BankUnited Review 2023
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At a glance
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Overview
BankUnited is likely best for Miami-area residents, which is where the bank is primarily based, though its products can be accessed by anyone online. It offers competitive yields on certain deposit products, particularly its CDs.
Highlights
- Highly Rated App
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APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account.
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account.
Bankrate Savings rating = 4.7/5
Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Our scoring formula weighs several factors consumers should consider when choosing financial products and services.
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account.
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account.
Bankrate Savings rating = 5/5
Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Our scoring formula weighs several factors consumers should consider when choosing financial products and services.
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account.
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account.
Bankrate Savings rating = 4.4/5
Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Our scoring formula weighs several factors consumers should consider when choosing financial products and services.
Overall
With 62 branches across Florida, New York and Texas, and deposit accounts available online, BankUnited is a highly accessible bank offering a wide array of products, including certificates of deposit, checking, savings and money market accounts. Its mobile app makes online banking easy, and with access to more than 55,000 fee-free Allpoint ATMs worldwide, your money is never far away. Some of its products offer robust yields, maximizing the most of your savings, but many others fall well short of the competition.
Pros
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BankUnited offers competitive rates for some CDs.
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Accounts are available to everyone nationwide.
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There’s a large ATM network made up of BankUnited and Allpoint ATMs.
Cons
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A $2.50 fee will be charged by BankUnited for using out-of-network ATMs.
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Higher yields for many deposit accounts can be found elsewhere.
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You may not be able to withdraw your principal early from a CD.
BankUnited banking products
BankUnited savings overview
You can open the account with just $50. There’s a monthly maintenance fee of $5, which can be waived if you maintain a minimum daily balance of $300. Many other fees are present, including a $15 fee if you close your account within six months and a $2.50 fee charged by BankUnited for using an out-of-network ATM (fees charged by the ATM operator may also apply).
Pros
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The account can be opened with just $50.
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The monthly maintenance fee is easily waived.
Cons
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Much higher yields can be found elsewhere.
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Closing an account within six months of opening will incur a fee.
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There are a lot of fees to watch out for.
Offers featured here have been sponsored by our partners, which impacts how, where, and in what order the products appear.
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account.
APY, or annual percentage yield, is the yearly return on a bank or investment account.
Bankrate Savings rating = 4.7/5
Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Our scoring formula weighs several factors consumers should consider when choosing financial products and services.
Bank experience
BankUnited customers can reach representatives on the phone Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern time. The bank is closed on Sundays. Customers can also use the online contact form to reach representatives by email.
The bank’s mobile app — which lets you deposit checks, pay bills and transfer money between internal and external accounts — is highly rated among iOS and Android users. Customers can link their Visa cards to Apple Pay and Google Pay. Customers can also send peer-to-peer payments through BankUnited’s app.
Along with its own fleet of ATMs, BankUnited is part of the Allpoint network, giving customers access to more than 55,000 surcharge-free ATMs worldwide.
About BankUnited
BankUnited, established in 2009, is headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida and currently offers a large range of financial services, ranging from consumer deposit products to small business lending and corporate treasury management services.
Though primarily based in Florida, BankUnited has more than 60 branches scattered across the Miami area, New York and Texas.
Review methodology
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