{"id":23543,"date":"2026-03-05T23:20:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T23:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/?p=23543"},"modified":"2026-03-05T23:20:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T23:20:55","slug":"best-banks-in-california-bankrate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/?p=23543","title":{"rendered":"Best Banks In California | Bankrate"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden relative bg-blue-50 aspect-video w-full rounded-lg\"><\/div>\n<p>\n            Alexander Spatari\/Getty Images\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"block_37381b7d0a19434a201682cc7b7b4bb0\" class=\"key-takeaways sm:border-l-4 border-(--accent) sm:pl-8 my-8 relative\" style=\"--accent: var(--color-blue-medium)\">\n    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-4 mt-0 mb-4 text-crop-none max-sm:flex max-sm:items-center max-sm:gap-4\" id=\"key-takeaways\" data-position=\"0\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-0-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Key takeaways\" data-outcome=\"\">\n    <span class=\"shrink-0\">Key takeaways<\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"max-sm:h-0.5 max-sm:w-full max-sm:w-full max-sm:bg-(--accent) max-sm:rounded-full max-sm:block\"\/><br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col text-gray-700 mb-0 gap-2 list-disc\">\n<li class=\"pl-4 relative marker:text-(--accent)\">\n                                                            Our picks for the best brick-and-mortar banks and credit unions in California include Chase Bank, Patelco Credit Union and Golden 1 Credit Union.\n                                                <\/li>\n<li class=\"pl-4 relative marker:text-(--accent)\">\n                                                            If you\u2019re comfortable banking fully online, check out the consistently excellent rates at Ally Bank.\n                                                <\/li>\n<li class=\"pl-4 relative marker:text-(--accent)\">\n                                                            Check out bank reviews, read the fine print and compare annual percentage yields to choose the best bank for you.\n                                                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>California is a large state, and so is your list of banking options in the Golden State. Truth is, there\u2019s no one \u201cbest\u201d bank \u2014 the best option is the one that fits your specific needs. But we\u2019ve done the research to give you some strong options. Whether you\u2019re looking for easy access to a branch, highly-rated customer service or the best yields, here\u2019s our list for the best banks and credit unions in California.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"picks\" data-position=\"1\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-1-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Our picks for best banks and credit unions in California\" data-outcome=\"\"><strong>Our picks for best banks and credit unions in California<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"my-16\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard-body\">\n<ul class=\"Accordion w-full\">\n<li x-id=\"['panel-why-chase-won', 'heading-why-chase-won']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 1 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" :id=\"$id('heading-why-chase-won')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-why-chase-won')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Why Chase won<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><title>Caret Down Icon<\/title>\n<path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-why-chase-won')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-why-chase-won')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<p>Chase Bank took first place in J.D. Power\u2019s 2025 Retail Banking Satisfaction Survey for California, far outpacing second place finisher U.S. Bank. This survey weighs factors such as complaint resolution, account options, digital access and trust.<\/p>\n<p>Chase also makes it easy to access banking services, with over 800 branches scattered throughout the state, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC). Chase also has branches in every state (and Washington, D.C.) except Hawaii and Alaska, making it appealing for frequent domestic travellers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-chases-products', 'heading-chases-products']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 1 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" :id=\"$id('heading-chases-products')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-chases-products')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Chase\u2019s products<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><title>Caret Down Icon<\/title>\n<path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-chases-products')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-chases-products')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<p>Chase bank offers certificates of deposit (CDs), checking and savings accounts. Its Total Checking account stands out with no minimum deposit and multiple ways to move money, including its highly rated mobile banking app, Zelle and more than 15,000 ATMs. It also has a handy overdraft policy that allows you to overdraft up to $50 with no fee.<br \/><strong>Read more: <\/strong>Bankrate\u2019s best checking accounts<\/p>\n<p>But, like most of Chase\u2019s accounts, it comes with a monthly fee. And most of Chase\u2019s savings accounts and CDs offer seriously low annual percentage yields (APYs). There are a couple of solid CD options for customers with a linked Chase checking account, but other banks offer consistently higher yields across terms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-pros-and-cons', 'heading-pros-and-cons']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 1 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" :id=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Pros and cons<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><title>Caret Down Icon<\/title>\n<path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsTable\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/circle-check.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Green circle with a checkmark inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Pros<br \/>\n    <\/h5>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>Large branch and ATM network<\/li>\n<li>Well-respected and versatile mobile app<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/remove-circle.