LendingClub Bank Review 2024
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At a glance
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Overview
LendingClub Bank is a good option for consumers looking for an online bank that offers competitive yields and low fees. LendingClub also offers a good range of certificates of deposit (CDs), but there’s a slightly higher deposit amount than you might find at other banks.
Highlights
- ATM Fee Refunds
- No Monthly Fees
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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 = 4.4/5
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 = 4.4/5
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.
Offers featured here have been sponsored which impacts how, where, and in what order the products appear. Not all offers are displayed on this page.
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
LendingClub Bank is an FDIC-insured online bank formerly known as Radius Bank until it was acquired by LendingClub in February 2021. Consumers looking for an online bank that offers competitive yields, low fees and ample ATM access might consider LendingClub Bank to be a solid option.
Pros
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LendingClub Bank offers a top-tier APY on its high-yield savings account.
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The bank charges no monthly fees on many of its products.
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Checking account holders with direct deposit can receive their paychecks up to two days early.
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LendingClub Bank’s Rewards Checking account doesn’t have NSF (nonsufficient funds) fees or overdraft fees.
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You can earn 1 percent cash back with LendingClub Bank’s Rewards Checking account.
Cons
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You’ll need at least $2,500 to open a CD. Other online banks have a much lower opening deposit requirement.
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Other banks have higher-yielding accounts.
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APY last updated between 11/14 and 11/20.
LendingClub Bank savings overview
Pros
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There is no minimum deposit requirement to open the LevelUp Savings account.
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LendingClub does not charge monthly fees on its account.
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Savers can easily earn a very competitive APY by making a $250 monthly deposit.
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You can make your opening deposit with a debit card.
Cons
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To earn the LevelUp rate, you need to deposit at least $250 each month into your savings account. If you miss a monthly cycle, you will earn a lower standard APY.
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See how rates for this account have changed over time. Interact with the trend lines to view APY by date.
LendingClub BankAPYAPY last updated between 11/14 and 11/20.APYAPY last updated between 11/14 and 11/20.National average APYHow do we get this data?Bankrate independently tracks hundreds of APYs and product details for banking institutions nationwide. We retain the historical data of every rate we track in our database. If there are any gaps where we weren’t actively tracking a rate at the time, the graph will reflect the missing data.
Bank fees
| Fee | Charged? |
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| Overdraft fee | None |
| Non-sufficient funds fee | None |
| Monthly maintenance fee | None* |
| Out-of-network ATM fee | None |
| Excessive transaction fee | None** |
| Stop Payment | $25 |
*There’s only a $10 monthly maintenance fee for tailored checking accounts with average monthly balances less than $500.
**Other withdrawal limits may apply, including a limit on how much you may withdraw at an ATM from your deposit account.
Customer experience
Digital experience. LendingClub Bank offers lots of tools and features to help consumers manage their money, including a mobile app for depositing checks, accessing budgeting tools, paying bills and much more. LendingClub Bank also lets users link external accounts, create a budget and determine their net worth. The iOS mobile app is highly-rated, while the Android app has middling reviews.
Customer service hours. Customer service representatives can be reached by phone and live chat from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Saturday.
Bankrate staff insights
“I chose Lending Club to open a HYSA because it was easy to make an account and fairly simple to connect my other accounts so I can move money easily between them,” said a Bankrate staff member with a LendingClub account. “There's no fee, and the minimum balance is low, so it's a great place to open a HYSA for the first time.”
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Our editor's take
LendingClub offers yields much higher than many big institutions, and you don’t have to jump through hoops to get that competitive APY. Many consumers remain at big banks, which they’ve been at for a long time, without realizing there are much higher yields easily available elsewhere.
Persistent technological issues can bog down your banking experience, especially at online-only institutions. Customers with persistent issues like these within the website or mobile app should attempt troubleshooting with their bank. If the issue persists, it may be worth examining your hardware, in case that’s the root cause of the problem.
About LendingClub Bank
LendingClub Bank is an online bank based in Lehi, Utah, that was known as Radius Bank until it was acquired by LendingClub Corp. in February 2021. It was renamed LendingClub Bank in July 2021.
