Yes, I have been using them for the last few months, and I really like them a lot. I get my federal pay DD in my account a full two days earlier than other banks and it posts 11am or noon on WED. Very quick ACH transfers in and out.
BACKGROUND:
There are 3 different pockets. If you have a qualifying DD to the “spend” pocket (basically checking), 10% of the DD amount will be placed automatically in the special “save” pocket up to $1k a month. That is the only way to get money into that pocket and it seemingly requires a real DD that is recognized by the bank. (An allotment payment from my federal civilian pay did not trigger it. So I had to DD my entire paycheck.) You can transfer funds into the normal “save” pocket with 1% APY.
Let me know if I can refer you; we would each get $50 after you complete your first qualifying direct deposit of $250 or more Cheers!
This bank might be a better deal for me. It’s getting so easy to pay bills online.
But there is still those pesky small business’ that only take cash or check. I think my bank pays about .34% & sometimes even lower. The only thing that’s still nice is a hometown bank that’s available, dependable, & everyone knows you.
I’m beginning to wonder if I should change banks. That 1.00%, good for up to $100k looks good.
I’m thinking this Bluevine Business Checking Account might be worth looking into. It’s Online-only.
Keep the $100k in account, write few monthly checks, gain 1.00% interest.
Pros & Cons??
I have a question for folks that did business with CitiBank… I opened the Citi Priority (savings + checking) accounts. Sent them back the W9 and signature card. Haven’t received the debit card in the mail, which makes it impossible for me to setup online banking and therefore to access anything. I haven’t sent them the $50K because I can’t get the online banking setup. Kind of catch 22.
If I don’t get the deposit sent on time, the accounts will be closed. I don’t know what is the problem mailing the debit card, other than Citi has “issues”.
My question is: Would I be hit with their $30 monthly fee if the account is closed without funds?
–TIA
There are more security considerations when involving a third-party middleman. You may decide the risk is acceptable, but don’t pretend the risk isn’t there.
It’s been several months since I completed & closed my Citi Priority acct.
I never used a debit card. I ACH transferred the funds from another bank (TIAA Bank). But you need to get the $50k in the acct first. I only kept $10 in the checking acct the whole time.
Yes, it does help, Pattyb53. Thank you.
One question… were you able to setup online banking without that debit card. The CSR told me today that I can’t setup it without the card. I’m not going to use Citi for anything. I only want the bonus.
Sure, I just opened the checking acct & processed the small deposits from another institution. When verified I could ACH transfer funds from the outside institution. (TIAA Bank)
@KCK’s description is accurate. I’m in my second month of having a One Finance account. My usual way of mimicking direct deposits works for getting my money into the 3% bucket [Wells Fargo Business Checking with their Direct Pay service that costs $10/month $0.50/deposit].
I could not activate online banking for the checking account without activating the debit card first, even though I already had online banking for the credit cards, and my account showed having the new debit card available for linking.