Valley National Bank Review 2025
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At a glance
Overview
Valley National Bank is a good option for residents of Alabama, California, Florida, New Jersey and New York who live near a branch. The bank offers checking accounts, saving accounts, certificates of deposit (CDs) and money market accounts.
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Overall
Valley National Bank is a regional bank that offers consumer deposit products, mortgages and auto loans, investment management and a variety of business products. Customers looking for high yields can find various accounts here, but keep in mind that Valley National Bank has a limited geographic footprint, with more than 200 branches.
Pros
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Valley National Bank offers a combination of branch and digital banking.
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Its product lineup serves consumer and business customers alike.
Cons
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Valley has branches in only fiver states: Alabama, California, Florida, New Jersey and New York.
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The rates for savings and money market accounts are low compared to other banks and financial institutions.
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A network of more than 230 ATMs isn’t competitive with larger banks and banks with large bank networks.
Valley National Bank banking products
Valley National Bank All Access Savings
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The All Access Savings account requires only $100 to open.
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All Access Savings comes with an ATM card.
Cons
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You can find banks offering much higher APYs on savings.
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There is a monthly fee unless you meet minimum balance requirements.
Valley National Bank CDs
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The minimum opening deposit of $500 for term CDs is reasonable.
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Yields are competitive.
Cons
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The bank does not offer no-penalty CDs.
Valley National Bank Premium Money Market
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The Premium Money Market account pays a more competitive yield if you link it to an All Access Checking account and meet additional criteria.
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You can make unlimited deposits and withdrawals.
Cons
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The Premium Money Market requires a minimum opening deposit of $25,000.
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You must maintain an average daily balance of at least $10,000 to avoid a monthly service fee.
Valley National Bank All Access Checking
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You can open an All Access Checking account with only $100.
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No monthly maintenance fee if you maintain a minimum balance of $99.
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It comes with a debit card.
Cons
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There is a $2 fee using an out-of-network ATM.
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Valley charges $5 to replace your personal debit card.
Bank fees
| Fee | Charged? |
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| Overdraft fee | $30 |
| Non-sufficient funds fee | $30 |
| Monthly maintenance fee | $5 – $25 |
| Out-of-network ATM fee | $2 |
| Excessive transaction fee | None |
Customer experience
Customer support. The Customer Care team is available 24 hours a day (except Christmas and Thanksgiving) by phone. You can also fill out a form available on the website.
Mobile app. Valley National Bank’s mobile app scores well among iOS and Android device users. The bank also offers telephone banking and allows person-to-person payments with Zelle.
Review methodology
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