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expiredthegman230 posted Jan 31, 2023 3:16 PM

Primis Bank: Open a Savings Account, Get

5.03% APY

($1 minimum deposit)
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Primis Bank is offering their Primis Savings Account at 5.03% APY with $1 minimum deposit.

Thanks to Community Member thegman230 for posting this deal.

Note: APYs are subject to change at any time without notice.

Key Features:
  • A straight-forward interest rate: 4.92% with an annual percentage yield (APY) of 5.03%.
    • APY effective 01/30/2023, no minimum balance required to obtain APY and fees may reduce earnings. This account is only available online. To open a comparable account at a branch visit a location near you (Maryland & Virginia).
  • Open for just $1
  • Free services, like incoming wires
  • Easy, simple banking
  • No Minimum Balances
  • No Service Fees
  • No Transaction Limits

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Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion. -StrawMan86

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Written by thegman230
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Primis Bank is offering their Primis Savings Account at 5.03% APY with $1 minimum deposit.

Thanks to Community Member thegman230 for posting this deal.

Note: APYs are subject to change at any time without notice.

Key Features:
  • A straight-forward interest rate: 4.92% with an annual percentage yield (APY) of 5.03%.
    • APY effective 01/30/2023, no minimum balance required to obtain APY and fees may reduce earnings. This account is only available online. To open a comparable account at a branch visit a location near you (Maryland & Virginia).
  • Open for just $1
  • Free services, like incoming wires
  • Easy, simple banking
  • No Minimum Balances
  • No Service Fees
  • No Transaction Limits

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion. -StrawMan86

Original Post

Written by thegman230

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Original Poster
Feb 1, 2023 2:38 AM
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thegman230
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Feb 1, 2023 2:38 AM
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Quote from SmilingManatee958 :
from PRIMIS fine print:
III.3. Restrictions; Limits. In most cases you may use Online Banking to gain access to deposit accounts in which you have an unrestricted right to withdraw funds. However, the Financial Institution, as it may determine at any time and from time to time in its sole discretion, may deny Online Banking account access, restrict Online Banking account transactions, or place limits on the specific dollar amount of funds that may be withdrawn or transferred from any account.
Standard lingo for all banks.
Original Poster
Feb 1, 2023 3:02 AM
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thegman230
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Feb 1, 2023 3:02 AM
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Quote from jayadams22 :
Seems to me like nobody knows how FDIC insurance works. Your money is insured, yes. But you would collect your lost funds in what time period?

All in all, rate chasing is dumb. For the majority of people who have less than 100k in a savings account, this rate vs a Discover rate of 3.3% is negligible. Most folks also aren't keeping that kind of cash in a savings account for years. Just read up on America's emergency savings problem.
Lol ok. If you like throwing away free money good for you. Btw the majority of people in this country have less than 4k saved. On that amount it is negligible, not on 100k it is not.
Feb 1, 2023 3:04 AM
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Wyvern1Feb 1, 2023 3:04 AM
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whats the catch
Feb 1, 2023 3:05 AM
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digital330Feb 1, 2023 3:05 AM
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Previous name was Sonabank, rebranded in last March.
Feb 1, 2023 3:53 AM
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HonestLlamaFeb 1, 2023 3:53 AM
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I'm surprised I don't hear anyone mention Wealthfront in these kinds of threads.

3.8% and up to $2m FDIC because they use partner banks to store money up to $250k per institution.

Any reason not to use Wealthfront as hub account?
Feb 1, 2023 4:18 AM
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humphrjmFeb 1, 2023 4:18 AM
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Quote from HonestLlama :
I'm surprised I don't hear anyone mention Wealthfront in these kinds of threads.

3.8% and up to $2m FDIC because they use partner banks to store money up to $250k per institution.

Any reason not to use Wealthfront as hub account?
I usually move between wealthfront and ally when rates are high and low respectively
Feb 1, 2023 4:22 AM
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Jacky16Feb 1, 2023 4:22 AM
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Quote from humphrjm :
I usually move between wealthfront and ally when rates are high and low respectively
Would you lose the interest on the days the money is pending?

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Feb 1, 2023 4:22 AM
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KevoDFeb 1, 2023 4:22 AM
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Quote from HonestLlama :
I'm surprised I don't hear anyone mention Wealthfront in these kinds of threads.

3.8% and up to $2m FDIC because they use partner banks to store money up to $250k per institution.

Any reason not to use Wealthfront as hub account?
Nope. Wealthfront is great. Just make sure to get the extra 0.5% referral bonus and stack it up for a year.
Feb 1, 2023 4:30 AM
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JohnO6777Feb 1, 2023 4:30 AM
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Quote from bchill :
Redneck Bank is pretty good if you stay below 75K. They are always near the top.
Agreed. I'm in now for 4.25% for under $15k.
Feb 1, 2023 4:44 AM
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JohnO6777Feb 1, 2023 4:44 AM
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Do we dare mention that government insured Ibonds are presently earning 6.48%? Yes, there are caveats: Have to keep it for a year. Rate changes every 6 months. 3 months interest penalty for withdrawal before 5 years. Website interface is pretty awful. No app. But still…
Feb 1, 2023 4:45 AM
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Day-CampPFeb 1, 2023 4:45 AM
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Quote from bchill :
Redneck Bank is pretty good if you stay below 75K. They are always near the top.
Have had Redneck for a few years, six transactions limit per month but customer service is actual humans and they are responsive.
Feb 1, 2023 4:47 AM
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fubagFeb 1, 2023 4:47 AM
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Quote from E4300 :
Nice rate, given short term treasuries (state tax exempt) are yielding 4.2-4.4%. Fed should raise 50 each month till we hit +5%. Then hold till there is blood in the street. Gas is already heading up. Don't expect real inflation on stuffs that you need to fall below 5% with sub 5% fed fund rate. But we know that the FED = bankers who crave for cheap $ forever.

The TOTAL cost of 1kWh of electricity in S Cal is around 35 cents. There are taxes for wild fire, clean energy, etc...
fking insanity on SCE rates in SoCal; bill up easily 20% for same kwH used last year wtf
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Feb 1, 2023 4:54 AM
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DizFeb 1, 2023 4:54 AM
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Quote from JohnO6777 :
Do we dare mention that government insured Ibonds are presently earning 6.48%? Yes, there are caveats: Have to keep it for a year. Rate changes every 6 months. 3 months interest penalty for withdrawal before 5 years. Website interface is pretty awful. No app. But still…
Do we dare mention the $10k/year limitations? Sure, you can gift some, but paint the whole picture. And yes, I know what I'm talking about as I have $40k in I-bonds currently. That said, this Primis "bank" is complete trash.
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Feb 1, 2023 5:08 AM
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discostuFeb 1, 2023 5:08 AM
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I can't find any details about the banking agreement. Anyone mind posting a pdf of the agreement? I would specifically like to find out

1) How often is interest calculated? Daily vs Weekly?
2) How often is interest credited? Monthly?
3) Are there any early account closure fees?

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Feb 1, 2023 5:13 AM
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Robbie4488Feb 1, 2023 5:13 AM
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Quote from bchill :
Redneck Bank is pretty good if you stay below 75K. They are always near the top.
Can you explain? They are currently 4.5% for first $15k and 0.5% beyond $15k. For $75k that averages to 1.3%.

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