I finally saw the difference after switching to a credit union in Columbus

I was with a big national bank for over 8 years and thought it was fine until I moved my checking account to a local credit union back in March. The difference in fees and customer service is night and day. My old bank charged me $12 a month just for having a balance under $1,500, and now I pay zero fees with no minimum. Has anyone else made the switch and noticed the same thing?

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sethanderson1mo ago

Watch for that closure fee - mine hit me with $25 out of nowhere.

kevin_bailey1mo ago

You mentioned the $12 fee for a low balance, and that's what I really want to understand better... did they hit you with any other surprise charges after you closed the account, like a closure fee or something? I've heard horror stories about banks dragging their feet on releasing funds after you switch, so I'm curious if that was an issue for you.