CIT Bank vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs Savings, Compared
We don't publish either institution's current APY here — see the methodology for why we'd rather show a real national benchmark than an unsourced bank-specific number. What we can compare, sourced from each bank's own disclosures: what it costs to open and keep the account, what it takes to earn the top published rate, and how you actually get cash out. CIT Bank's catch: The $100 minimum to open is real (most competitors here are $0), and the $5,000 balance tier means a small saver may be quoted a rate they won't actually earn. Marcus by Goldman Sachs's catch: Zero card access, period — not "link a checking account," just no path to a physical card. Fine for a pure savings parking spot, a real friction point if you need occasional cash.
The comparison
What actually differs, sourced from each bank
Every figure below is a structural account term, checked against CIT Bank's and Marcus by Goldman Sachs's own disclosures as of early August 2026 — not an APY. Rates change constantly and we don't yet publish named-institution rates (see the methodology); confirm the current rate directly with each bank before you decide.
CIT Bank
Marcus by Goldman Sachs
FDIC entity
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (CIT Bank division)
Goldman Sachs Bank USA
Open to new applicants
Yes
Yes
Minimum to open
$100
$0
Monthly fee
$0
$0
To earn the top rate
Platinum Savings is tiered by balance — a materially higher rate applies only once the balance reaches $5,000; balances below that earn a much lower rate on the same account.
Marcus pays its published Online Savings rate to every balance, with no direct-deposit or activity requirement.
ATM / debit access
None on Platinum Savings — no debit or ATM card; CIT's separate eChecking product carries a debit card with ATM-fee reimbursement.
None at all — there is no debit or ATM card on any Marcus savings product; every withdrawal routes out by ACH transfer, wire, or check to a linked external account (same-day ACH available up to $100,000).
The catch on each
CIT Bank
The $100 minimum to open is real (most competitors here are $0), and the $5,000 balance tier means a small saver may be quoted a rate they won't actually earn.
Marcus by Goldman Sachs
Zero card access, period — not "link a checking account," just no path to a physical card. Fine for a pure savings parking spot, a real friction point if you need occasional cash.
On the rate itself
We don't publish CIT Bank's or Marcus by Goldman Sachs's current APY — both change frequently and we don't yet have a sourced, dated feed for named-institution rates. What we do publish is the real, dated FDIC national-average benchmark, so you have a floor to check either bank's advertised rate against. See the high-yield savings guide for that benchmark and how to read an APY.
Next step
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Frequently asked
Are CIT Bank and Marcus by Goldman Sachs both FDIC-insured?
Yes. CIT Bank deposits are held by First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (CIT Bank division); Marcus by Goldman Sachs deposits are held by Goldman Sachs Bank USA. Both are FDIC member institutions, insuring deposits up to $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category. The insurance comes from the bank through the FDIC, not from ClearValue Banking. Confirm current FDIC status at the FDIC's BankFind tool before you move money.
What's the minimum to open an account — CIT Bank vs Marcus by Goldman Sachs?
CIT Bank requires $100 to open and charges $0 in monthly fees. Marcus by Goldman Sachs requires $0 to open and charges $0 in monthly fees.
Does CIT Bank or Marcus by Goldman Sachs require direct deposit to earn its top rate?
CIT Bank: Platinum Savings is tiered by balance — a materially higher rate applies only once the balance reaches $5,000; balances below that earn a much lower rate on the same account. Marcus by Goldman Sachs: Marcus pays its published Online Savings rate to every balance, with no direct-deposit or activity requirement. Confirm current tiering directly with each bank before you decide — this changes without notice.
Can I get an ATM or debit card with CIT Bank or Marcus by Goldman Sachs?
CIT Bank: None on Platinum Savings — no debit or ATM card; CIT's separate eChecking product carries a debit card with ATM-fee reimbursement. Marcus by Goldman Sachs: None at all — there is no debit or ATM card on any Marcus savings product; every withdrawal routes out by ACH transfer, wire, or check to a linked external account (same-day ACH available up to $100,000).