Search this list for MBNA before you conclude that it works well with MM.


"Mark Horn" <mark[at]hornclan.com> wrote in message
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I can recommend Wachovia and AmSouth, with respect to working well with
Money. Both are free, for the amounts I have in the bank. I think AmSouth is
free, period. Wachovia may have some account minimum requirements to get
free online banking, but they're reasonable.

I'm satisfied with Wachovia customer service and ATM availability. I use
them only for cash accounts. I did have Education IRAs through them and was
not satisfied with investment options or expenses. It's not related to my
dissatisfaction, but you can only download investment activity by importing
an OFX file from a web page link.

I'm satisfied with AmSouth customer service but have only been using them
for a short while. I opened a HELOC through them for $0 closing costs. I
don't expect to move my checking account there because I have no need, and
they have far fewer ATMs in my area than does Wachovia.

Both work quite well directly with Money, including the ability to send
messages to bank customer service.

"Smitty" <Smitty[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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On 2005-08-06, Lori <Lori> wrote:
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Two other banks that work well with Money:

Wachovia - wachovia.com (direct downloads and free direct bill pay)
Zions Bank - zionsbank.com (direct downloads and free direct bill pay)

I'm currently a Wachovia customer so I can attest that they do as
they say. I've looked at Zions bank's website and am confident
that they offer the same service but I've never used it.

I like Bank One very much too and have 3 accounts there. BUT just today
Chase (Bank One) responded to an e-mail I sent asking if they planned on
keeping their FirstUsa / Bank One websites.

They informed me that this website would be available for a FEW more months.
Their ultimate plan was to merge the new Chase website and the Bank One &
FirstUsa websites into one. AND they WERE aware that their Chase website WILL
NOT direct download into money. They thanked me for my suggestion to continue
direct MS Money downloads.

So EVERYONE who uses the First USA / Bank One websites, need to contact them
and express the need to continue to direct download into Money.

As far as other banks that work well with MS Money, they are: MBNA,
Citibank, AT&T(Citi), Searscard-Mastercard (Citi), Discover and Home Depot
(believe it or not),

Bank of America charges a fee. I have 3 accounts there and it totally
frustrates me to have to go to the website daily to get the downloads.

Lori


"Smitty" wrote:

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My Vote Is BankOne and for a credit card Discover downloads right in.

"Smitty" <Smitty[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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Netbank is great too if you don't mind an internet bank. No local branches
esxcept in Atlanta
"Smitty" <Smitty[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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Wachovia. It's all free.


Smitty wrote:
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Smitty,

BoA charges 9.95/month but currently this fee is waived if you keep
5000.00 in an Advantage checking account. There are other account
types and loans that also qualify for the waiver but the Advantage has
the lowest balance requirement to get the waiver.

Regards,
JB

Smitty wrote:
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Bank One integrates well, offers billpay, and is about as inexpensive as it
gets.

--
Michael Gordon
MVP


"Smitty" <Smitty[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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Hey guys... I'm trying to pick a bank to setup an account with so that I can
seemlessly pay bills and automatically download transactions through
Microsoft Money. I know some banks offer this feature and others require you
to manually go online and download your transactions into money (What I
currently have to do with Washington Mutual and have grown very tired of).
From my research it looks like Wells Fargo and B of A offer the service but
I'm want to make sure people are really happy with the experience. Anybody
really like the bank they are using and find it integrates well with Money?
If so, how much is it costing you? Well's Fargo seems to cost $10 a month
for the service, US Bank about $6, and I can't figure out how much B of A
costs? Any help would be appreciated.