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Save smarter with flexible accounts, automatic saving tools, and options for short or long‑term financial goals.

What kind of savings account is right for me?

Citizens offers savings options based on how you use your money: simple Savings Accounts to get started, Money Market Accounts that may offer higher interest rates with flexibility, and CDs for fixed returns if you can set funds aside. For long‑term goals, IRA Savings and IRA CDs support retirement planning, while tools like Citizens Savings Tracker®† help build consistent saving habits automatically.

Savings Accounts

Great if you're just getting started or want to set some money aside.

A simple Savings Account works well thanks to low balance requirements and straightforward features designed to help you begin saving toward everyday goals.

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Money Markets

Ideal if you want to earn more and keep flexibility

Money Market Accounts offer higher interest rates and let you access funds — including the ability to write checks — making them ideal if you want both growth and liquidity.

Choose a Money Market Account

Certificates of Deposit (CDs)

A smart choice if you can set money aside for a while.

Certificates of Deposit (CDs) provide fixed interest rates for a set term, making them a strong choice if you don't need immediate access and want predictable returns.

Choose a CD

IRA Savings and IRA CDs

A solid choice if you're focused on long‑term financial security.

IRA Savings or IRA CDs help you save for retirement, offering structured ways to grow funds over the long term.

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  • Make one deposit of any amount per statement period
  • OR Maintain a $200 minimum daily balance
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  • New accounts will automatically receive a waiver on the first 4 monthly maintenance fees, making it easier for you to get started
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Savings FAQs

You may open a Citizens savings account with any amount. Take advantage of all the seamless tools and benefits to help maintain your financial goals and balances.

Citizens does not limit transactions, including withdrawals, on savings accounts. Please refer to the Fees and Features Guide for additional information.

The best savings account depends on your goals, habits, and how quickly you may need access to your money. Citizens offers several options to match different needs:

If you're just getting started:
A simple Savings Account works well thanks to low balance requirements and straightforward features designed to help you begin saving toward everyday goals.

If you want to earn more and keep flexibility:
Money Market Accounts may offer higher interest rates and let you access funds — including the ability to write checks — making them ideal if you want both growth and liquidity.

If you can set money aside for a while:
Certificates of Deposit (CDs) provide fixed interest rates for a set term, making them a strong choice if you don't need immediate access and want predictable returns.

If you're focused on long‑term financial security:
IRA Savings or IRA CDs help you save for retirement, offering structured ways to grow funds over the long term.

If you want help building better saving habits:
Services like Citizens Savings Tracker® can automatically move money from checking to savings, helping you save consistently without thinking about it.

  1. All you need to get started is an eligible Citizens Personal Savings or Money Market Account. If you want to take advantage of Round Ups†, you will also need an eligible Citizens Personal Checking Account.
  2. Download the Citizens Mobile Banking App† and register for mobile banking
  3. Select the "Financial Wellbeing" section in the app's menu and create a goal

Discover more benefits of Citizens Savings Tracker®.†

Starting point: A money market account is a variable APY account similar to a savings account which may earn a higher interest rate compared to savings for customers who do not need frequent access to their funds.

A checking account and a savings account serve two different purposes and having both helps you manage your money more effectively.

A Checking Account is built for everyday spending.

  • Paying bills
  • Using a debit card
  • Making frequent withdrawals

A Savings Account is designed for money you want to save and keep, not spend.


  • Earns a higher interest rate to grow your money
  • Separates savings from daily spending to build an emergency fund
  • Helps build good financial habits and long-term security

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