Washington State chartered full service commercial bank. Provides banking services such as deposits and assists clients with their insurance needs, stock brokerage services, and with mergers and acquisitions in the Pacific Northwest. Also provid...
www.aea-bank.com
Full service bank offering deposit accounts for consumers and businesses, trust services and loans.
www.americanmarinebank.com
Locally owned community bank offers trust and investment services, personal banking, commercial banking and lending services.
www.bakerboyer.com
Community bank provides personal services, business services and online banking.
www.banknorthwest.com
Independent community bank that provides personal banking, business banking, insurance services, trust services, lending services and investment services.
www.bankofwhitman.com
Full service community bank that specializes in business banking and cash management.
www.bocconline.com
Community bank offers personal banking, business banking, insurance services, investment servioces and mortgage lending.
www.cashmerevalleybank.com
Provider of deposit accounts, mortgage services, loans, safe deposit boxes and Internet banking.
www.fcbonline.com
Community bank that offers services such as checking and savings accounts, home loans, personal loans and business loans.
www.heritagebankwa.com
Local bank serving Northwest Washington with products for consumers and businesses.
www.horizonbank.com
Locally-owned community bank specializes in helping small businesses.
www.inb.com
Provider of business deposit accounts, individual deposit accounts, business loans and personal loans, mortgages and construction loans.
www.kitsapbank.com
Provider of deposit accounts, investment services and lending services.
www.ncnbank.com
Locally owned and operated full service bank provides personal service and banking products to the people and businesses the community.
www.ncwbank.com
Full service bank serving the needs of northeastern Washington and northern Idaho.
www.pobank.com
Independent bank serving the financial needs of Anacort, Bellingham, Burlington, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley and Stanwwood.
www.skagitbank.com
Bank specializes in meeting the financial needs of local businesses and professional firms by providing them and their principals with banking and investment banking services.
www.tcbwa.com
Full service community bank that directly serves the South Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Mukilteo and Lynnwood.
www.the-bank.com
Provider of checking, savings, money markets and certificates of deposit.
www.westsoundbank.com
Mutually owned savings institution serving the communities of Central Washington.
www.yakimafed.com
Washington retail banking offers a lot of options for Washington retail banking services. Busy business people spend enough time at work and dealing with business banking; when it comes to retail banking in Washington, they want speed and convenience. Selecting the right fit, whether it's retail banks in Seattle or Washington community banks, takes a little time and a little thought.
Think about your personal style and preference. Do community banks in Washington appeal to you, or are you more interested in national chains that provide Washington retail banking services? If you do a lot of banking online, you'll want to compare online fees and services among the banks you're considering. Also keep in mind:
1. Many national banks, which have the advantage of locations in numerous states, offer local Washington retail banking service.
2. If you like banking online, consider Internet options when choosing among retail banks in Washington.
3. Community banks may be more to your liking if you prefer supporting the local and state community.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Pick a large nationwide chain for your retail banking in Washington
Some people like knowing that their retail bank in Washington is part of a large nationwide chain with dozens or hundreds of branches throughout the country. If the full range of retail services -- lines of credit, investment opportunities, checking, online banking, ATMs and locations throughout the state and country that a big chain offers -- is what you want from retail banking in Washington, choose a large national player that is well-represented in your community.
I recommend: Bank of America has Washington retail banks throughout the state, including multiple branches in major cities. Wells Fargo is another national banking institution with many Washington retail banks. Washington Mutual is a national bank that started in Washington; read about its roots in Seattle.
Choose among Washington state community banks
If you like keeping your money local, or prefer smaller banks to giant national chains, consider smaller retail banks in Washington. Make sure, however, that if you go with a smaller choice, you find a Washington retail bank that has all the resources and services you need. There are many Washington-based choices for your Washington retail banking needs; selecting one of the larger ones ensures that you get all the services offered by national chains.
I recommend: Cascade Bank and 1st Security Bank of Washington both offer the full gamut of Washington retail banking services.
Find retail banks in Washington using online tools
If you're still not sure about your choice -- or are torn between a few banks that sound good -- turn to the Internet to help you find a Washington retail bank that fits your needs. Searching online and exploring companies' websites is also a good way to compare the Internet services your respective options provide.
I recommend: Use Bankrate.com to compare Washington retail banks.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Ask friends about Washington state retail banks to get first-hand information about products and services of community banks in Washington.
