Fifth Third Bank vs Wells Fargo

Fifth Third Bank is a midwest & Southwest bank with high balance requirements. How does it compare to Wells Fargo? Read our comparison chart below.

Fifth Third Bank has 1,300 branches across the Midwest and Southwest. Basic checking account requires $1,500 minimum balance to avoid fees. Promotional CD offers a high APY for terms up to 27 months with a $5,000 minimum opening deposit.

While Wells Fargo is one of America's largest banks with over 4,500 locations and 12,000 ATMs. Offers many checking options, including Teen Checking and Opportunity Checking for those who had financial troubles. 24/7 customer service. Special CDs offers high rates with $5,000 minimum opening deposit.

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

		Wells FargoChaseUS BankBMO Harris BankCitibank
	Fifth Third Bank	Wells Fargo
	SPECIAL OFFER Personal Checking Account - $225 Bonus - Learn More Read Fifth Third Bank Review	SPECIAL OFFER Personal Checking Account - $2,500 Bonus - Learn More Read Wells Fargo Review
	Benefits and Features
Savings	0.01% APY	0.15% 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. Terms ranging from 7 days to 84 months, minimum deposit of $500. Featured CD: 4.00 - 4.85% APY. Terms are 5 and 10 months, minimum deposit of $5,000.	Standard Term CD: 0.50% to 2.50% APY. Terms of 3 months to 1 year. Minimum deposit of $2,500. Bonus of up to 2.51% APY if you maintain a linked Portfolio by Wells Fargo relationship.
Checking	Fifth Third Momentum® Checking: No monthly service charge Fifth Third Preferred Checking®: Interest-bearing checking account Fifth Third Student Banking: Personal checking account for students age 13 and up.	Clear Access Banking, Everyday Checking, Portfolio by Wells Fargo
Money Market	0.01% APY Standard Rate (0.01% Relationship Rate)	Also known as the Platinum Savings Account. 0.25% - 2.50% APY. Minimum opening deposit of $25. $12 monthly service fee, unless you maintain a minimum daily balance of $3,500. Bonus APY of 2.51% requires account linked to Portfolio by Wells Fargo relationship.
Customer Service	Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (EST) Sat 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST)	Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
ATMs	Allpoint® and 7-Eleven® network of ATMs. More than 50,000 fee-free ATMs nationwide.	More than 12,000 ATMs across the country.
IRA CD	0.01% APY	Standard Term CD: 0.01% to 2.50% APY. Terms of 1 month to 144 months. Minimum deposit of $1,000. Bonus of up to 2.51% APY if you maintain a linked Wells Fargo Prime/Portfolio Checking account.
IRA Money Market		Also known as Retirement High Yield Savings. 0.25% - 2.50% APY. $100 minimum opening deposit.
Locations	1,300 branches, including 100 Bank Mart® locations across the country	Approximately 4,500+ retail banking branches coast to coast.
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Pros & Cons	Pros: Free Express Checking Free student checking Promo CD with high APY Cons: Higher balance requirements Low savings APY Limited branches
Bottom Line	Midwest & Southwest bank with high balance requirements... Read full review	Read full review
	Personal Checking Account - $225 Bonus	Personal Checking Account - $2,500 Bonus Personal Checking Account - $325 Bonus Personal Checking Account - $300 Bonus
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