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published: '2015-10-25T16:51:06.000Z'
modified: '2024-05-07T10:17:43.000Z'
section: Banking
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![BestBanks_BBVA](https://img.money.com/2015/10/bestbanks_bbva.png)

*This post was updated on Nov. 9, 2015 to reflect additional information about the account.*

WHY IT'S A WINNER

BBVA Compass’s standout checking account offers some interest and reimburses two ATM fees per month if you stray out of network. Plus, the bank’s ClearChoice money market account offers a striking 1.1% interest rate on balances of $10,000 or more if you open an account online.

#### Caveat

The standout account isn’t great for [foreign travelers](https://money.com/collection-post/best-travelers-checking-bank-account-schwab-2015/), charging high fees for overseas ATM withdrawals (1%) and debit-card purchases (3%).

#### Branches

672 in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, and Texas

#### Standout Account

*ClearChoice Premium Checking*

**Maintenance fee:** $15  
**How to waive the fee:** Keep a combined $5,000 daily balance.  
**Outside ATM fee:** $0 and reimbursement for up to two third-party ATM fees each month  
**Interest on $5,000:** 0.03%

**Here are Money's picks for the Best Regional Banks of 2015-2016:**

-   [Midwest: FirstMerit](https://money.com/collection-post/best-regional-banks-midwest-firstmerit-2015/)
-   Northeast: First Niagara
-   [Southeast & Southwest: First Citizens](https://money.com/collection-post/best-regional-banks-southeast-southwest-first-citizens-2015/)
-   [Multiple Regions: Capital One](https://money.com/collection-post/best-regional-banks-capital-one-2015/)

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