Bank A pays 10% interest compounded annually on deposits, while Bank B pays 9% compounded daily. a. Based on the EAR (or EFF%), which bank should you use? You would choose Bank A because its EAR is higher. You would choose Bank B because its EAR is higher. You would choose Bank A because its nominal interest rate is higher. You would choose Bank B because its nominal interest rate is higher. You are indifferent between the banks and your decision will be based upon which one offers you a gift for opening an account.