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EverBank Review [2026 ]: Good for Banking in Florida or California

EverBank has some good features to offer, but likely not enough to make switching from your current bank worthwhile.

Updated March 16, 2026
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EverBank

OUR VIEW

Best for: Customers in Florida and California who have thousands of dollars to deposit

EverBank offers a competitive APY on checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as on CDs. Not all banks can say that — many only boast notably high APYs on savings, for example.

However, unlocking some of its best features requires a minimum average daily balance of $5,000 to $10,000. It’s also worth noting that there are no physical branches outside of California and Florida, and New York has only one.

Pros

ATM reimbursement fees reimbursed up to $15 per month or unlimited with a minimum average daily balance of $5,000
Interest on checking accounts, which many competitors don't offer
No monthly maintenance fees

Cons

Some accounts only available at financial centers and can't be opened online
Very limited access to local branches, with locations available only in three states
$25 stop payment fees, while some competitors like Wells Fargo charge $0 fees for stopped payments on consumer and small business accounts

How we rate products

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We consider the annual percentage yield (APY), account features, minimum opening balance required, fees, customer service, and FDIC insurance. The best banks also offer a variety of account types and the support you need to you make the most of your money. 

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EverBank overview

EverBank
Best for Customers in Florida and California who have a minimum of $5,000-$10,000 to deposit
Bank accounts
  • Performance Checking
  • Performance Money Market
Unique banking features/perks
  • Interest-bearing checking account
  • ATM-fee reimbursement
  • Personal identity theft coverage
Number of branches 43
Number of ATMs 80,000+
FDIC insurance EverBank is a member FDIC (Cert. #34775)
Customer ratings Mobile apps: 4.7 (iOS); 4.6 (Google Play)

Trustpilot: 1.7

BBB: A+

Year founded 1998

Is EverBank good for you?

I live in Florida — one of just three states where EverBank has local branches. However, the nearest location is around 90 minutes away. And herein lies the biggest problem: This bank has branches only in Florida, California, and one location in New York — and even in Florida and California, options are limited.

This might not be a huge problem, though — especially since EverBank has a top-rated mobile app and charges $0 for mobile deposits alongside ATM fee reimbursement when using out-of-network ATMs (up to $15 per month).

But it can become an issue for some because EverBank limits how you can open accounts. If you want a money market account, you must visit a local financial center. You can't open one online or via phone. And if you want a savings account, those are exclusively available by phone or online.

Personally, I find these rules confusing. I'm also not a fan of banks that require a $100 deposit to open a checking account, banks that earn different APYs for different account balances (which EverBank does), or banks that limit features to account holders with high balances (like unlimited ATM reimbursement, but that's only for those with a daily balance of at least $5,000).

Now, EverBank does have some things going for it, including $0 maintenance fees, identity theft coverage, an ATM network that's 80,000+ strong, and a checking account offering a 0.25% (as of 2/20/2026) APY (when most checking accounts don't earn interest).

Since those are pretty good perks, if you live near one of its locations, have at least $5,000 to $10,000 to deposit, and are eager to earn interest on your checking account, EverBank may be right for you.

When EverBank might not be good for you

EverBank is not good for you if you want to open a money market account and don't want to travel to one of just 43 branch locations to do it in person.

If you have less than $100 to open your checking account or want a bank that offers mortgages and personal loans, you'll need to look elsewhere.

If you use out-of-network ATMs so much that your fees exceed the $15 per month EverBank reimburses, then you also don't want this account unless you can maintain a $5,000 minimum daily balance to earn unlimited refunds.

Stopping payments also comes at a cost with EverBank, while some competitors like Wells Fargo allow you to stop payments without a fee. Since you usually only stop payments when something goes wrong, it's a bummer to have to pay EverBank $25 in these situations — and you may decide you just don't want to take that chance.

