The Worst Bank
To our national shame, American banks put the stars and stripes in the top four places on the leaderboard. The most egregious culprit is JPMorgan Chase, contributing over $196 billion in investments, which is $40 billion more than the nearest competitor, Wells Fargo.
Here are the seven safest banks in America to deposit money: 1. Wells Fargo & CompanyWells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) is the undisputed safest bank in America, now that JP Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) has come under scrutiny — even if Chase has about $1 trillion more in assets.
Cons. High monthly fees and low interest rates. $2.50 fee at non-Chase ATMs in the U.S. for basic checking accounts. Low rates on CDs.
Chase credit cards are known for great rewards — including both sign-up bonuses and generous rates on spending — and a fantastic points program. Chase issues some of the best co-branded airline, hotel and store credit cards on the market.
Chase: Best for bonuses, brick-and-mortar bank with great checking sign-up bonuses and a large branch network. Discover: Best for cash back, online bank with a competitive savings rate and cash-back checking. Alliant Credit Union: Best for ATMs, online credit union with high rates and a huge ATM network.
The four banks with the largest number of banking-only complaints included Bank of America with 3,292 complaints followed by JP Morgan Chase (2,769), Wells Fargo & Company (2,324) and Citigroup (1,083).
Overall, if you're choosing between Chase and Bank of America, the better option for you will really depend on your personal banking needs and preferences. Both are big banks with thousands of branches and tens of thousands of ATMs. Chase offers a wider variety of accounts, though it is lacking in IRA options.
Why it wins: When it comes to easy accessibility, you can't top Chase. The bank offers access to more than 16,000 ATMs across the country and operates nearly 5,000 branches that are open, on average, more than 50 hours a week. ... Chase also excels when it comes to customer service, both in-branch and online.
There is no minimum balance required for Chase checking accounts, but keeping a certain balance is one way to avoid a monthly fee on some accounts — for example, the $12 monthly fee for Chase Total Checking® is waived if you maintain a $1,500 balance at the beginning of each day.
Chase is the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading global financial services firm with $2.6 trillion in assets and operations worldwide.
Is BBVA A Good Bank? BBVA USA offers good banking products, convenient ATM access, and excellent customer service. It's a solid choice to consider if you live in a BBVA service area and are looking for a physical bank with a free checking option. The downside is the low savings rate.
What Is the Minimum Balance for Chase Checking Accounts? There is no minimum balance required to open a Chase checking account. However, you must fund the account within 60 days of opening it. One of the ways to avoid service fees on some accounts is to maintain a minimum balance.
Both banks offer relatively low interest rates, but TD offers higher rates on its savings and checking accounts than Chase does. TD Bank offers a 0.05% APY for both its TD Simple and its TD Premier accounts. Chase only offers a 0.01% APY for both its savings and checking accounts.
When it comes to Chase vs. Capital One, both offer a range of rewards cards, as well as cards for people with average credit. Capital One tends to offer more options for people with lower credit scores, while Chase tends to offer more credit cards for people with excellent credit who want high-powered rewards.