Cross River Bank Review 2024
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At a glance
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Overview
Cross River Bank is best for savers seeking highly competitive interest rates and low fees. But it has just two branches — in New Jersey and New York — and is probably best suited for those living in these states, since the bank is highly localized.
Highlights
- High APY
- Low Min Balance
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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 = 4.9/5
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 Savings rating = 5/5
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 Savings 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Overall
Cross River Bank offers checking, money market and savings accounts as well as CDs. Consumers may find the highly-localized nature of this bank is a deal breaker, but consumers in the New York City and New Jersey area looking for great rates on deposit products may find it’s a good fit.
Pros
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Checking and savings account rates are excellent.
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There are no monthly service fees.
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There are no minimum balances, except a low $500 minimum to open a CD.
Cons
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There are just two branches, and they’re only open weekdays.
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Customer service hours are limited.
Cross River Bank banking products
Cross River Bank savings overview
The bank also offers the I Connect/E Connect Tiered Savings account that earns an above-average APY on balances of up to $249,999. It earns competitive APYs on higher balances, although you’ll need at least $1 million to earn the top yield.
Pros
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There are no monthly fees or a minimum opening deposit.
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Both savings accounts earn APYs above the national average.
Cons
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You’ll need a minimum balance of $1 million to earn the top APY with the I Connect/E Connect Tiered Savings account.
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See how rates for this account have changed over time. Interact with the trend lines to view APY by date.
Cross River BankAPYAPYNational average APYHow do we get this data?
Offers featured here have been sponsored by our partners, which impacts how, where, and in what order the products appear.
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 = 4.9/5
Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Our scoring formula weighs several factors consumers should consider when choosing financial products and services.
Bank fees
| Fee | Charges |
|---|---|
| Overdraft fee | $0 |
| Nonsufficient funds fee | $0 |
| Monthly maintenance fee | $0 |
| Out-of-network ATM fee | $0 |
| Excessive transaction fee | $0 |
About Cross River Bank
Cross River Bank, based in Teaneck, New Jersey, offers fee-free accounts with no minimums and some great interest rates. Beyond retail banking, the company is also involved in developing products and services for marketplace lending and payment processing with its fintech partners.
Customer experience
Customer service: Cross River Bank only offers phone support on weekdays.
Branch availability: Cross River Bank has just two branches, meaning customers will do most of their banking online or over the phone.
Mobile banking app: Customers have access to a mobile app that allows you to see account activity, transfer money between accounts and set up alerts.
How does Cross River Bank compare with other banks?
Cross River Bank vs. CFG Bank
Cross River Bank and CFG Bank both maintain a small number of branches, with Cross River located in New York and New Jersey and CFG in Maryland. They can be a good choice for those who prefer in-person banking and live near the branches.
When it comes to deposit accounts, both banks’ CDs earn competitive rates and require a minimum opening deposit of $500, although Cross River offers twice as many terms as CFG. CFG’s money market earns a competitive rate on balances over $1,000, while Cross River’s money market earns a rate that’s below the national average.
CFG no longer offers a saving account as of this review, while Cross River’s savings account earns an above-average APY. Both banks offer checking accounts with no monthly fee, while Cross River’s checking also earns interest.
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