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Red circle with an X inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Cons<br \/>\n    <\/h5>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>$3-$5 fee for non-Chase ATMs<\/li>\n<li>Low yields for CDs and savings accounts<\/li>\n<li>Monthly fees charged for most accounts (though they are waivable)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-16\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard-body\">\n<ul class=\"Accordion w-full\">\n<li x-id=\"['panel-why-patelco-credit-union-won', 'heading-why-patelco-credit-union-won']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 1 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" :id=\"$id('heading-why-patelco-credit-union-won')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-why-patelco-credit-union-won')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Why Patelco Credit Union won<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><title>Caret Down Icon<\/title>\n<path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-why-patelco-credit-union-won')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-why-patelco-credit-union-won')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<p>Patelco Credit Union earned the highest Bankrate score of all California-based credit unions we\u2019ve reviewed and offers a well-rounded selection of products.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone can become a member by joining the Financial Fitness Association. Or you can qualify if you live, work, worship or go to school in northern California, or work for one of more than 1,100 businesses that Patelco services throughout the country. The credit union has more than 500,000 members nationwide and 35 branches, all located in California. Members may access more than 30,000 fee-free ATMs and conduct banking at shared branches nationwide through the CO-OP network.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-patelcos-products', 'heading-patelcos-products']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 1 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" :id=\"$id('heading-patelcos-products')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-patelcos-products')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Patelco\u2019s products<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><title>Caret Down Icon<\/title>\n<path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-patelcos-products')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-patelcos-products')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<p>Patelco Credit Union offers a full suite of deposit accounts. Its wide range of certificate terms have an accessible minimum balance requirement and above-average to competitive yields.<\/p>\n<p>However, other rates at the credit union are lackluster (as with its regular savings account) or require a high minimum deposit. For example, its money market account rate is competitive if you deposit at least $100,000 and link Patelco checking account.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-pros-and-cons', 'heading-pros-and-cons']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 1 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" :id=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Pros and cons<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><title>Caret Down Icon<\/title>\n<path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsTable\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/circle-check.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Green circle with a checkmark inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Pros<br \/>\n    <\/h5>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>Nationwide ATM access<\/li>\n<li>Solid APYs on CDs<\/li>\n<li>Free checking account<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/remove-circle.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Red circle with an X inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Cons<br \/>\n    <\/h5>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>Below-average savings yield<\/li>\n<li>$1.75 out-of-network ATM fee<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-16\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard\">\n<div class=\"ProductCard-body\">\n<ul class=\"Accordion w-full\">\n<li x-id=\"['panel-why-golden-1-won', 'heading-why-golden-1-won']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 1 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" :id=\"$id('heading-why-golden-1-won')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-why-golden-1-won')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Why Golden 1 won<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><title>Caret Down Icon<\/title>\n<path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-why-golden-1-won')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-why-golden-1-won')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<p>Golden 1 is the biggest California-based credit union by assets, according to National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) data. It has twice as many California branches (70) than competitor Patelco, 24\/7 phone support (rare for a credit union), and free national access to banking at shared branches and more than 30,000 ATMs via the CO-OP network. Golden 1 membership is open to anyone who lives or works in California and members\u2019 immediate family members and registered domestic partners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-golden-1s-products', 'heading-golden-1s-products']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 1 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" :id=\"$id('heading-golden-1s-products')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-golden-1s-products')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Golden 1\u2019s products<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><title>Caret Down Icon<\/title>\n<path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-golden-1s-products')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-golden-1s-products')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<p>Golden 1 offers CDs, savings accounts, checking accounts and a money market account. Most require a small opening deposit, and there are fee-free options for each. But the rates on the Money Market Savings and Regular Savings accounts are unimpressive.<\/p>\n<p>With no fees and a free debit card, the Free Checking Account is a solid, basic option. Golden 1\u2019s CDs (called \u201cterm savings certificates) stand out more, with above-average rates across terms and nationally competitive rates on four- and five-year terms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-pros-and-cons', 'heading-pros-and-cons']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 1 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" :id=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 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'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Why Ally Bank won<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><title>Caret Down Icon<\/title>\n<path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-why-ally-bank-won')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-why-ally-bank-won')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<p>If you want top-notch rates and ATM options but don\u2019t need access to physical branches, Ally Bank is a good option for California residents. Ally earned the highest Bankrate Score of all online banks that offer a full range of deposit products, making it a compelling option if you want to do all your banking under one (virtual) roof.