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Re:Disclosure: Unlimited Chase Ultimate Rewards Points by toomuchtodo on Wednesday November 04, 2020 @11:37AM (#24990537)
Fidelity [1] and Schwab [2] are both options for checking (deposit accounts), reimbursing all ATM fees domestically (Fidelity) and even internationally (Schwab), with no fees or minimum balances. Amex has rewards on par with Chase [3]. Credit unions [4] are always preferable, of course, if you don't need ATMs frequently or branch services. Ally Bank or Discover Bank are also no fee options for checking and savings accounts if you need Zelle support (which should only be a thing for another 2-3 years as the Fed rolls out instant payment infrastructure). TransferWise is a low cost option if you need international funds transfer services (it plugs into Fidelity and Schwab accounts without issue).

You don't need to touch Wells, Chase, or BoA to have financial infra in the US, although you might be stuck with them if you have a mortgage, auto loan, or other lending they originated or service. My condolences in that case.

[1] https://www.fidelity.com/cash-management/fidelity-cash-manag...

[2] https://www.schwab.com/checking

[3] https://thepointsguy.com/guide/amex-membership-rewards-vs-ch...

[4] https://www.mycreditunion.gov/about-credit-unions/credit-uni...

Re:Disclosure: Unlimited Chase Ultimate Rewards Points by rnicholus on Wednesday November 04, 2020 @03:22PM (#24992691)
Fidelity reimburses international ATM fees as well. I've been a customer for 10+ years and have had my fees reimbursed in multiple Asian countries as well as Europe & Mexico.
Re:Disclosure: Unlimited Chase Ultimate Rewards Points by aidenn0 on Wednesday November 04, 2020 @07:38PM (#24994591)
USAA also offers checking, savings, and reimburses ATM fees up to something like $15 per month.
Re:Disclosure: Unlimited Chase Ultimate Rewards Points by toomuchtodo on Wednesday November 04, 2020 @07:41PM (#24994607)
Restricted to active/retired military and immediate family still? Didn’t list it because of that restriction.
Re:Disclosure: Unlimited Chase Ultimate Rewards Points by aidenn0 on Wednesday November 04, 2020 @07:48PM (#24994638)
Has not been for about a decade. The Auto insurance still is, but not the banking.
Re:Disclosure: Unlimited Chase Ultimate Rewards Points by toomuchtodo on Wednesday November 04, 2020 @08:00PM (#24994699)
Just went through the USAA signup flow. No military service or affiliation with someone with military service indicates ineligibility for both banking and insurance products (and bounces you out).

https://www.usaa.com/inet/wc/why_choose_usaa_main (Control-F “Who can join”)

Re:Disclosure: Unlimited Chase Ultimate Rewards Points by aidenn0 on Wednesday November 04, 2020 @08:28PM (#24994859)
I see; they apparently changed it again. Thanks for the correction.
Re:Disclosure: Unlimited Chase Ultimate Rewards Points by toomuchtodo on Wednesday November 04, 2020 @08:29PM (#24994863)
No worries, wish it wasn’t so! Would love to be a customer of theirs!
Re:Disclosure: Unlimited Chase Ultimate Rewards Points by briankelly on Wednesday November 04, 2020 @02:02PM (#24991946)
Schwab personal checking is Chase on the backend, this is clear from the routing info.
Re:Disclosure: Unlimited Chase Ultimate Rewards Points by toomuchtodo on Wednesday November 04, 2020 @02:14PM (#24992065)
Routing # 121202211 (Schwab checking) resolves to Charles Schwab Bank in Henderson, NV. I was unable to find a connection to Chase plumbing. Have more context to provide? I could be wrong, just looking for an independent citation. If true, you still get Schwab customer service (luckily) instead of Chase.
Re:Disclosure: Unlimited Chase Ultimate Rewards Points by briankelly on Friday November 06, 2020 @01:15AM (#25005380)
Ah my mistake the brokerage account is to Chase, not the checking.