Huntington Bank Review: Checking, Savings and CDs

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Best for:Customers who want access to a solid regional branch network with low and avoidable account fees.
Huntington National Bank

Overview

If you’re looking for a no-frills bank to stow your money, Huntington Bank will get the job done. Low and easily avoidable fees are a draw, but much higher interest rates can be found elsewhere. Huntington Bank has branches in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Pros
  • No monthly fees on one checking account.

  • Overdraft buffer.

  • Solid regional branch network.

Cons
  • Low rates on some savings accounts and CDs.

  • Monthly fees (though they are avoidable).

  • Small ATM network.

Rating methodology

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Financial institutions reviewed

We took a close look at around 100 financial institutions and financial service providers, including the largest U.S. banks based on assets, internet search traffic and other factors; the nation’s largest credit unions, based on assets and membership; and other notable players in the industry. We rated them on criteria including annual percentage yields, minimum balances, fees, digital experience and more.

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Categories assessed

Each provider is evaluated across five weighted categories and 30 subcategories, including checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, customer experience, and overdraft services. For banks or credit unions without one or more types of accounts, the overall rating is modified to include only applicable categories. Institutions are not penalized if they don't offer every type of account.

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Data points analyzed

We considered more than 60 data points for each provider. Depending on the category, these included account fees and rates (such as annual percentage yields), ATM and branch access, account features, account bonuses, customer service access and user-facing technology, such as innovative tools and mobile apps. We gathered this information for each financial institution from its website, a media representative or both.

Star rating categories

The review team is made up of seasoned writers and editors who cover personal banking deposit accounts, such as checking, savings and certificates of deposit, as well as related banking services, such as overdraft programs and ATM networks. For providers without one or more types of accounts, the overall rating is modified to include only applicable categories. Institutions are not penalized if they don't offer every type of account.

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