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My Access Checking from Bank of America

This is a no-frills, low-cost checking account. It's free to open and maintain an account, you can write an unlimited number of checks a month, and no minimum balance is required. Plus, you can manage your funds for free online, at Bank of America ATMs and over-the-phone. This account is designed for someone who hates paying checking account fees and doesn't want to sit down to chit-chat with a personal banker.

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Desiree' Watkins
Newcomer
1.0

Bank of America really sucks. I had three (3) active checking accounts then they suddenly closed them all. This was on a Wednesday and I was promised that on that Friday all of my funds will be sent to me. They then told me that I'll be getting my money on the 29th... 14 days later!! They had no reason for closing my accounts because they were all in good standing. I've always had my banking relationship with Bank of America. I will refer NO ONE to this bank.

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gfhodsdon24
Newcomer
1.0

must maintain a direct deposit to avoid fee, Also charged a hefty fee for international transactions, Physical Checks will run between $10.00 to $20.00 for your first fifty checks and they will actually charge additional fee if you would like a check book sleeve to place the checks into, customer service is always calling to solicite additional service such as insurance, credit protection service, investing and so on

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BANKMODE.com
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BANKMODE.com said 3 months ago

5.0

Bank of America is offering a $50 MyAccess Checking Bonus. To read about the bonus, visit http://bankmode.com/bank-of-america-50-myaccess-checking-bonus/

-Bankmode.com

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Aaron Shaw
Gold
3.0

I wish I would have known this when I opened my account last year. The threat of monthly charges is enough to drive any banker away from your bank if this is what you are offering as the best suited first time banking experience.

Having the option of free banking under a credible banker is always a plus. To ba I got sucked into opening the account that you have to pay for teh serivces to be used via Bank of America. Such as on-line banking and being able to make transactions for free from my account.

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mjkutz
Newcomer
1.0

I lost over $145,000 in Line of credit equtity. Not a happy camper! I will be looking into his further!

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ammar83_h
Newcomer
5.0

I have just opened a Bank of America My Access checking account.
I like the fact that this account is free and no monthly fees are needed to maintain the account. The other advantage is that you can access the account online and using phone or mobile phones. The only thing that you need to do is to deposit $25 to open the account. I would definitely recommend opening this account to a friend.

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aprilta
Newcomer
5.0

I have never had a problem with BofA's system. It is so convenient, user friendly and the site speed is extraordinary. The online banking makes my life so much simpler. The navigation is very user friendly. I save money on stamps, get bils paid faster and can get my statment whenver I want it.

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misscho33
Newcomer
5.0

I have my access checking account from BOA for about 7 years. I would said it is good due to no cost is charged if direct deposit is added. However, it changed $5 international transaction fee when the ATM is used international. In fact, the international transaction fee was not charged 2 years ago. I believe it is because BOA is trying to exist the international market.

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SandraS
Newcomer
5.0

I'm using Bank of America for over 2 years now, and i can say that their service was great.The online banking is very easy to use. I'm contented and satisfied and so far i don't have any problems with them. So Keep up the good work.

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KikoA
Newcomer
2.0

I joined My Access Checking Account for the ease of the 'online' checking account process. To be honest, I am not as satisfied as I expected to be. All tough using Internet should make things faster I sometimes wait a long time for checks to clear. Once also, their online banking website went down. There is also a bad customer service.

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