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Is Bank of the West worth it? ›

About Bank Of The West

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If we spot suspicious activity on your account, we may place a temporary hold on it.

Unless your bank has set a withdrawal limit of its own, you are free to take as much out of your bank account as you would like. It is, after all, your money. Here's the catch: If you withdraw $10,000 or more, it will trigger federal reporting requirements.

The allegations include opening unwanted and unauthorized accounts for new customers, and initiating fake fraud alerts to call customers and promote new products. The bank faces a class-action lawsuit in Canada for similar practices.

Acquisition by BMO

BMO's acquisition of Bank of the West was completed in February 2023. After the close of business on Friday, September 1, 2023, all Bank of the West accounts and branches were converted over the Labor Day weekend into those of BMO by Tuesday, September 5.

Bottom line. In most cases, a check should clear within one or two business days. There are a few cases in which a check might be held for longer, such as if it's a large deposit amount or an international check. Make sure to review your bank's policies for what to expect in terms of check hold times.

“Large transactions usually have a hold period of two to seven days to verify the authenticity of the check and the ability of the payor to meet the obligation,” Thompson said. “A bank can make the hold longer under special circ*mstances, but that is fairly rare.”

Some banks or credit unions may make funds available more quickly than the law requires, and some may expedite funds availability for a fee. If you need the money from a particular check, you can ask the teller when the funds will become available.

Chase Total Checking

Enjoy the same banking benefits you're used to, plus Chase Overdraft Assist^℠. There's a $12 Monthly Service Fee that you can avoid with qualifying direct deposits or by meeting certain balance requirements each statement period.

Once approved, you have 90 days to set up a direct deposit directly to the new checking account. With the direct deposit confirmed, Chase promises to deposit your free $200 within 15 days automatically. It's that simple. The Chase Total Checking account does have a few requirements to avoid a $12 monthly fee.

What is the minimum balance for a Chase account? ›

There is no minimum balance required to have a Chase checking account, but keeping a certain balance is one way to avoid a monthly fee on some accounts — for example, the $12 monthly fee for Chase Total Checking® is waived if you maintain a $1,500 balance at the beginning of each day.

ask me for additional information when I make a large deposit or withdrawal? Yes. The bank may be asking for additional information because federal law requires banks to complete forms for large and/or suspicious transactions as a way to flag possible money laundering.

The Limit You Need To Worry About Is $10,000

“$5,000 is okay, but if you withdraw more than $10,000, the transaction will be reported to the IRS and at least one other government agency,” Bakke said.

While you're working, we recommend you set aside at least $1,000 for emergencies to start and then build up to an amount that can cover three to six months of expenses. When you've retired, consider a cash reserve that might help cover one to two years of spending needs.

Bank of the West is FDIC insured, which means up to $250,000 is secure in an individual bank account.

Bank of the West has officially joined BMO Bank (BMO) through a formal acquisition on February 1, 2023. A formal conversion of the bank's systems occurred September 5, 2023. Existing Bank of the West customers are encouraged to visit their local BMO branches for banking services.

Bank of the West Overview

Bank of the West has been in the business since 1874 when it started in California as Farmers National Gold Bank. The bank took on its current name about 100 years later in 1979, reflecting its expansion outside of California. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas.

The Bank of the West credit card credit score requirements range from bad credit to excellent credit. Their top credit cards are the Bank of the West Cash Back World Credit Card and the Bank of the West Platinum Credit Card. Both require excellent credit (i.e. a credit score of 750+).