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FLAGSTAR READY SAVINGS

A low-cost savings account that earns interest

Start saving today—for goals, rainy days, and your future self.

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What makes this low-cost savings account right for you?

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Beginner-friendly

Easy to use if you're new to saving and want to earn interest.

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Track your progress

With online and mobile banking,1 account alerts, and real-time credit scores.

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$1 to open

The minimum deposit to open this account is only $1.

What features are included in this beginner-friendly savings account?

Avoid the $5 monthly maintenance fee

Choose one of these options to waive your monthly fee.

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Minimum balance

Maintain a $300 average daily balance

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Flagstar Checking Account

Maintain a Flagstar personal checking relationship

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24 or younger

Primary account holder is

24 years old or younger4

How it works

Meeting just ONE of these requirements during each statement period automatically waives your monthly maintenance fee. If none of these conditions are met, a $5 monthly maintenance fee will apply to your account.

Bank on the go with our  Mobile App

Our Mobile App lets you pay bills, send money with Zelle,® deposit checks,2 and much more. Add this easy-to-use app to your Android or iPhone and manage your money on your schedule.5

4.7 out of 5 on the Apple App Store as of 6/1/2026

4.7 out of 5 stars
visit the following URL to download our app from the apple store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flagstar-mobile-banking/id972805390 or Visit the following URL to download our app the Android URL https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mynycb.nycb&hl=en_US&gl=US

Scan this code with your phone’s camera to download the Flagstar Mobile App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

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FAQs for Flagstar Ready Savings

Flagstar Ready Savings is for anyone who’s looking for a quick, simple way to start building their savings. 

Flagstar Ready Savings has a $5 monthly maintenance charge—and three ways to avoid it: 

To get our current rates, call a local branch or 888-248-6423.

 

If you already have a Flagstar Ready Savings account, you can use online or mobile banking.

  • Sign into your account.
  • Select Flagstar Ready Savings.
  • On the next screen, select Account Information to see the current rate and the amount of interest you've earned so far this year.

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Earn up to 3.80% APY6 with a CD

Explore our wide range of CD account terms that can help you earn more interest.
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Earn 3.20% APY7 with Flagstar Performance Savings

Grow your money with a great savings rate.
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Round Up with Flagstar®

Round your purchases up to the next dollar and put the difference into a savings account.

We reserve the right to change account benefits at any time without notice. Certain restrictions may apply. Please see the complete Disclosure Guide for additional details.

Interest rates are tiered to a maximum amount.

1Not all devices supported. Available for eligible personal and business deposit account customers only.

2Not all devices supported. Available for eligible personal and business checking and savings account customers only. Must be an active mobile banking user. Must be a customer for a minimum of two business days. Accounts must be in good standing.

3Currency conversion fee may apply to transactions outside the U.S. Owners of non-Flagstar ATMs may change a fee, which, upon request, can be reimbursed up to $20 a month.

4When the primary account owner reaches 25 years old, age can no longer be used to avoid the monthly service fee.

5Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android, Google Play, and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc.

6Annual Percentage Yield (APY). 3.80% APY is accurate as of 6/5/2026 and available as a 12-month term. Fees could reduce earnings. Withdrawals may result in imposition of applicable early withdrawal penalties. $500 minimum opening deposit required. Maximum deposit is $10 million. 'New Money' is defined as funds that are not currently deposited in any account at Flagstar Bank. Not available for public units or Business CDs. Certain restrictions, including area restrictions, may apply. Offer subject to change or cancellation at any time without notice. Must present offer at account opening. Limited-time offer. Important information will be provided to you in the disclosures you receive during the account opening process. Please contact your local branch for more information.

Flagstar Performance Savings

7Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of 6/5/2026. Tier 1 $0 – $9,999.99 features an annual percentage yield of 0.10%. Tier 2 $10,000.00 – $24,999.99 features an annual percentage yield of 0.10%. Tier 3 $25,000.00 – $49,999.99 features an annual percentage yield of 3.20%. Tier 4 $50,000.00 – $99,999.99 features an annual percentage yield of 3.20%. Tier 5 $100,000.00 – $499,999.99 features an annual percentage yield of 3.20%. Tier 6 $500,000.00+ features an annual percentage yield of 3.20%. The interest rate(s) and annual percentage yield(s) are variable and may change at any time before or after the account is opened. Initial minimum opening deposit to earn the higher interest rate on the Flagstar Performance Savings account is $25,000 and must be “new money,” which is defined as money that is not currently on deposit in any Flagstar Bank account (except maturing CDs). Additionally, (i) account must be funded within 90 days of the approval date, and (ii) early account closure fee may be imposed for accounts closed within 180 days. A maintenance service charge of $15 will be imposed every statement cycle if the average daily collected balance in the account is less than $10,000. The maintenance service charge will be waived if you are the tax reported owner on this account and you are an owner on a Flagstar personal checking account. Fees may reduce earnings. Personal accounts only. Limited time offer. Area restrictions may apply. If you are a Private Bank client, please contact your Private Client Group to enroll.