Looking for bank account alternative

chase bank: can't open that online, they seem to only scan state-issued IDs or drivers licenses.

Chase: Freedom Unlimited - 1.5% cash back
checking: ?

Ally bank: no monthly maintenance fee. no incoming wire fee. no fee for ACH transfers. $20 for outgoing domestic wires.
can only open account online for US permanent residents.
foreign transaction fee: 1% at ATMs

Bank of America Advantge Plus: no monthly fee if direct deposit, international transaction (to purchase goods/services in foreign currency OR US dollars with a foreign merchant): 3%
... are you fucking kidding me

Wells Fargo:
everyday checking, no fee if direct deposits. $15 per wire transfer
foreign transaction fee 3%

Transferwise?

Capital One 360?

opened account with Revolut. direct-depositing 50% of my salary there now.

2022-08-07 22:37

account recs:

Schwab (+2)
Ally
Chase
BofA

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