<\/p>\n<p>Customers should be comfortable banking online via Ally\u2019s website or through the bank\u2019s highly-rated mobile app, which is available for both iOS and Android users. But with 24\/7 customer service, you don\u2019t have to do your banking during standard hours. Plus, customers can use the 75,000-plus ATMs in the Allpoint and MoneyPass networks \u2014 plenty of which are in California.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-allys-products', 'heading-allys-products']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 1 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" :id=\"$id('heading-allys-products')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-allys-products')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Ally\u2019s products<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><title>Caret Down Icon<\/title>\n<path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-allys-products')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-allys-products')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--flush has-links text-gray-700\">\n<p>Ally Bank offers a wide variety of deposit accounts with historically competitive rates and perks. Though its rates aren\u2019t at the top of the market, Ally\u2019s a reliable option for customers who expect good rates but don\u2019t want to switch banks often to chase the best.<\/p>\n<p>For example, in addition to above-average CD rates, you\u2019ll also receive a loyalty bonus when you renew a CD: a 0.05 percent APY increase to the offered rate at the time of the renewal. Its spending account has no monthly fees, comes with free standard checks and a debit card, and even earns a bit of interest. And its savings account has helpful features like \u201cbuckets\u201d to save for different goals and a round-up option.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li x-id=\"['panel-pros-and-cons', 'heading-pros-and-cons']\" x-data=\"{ expanded: 1 }\" class=\"Accordion-item\">\n        <button class=\"Accordion-titleContainer py-4 px-3 sm:px-6 group sm:py-6\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" :id=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-controls=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-expanded=\"expanded ? true : false\" x-on:click=\"expanded = !expanded\" :data-outcome=\"expanded ? 'open_accordion' : 'close_accordion'\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"Accordion-title my-0 mr-2 md:flex-1\">\n    Pros and cons<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Accordion-icon Icon mb-0 block leading-none Icon--xs icon-base-gray-900\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"Icon-glyph\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" focusable=\"false\"><title>Caret Down Icon<\/title>\n<path d=\"M12 17.152c-.33 0-.675-.131-.94-.378L3.384 9.09a1.32 1.32 0 0 1 0-1.86c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0L12 13.977l6.755-6.747c.51-.51 1.351-.51 1.862 0 .51.51.51 1.35 0 1.86l-7.694 7.684a1.295 1.295 0 0 1-.94.378H12Z\" class=\"icon-base\"\/><\/svg>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"Accordion-contentWrapper\" :id=\"$id('panel-pros-and-cons')\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('heading-pros-and-cons')\" x-show=\"expanded\" x-collapse=\"\" role=\"region\">\n<div class=\"Accordion-content text-gray-700\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsTable\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/circle-check.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Green circle with a checkmark inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Pros<br \/>\n    <\/h5>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>Solid rates and useful perks across account types<\/li>\n<li>Huge ATM network<\/li>\n<li>24\/7 customer service <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem\">\n<div class=\"ProsAndConsItem-headerContainer flex items-center gap-2\">\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/remove-circle.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"Red circle with an X inside\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"ProsAndConsItem-header\">\n    Cons<br \/>\n    <\/h5>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore -->\n        <\/div>\n<ul class=\"ProsAndConsItem-list\">\n<li>Only 10 withdrawals per statement cycle on savings and MMA accounts<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"choose\" data-position=\"2\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-2-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"How to choose the right bank for you\" data-outcome=\"\"><strong>How to choose the right bank for you<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The right bank for you depends on your financial goals and priorities, with options ranging from traditional banks to online banks and credit unions. Here is a list of tips to consider when choosing a bank:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For savings and CD accounts, APY is the most important factor \u2014 compare multiple accounts to identify the best earnings. But for a savings account, make sure you have easy ways to withdraw, too.<\/li>\n<li>Look for banks with low or no fees, especially for common charges like monthly maintenance fees, ATM fees and overdraft fees, which can undercut the interest you earn.<\/li>\n<li>Consider your need for branch access.<\/li>\n<li>Look for convenient digital features, like mobile banking and the ability to lock your debit card.<\/li>\n<li>Read the footnotes and any linked terms and conditions to understand promotional deals.<\/li>\n<li>Research bank reviews and consider managing accounts at multiple banks or credit unions to maximize your earnings and satisfaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"methodology\" data-position=\"3\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-3-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Methodology\" data-outcome=\"\"><strong>Methodology<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Bankrate researches over 100 banks and credit unions, including some of the largest financial institutions, online-only banks, regional banks and credit unions with both open and restrictive membership policies.<\/p>\n<p>We score these institutions based on their product offerings (savings, checking accounts, CDs and money market accounts), APYs, fees, minimum deposit requirements, funds access, digital features and more.To determine our picks for the best banks in California, the Bankrate editorial team factored in our proprietary scores and other sources of data, including customer satisfaction data from J.D. 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