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New York Community Basic Checking
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New York Community Basic Checking

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in Checking Accounts from New York Community Bank · Member FDIC
Net Recommendation Score -100  

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APY (Annual Percentage Yield) 0%
Monthly Fee $2
Minimum Balance to Avoid Monthly Fee N/A

New York Community Basic Checking Review

New York Community Basic Checking is offered by New York Community Bank, founded in 1859 and based in Westbury, NY. New York Community Basic Checking is available in 5 states across the USA.

Key Takeaways

  • 0% APY. As with most checking accounts, New York Community Basic Checking does not pay interest.
  • Charges a monthly fee. This account charges a monthly service fee of $2.
  • Small minimum initial deposit. You only need $1 to open an account.
  • Bill pay. Pay your bills to practically anyone in the United States through New York Community Bank.

NYCB checking account Pros & Cons

Pros Cons
  • Free debit card
  • No signup bonus.
  • Does not earn interest
  • Does not provide access to a nationwide ATM network.
  • Only available in 5 states.
  • Higher than average wire transfer fees.
  • Monthly service charge.
  • Charges a higher than average fee on out-of-network ATM transactions.

NYCB checking account FAQ

Are checking accounts from New York Community Bank federally insured?

Yes, your deposits 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 NYCB checking account offer?

NYCB checking account is not an interest-bearing account.

What are the account minimums for NYCB checking account?

NYCB checking account requires a minimum initial deposit of $1 to open an account.

New York Community Basic Checking Minimums
Description
Minimum Opening Deposit Starting at $1
Minimum Balance to Earn APY $100

What fees does NYCB checking account charge?

This account charges a monthly service fee of $2.

New York Community Basic Checking Fees
Description
Monthly Fee $2
ATM Fee: In-Network $0
ATM Fee: Out-of-Network Starting at $2.50
Foreign Transaction Fee (Debit Card) 1%
NSF Fee $36
Overdraft Item Fee $36
Overdraft Protection Fee (per transfer) $15
Returned Deposit Fee (Domestic) $10
Returned Deposit Fee (International) $10
Stop Payment Fee $35
Wire Transfer Fee - Domestic (Incoming) $15
Wire Transfer Fee - Domestic (Outgoing) $35
Wire Transfer Fee - International (Incoming) $15
Wire Transfer Fee - International (Outgoing) $50
Paper Statement Fee $0
Online Bill Pay Fee $0
Debit Card Replacement Fee $5
Early Account Closure $30

Does NYCB checking account charge overdraft fees?

Yes, NYCB checking account charges a $36 fee for every overdraft. You can get overdraft protection at a cost of $15 per transaction.

What features and perks does NYCB checking account offer?

This account includes the following features:

  • Fraud monitoring - NYCB checking account 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 - NYCB checking account 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 NYCB checking account?

The customer support email for NYCB checking account is ContactUs@myNYCB.com.

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Message From NYCB checking account

Whether you are looking for a basic checking account, free checking or a checking account that earns interest, we have an account that will meet your financial needs. Basic Checking Account Features: $1.00 to open, Unlimited check writing, $2.00 monthly maintenance fee, Overdraft Shield Available.

Availability

  Available in 5 states
  • Arizona
  • Florida
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Ohio

Feature Breakdown

Minimum Opening Deposit Starting at $1
Minimum Balance to Earn APY $100
Monthly Fee $2
ATM Fee: In-Network $0
ATM Fee: Out-of-Network Starting at $2.50
Foreign Transaction Fee (Debit Card) 1%
NSF Fee $36
Overdraft Item Fee $36
Overdraft Protection Fee (per transfer) $15
Returned Deposit Fee (Domestic) $10
Returned Deposit Fee (International) $10
Stop Payment Fee $35
Wire Transfer Fee - Domestic (Incoming) $15
Wire Transfer Fee - Domestic (Outgoing) $35
Wire Transfer Fee - International (Incoming) $15
Wire Transfer Fee - International (Outgoing) $50
Paper Statement Fee $0
Online Bill Pay Fee $0
Debit Card Replacement Fee $5
Early Account Closure $30
Immigration Status Considered
  • U.S. Citizen
  • U.S. Permanent Resident
Verification Documents Required
  • Proof of Identity
  • Government Issued Photo ID
  • Social Security Number
Account Features
  • Free Bill Pay
  • Mobile Check Deposit
  • Mobile Banking
  • Fraud Monitoring
  • Fraud Protection
  • Debit Card
  • Bauer Financial A+/A Rating
  • Member FDIC
  • Check Writing
Signup Bonus Starting at $0
APY (Annual Percentage Yield) 0%

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SUPERMONEY NET RECOMMENDATION SCORE

This product is strongly not recommended by SuperMoney users with a score of -100, equating to 1 on a 5 point rating scale.

-100

Recommendation score measures the loyalty between a provider and a consumer. It's at +100 if everybody recommends the provider, and at -100 when no one recommends.

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