Can Anyone Recommend a GOOD Bank?

As most people in Orting know, Frontier Bank was recently acquired by Union Bank. When this occurred I did not give it much thought, until recently. With three bank accounts, one for personal, a business account and one for a political action committee, I found myself contacting a number of agencies to inform them of a new routing and accounting number. Like many people, I was mildly irritated but this was not something to lose sleep over.

If it were not for the bank personnel in Orting, I would change banks in a heart beat. In spite of that, I am still considering a change. Why? Let me explain. I miss Frontier Bank and the home town personal service. Same personal but the rules have changed and bank personnel have to abide by the rules. I use to be able to call the bank and ask them to transfer funds from my business to my personal account. No more. Now I have to drive into town and make the transfer in person. As I see it, I have the same caring individuals at the bank but a corporate mentality that is far from personal.

Another shock happened this past weekend. Feeling in the mood to play poker I went to one of the local casinos and withdrew some cash and was charged $2.50 for using the ATM. I knew this because I was asked if I wanted to accept the $2.50 charge. If you were wondering, I did not win at the casino. In addition, when I got home and checked my online banking, I discovered that I lost another $2 because Union Bank charged me for the ATM transaction. What the H_LL is that all about? The only answer I can figure is GREED.

Do you feel like your bank is trying to grab your money faster than the politicians in Olympia? Banks don’t pay ATM’s a salary, or benefits. I suspect ATM’s save banks thousands if not millions of dollars by putting bank tellers out of a job and making a profit due to the ATM charges. Not happy in Orting , is asking anyone if they know of a home town bank that offers personal service.