Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking® Review

Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking® is offered by Bank of America, a bank founded in 1784 and based in Charlotte, NC. Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking® is available in 50 states (and Washington, DC).

• Bonus offer. The $100 bonus offer is an online only offer for new checking customers and must be opened through the Bank Of America promotional page. To qualify, open an account through the promotional page and set up and receive qualifying direct deposits of $1000 or more into that account within 90 days of opening. The offer expires 12/31/2021. Bank of America will attempt to pay bonus within 60 days. Additional terms and conditions apply. See offer page for more details.
• Monthly maintenance fee waiver. The monthly maintenance fee may be waived for Preferred Rewards clients or eligible students under age 24.
• No ATM fees. Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking® does not charge fees on ATM transactions within its network but there is a fee of up to $2.50 for out-of-network ATM transactions.
• Bill pay. Pay your bills to practically anyone in the United States through Bank of America.

Are checking accounts from Bank of America federally insured?

Yes, your Bank of America checking accounts are insured up to $250,000 per person by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The FDIC is an independent agency of the United States government that protects you against the loss of your insured deposits if an FDIC-insured bank or savings association fails. FDIC insurance is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government.

What APY does Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking® offer?

What are the account minimums for Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking®?

Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking® requires a minimum initial deposit of $25 to open an account.

What fees does Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking® charge?

Does Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking® charge overdraft fees?

What features and perks does Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking® offer?

This account includes the following features:

• Bonus offer - The $100 bonus offer is an online only offer for new checking customers and must be opened through the Bank Of America promotional page. To qualify, open an account through the promotional page and set up and receive qualifying direct deposits of $1000 or more into that account within 90 days of opening. The offer expires 12/31/2021. Bank of America will attempt to pay bonus within 60 days. Additional terms and conditions apply. See offer page for more details.
• Check images with statement - Reconciling your accounts and complying with document retention standards is easier when you have access to a copy of your checks.
• Fraud monitoring - Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking® monitors transactions for potentially unauthorized activity, such as when a debit card is unexpectedly used in a different location or you make a sudden string of costly purchases.
• Online Bill Pay - Online Bill Pay allows you to pay bills easily from your account.
• Mobile Banking Services - Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking® allows you to manage your money online or with a mobile app. This includes depositing checks in your account with a mobile app on your smartphone.

What is the customer support email for Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking®?

The customer support email for Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking® is customerservicealert@bankofamerica.com.

How do people rate the customer service and user experience of Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking®?

Overall, Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking® is mostly recommended based on community reviews that rate customer service and user experience.