LendingClub Bank Review 2024
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Overview
LendingClub Bank is a good option for consumers looking for an online bank that offers competitive yields and low fees. LendingClub also offers a good range of certificates of deposit (CDs), but there’s a slightly higher deposit amount than you might find at other banks.
Highlights
- ATM Fee Refunds
- No Monthly Fees
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These are sponsored offers rated highly by us for competitive rates, 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.
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
LendingClub Bank is an FDIC-insured online bank formerly known as Radius Bank until it was acquired by LendingClub in February 2021. Consumers looking for an online bank that offers competitive yields, low fees and ample ATM access might consider LendingClub Bank to be a solid option.
Pros
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LendingClub Bank offers a competitive yield on its high-yield savings account.
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The bank charges no monthly fees on many of its products.
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Checking account holders with direct deposit can receive their paychecks up to two days early.
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LendingClub Bank’s Rewards Checking account doesn’t have NSF (nonsufficient funds) fees or overdraft fees.
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You can earn 1 percent cash back with LendingClub Bank’s Rewards Checking account.
Cons
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You’ll need at least $2,500 to open a CD. Other online banks have a much lower opening deposit requirement.
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Other banks have higher-yielding accounts.
LendingClub Bank banking products
APY last updated between 5/6 and 5/12.
LendingClub Bank savings overview
Technically, LendingClub’s High-Yield Savings account has four rate tiers, but regardless of your balance, you currently earn the same competitive APY on all tiers.
Pros
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There are no monthly fees.
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Only $100 is needed to open an account.
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Savers will enjoy the competitive APY being offered.
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You can make your opening deposit using a debit card.
Cons
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Some banks don’t require a minimum opening deposit.
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LendingClub charges a $35 fee for expedited delivery of ATM/debit cards.
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See how rates for this account have changed over time. Interact with the trend lines to view APY by date.
LendingClub 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 | None |
Non-sufficient funds fee | None |
Monthly maintenance fee | None* |
Out-of-network ATM fee | None |
Excessive transaction fee | None** |
Stop Payment | $25 |
*There’s only a $10 monthly maintenance fee for tailored checking accounts with average monthly balances less than $500.
**Other withdrawal limits may apply, including a limit on how much you may withdraw at an ATM from your deposit account.
Customer experience
Digital experience. LendingClub Bank offers lots of tools and features to help consumers manage their money, including a mobile app for depositing checks, accessing budgeting tools, paying bills and much more. LendingClub Bank also lets users link external accounts, create a budget and determine their net worth. The iOS mobile app is highly-rated, while the Android app has middling reviews.
Customer service hours. Customer service representatives can be reached by phone and live chat 8:30 a.m. to midnight ET, Monday-Friday, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, on weekends.
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Our editor's take
LendingClub offers yields much higher than many big institutions, and you don’t have to jump through hoops to get that competitive APY. Many consumers remain at big banks, which they’ve been at for a long time, without realizing there are much higher yields easily available elsewhere.
Persistent technological issues can bog down your banking experience, especially at online-only institutions. Customers with persistent issues like these within the website or mobile app should attempt troubleshooting with their bank. If the issue persists, it may be worth examining your hardware, in case that’s the root cause of the problem.
About LendingClub Bank
LendingClub Bank is an online bank based in Lehi, Utah, that was known as Radius Bank until it was acquired by LendingClub Corp. in February 2021. It was renamed LendingClub Bank in July 2021.
How LendingClub compares to other banks
Compare different account types offered by LendingClub Bank. Annual percentage yields (APYs) shown were updated between May 6, 2024 and May 12, 2024.
Selected bank
LendingClub 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
SoFi 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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5.00% | 4.60% | |
Minimum balance for APY
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$0.00 | $0.00 | |
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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$1,250 | $1,150 | |
LendingClub Bank offers a High-Yield Savings Account that has a top-tier APY. You’ll only need $100 to open this account, and it doesn’t charge any monthly service fees. | SoFi Bank has a competitive annual percentage yield on its savings account. You’ll need to open both a checking and savings account at SoFi. And setting up a direct deposit is required to earn the bank’s top APY. | |
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APY offering:
5.00%
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:
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 offering:
4.60%
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:
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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LendingClub vs. SoFi
Both LendingClub and SoFi are online-only banks and similar in that they charge little to no fees and offer high yields on their deposit accounts. However, SoFi doesn’t offer certificates of deposits. If that’s what you’re primarily in the market for, or you want to have one bank for all of your deposit accounts, LendingClub may be the better choice.
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