Which bank has safest online banking?
Chase Bank
All ratings are determined solely by our editorial team. JPMorgan Chase, the financial institution that owns Chase Bank, topped our experts' list because it's designated as the world's most systemically important bank on the 2023 G-SIB list.
Chase Bank
All ratings are determined solely by our editorial team. JPMorgan Chase, the financial institution that owns Chase Bank, topped our experts' list because it's designated as the world's most systemically important bank on the 2023 G-SIB list.
Our picks for the best online banks are SoFi Bank, Discover Bank, Ally Bank, Varo Bank, LendingClub, Upgrade, Alliant Credit Union, FNBO Direct, Zynlo Bank and Quorum Federal Credit Union. You may get a higher annual percentage yield (APY) compared to traditional banks when you choose an online-only bank.
- HDFC Bank Savings Account. ...
- Kotak 811 Savings Account. ...
- ICICI Bank Savings Account. ...
- Axis Bank Savings Account. ...
- AU Small Finance Bank Digital Savings Account. ...
- IndusInd Bank Savings Account (3-in-1 account with Upstox) ...
- Citibank Savings Account. ...
- Paytm Payments Bank Savings Account.
Online banks take various precautions to keep your money safe, including FDIC insurance, data encryption, multi-factor authentication, and more. Determine whether a bank is legitimate using the FDIC's database. Check for complaints with the CFPB, reading online reviews, and researching the bank's security features.
| Bank | The Ascent's Rating |
|---|---|
| Western Alliance Bank | 4.25 |
| SoFi | 4.00 |
| Wells Fargo | 4.00 |
| Axos Bank | 3.50 |
| # | Bank | TCRE to Equity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dime Community Bank | 656.80% |
| 2 | First Foundation Bank | 598.20% |
| 3 | Provident Bank | 546.30% |
| 4 | Valley National Bank | 471.60% |
| Bank | Trust Rating |
|---|---|
| US Bank | 81.1 | ** |
| Truist | 79.3 | ** |
| Union Bank | 77.3 | ** |
| Wells Fargo | 76.1 | ** |
- Ally Bank: Best for Overall best bank.
- Schwab Bank: Best for ATM access.
- Chase: Best for Sign-up bonus and branch access (separately)
- UFB Direct: Best for Savings.
- SoFi Bank, N.A.: Best for Checking.
| Countries | Banking system z-scores, 2021 | Global rank |
|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 51.67 | 1 |
| Jordan | 50.11 | 2 |
| New Zealand | 44.78 | 3 |
| Morocco | 42.4 | 4 |
How do I choose an online bank?
First and foremost, the bank should be FDIC-insured (NCUA-insured for credit unions), so your deposits will be protected if the bank or credit union fails. You should also make sure the online bank has competitive rates, low fees and an expansive ATM network if accessing cash is important to you.
Online banks are safe and offer competitive interest rates with few fees. They're a great option for many people, but it ultimately depends on how you prefer to bank. Online bank features may especially benefit users who have low checking or high savings account balances.
Some don't even need to look at your credit and banking history before letting you open an account. The financial institutions we recommend with the easiest bank accounts to open online include Discover® Bank, SoFi, U.S. Bank, and Bank of America.
Online banking allows you to make deposits, pay bills, and transfer money anytime—from anywhere. It's so easy that often, you don't even have to think about what you're doing. Hackers know that. They count on moments of vulnerability—when you might never even notice—to break into your bank account.
- Never use unsecured public WiFi. ...
- Don't save logins. ...
- Use passphrases instead of passwords. ...
- Keep up on updates. ...
- Never click on email links. ...
- Check your account often from a safe location. ...
- Use a unique username.
- Password-protect all banking access. ...
- Choose strong and unique passwords. ...
- Enable two-factor authentication. ...
- Log out when you finish banking. ...
- Avoid public Wi-Fi. ...
- Don't use a shared computer. ...
- Sign up for banking alerts. ...
- Guard against phishing scams.
Don't share your personal information like Debit card details/PIN/CVV/OTP/Card Expiry Date/UPI PIN, over phone mails/e mail/SMS to anyone even though some one pretending to be bank officials. Your bank never asks for such details to customers. Don't click on unknown links sent to you through SMS/emails.
- Safety: FDs are considered one of the safest investment options as they are typically backed by banks or renounced financial institutions.
- Assured Returns: FDs offer fixed and guaranteed returns, providing predictability in your investments.
The major risks faced by banks include credit, operational, market, and liquidity risks. Prudent risk management can help banks improve profits as they sustain fewer losses on loans and investments.
2024 in Brief
There are no bank failures in 2024. See detailed descriptions below. For more bank failure information on a specific year, select a date from the drop down menu to the right or select a month within the graph.
Is Citibank in trouble?
The embattled bank on Friday reported $1.8 billion in losses in the fourth quarter of 2023, while revenue fell 3% to $17.4 billion from last year, according to its latest financial filings. The layoffs could save the bank as much as $2.5 billion, Citigroup's presentation to investors shows.
| Provider | International wire fee |
|---|---|
| Wise | Low fee which varies by destination |
| OFX | No fee |
| ANZ | 9 AUD transfer fee + any relevant intermediary fees Fee waived for high value payments |
| NAB | Transfer fee waived – any relevant intermediary fees will still apply |
Other Risk
Other dangers of e-banking include credit risk, liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, etc., much like with traditional banking. However, because e-banking uses electronic channels and has no physical borders, these risks are heightened.
- SoFi Checking & Savings: Best for combo checking and savings account.
- Discover: Best online banking app.
- Chase: Best full-service banking app with in-app support.
- U.S. Bank: Best for competitive selection.
- Chime: Best modern app.
- Wells Fargo: Best bank app overall.
