Seattle Banks | KeyBank

As you all know, I am a relatively new transfer to Seattle. This is one of the reasons I decided to make up this site reviewing everything Seattle. I wanted to let others know what to expect when moving to Seattle, and give those visiting Seattle a guide to some fun things to do while here (or at least some great Seattle bars and restaurants to hang out at while in the area). I'm so pumped that the weather has begun to change too, so I can start researching and rolling out my best patio bars and restaurants in Seattle. Stay tuned for those reviews.

One of the first things you need to find, unless you have a national chain (which I personally don't like from a customer service standpoint) is a bank (photo above courtesy of www.ushistory.org). And that held true for my wife and I too. In Kansas, we had a bank we used that was regional that provided all the things we needed: great customer service; great loan rates; great security; and online banking. So, when looking for a good Seattle bank we wanted to keep with those same qualities. I had to look no farther than KeyBank to find exactly what we needed, and I must say I'm more than happy.

Even though funds are protected by the FDIC, in today's day and age it is important to have a bank that is run fiscally responsibly and promotes great customer service. In looking at KeyBank's website and talking to people in the area that used them, it was easy to see that they were a great choice.

At KeyBank in Seattle, we have a couple of checking accounts, including a business checking account. We decided not to open a savings account because with brick and mortar banks in today's world, their interest rates just can't compare with online banks (we have several savings accounts through ING). Setup of the accounts was easy, bank personnel were always very kind and courteous, and we have had absolutely no problem with any of our banking needs.

Additionally, their online presence is very well managed and their website is very easy to navigate. You can sign on to your account and see your current balance, pending and posted transactions, and old checks. And if you have any questions about the other services they offer, their website has much if not all of the information you might need. And if not you can just stop in at one of their branches and ask for help - I haven't ever had a hard time getting in touch with someone to talk to with any Seattle banking questions I had.

In the end, if you are new to the Seattle area and are looking for a good bank, I don't think you can go wrong with KeyBank, particularly with your normal, every day banking needs. They have great customer service, have a great online presence, and provide everything you need (and the checking is free, I might add). So welcome to Seattle, enjoy this great spring/summer weather, and come back to see great Seattle bar and restaurant reviews.

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