Regions Bank vs Wells Fargo

Regions Bank is a south and Midwest bank with special reward programs. How does it compare to Wells Fargo? Read our comparison chart below.

Regions Bank has 1,500 branches in 15 states in the South and Midwest. Checking and savings accounts require just $50 to open, with relatively lower requirements to waive fees. The unique Now Banking solution offers prepaid Visa, savings, and check cashing services with no account required.

While Wells Fargo is one of America's largest banks with over 4,500 locations and approximately 11,000 ATMs. Offers many checking options, including Everyday Checking and Clear Access Banking for those who have financial troubles. 24/7 customer service. Special CDs offers high rates with $5,000 minimum opening deposit.

Compare Regions Bank with Wells Fargo, side-by-side. Read on for an in-depth look, including ratings, reviews, pros and cons.

	Regions Bank	Wells Fargo
	SPECIAL OFFER Personal Checking Account - $300 Bonus - Learn More Read Regions Bank Review	SPECIAL OFFER Personal Checking Account - $300 Bonus - Learn More Read Wells Fargo Review
	Benefits and Features
Savings	0.01% APY	0.01% APY. Minimum opening deposit of $25. Monthly service fee of $5, unless you maintain a minimum daily balance of $300, make 1 automatic transfer each fee period of $25 or more from a linked Wells Fargo checking account, make 1 automatic transfer each business day within the fee period of $1 or more from a linked Wells Fargo checking account, make 1 or more Save As You Go® transfers from a linked Wells Fargo checking account, or primary account owner is 24 years old or under.
CD	0.01% APY (Up to 4.50% APY for Promotional Relationship)	Standard Fixed Term CD available online: 2.00% to 2.75% APY. Terms of 3 months to 1 year. Minimum deposit of $2,500. Relationship APY: 2.01% to 2.76% APY when you link a Wells Fargo Prime Checking, Premier Checking, or Private Bank Interest Checking account to the CD. More CD terms are available in branch.
Checking		Clear Access Banking, Everyday Checking, Prime Checking, Premier Checking
ATMs	More than 1900 ATMs in 15 Southern and Midwestern US states.	approximately 11,000 ATMs across the country
Customer Service	24/7 Telephone Customer Service	Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
IRA CD		Standard Term CD: 0.01% to 2.75% APY. Terms of 1 month to 144 months. Minimum deposit of $1,000. Relationship APY: 0.02% to 2.76% APY when you link a Wells Fargo Prime Checking, Premier Checking, or Private Bank Interest Checking account to the CD.
Locations	More than 1500 branches in 16 Southern and Midwestern US states.	approximately 4,700 retail banking branches coast to coast
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Pros & Cons	Pros: $50 to open checking account Relationship Rewards program LifeGreen Savings annual bonus Cons: No free checking option Limited branches Low savings APY	Pros: Low requirements for Everyday Checking Full service bank 24/7 customer service Cons: Low savings rates Not in all states
Bottom Line	South and Midwest bank with special reward programs... Read full review	A "big 4" bank with a good range of checking accounts and full services... Read full review
	Personal Checking Account - $300 Bonus LifeGreen Business Checking® Business Referral Program - $150 Bonus	Personal Checking Account - $300 Bonus Personal Checking Account - $125 Bonus Savings Account - $525 Bonus
Blank fields may indicate the information is not available, not applicable, or not known to CreditDonkey. Please visit the product website for details. Regions Bank: Pricing information from published website as of 09/27/2024 based on 35203 zip code. Wells Fargo: Pricing information from the published website as of 10/26/2024 is based on the 91101 zip code.

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In short: Regions Bank's savings is notable. Wells Fargo's checking, mobile app, and customer service are worth mentioning. In particular, the mobile app is impressive.

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