PNC Bank vs Wells Fargo

PNC Bank is an east Coast bank with advanced financial tools to help achieve goals. How does it compare to Wells Fargo? Read our comparison chart below.

PNC Bank has 2,200+ branches in 29 states plus D.C. mostly in the East. Checking accounts offer a unique Virtual Wallet feature with financial tools to help achieve goals. Account fees are easily waived by meeting account balance or direct deposit requirements.

While Wells Fargo is one of America's largest banks with approximately 4,100 locations and more than 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 PNC Bank with Wells Fargo, side-by-side. Read on for an in-depth look, including ratings, reviews, pros and cons.

	PNC Bank	Wells Fargo
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	SPECIAL OFFER Virtual Wallet with Performance Select Checking - $400 Bonus - Learn More Read PNC Bank Review	SPECIAL OFFER Wells Fargo Everyday Checking Account - $325 Bonus Read Wells Fargo Review
	Benefits and Features
Savings	Up to 3.95% APY. Only available in eligible markets.	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% to 4.10% APY. Terms of 7 days to 10 years.	Standard Fixed Term CD available online: 2.00% APY. Terms of 3 months to 1 year. Minimum deposit of $2,500. Relationship APY: 2.01% 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	Virtual Wallet: $7/month fee, unless you have 1) $500/month in qualifying direct deposits, or 2) maintain a $500 balance, or 3) be at least 62 years old. Virtual Wallet with Performance Spend: $15/month fee, unless you have 1) $2,000 in qualifying direct deposits, or 2) a $2,000 balance, or 3) $10,000 in combined PNC consumer deposits. Virtual Wallet with Performance Select: $25/month fee, unless you have 1) $5,000 in qualifying direct deposits, or 2) a $5,000 balance (including up to 7 linked checking accounts), or 3) $25,000 in combined balances or PNC consumer deposits, and/or investments. Select Markets Only*	Clear Access Banking, Everyday Checking, Prime Checking, Premier Checking
Money Market	Up to 0.05% APY. Only available in eligible markets.
Mobile App	iOS & Android	iOS & Android
ATMs	approximately 60,000 PNC and partner ATMs	11,000+ ATMs across the country
Customer Service	Personal Credit Cards: Automated account information is available 24/7 Other products & services: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. ET Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET	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	2,600+ locations	approximately 4,100 retail banking branches coast to coast
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Pros & Cons	Pros: Virtual Wallet tools Relatively easy to waive fees Free student account Cons: Limited branches Low APY on some savings accounts	Pros: Low requirements for Everyday Checking Full service bank 24/7 customer service Cons: Low savings rates Not in all states
Bottom Line	East Coast bank with advanced financial tools to help achieve goals... Read full review	A "big 4" bank with a good range of checking accounts and full services... Read full review
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	Virtual Wallet with Performance Select Checking - $400 Bonus Virtual Wallet with Performance Spend Checking - $200 Bonus Virtual Wallet Checking - $100 Bonus
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