Selecting a Bank Answers

You are examining your choices of banks to open a new checking account. Potential costs include monthly maintenance fees, statement copy fees, and ___________.

Vítor knows he must prepare and possibly prevent overdraft funds fees since they are charged automatically. Which statement below would be the least effective element of a plan Vitor could use to accurately estimate (or minimize) overdraft fees on the account?

Jack is considering a list of features and fees for Current Bank: Jack plans on using network ATMs about 4 times per month. What would be Jack’s total estimated annual fees for a checking account with direct paycheck deposit, one overdraft per year, and no 2nd copies of statements?

Which of the following items may be a good consideration in selecting a bank?I. The bank sends a representative to the local mall to promote new applications.II. Number of ATMs or bank branches near where you live, shop, work, or travel.III. Knowledge of personal usage habits and needs.

Barry wants to open a checking account. He wants online services, and a debit card. He is looking at the following tables of fees from his employer's credit union, EECU, and a local bank, E-town Bank: Based upon past experience, Barry expects no overdrafts. He expects no 2nd copies of statements. Barry estimates that he will use network ATMs about 5 times a month with either bank. Barry decides in the end to choose EECU. Assuming that both banks provide the necessary services equally well, and based upon the tables of fees given above, how much can Barry reasonably expect to save annually by choosing EECU in this case over E-town bank?

Emma is ready to open a new checking account and is trying to decide between three banks using the chart below:Bank RBank SBank TNo monthly fees if balance stays above $300, otherwise $7 per monthNo monthly fees if check card is used more than 6 times per month, otherwise $10 monthly fee$5 monthly feeNo minimum balance$25 minimum balanceNo minimum balanceOnline banking servicesOnline banking servicesNo online banking optionsNon-Bank R ATM fee - $2.00 per transactionNon-Bank S ATM fee - $1.50 per transactionNon-Bank T ATM fee - $2.00 per transactionEmma usually has about $1000 in her account at any given time during the month. She usually visits the ATM twice a week and is interested in banking online options. Bank R has 10 ATMs within a 5 mile radius of Emma’s home. Bank S has 1 ATM 10 miles from Emma’s work. Which bank should she choose?

Why is it sometimes easier to open an account with a bank rather than with a credit union?

Bill wants to open a checking account to pay bills from and a savings account to cover overdrafts and other emergencies. He wants online services, and a debit card. He analyzes the following statements of fees from State Bank and Common Bank: Based upon past experience, Bill expects to accidentally overdraft the account 2 times per year, unfortunately, due to unexpected charges and miscommunications. He expects no 2nd copies of statements, and to use network ATMs 4 times per month with State Bank (due to less in-network ATMs being available), or 2 times per month with Common Bank. He has $2500 to deposit to an emergency savings account for overdraft protection, and thinks that the balance will be enough to cover most all overdrafts in the future if automatic transfers are made when needed. Based on the tables of fees, which bank is expected to cost the least amount in fees per year?

Henry is moving and needs to open a new checking account. He is trying to decide between three banks using the chart below:Bank XBank YBank ZNo monthly fees if balance stays above $500, otherwise $7 per monthNo monthly fees if check card is used less than 6 times per month$5 monthly feeNo minimum balance$25 minimum balanceNo minimum balanceOnline banking servicesOnline banking servicesOnline banking servicesNon-Bank X ATM fee - $2.00 per transactionNon-Bank Y ATM fee - $1.50 per transactionNon-Bank Z ATM fee - $2.00 per transactionHenry usually has about $300 in his account at any given time during the month. He limits his ATM visits to one per week and is interested in banking online options. Bank X and Bank Z have 5 ATMs within a 5 mile radius of Henry’s work and his new home. Which bank should he choose?

Assume that you are going to open a checking account. You are examining different banks and banking accounts to choose a bank account for your needs. Which of the following statements should not be one of your reasons for examining different banks?