SouthState Bank Review 2023 | Bankrate
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Overview
SouthState is best for customers who live within the bank’s geographical footprint: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia. Savers will find better options elsewhere, but those looking for an easily-accessible checking account in those locations may find SouthState to be a good fit.
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 = 4.7/5
Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Our scoring formula weighs several factors consumers should consider when choosing financial products and services.
Overall
SouthState Bank offers a wide array of banking products, ranging from consumer savings accounts and credit cards to mortgages and small business banking. The bank generally offers low yields for its savings accounts, but its wide variety of checking accounts will fit many needs.
Pros
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Most accounts can be opened online without a minimum deposit.
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Most of the monthly fees are easily waived.
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SouthState is offering two special CDs with very competitive rates.
Cons
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Fee-free ATMs are concentrated in the southern states where SouthState operates.
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SouthState charges a steep overdraft fee.
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Savers looking to grow their money can easily find higher rates elsewhere.
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SouthState Bank savings overview
Personal Savings isn't a tiered account, meaning you’ll earn the same yield regardless of your balance. And that yield isn’t very high. You can easily find much higher yields at other institutions, particularly online-only banks.
There’s no minimum deposit requirement, and you’ll start earning the APY with as little as $0.01. There’s a $5 monthly maintenance fee, but it can be waived if you maintain a $100 minimum daily balance per charge cycle.
SouthState limits withdrawals from this account to just three per month. This is very prohibitive, as not all banks limit withdrawals from savings and most that do allow at least six per month. SouthState will charge a $2 fee for each withdrawal that goes above that limit.
Pros
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There’s no minimum deposit requirement.
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The monthly fee is easily waived.
Cons
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Withdrawals are limited to three per month; a $2 fee applies for each withdrawal above that limit.
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Higher yields are easily found elsewhere.
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There’s a $5 monthly maintenance fee.
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
Customer care is available by phone Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m Eastern time, and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m Eastern time. The bank is closed on Sundays, but customers can also reach the bank through its online contact form.
SouthState’s app, which is highly rated by iOS and Android users, comes with a host of digital banking features, including Bill Pay, Zelle, mobile deposits and free e-statements.
SouthState customers have access to more than 240 branches and ATMs in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
About SouthState
SouthState is an FDIC-insured bank headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida. SouthState was established in 1992 and has more than 270 branches across six southern states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia.
Review methodology
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