The banks of New England — some of the oldest and most significant financial institutions in America — are wedged into the northeasternmost states of the country, including Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. The oldest banks in several New England states have a history dating back to the Founding Fathers of the 18th century.
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It’s a land of big banks, with very little room given to upstart financial institutions that are little and local. One credit union on the top 10 has fewer than 40 branches, but the rest have either hundreds or thousands of branches.
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Keep reading to learn about the 10 best banks in New England.
JP Morgan Chase
- Branch locations: 4,960
- Checking fee: $12
- Savings APY: 0.01%
- 12-month CD APY: 0.02%
Read more about this financial institution in our full review about it.
Navy Federal Credit Union
- Branch locations: 298
- Checking fee: $0
- Savings APY: 0.25%
- 12-month CD APY: 0.55%
Bank of America
- Branch locations: 4,215
- Checking fee: $12
- Savings APY: 0.01%
- 12-month CD APY: 0.03%
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Wells Fargo
- Branch locations: 5,024
- Checking fee: $10
- Savings APY: 0.01%
- 12-month CD APY: 0.01%
American Airlines Credit Union
Branch locations: 38
Checking fee: $4.75
Savings APY: 0.40%
12-month CD APY: 0.50%
Read more about this financial institution in our full review about it.
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Keybank
- Branch locations: 1,046
- Checking fee: $0
- Savings APY: 0.01%
- 12-month CD APY: 0.05%
Truist Bank
Branch locations: 2,562
Checking fee: $12
Savings APY: 0.01%
12-month CD APY: 0.05%
Read more about this financial institution in our full review about it.
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PNC Bank
Branch locations: 2,150
Checking fee: $7
Savings APY: 0.01%
12-month CD APY: 0.02%
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Valley National Bank
Branch locations: 234
Checking fee: $0
Savings APY: 0.02%
12-month CD APY: 0.05%
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Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
- Branch locations: 749
- Checking fee: $0
- Savings APY: 0.01%
- 12-month CD APY: 0.05%
Read more about this financial institution in our full review about it.
