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Ally vs CIT Bank checking

Ally and CIT Bank checking side by side: fees, minimums, interest, ATMs and overdraft.

APY

Ally: 0.10% APY under $15,000; 0.25% APY at $15,000 or more (APY field shows the top tier)
CIT Bank: 0.25% APY with $25,000+ balance; 0.10% below (APY field shows the top tier)

Monthly fee

Ally: $0
CIT Bank: $0

Min to open

Ally: $0
CIT Bank: $100

Min balance

Ally: $0
CIT Bank: $0

ATMs

Ally: 75,000+ no-fee Allpoint/MoneyPass ATMs; up to $10 per statement cycle reimbursed for other ATMs
CIT Bank: CIT charges no ATM fees; up to $30/month of other banks' ATM fees reimbursed

Overdraft

Ally: No overdraft fees (CoverDraft and Overdraft Transfer Service)
CIT Bank: No overdraft fees

Sources: Ally, CIT Bank (2026-10-12).

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FAQ

Which pays more interest on checking, Ally or CIT Bank?

They state the same (or no) APY as of 2026-10-12.

Where do these rates come from?

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