Best bank in Hawaii

[Devany]

This is good information. We have Chase Bank in Chicago and even after we moved to CA we kept it. Most deposits can be done with direct deposits. However, there is always a charge for ATM withdrawls, so I usually just get cash back when making a purchase (no charges for that). We had to have a WA Mu account because they handled our mortgage. We were naturally thrilled when Chase bought WA Mu, but it is a moot point really becasue our house is for sale and we are moving in January anyway.

Our Financial manager said to join a Credit Union in Hawaii, so that is what we will do, keeping most of our accounts in Chase for the time being. He said we will get more personal attention and respect in a credit union and if we ever need a mortgage or car loan they have the best rates.

Has anyone had a difficult time using a check in Hawaii from a non-Hawaiian bank even with a Hawaiian Driver's License and the check having a local address on it? Safeway stores in the SF area are now not allowing out of town bank checks for more than $125. I think that is absurd! And it is a good reason to shop at Whole Foods instead.

~devany



Aloha au i Hawai`i,
devany

Devany Vickery-Davidson
East Bay Potters
www.eastbaypotters.com