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Leaving Wells Fargo banking--where to go?

Posted on 9/1/17 at 11:56 am
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
70922 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 11:56 am
I live in TN, and we have some good local options. But I travel domestically often for work, and also use the ATM often.

I've googled around, but curious what the MT board believes to be the most ethical and economical (fees) option would be?

Side question- should I consider one of the online only options like Ally or Bank5? Pros/cons?

TIA

Posted by RatLTrap
Member since May 2017
290 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 12:08 pm to
Capital one or chase?
Posted by rocket31
Member since Jan 2008
41819 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 12:13 pm to
I know Chase offers cash rewards for opening an account with them

They also have the best banking app around, if that kinda thing is important to ya

It might not be the most ethical option tho
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
70922 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 12:16 pm to
I currently have a credit card with Chase, have they had a scandal of some sort?

Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
70922 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 12:16 pm to
will look into fees for both
Posted by tigeraddict
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2007
11815 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 12:38 pm to
could always try a credit union...
Posted by My2ndFavCivilNgineer
Member since Jun 2013
586 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 12:48 pm to
schwab investor checking

you can withdraw from any ATM no fees.

card will work internationally

Fantastic customer service with Schwabb as well
Posted by notsince98
KC, MO
Member since Oct 2012
18005 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 12:51 pm to
USAA has free ATM access anywhere.

I'd personally keep at least one checking account at a local bank for easy cash deposits and withdrawals.
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
70922 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 1:19 pm to
quote:

schwab investor checking

you can withdraw from any ATM no fees.

card will work internationally

Fantastic customer service with Schwabb as well

i've thought about this

I can deposit physical checks through submitting pictures via internet/app, correct?
Posted by skidry
Member since Jul 2009
3267 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 1:33 pm to
USAA
Posted by GenesChin
The Promise Land
Member since Feb 2012
37706 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 1:41 pm to
quote:

USAA has free ATM access anywhere.
I'd personally keep at least one checking account at a local bank for easy cash deposits and withdrawals.


This.

I haven't walked in a bank in years. No reason to anymore w USAA
Posted by CheesyF
Member since May 2017
390 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 1:43 pm to
Capital One 360 is an online banking platform. Slightly higher interest rates than "normal" banks and access to lots of ATMs.
Posted by foshizzle
Washington DC metro
Member since Mar 2008
40599 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 2:55 pm to
quote:

I can deposit physical checks through submitting pictures via internet/app, correct?


I am a satisfied Schwab customer as well and do this all the time.
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
70922 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:32 pm to
Consensus seems to be Schwab and USAA thus far

I never even considered USAA until today
Posted by baldona
Florida
Member since Feb 2016
20483 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 3:49 pm to
Get some where local at least as a secondary. Schwab is great and so is usaa, I have both.

You gotta get someone local for larger sums of cash to deposit. I've sold stuff for like $1500 and it was a pita with just USAA and schwab (no local branch).
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
119244 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 4:02 pm to
quote:

have they had a scandal of some sort?


Wells Fargo is the most scandal ridden of all the large banks, maybe with the exception of BOA.
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
70922 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 4:27 pm to
I'm aware, hence the thread...

I was referring to Chase.
Posted by shell01
Marianna, FL
Member since Jul 2014
793 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 5:15 pm to
Another happy Schwab customer. I switched when BoA sold my account to a small local bank. I keep a small amount in the local account which is linked for electronic transfers to my Schwab account.

Schwab offers mobile app check deposit, refunds all ATM fees, no foreign transaction fees for withdrawals out of the country, and no fee banking if maintaining a certain balance (I'm not sure what that $$ currently is.)
Posted by XanderCrews
Member since Mar 2009
774 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 5:57 pm to
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This post was edited on 12/21/21 at 11:19 am
Posted by Popths
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2016
3968 posts
Posted on 9/1/17 at 8:48 pm to
I've been happy with Capital One.
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