We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more.

Southeast: Synovus Bank

Published: Oct 24, 2016

WHY IT WINS: Synovus comes out ahead in the Southeast with consumer- friendly fee policies: Across both checking and savings, you can waive maintenance fees with minimum balances no higher than $5,000. It also offers modest customer discounts on loan rates.

CAVEAT: You won’t be able to avoid paying an outside ATM fee if you’ve got Synovus’s most basic checking account.

BRANCHES: 253 in five states.

STANDOUT CHECKING:

Synovus Preferred Checking Account
• Maintenance fee: $25, waived with a $5,000 balance.
• Outside ATM fee: Four free per cycle, then $2.50.
• Interest: 0.05% with a $1,000 minimum.