[dtennent]

Originally Posted by bakon

Citizens or Citizens First?

I should have said Citizens First but was being lazy as I was typing on my IPad.

[WindyCityzen]

Chase. For many years. Their electronic banking services far exceeds Citizens. No fees for ATMs if you have the right card. Branch at 44/Morse close by if needed (almost never).

[Villages Kahuna]

Lots… your bank from up north probably has branches in The Villages. Mine did and with online banking I never had to visit, other than the ATM.

If you want friendly, personal “hometown” service, you can’t beat Citizens First, with branches all over the area.

[mepoole]

Originally Posted by kmspla1952

Looking for recommendations for banking. ATM/Debit, Bill Pay, savings, checking and good customer service. We currently have an account at a branch here in the Villages but would like to hear both the positive and the negative of the bank experience you're having. Thanks.

Bank of America for sure - personal banking, online banking, online bill pay, checking, savings, CDs, investing, information, cell phone app, etc, etc.

[bakon]

Originally Posted by dtennent

I should have said Citizens First but was being lazy as I was typing on my IPad.

Thanks. Most do same thing referring to CF

[Madisond]

We just moved here and opened an account with Citizens First.We were looking for a bank with a small town feel. Super customer service! Very friendly.

[Deden]

BOA, no problems or with customer service, had this bank 12 years down here. and they are in almost every state for if we need to go to the bank when we travel and visit upstate N.Y. the rewards are the best and have credit card.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I bank with Truist (formally BB&T). I like that they have a VISA credit card where I can transfer money from my checking account directly to pay my credit card bill. I've been with them for over 20 years and have no issues. But the main thing is that there is a branch office nearby.

Another vote for Truist.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by DrBrutyle109

They are the worst. They have a captive audience being they are a “villages” entity. They operate in a very unorganized manner. Nice doesn’t mean efficient.

We do not bank with them but lots of villagers seem to like them.

[rogerk]

I've been with Citizens for almost 20 years. Great customer service and very convenient. Switched from a much larger mega bank after the quality of their local customer service declined. I haven't looked back since then.

[Dilligas]

Originally Posted by kmspla1952

Looking for recommendations for banking. ATM/Debit, Bill Pay, savings, checking and good customer service. We currently have an account at a branch here in the Villages but would like to hear both the positive and the negative of the bank experience you're having. Thanks.

Stay with Citizens for the ease of ATMs, and services. I have my bill pay through Bank of America because it has been done there for about 15-18 years and is easier and more thorough. I had and still have all my direct deposits at BOA. I have Citizens for local ATM needs (I don't go in banks more than about once a year..only for services). I have BOA ATM for travel purposes (more world wide). Both offer credit cards and debit cards via ATM, but I lock cards for ATM only. I have better CC accounts at other providers. I have ACH transfer between Citizens and Bank Of America, so money is easily shiftable for my needs.

[JerryLBell]

Originally Posted by splashes

Citizens first bank and good customer service atm's all over the villages

I have to agree with Splashes. I didn't really want to give the Morse family-owned bank my business, but the convenience of ATMs all over The Villages (including most all of the mail stops) convinced me. My experiences with them in the last 5+ years is that they have the friendliest, most helpful staff of any bank I've ever done business with. The only drawback is that they really are ONLY in The Villages (some locations in Leesberg). If you want to do banking business while out of state or out of the country, you're kind of stuck. For travel, I also keep a separate but small account with Charles Schwab.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by kmspla1952

Looking for recommendations for banking. ATM/Debit, Bill Pay, savings, checking and good customer service. We currently have an account at a branch here in the Villages but would like to hear both the positive and the negative of the bank experience you're having. Thanks.

So, which bank are you switching to?

[Boilerman]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

I'll be checking Campus USA out in the near future
Right now I belong to Florida Credit Union, but have to drive to Ocala.
Campus USA would be a lot closer.

Campus USA already has two locations here. One near Brownwood, the other on 441 by the Walmart.

We’ve banked with credit unions for 40 years. Better service and lower fees. I don’t understand why anyone ever goes into a physical location anymore. I haven’t set foot in our credit union in 10 years.