EverBank banking account types and rates

Checking Savings CDs Money market accounts
APYs 0.25% (as of 2/20/2026) APY 3.90% (as of 02/20/26) APY on all balances for new accounts only
  • Performance CD: 3.40%-4.00% (as of 03/06/26) APY
  • CDARS: 2.66%-3.22% (as of 03/06/26)
2.02-3.80% (as of 02/20/26) APY, depending on balance
Minimum deposits $100 $0
  • Performance CD: $1,000
  • CDARS: $10,000
$0
Monthly maintenance fees $0 $0 $0 $0

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EverBank checking

Banking perks
  • Debit card benefits, including identity theft coverage
  • 0.25% (as of 2/20/2026) APY on checking account balances
  • Up to $15 in out-of-network ATM fee reimbursement per month or unlimited reimbursement with $5,000 average daily balance
Minimum deposit $100 to open account
Monthly maintenance fee $0
Early direct deposit No
Cash deposits At local financial center only
Overdraft protection Optional

EverBank is better than my bank (Ally) in three ways. In fact, these three features set EverBank apart from many competing banks.

  • EverBank pays a higher APY for checking than most checking accounts: Some accounts pay no interest at all. Others, like Ally, pay interest at a lower rate. EverBank offers 0.25% (as of 2/20/2026) APY on checking accounts regardless of balance, while Ally offers only 0.10% (as of 03/03/26) APY5 for customers with less than $15,000.
  • EverBank has a huge ATM Network: There are 80,000+ in network ATMs. Ally only has 75,000+, and many banks have even less. Of course, you may not care about this if you rarely handle cash in an increasingly digital-only world.
  • EverBank reimburses more ATM fees: EverBank reimburses up to $15 per month in foreign ATM fees or an unlimited amount if you have $5,000 or more in your average daily balance. Ally reimburses $10, and some banks reimburse none.

EverBank also has no monthly maintenance fees, beating out competitors like Bank of America and Wells Fargo that charge for checking accounts unless you fall within certain criteria.

Unfortunately, EverBank's checking account requires a $100 minimum deposit, accessing local branches is difficult or impossible in most parts of the country, and you have no real way to deposit cash unless you can make it to the local branch (although, to be fair, this isn't an uncommon issue for online banks).

EverBank reviews from customers also aren't very good on sites like TrustPilot, although mobile-app reviews are top-notch, making EverBank a better choice for digital-first consumers.

Other checking accounts we recommend

Capital One's 360 Checking is an alternative to EverBank. It offers features EverBank doesn't, including early direct deposit, largely fee-free banking (including no fee for stopped payments), and no minimum deposit requirements. A 360 checking account only earns 0.10% (as of 09/15/25) APY, but you do enjoy perks like the ability to deposit cash fee-free at participating stores. You can learn more in our Capital One 360 review.

SoFi Checking and Savings is another alternative, which offers a higher APY than EverBank on checking (up to 0.50% APY on checking with direct deposit requirements met67). There are no monthly fees8, no overdraft fees9, and no minimum balance requirements with SoFi®. And as a huge bonus, you could take advantage of member benefits like stadium perks, estate planning support, and discounts on other financial products.

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EverBank savings

APY 3.90% (as of 02/20/26) on all balances for new accounts
Minimum deposit $0
Monthly maintenance fee $0
Monthly transaction limits
  • 20 external transfers per day: 10 that pull money in and 10 that send money out
  • 50 total transactions per month
Cash access No

EverBank Performance Savings offers a competitive APY of 3.90% (as of 02/20/26), which is the APY on all balances for new accounts. This beats competitors like Ally and Capital One as of February 2026.

There's no minimum deposit requirement or monthly maintenance fees on EverBank's savings account either, unlike Bank of America, which charges a maintenance fee of $8.00 per month unless you qualify for a waiver.

Unfortunately, EverBank does restrict you to opening this account online or via phone, so you can't get in-person assistance in account opening, even if you do happen to live in one of the three states where EverBank branches can be found.

Other savings accounts we recommend

Varo Bank is a great alternative to EverBank if you want a higher APY. While the standard APY on all Varo savings account balances is 2.50% (as of 02/23/26), you can earn as much as a 5.00% (as of 02/23/26) APY on your first $5,000 if you have $1,000 in monthly direct deposits and keep a positive account balance.

