What would be a good bank to open a checking/savings account in the Philadelphia, PA area?

Question

i.e. with respect to customer service, friendliness, helpfulness etc. i would like the usual online services too with this bank.

Answer 1

Commerce bank, Citizens Bank, Wachovia, all have many convenient branches.
They're all easy to deal with.

Answer 2

Commerce, PNC, and Citizens Banks all have a reputation for quality, low fees, and convenient hours. I have found Commerce staff to be especially helpful. Their culture of good service comes across better than I've experienced at other banks.

I like Commerce because there are many locations in Southeastern PA and in South Jersey, plus they have long operation hours. They offer free checking the first year (a $100 minimum balance thereafter) and a free VISA check card. As of this month, there are no ATM fees at any machine. Also, their notary services are free.

I suggested three banks because, as in many other urban areas, the best bank may depend on where you live in the city or suburbs. Unfortunately, there are a growing number of Philadelphia neighborhoods where bank choices are becoming scarcer.

Answer 3

I personally don't like credit unions, because they have limited locations and inconvenience business hours. I bank with Washington Mutual and then worked for them for almost 7 years (just recently quit this part time job). If you keep good standings, is like TOTALLY free on both checking and savings account. But the thing is you need to have either $300 (daily balance) in savings or you need to have the auto saving set up. The auto savings is to transfer AT LEAST $25 from your checking account to your savings account MONTHLY. Otherwise there is a $3 monthly fee on savings account. The checking account is totally free (with good standing, otherwise overdraft fee just any other banks and credit union), that also includes order regular plain checks. The business hours are from 9 am to 6 pm Mon thru Fri, and ALMOST ALL branches open on Sat from 9 am to 1 pm. So I suggest Washington Mutual if there is a branch in your area.

Answer 4

Kenny,

I like citizens because it's also in DE - and NJ (two states I am always in in the summer).