Best bank in Seattle Area

abisson · 10-21-2011, 10:37 AM

Hey guys,

I will be leaving Canada for a 4 months internship in Redmond (you know which company

), and I was wondering which bank should I sign up for? I already have a BOA account that I opened back when I was in Cali for 4 months last summer... but BOA is a POS.

Therefore, I am looking for some help in terms of the Upper West Coast banks, since the banks change so much from one state to another!

Also, I might be starting to build some credit in the states. I already have a pretty solid credit file in Canada, especially with Amex. I know I could transfer my account from Canada to USA, but then I would lose my Canadian Card. I do not want that. Which basic CC should I apply for, just to start building a credit file in the states!

Thanks for the help!

Gregxi · 10-21-2011, 02:18 PM

This one

scollins · 10-21-2011, 02:46 PM

Key Bank
BECU (credit union)
Alaska USA (credit union)

10-21-2011, 10:37 AM	#1
abisson Canada FTW. 184 Rep 519 Posts Drives: 2016 VW R - Stg 2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maple Syrup Country iTrader: (0)	Best bank in Seattle Area Hey guys, I will be leaving Canada for a 4 months internship in Redmond (you know which company ), and I was wondering which bank should I sign up for? I already have a BOA account that I opened back when I was in Cali for 4 months last summer... but BOA is a POS. Therefore, I am looking for some help in terms of the Upper West Coast banks, since the banks change so much from one state to another! Also, I might be starting to build some credit in the states. I already have a pretty solid credit file in Canada, especially with Amex. I know I could transfer my account from Canada to USA, but then I would lose my Canadian Card. I do not want that. Which basic CC should I apply for, just to start building a credit file in the states! Thanks for the help!
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