Varo also offers cool savings tools like Save Your Change, which rounds up transactions and puts the extra in savings. And there are no monthly fees or minimum balance requirements to worry about.

SoFi and Ally also both offer competitive savings account rates with no monthly fees, with SoFi's up to 4.00% APY (with a 0.70% APY boost) APY (for up to six months if you enroll by March 30, 2026)210 coming in a little higher than Ally's 3.20% (as of 02/17/26) or EverBank's 3.90% (as of 02/20/26). SoFi's rate is promotional with specific requirements to meet, though, and it returns to an up to 3.30% APY6 with direct deposit after six months. You can learn more in our SoFi review.

EverBank CD rates

Performance CD
Terms 3 months to 60 months
APYs 3.40%-4.00% (as of 03/06/26)
Minimum deposit $1,000
Interest compounding frequency Daily
Monthly maintenance fee None
Interest payments Interest withdrawal option at opening
Early withdrawal penalty fee Fees apply

Compare EverBank to top alternatives

Ally Bank SoFi Checking and Savings Capital One
Best for Full-featured digital banking Low-fee banking with tons of perks Teen and child bank account options and in-person support
Bank accounts
  • Spending
  • Savings
  • Money Market
  • CDs
  • SoFi Checking and Savings
  • 360 Checking
  • 360 Performance Savings
  • 360 CDs
  • Kids Savings
  • Money Teen Checking
Savings APYs 3.20% (as of 02/17/26) APY Up to 4.00% APY (with a 0.70% APY boost) APY for up to six months if you enroll by March 30, 2026 3.30% APY
Unique checking features/perks
  • Cash deposits at Walmart
  • Early direct deposit
  • Buckets to help with budgeting
  • Member benefits including discounts on other financial products
  • No monthly fees
  • Early direct deposit11
  • Cash deposits at CVS, Walgreens, and branches
  • Specialized accounts for kids and teens
  • In-person branches
Number of branches None None
  • 60+ Capital One Cafes
  • 260+ branches
Number of ATMs 75,000+ 55,000+12 70,000+
Customer ratings Mobile apps: 4.7 (iOS); 4.4 (Google Play)

Trustpilot: 1.1

BBB: A+

Mobile apps: 4.7 (iOS); 3.9 (Google Play)

Trustpilot: 4.1

BBB: A+

Mobile app: 4.9 (iOS); 4.5 (Google Play)

Trustpilot: 1.2

BBB: A+

Check out our full Ally Bank review Check out our full SoFi review Check out our full Capital One review

EverBank vs. Ally

Ally Bank matches EverBank's checking account APY for customers with $15,000 or more in deposits, but its savings APY is lower. Ally also offers some features EverBank doesn't, including the ability to deposit cash at Walmart, the option to open all accounts online, and unique CD offers like Raise Your Rate CDs and CDs offering penalty-free withdrawals. And customer service is 24/7 at Ally, unlike EverBank's more limited hours.

EverBank has local branches, though, as well as a larger ATM network — and it reimburses up to $15 per month in out-of-network ATM fees (or unlimited with a $5,000 balance) compared with Ally's up to $10. If you live near EverBank locations and want more in-person support or you're hoping to maximize your APY and have less than $15K in savings, EverBank is the better bet.

That said, I'm sticking with Ally because their customer service has been great, I like my early direct deposit, and I do need to be able to put cash in the bank on occasion.

EverBank vs. SoFi

SoFi's promotional rate beats EverBank for the first six months — if you can meet the qualifying direct deposit requirements.

SoFi also offers many more financial services, including a full suite of products like mortgages and personal loans. The online bank shines in terms of member benefits, but it doesn't offer any in-person branches, and its ATM network is much smaller than EverBank's. It gets much better customer ratings, though.

EverBank can't match SoFi's checking account APY either, so it's really the better choice only if you want an in-person banking location and happen to have one near you in Florida or California — or if you can't meet SoFi's direct deposit requirements to qualify for the best APYs.

