Best Banks and Credit Unions

SunTrust, headquartered in Atlanta, provides more than 2,200 ATMs and more than 1,500 locations in the South. It focuses on three sectors: consumer banking and private wealth management, wholesale banking and mortgage banking.

Based in Rhode Island, Citizen Bank is one of the country's biggest and most popular banks. With convenient locations in stores and retail locations, they offer a range of financial services to more than five million customers.

BB&T, headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, offers products in six areas: community banking, residential mortgage banking, dealer financial services, specialized lending, insurance services and financial services.

Fifth Third Bank was founded in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1858, and it is a company focused on branch banking. The company also offers unique services like payment processing and title insurance, in addition to investment advice.

Navy Federal Credit Union offers financial services to members of the Armed Forces, Coast Guard, National Guard and DoD, as well as their families and households. They offer perks like mortgages with 100 percent financing.

USAA serves former and current members of the military, as well as their families. The company offers insurance services, investments and tax help for qualified customers, in addition to banking, credit cards and mortgages.

Huntington Bank was founded in 1866 in Columbus, Ohio. Today, it has over 750 branches and twice as many ATMs. Full-service branches are located across Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Indiana, West Virginia and Kentucky.

Key Bank is one of America's larges banks, and it is the only bank still headquartered in Cleveland. Nearly 200 years old, they provide personal banking, investment management, retail banking, commercial banking services and more.

Regions Bank offers traditional banking, and its Smart Option Student Loan program features repayment options such as deferred and fixed. Participants in the program get free quarterly credit score reports and 24/7 management.

Bank of the West, headquartered in San Francisco, has a scan-to-pay feature; customers pay bills with the click of a camera button. The bank serves customers in all states and has more than 700 locations in the West and Midwest.

M&T Bank is a bank and financial services company that specializes in providing investment management and global wealth management. The company offers online and mobile banking services, as well as savings accounts and CDs.

BBVA Compass Bank has many services available for individuals, small businesses and large companies. These services include options for checking and savings accounts, personal and mortgage loans, credit cards, investing and more.

Royal Bank of Canada is one of the most popular banks chosen by Canadian customers. Headquartered in Toronto and Montreal, the company offers banking services such as checking, credit cards, mortgages, investments and advice.

TCF Bank, headquartered in Wayzata, Minnesota, allows customers to start banking online as soon as their enrollment is complete. It has 380 locations in the Midwest and various personal banking and loan products.

HSBC services include checking and savings accounts, loans and mortgages, investment and retirement accounts and insurance options for individuals and families. They also offer business services to small and large companies.

Founded in 1991 as a subsidiary of ING and established as a standalone company in 2013, Voya Financial is a New York-based financial, investment and retirement company. Voya manages over $500 billion in client assets.

Bank of America online banking offers its customers secure access to their checking and savings accounts. Other Bank of America services includes bill pay, customized alerts and the ability to transfer money between accounts.

Flagstar Bank offers both personal and business banking services, including checking accounts, savings accounts, loans and a variety of other options. Their home equity lines and mortgage loans offer competitive interest rates.

Pentagon Federal Credit Union offers membership to military personnel, members of certain organizations, government employees and more. They offer numerous benefits to members, including insurance policies and real estate rewards.

First National Bank of Omaha is the largest privately held bank in the U.S. The company offers a range of financial services, such as checking and mobile banking. In addition, they have lending services and wealth management.

Union Bank of California is a nationwide bank that allows customers to manage their accounts with text commands. Its youth banking program features options for various age groups with low minimum deposits and no monthly charges.

Arvest offers a variety of financial services to individuals, businesses and investors. Sam Walton’s, the Walmart founder, heirs own a majority share of the bank. Arvest has locations in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas.

Crescent Bank, formerly Crescent Bank & Trust, offers traditional banking and has a niche for automobile loans to high-risk customers in more than 12 states. The bank operates nationwide, but with a focus on Louisiana.

State Farm Bank is a financial and insurance services company founded in 1922, and the company does not have its own branch locations. Customers can only bank with State Farm over the Internet or through the telephone.

Presidents Choice Financial, headquartered in Scarborough, Canada, features mobile check deposit, telephone banking and online banking. Its bank machines facilitate bill payments, account transfers and MasterCard cash advances.

First Citizens Bank has been in business for over 100 years, offering customers a range of options from checking accounts, savings accounts, loans and more. Their services cover everything from everyday to long-term needs.

Comerica Bank mainly serves the Detroit, Michigan and Dallas, Texas areas. Headquartered in Dallas, the bank is the biggest bank in Texas, and it specializes retail and commercial banking, as well as wealth management.

Associated Bank, founded in 1861, is headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The company is focused on banking for mid-size companies in the bank's regions. These includes Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and the surrounding Midwest.

Chase online banking enables customers to deposit checks, check their balances and more, during any time of the day, on multiple devices. Customers can manage their accounts from their computers, smartphones or tablets.

MUFG Union Bank has locations across the U.S. and the world. They are focused on becoming a global bank, and they offer customers in the U.S., Asia, Canada and Latin America a full range of banking and investment services.

Armed Forces bank has been serving active and retired military members and families since 1907. The bank provides a range of services for military customers, including checking and savings accounts, loans, and financial education.

Guaranty Bank offers credit-building loans, in which the bank lends customers money for a CD and meets with them regularly. It also provides mobile banking, allowing customers to check their balances and transfer money 24/7.

Travis Credit Union serves individuals who work, worship and/or live in 12 counties in Calif. in addition to military and civilian personnel of Travis Air Force Base. They have options for businesses and individuals.

Banco Popular specializes in offering banking services in Puerto Rico, as well as in the U.S. Customers of Banco Popular can take advantage of online and mobile banking services, including deposit, checking and savings accounts.

Public Service Credit Union offers financial services for personal customers and small businesses. Customers can take advantage of PSCU's convenient banking services, like mobile and branch banking, as well as many ATMs.

Arrowhead Credit Union serves San Bernardino and Riverside counties in California. Members enjoy discounts at national retailers, personalized service and the convenience of mobile apps and online banking.

Wescom Credit Union is a credit union in Southern California. The company offers checking, savings, money market accounts and IRAs to credit union customers. They also offer auto loans and insurance, as well as home mortgages.

Astoria Bank is a bank based in Long Island City, New York that has been serving customers since 1888. The bank is the biggest savings and loans association in New York, and it holds deposits of more than 10.4 billion dollars.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, FCC Finance only serves the home improvement industry. They buy B, C and D paper and offer unsecured loans up to $15,000 with terms up to 120 months.

Bank of America gift cards come in the form of prepaid Visa cards that customers can register online or by calling a toll-free number. Customers can use the cards at gas stations, restaurants and at other merchants.

Ledyard National Bank is a full-service financial institution for personal and business banking. They also offer investment and wealth management services. Ledyard has locations in New Hampshire and Vermont.

Founded in 1857, Santander Bank offers customers options for their financial needs, including personal, business and corporate accounts. Santander Bank's Extra20 account pays $20 per month to customers who meet certain criteria.