I have been through my fair share of banks. Only because of moving. I lost my love of big banks after dealing with Chase. Service was not bad, just not personal. I think if you are in the business of handling someone's money, personal would be a good thing.
I looked for a local bank after leaving Chase. There are a few good credit unions in the area so the decision was not easy. Honestly, the $100 bonus is what drew me to CS Bank. Also, having a bank that is open seven days a week turned out to be more useful than I thought.
Staff is usually friendly at any of the branches. Again, personal attention. They are also very helpful. When I started a new job, I was paid in handwritten checks. I did not know there would be a hold on my first check because of the large amount and it being the first one I was depositing. The teller told me about the hold, but if I got it cashed, I could deposit it without a hold. I lost six dollars cashing it at the issuing bank, but did not have to wait out a four-day hold.
They are a little light in services and account types, but I did not need any special accounts. Having a free coin counting machine is nice as well so you do not have to pay a fee at a Coinstar machine. If you are considering a bank, give CS Bank a look. read more