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     CommentAuthorcianuro
   • CommentTimeMay 16th 2006

    
   For all those who have already been, what do you think is the best bank to go with? What banks would you recommend not going with?
   
   I'd like to get one with some decent internet banking and a lot of ATM availability.
   Any info would be very much appreciated.
2. • CommentAuthorjohnc
   • CommentTimeMay 16th 2006

    
   i'd go with who ever your employer is - that way your pay cheques clear far faster - also theres no hard an fast rule as to which aanks are better, depends on where you are in the country -its a big place!
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     CommentAuthorcianuro
   • CommentTimeMay 16th 2006

    
   THats true I guess, and your right, it's probably a good idea to go with whoever my employer is with, but I want to get an account opened as soon as I get there and I don't have a job sorted yet.
4. • CommentAuthorjohnc
   • CommentTimeMay 16th 2006

    
   prob cant open an account without your social security number anyway - by which stage you should have a job!
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     CommentAuthorainemulholl
   • CommentTimeMay 21st 2006

    
   I heard WellsFargo was a pretty decent bank to go with. Friends of mine all went with them.
6. • CommentAuthorLaura - Sayit
   • CommentTimeMay 29th 2006

    
   Hey...
   Try not to touch Bank of America... Go with Wells fargo if your in Southern Cali... Otherwise im not si sure..
   
   Regards
   
   Laura - Sayit Travel
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     CommentAuthorJ1
   • CommentTimeMay 30th 2006

    
   South Cali it is and Wells Fargo it is also. Thanks Laura. Much appreciated.
8. • CommentAuthorColeslaw
   • CommentTimeMay 30th 2006

    
   Commerce Bank are pretty good if you're on the east coast. Avoid Chase if you can.
9. • CommentAuthorthenordies
   • CommentTimeMay 30th 2006

    
   yeah wells fargo rocks, no fees. kept mine open from last year since it was free
10. • CommentAuthorJ1 Forum
    • CommentTime2 minutes ago