Checking Accounts
 

What banks do y'all prefer. I am looking for an easy checking account that I can set-up just for Paypal transactions, with no fees attached.

I took a look at Chase, and they require a $6 service fee every month. I'd like something that is completely free, and is offered by a reliable bank.

If you live around Seattle, you could try Boeing Employee's Credit Union. They recently opened up their doors so that anybody can apply, and they're a non-profit bank. They've treated me pretty well so far (although I will grant that I haven't loaned from them yet).

I have a free checking account with Wells Fargo linked to my Paypal account. It depends on what state you live in, but in most it's free. If not, having a $1000 daily balance in there waives the fee.

https://www.wellsfargo.com/checking/index.jhtml

I'm pretty sure Washington Mutual's checking account is fee free no matter what balance you're carrying. Even give you free checks and all of that stuff (as well as a master card/debit combo card).

I used to have Citizens Bank when I lived out east, but since there's none west of the Mississippi I had to switch to Wamu.

Go for a credit union. They usually have no fees attached to them, and have higher interest rates than banks. (Well, In California anyway=P) and usually have more competent people from what I experienced. I was a former BoA customer, but after they lost my IRS tax return for 6 months, I switched =P. You could probably do a quick Google search and see the rants/reviews on banks and credit unions. (that's what I did, couldn't find anything bad on my CU)