SoFi also doesn't offer CDs or a money market account, so EverBank is a better choice for those products.

EverBank vs. Capital One

Capital One offers many more in-person locations than EverBank, although Capital One's partner ATM network is much smaller and Capital One does not reimburse ATM fees, while EverBank does. Capital One does offer options for cash deposits, though, so if that's important to you, you'd want to choose Capital One over EverBank.

On the other hand, EverBank's APY on savings accounts and checking accounts is higher than Capital One's, making EverBank a better option for maximizing your ROI.

Capital One does offer multiple specialized accounts for kids and teens, which EverBank doesn't, so if you want to teach your kids about money, Capital One is the way to go.

Customer experience and user sentiment

EverBank gets an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. However, it is not accredited, and it received poor reviews on both the BBB site and Trustpilot. Many web users cited similar issues, including difficulty opening an account, unexpected rate drops, and limited customer service with rude support staff.

Reviews and complaints

EverBank got just 1.6 stars out of a possible five, according to almost 80 reviews on TrustPilot. Common issues arose both in BBB reviews and Trustpilot reviews.

For example, this TrustPilot review from Gary R. in February of 2025 highlights the challenges many customers have with account opening.

"Filled out an online application for a savings account and was told it is under review. Five days later, I have heard nothing. Something is very sinister and unprofessional about this bank since my credit rating is in the 800s, and I have opened up other accounts with no hitch."

Other customers complained of terms being changed without warning, including LR, who said:

"I don't appreciate the external transfer limits being changed without notification. When I called the first time, the customer service was not very professional or apologetic for the inconvenience."

Customer support

EverBank offers a very small number of branches in Florida and California and only one in New York. So if you need help, getting in-person assistance might not be an option. Personal banking customers can call 1.888.882.3837 on Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (ET) and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (ET). These hours are more limited than some banks (like Ally) offer for phone support.

Mobile banking app

Mobile banking is most important to me because I generally don't want to leave my house to deposit my payments or to make changes to my account. I don't think I'm alone in that. Fortunately, EverBank customers can stay glued to their screens as the mobile app received good reviews — 4.7 out of five stars in the iOS app store and 4.6 on Google Play as of this writing.

The app allows for easy external and internal transfers and provides a convenient summary of your financial information all in one place. One user called the app a "breath of fresh air" because it is simple to use and the interface looks visually appealing.

EverBank fees

EverBank
Overdraft fee $0
Insufficient funds fee $0
Cash deposit fee N/A
ATM fees $0
Excess transaction fee N/A
Stop payment fee $25
Foreign transaction fee 2.0% on international debit card transactions
Wire transfer fees
  • Wire U.S. dollars out of EverBank to a domestic location: $25
  • Wire U.S. dollars out of EverBank to an international location, without a currency exchange: $35
  • Wire Foreign Currency out of EverBank to an international location, without a currency exchange: $65
  • Wire Foreign Currency out of EverBank to an international location, with a currency exchange: $30

Like many banks that operate primarily online, EverBank doesn't charge many fees. It does charge a stop payment fee, which several other competitors don't. However, you'll only get hit with it if you request to cancel a check you've written or an ACH transfer you made.

There is also a fee for wire transfers, but this is pretty common among financial service providers.

FAQs

Is EverBank a good, safe bank?

EverBank is FDIC-insured, so you do not need to worry about losing money if the bank goes bust (up to the insured limits).

However, customers have reported complaints about customer service and account issues, so you should know that the bank doesn't have a perfect reputation for taking care of client needs.

Who is EverBank?

TIAA Bank became EverBank in August of 2023. TIAA has a minority ownership interest, and the bank has private owners, including firms like Stone Point Capital, Warburg Pincus, Reverence Capital Partners, Sixth Street, and Bayview Asset Management.

What did EverBank used to be called?

EverBank was known as TIAA before rebranding in August of 2023 to the original EverBank name.

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High APY of up to 4.00% on Savings (3.30% APY1 with +0.70% APY Boost) for up to 6 Months on new accounts. Terms Apply.2
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