Most comparable
FNBO Direct savings account
Bankrate score
5.0
Bankrate Savings rating = 5.0/5 Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Annual percentage yields (APYs), minimum opening deposit requirements and minimum balances to avoid monthly service fees are some of the things that make up Bankrate’s score. |
Bankrate score
Bankrate Savings rating Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Annual percentage yields (APYs), minimum opening deposit requirements and minimum balances to avoid monthly service fees are some of the things that make up Bankrate’s score. |
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APY
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account. APY includes the effects of compounding interest. APYs last updated between May 6, 2024 and May 12, 2024.
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5.27% | 4.75% | |
Minimum balance for APY
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$0.00 | $1.00 | |
Estimated earnings
Interest earned calculation based on a $25,000 deposit amount for a period of 1 year and is rounded to the nearest dollar. Exact earnings are dependent on calendar year, balance, and compounding frequency. Minimum deposit rules may apply.
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$1,318 | $1,188 | |
TAB Bank offers a high-yield savings account that pays a competitive APY, and has easy terms for opening and maintaining the account. The high-yield savings account doesn’t require a minimum opening deposit. | FNBO’s Direct High Yield Online Savings Account offers a competitive yield, but the bank isn’t accepting new applications at the moment. FNBO expects to accept applications again in early 2024, according to its website. Only $1 is needed to open the account, and there’s no monthly service fee. You’ll earn interest on all balances. Interest is compounded and credited monthly. | |
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APY offering:
5.27%
5/5
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account. APY includes the effects of compounding interest.
Minimum balance to earn interest:
$0.00
5/5
The lowest deposit amount an account must have before it can earn interest.
Monthly service fee:
$0.00
5/5
A monthly charge a financial institution deducts from an account if certain requirements are not met.
Minimum balance to avoid fee:
$0.00
5/5
The lowest balance an account must maintain in order to avoid a fee.
Access to funds:
Good
4/5
A procedure that allows an individual or organization to access and manage the funds of another account holder.
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APY offering:
4.75%
5/5
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account. APY includes the effects of compounding interest.
Minimum balance to earn interest:
$1.00
5/5
The lowest deposit amount an account must have before it can earn interest.
Monthly service fee:
$0.00
5/5
A monthly charge a financial institution deducts from an account if certain requirements are not met.
Minimum balance to avoid fee:
$0.00
5/5
The lowest balance an account must maintain in order to avoid a fee.
Access to funds:
Great
5/5
A procedure that allows an individual or organization to access and manage the funds of another account holder.
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APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account. APY includes the effects of compounding interest.
The lowest deposit amount an account must have before it can earn interest.
A monthly charge a financial institution deducts from an account if certain requirements are not met.
The lowest balance an account must maintain in order to avoid a fee.
A procedure that allows an individual or organization to access and manage the funds of another account holder.
Bankrate does not currently track additional product details for this bank.
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TAB Bank vs. BrioDirect
Both TAB Bank and BrioDirect are online-only banks. BrioDirect is owned by Webster Bank and offers a wider variety of CD terms. TAB Bank generally offers higher yields on most of its CDs. Moreover, TAB Bank offers a wider range of deposit products when compared to BrioDirect, making it a better choice if you’re looking to consolidate your banking under one roof.
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Review methodology
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