How LendingClub compares to other banks
Compare different account types offered by LendingClub Bank. Annual percentage yields (APYs) shown were updated between Nov. 14, 2024 and Nov. 20, 2024.
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LendingClub Bank savings account
Bankrate score
5.0
Bankrate Savings rating = 5.0/5 Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Annual percentage yields (APYs), minimum opening deposit requirements and minimum balances to avoid monthly service fees are some of the things that make up Bankrate’s score. |
Most comparable
Ally Bank savings account
Bankrate score
4.4
Bankrate Savings rating = 4.4/5 Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Annual percentage yields (APYs), minimum opening deposit requirements and minimum balances to avoid monthly service fees are some of the things that make up Bankrate’s score. |
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APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account. APY includes the effects of compounding interest. APYs last updated between Nov. 14, 2024 and Nov. 20, 2024.
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Interest earned calculation based on a $50,000 deposit amount for a period of 1 year and is rounded to the nearest dollar. Exact earnings are dependent on calendar year, balance, and compounding frequency. Minimum deposit rules may apply.
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| LendingClub Bank offers a LevelUp Savings account that rewards you with a top yield when you make deposits totaling at least $250 per statement cycle. The account has no monthly service fees and no minimum balance required to earn interest, though your savings rate can vary if you don't meet the $250 requirement in a given month. | Ally Bank consistently offers a competitive yield on its Online Savings Account. The online bank doesn’t have the absolute highest yield, but it offers a competitive one and doesn’t have a minimum balance requirement or a monthly service fee. The bank offers mobile deposit, but you’ll need to transfer money to the Ally checking account or money market account if you want to access money in your savings from an ATM. | |
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APY offering:
5.00%
5/5
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account. APY includes the effects of compounding interest.
Minimum balance for APY:
$0.00
5/5
The lowest deposit amount an account must have before it can earn interest.
Monthly service fee:
$0.00
5/5
A monthly charge a financial institution deducts from an account if certain requirements are not met.
Minimum balance to avoid fee:
$0.00
5/5
The lowest balance an account must maintain in order to avoid a fee.
Access to funds:
Great
5/5
A procedure that allows an individual or organization to access and manage the funds of another account holder.
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APY offering:
4.00%
4/5
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account. APY includes the effects of compounding interest.
Minimum balance for APY:
$0.00
5/5
The lowest deposit amount an account must have before it can earn interest.
Monthly service fee:
$0.00
5/5
A monthly charge a financial institution deducts from an account if certain requirements are not met.
Minimum balance to avoid fee:
$0.00
5/5
The lowest balance an account must maintain in order to avoid a fee.
Access to funds:
Good
4/5
A procedure that allows an individual or organization to access and manage the funds of another account holder.
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APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account. APY includes the effects of compounding interest.
The lowest deposit amount an account must have before it can earn interest.
A monthly charge a financial institution deducts from an account if certain requirements are not met.
The lowest balance an account must maintain in order to avoid a fee.
A procedure that allows an individual or organization to access and manage the funds of another account holder.
Bankrate does not currently track additional product details for this bank.
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LendingClub vs. SoFi
Both LendingClub and SoFi are online-only banks and similar in that they charge little to no fees and offer high yields on their deposit accounts. However, SoFi doesn’t offer certificates of deposits. If that’s what you’re primarily in the market for, or you want to have one bank for all of your deposit accounts, LendingClub may be the better choice.
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LendingClub Bank customer reviews
LendingClub Bank has 23 reviews
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In July 2024, Bankrate collaborated with a third-party vendor to survey 1,200 bank account holders nationwide. Bankrate and our vendor collected and summarized account holder responses to five rating questions on a 5-point scale as well as open-ended reviews of the banking experience. Responses are based on individual account holder product details, and therefore cannot be verified for accuracy. Reviewers received an incentive for their feedback. Their ratings are unedited and have not been reviewed or approved by the associated bank or credit union, nor do these responses reflect Bankrate's own expert review of these banking products.
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