PSA: Never get an account with a bank if you can help it. Always go with a credit union. Banks are for profit and they want to make money off you. Credit unions are member owned, they exist for the benefit of their members.
I've been with UW Credit Union since I was an adult. Sometimes you cant avoid accounts with (other) banks and I've also been with Wachovia, Wells Fargo, and a few others. I've had very few bad experiences with UWCU and very few good experiences with the others.
If you ever have an issue with UWCU or your account(s) there, go in and talk to them. Even if it's your fault. Sometimes they waive fees. Sometimes they have other ways of helping you.
Biggest downside to UWCU is that there are sometimes cheaper places to get loans and mortgages. Since they are member owned, they dont take big risks. If your credit isnt perfect, downpayment isnt big enough, income isnt high enough, etc, you might end up with higher interest rates or closing costs than you'd find elsewhere. Shop around for big stuff.
This particular location is one of my secrets-- most of the high traffic locations, you're out of luck sitting down and talking to someone without an appointment. This location is quiet enough that if I dont have time to make an appointment, I can just walk in.
They used to have great free coffee. read more