USAA

Pros: Good customer service, no fees, free ATM withdrawls, free checking
Cons: There are no "walk in" branches in South Carolina

I'm currently in the USAF. This makes banking difficult because I am constantly moving states. Before discovering USAA, everytime I moved, I'd close the old acct and open a new one in the local area. That gets to be a big pain, not to mention the fact...

Pros: Friendly reps, quick yet efficient service
Cons: none whatsoever

A few years ago, we carried Geico autoinsurance thinking we had the best rates around. Some friends recommended we call and get a quote from USAA...we instantly found out by switching to USAA we would be saving approximately 150 dollars! We switched...

Pros: Rates and service
Cons: unknown

I was introduced to USAA by my late grandfather (retired AF Col). USAA has proven to be everything I expected over the last 12 years. When my wife and I moved from San Antonio to Jacksonville, FL two years ago, we considered other banks but it didn't...

Pros: Everything
Cons: uh..nada

Our friends turned us on to USAA bank. Here is the short of it. I won't get too detailed, just give you the facts and you can see quickly why they are the best bank ever...

Free checking
Free Savings
Interest earned on both Savings...

Pros: Great Customer Service
Cons: No Local Branches

Having used several banks and investigating other financial institutions, there is nothing better then USAA. I recently purchased a new automobile. After the negotiations were complete we went to the finance office. The whole time the sales person was...

Pros: Customer driven. Not profit driven. Best service of any company I've ever dealt with.
Cons: None.

My father was in the service so I was able to get car insurance through USAA. After experiencing the incredible service that they have to offer I subsequently opened a savings account and then a Mutual Fund and then finally switched over all of my...

Pros: great, great, great
Cons: have to use snail mail

Where to put your money? If you have ever served for the United States you will be eligibile to qualify to become a member for USAA, the best bank around. After having tried several credit unions and other banks in the area in which I live, my husband...

Pros: No fees interest-bearing checking account, good customer service, reimburse ATM fees
Cons: Not the bank for you if you want a walk in branch

I have been using USAA Federal Savings Bank for my checking account for years now and have been very happy. I got so fed up with my local banks charging me for a checking account that I switched to USAA Federal. Imaging that...charging me to use my own...

Pros: National bank, great start up plan for college students
Cons: Limited to legacies and those in the military

I got USAA's college start plan at the beginning of this semester when I enrolled in college. Not only did I get a credit card with a VERY GOOD interest rate, I also got a checking account and cash card--all for free! They've been exceedingly helpful...

Pros: Cheap closing costs, competive rates, low pmi.
Cons: Fannie Mae calls the lending shots. Not USAA.

I had my preapproval all set with USAA. I had a pending offer on a short sale that took almost 100 days to get approved. I would check weekly on the USAA website to see rates. I would input the state, city, and county. Along with loan data that showed a ...

Pros: previous good service
Cons: price

I just received the mortgage escrow analysis from my lender. The price of the hurricane insurance is in excess of $1,900 not including the fire policy. Due to this, I have requested quotations from other companies and all have hurricane rates ...

Pros: Great customer service,quality,great rates! I love everything about them!
Cons: Nothing.

We have had auto insurance with USAA for what seems like ever! We recently decided to do banking with them! They are wonderful! First off there customer service is fantastic! Everytime I have a question no matter how big or small they give me clear and ...

Pros: Easy to purchase insurance products.
Cons: Watch out when a claim is made. The wheels grind slowly.

If I didn't maintain my house I'd understand a nasty letter from USAA about a homeowner's claim. But after two claims within a two year period having to do with "Act of God" events, I was told that a third claim would spell doom and gloom.

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Pros: Cheap, Military oriented, Online banking
Cons: Does not interface with MS Money

I have had many banks, and many banking problems. So far, this is the best bank I've ever delt with.

Not only are they much cheaper than other banks, but they cater to military personnel, and they understand the needs of military personnel....

Pros: Easy and Cheap
Cons: NONE

I live in New York. I bank in Texas. USAA makes it so easy. They provide postage paid envelopes to mail in your deposits. Checks and deposit slips are free. The 800 number is easy to use to get account information. They reimburse you for using...