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If you travel widely and frequently and want in-person service, you'll need one of the country's biggest banks. This category includes only banks with 1,000-plus branches across multiple states.

WHY IT'S A WINNER

TD tops this category easily. Its standout account doesn’t charge a fee if you use an out-of-network ATM (87% of big banks do); even better, the bank reimburses you for any fees charged by a third-party ATM operator.

TD branches are open 63 hours a week on average—well above most of their peers. Also, if you make recurring transfers from TD Premier Checking to a Growth Money Market account, TD will boost the money market account’s yield—from 0.15% to 0.2% on $10,000, for instance.

Caveat

As with most banks, TD’s checking account isn’t totally free; you need a minimum balance to duck account fees.

Branches

1,298 in 15 states and D.C.

Standout Account

TD Premier Checking

Maintenance fee: $25
How to waive the fee: Keep a $2,500 minimum daily balance.
Outside ATM fee: $0, plus reimbursements, if you maintain the $2,500 minimum.
Interest on $5,000: 0.05%

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