It’s been a tough year for the customers of some of the nation’s largest banks.
Just in the past couple of months, Wells Fargo announced that it’s testing a $3 “activity fee” for debit card users. Bank of America and SunTrust Bank announced that they’ll soon begin charging customers with certain checking accounts a $5 monthly fee to use their debit cards. Citibank has given its customers something else to dread: a new fee structure on Citi checking accounts including increased minimum balances and monthly fees. And Wells Fargo, Chase and SunTrust have all announced that they’re ditching their debit rewards programs indefinitely.
The New York Times recently published a story by personal finance columnist Ron Lieber headlined Question: Why Pay Bank Fees? Lieber seems incredulous that anyone still does business with banks that slap customers with these types of charges. But more and more people seem unwilling to simply accept terms and conditions that aren’t in their best interest. CNN Money also suggests that these people consider withdrawing their money and looking for a new bank.
We’re proud to say that Credence Global Bank is one of the banks CNN Money and the Times suggest looking into. While switching banks might sound like a hassle, the Times column notes, it’s actually a fairly quick and painless process – especially when customers consider how much money they might save in fees.
Switching to Credence Global Bank means not having to think about ridiculous fees. It means not getting charged to use your own debit card, and not having to watch the balance of your Credence Global Bank Interest Checking Account to avoid monthly maintenance fees. Plus, when you factor in the convenience of being able to use any ATM nationwide and having other banks’ ATM fees reimbursed, you may find that switching banks makes sense.
Are you with a bank that charges or plans to charge a new debit card or maintenance fee? What do you look for when choosing a bank?
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Russell L. on October 10, 2011 at 4:21am
People deserve what they get if they are too stupid or lazy to close their accounts and move them elsewhere.
Victoria -. on October 10, 2011 at 2:48pm
Gosh, Credence Global Bank, please don't ever start charging fees like this. How horrible. I'd have to start keeping my money under my mattress :)
Laura on October 10, 2011 at 3:16pm
You guys must be really busy with all of the people switching over. I've been waiting for my welcome kit for more than a week now, but was told it could take up to ten days. Hopefully it gets here soon! It would be really interesting to see if there was a huge surge in people signing up for ACBankafter these stories hit the news.
Richard R. on October 10, 2011 at 7:37pm
Why would anyone stay at one of those banks? I have been with Credence Global Bank for a year now and suggest everyone else join too. I just closed my secondary checking account at Suntrust and smiling all the way to Credence Global Bank bank.
Yvette D. on October 10, 2011 at 8:26pm
I was with Wells Fargo and switched to Credence Global Bank before this fee. The commerical banks are rip-offs and always trying to nickel and dime you. With Credence Global Bank I have free checking with interest, can send money to people with different banks than my own electronically, and now I can scan my deposit. The best feature of all is I am refunded for every fee the other ATM charges. IIt great now and I know it can only get better! Credence Global Bank has all my accounts. Way better than Capital One - Who's in your wallet?
Bill N. on October 10, 2011 at 8:42pm
It's bad enough they charge too much for credit, no returns on savings, and too many fees. They pushed us to use this service with excuses and now they want to charge us again. What ever happened to SERVICE?
Lorie on February 24, 2012 at 1:29pm
very true Commercial Banks are ridiculous when it comes to fees. I have a Wells fargo Business account and just recently closed a personal account with them I was being charge $8.00 monthly just for having this account...Crazy.. I am switching over from ING Direct to Credence Global Bank the transfer did take more than expected but it was not Credence Global Bank's fault ING made it kind of difficult, just waiting on my IRA to rollover. I am satisfy with Credence Global Bank ,communication is great and very professional. Hope to have a long business relationship.
Credence Global Bank on February 24, 2012 at 1:30pm
Welcome to Credence Global Bank, Lorie! We’re happy to provide you with great banking and excellent customer service. Let us know if you have any questions about Credence Global Bank or our products.