PNC Bank Review 2023
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Overview
PNC Bank stands out for its digital banking tools and offers competitive interest rates in some states. But if you don't live in those select states, you may want to bank elsewhere for a better rate.
Highlights
- Digital Leader
- Highly Rated App
Bankrate Savings rating = 4.9/5
Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Our scoring formula weighs several factors consumers should consider when choosing financial products and services.
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.
Bankrate Savings rating = 4.9/5
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
PNC Bank offers a full suite of deposit products, with branches in parts of the Northeast, South, Midwest and on the West Coast. While the bank offers competitive rates to customers who live in certain states, those who live elsewhere earn yields below the national average. The bank offers a well-rated mobile app that incorporates tools for money management.
Pros
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It boasts a competitive APY on its online-only savings account (only available in certain states).
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PNC supports more than 2,600 branches and offers access to around 60,000 fee-free ATMs.
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The bank provides above-average digital banking features.
Cons
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At $36, its overdraft fee is higher than average.
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Navigating and comparing various bank products online can be difficult.
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The High Yield Savings account is only available in certain states.
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PNC Bank savings overview
However, the account isn’t available in the 29 states where PNC offers branches, so not everyone will have access to the product. Customers who live in the states with PNC branches earn a much lower yield on its Standard Savings account.
Pros
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PNC High Yield Savings offers a top-tier APY in certain states.
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PNC High Yield Savings account comes with an ATM card.
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The High Yield Savings account doesn’t charge a monthly service charge.
Cons
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Even with the PNC High Yield Savings account, there may be some higher APYs available.
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The PNC High Yield Savings account isn’t available in all states.
Bankrate Savings rating = 4.9/5
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
PNC Bank offers branches in 28 states and the District of Columbia, and some of its deposit accounts can be opened online. The bank offers access to more than 2,600 branches.
In addition to providing standard digital banking services, PNC offers access to a Virtual Wallet tool that allows you to set up savings goals and view a calendar of upcoming bill payments and paydays. Also included is a color coded “Money Bar” that shows how much of your money is scheduled for bills and savings goals, as well as what’s available to be spent.
PNC customer service representatives can be reached by phone seven days a week. On weekdays, they’re available from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. Eastern. On weekends, you can reach them from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
About PNC Bank
Founded as Pittsburgh Trust and Savings Co., PNC Bank is one of the largest banks operating in the U.S. It offers a full suite of retail, commercial and small-business products.
In 2008, it acquired the troubled Cleveland-based National City Corp. That transaction roughly doubled the bank’s size. In June 2021, PNC acquired BBVA USA. Nowadays, PNC supports more than 2,600 branches from coast to coast and provides customers with fee-free access to more than 60,000 ATMs. Customer service is available by phone seven days a week, and the bank’s mobile app comes highly rated.
Review methodology
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