Just when we thought it couldn't get any better Citibank today raised the interest rate on their e-Savings Account to 5.00%. Last week we reported that Emigrant went to 4.80%, but now Citibank has retaken the throne. Regional Bank stocks took a beating last week as many reported a significant outflow of deposits. Since Citibank launched their e-Savings account a couple of months ago they have had a net inflow in excess of $3 billion in deposits. That money had to come from somewhere and we suspect the smaller banks is where it came from. Any investor can now open up numerous online accounts and electronically move their money to those paying the highest rates. Once again the Internet is leveling the playing field to the benefit of the consumer. You can search and sort the rates from the major Online Banks by visiting the ManagingMoney.com Banking Center. Stay tuned as this new banking battle heats up.