[Magajane]

We’ve had SunTrust for 18 years and don’t pay any fees. Call them and tell them to take that off your account.

[donfey]

Originally Posted by silver.bullet

We currently live in South Carolina, will be moving to TV next year and have Sun Trust accounts. Since their merger with BB&T, the new account fees for checking will run as high as $ 20.00 per month. Are there better options including local banking in TV?

Count me in as another Citizen's First Bank customer. I opened an account before we bought here since, as mentioned, I thought a local bank would be useful. All my accounts (and services) are free. In addition, because I'm a veteran, I get free checks. We kept out out-of-town accounts, too, but will probably close some of them since we're here full time now. Another bonus: Our online CFB account "connects" to all our other accounts, too. (At least we can see them all.)

[dewilson58]

Well, looks like the OP will be safe with any bank down here in The Villages.

[Chris Kirk]

Originally Posted by silver.bullet

We currently live in South Carolina, will be moving to TV next year and have Sun Trust accounts. Since their merger with BB&T, the new account fees for checking will run as high as $ 20.00 per month. Are there better options including local banking in TV?

I bank with Sun Trust and no fees, just make a direct deposit to your account and no fees are charged

[bandsdavis]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Not sure what you mean. I have had BB&T accounts for more than 20 years, and never pay any fees for the accounts. I have a free senior checking account that even provides free checks. I also have a BB&T rewards VISA credit card with no annual fee. It is very convenient to pay the credit card bill by just transferring money between two BB&T accounts online.

My experience with BB&T is the same. Never paid a checking fee and really like their online banking options.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

SunTrust and BB&T have been merged as Truist since Dec 9, 2019. But, they still use two names. I wonder why?

Strange figure at some point they would merge the two and close duplicate offices.

[Bucco]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Strange figure at some point they would merge the two and close duplicate offices.

End of 2021 (I thin), they will become TRUIST

[Gpsma]

Originally Posted by Bridget Eichaker

We stay away from any institution owned by The Villages, We do not have our eggs in one basket when choosing institutions. No offense to any institution or anybody. Same goes for Insurance we choose AAA

But you were willing to buy a house from The Villages? Willing to use golf courses and facilities? But wont deal with Citizens First? Hmmm.

[Mleeja]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

Not everyone feels comfortable using ATM machines, debit cards, or online banking. There are times when checks need to be cashed just to have the cash, a visit is required to open a CD or money market account, to get a certified check for a large purchase such as a new car, etc.

And don’t forget the bag of popcorn when you go in at Citizens.

[Mleeja]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

Not everyone feels comfortable using ATM machines, debit cards, or online banking. There are times when checks need to be cashed just to have the cash, a visit is required to open a CD or money market account, to get a certified check for a large purchase such as a new car, etc.

Originally Posted by donfey

Count me in as another Citizen's First Bank customer. I opened an account before we bought here since, as mentioned, I thought a local bank would be useful. All my accounts (and services) are free. In addition, because I'm a veteran, I get free checks. We kept out out-of-town accounts, too, but will probably close some of them since we're here full time now. Another bonus: Our online CFB account "connects" to all our other accounts, too. (At least we can see them all.)

CFB also has a good online payment system. I would think all banks should have this, but Citizens’ is a easy to setup and use.

[Nucky]

Customer service at Citizens is fine when they are available. If you have a Banking Emergency of any kind after hours or on weekends good luck. If this feature doesn't bother you then I think they are just fine.

Whatever you do IMHO forget Bank Of America. They recently closed all the branches with no notice or communication about doing so. The only branch open was Leesburg. How convenient. A really Low Life Move.

Chase Bank has treated us properly overall.

[Joyce952]

Originally Posted by silver.bullet

We currently live in South Carolina, will be moving to TV next year and have Sun Trust accounts. Since their merger with BB&T, the new account fees for checking will run as high as $ 20.00 per month. Are there better options including local banking in TV?

Citizen first bank is a good choice

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Bucco

End of 2021 (I thin), they will become TRUIST

At which point a lot of people will lose their jobs as they consolidate their branches

[dgleason348]

We moved to The Villages last month from NYS and we went with Trustco Bank because they were also in NYS. We don’t have 20.00 fees! Check them out!

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by dgleason348

We moved to The Villages last month from NYS and we went with Trustco Bank because they were also in NYS. We don’t have 20.00 fees! Check them out!

They are a great bank. No fees. AND welcome to TOTV.