Our picks for the best brick-and-mortar banks and credit unions in California include Chase Bank, Patelco Credit Union and Golden 1 Credit Union.
If you're comfortable banking fully online, check out the consistently excellent rates at Ally Bank.
Check out bank reviews, read the fine print and compare annual percentage yields to choose the best bank for you.
California is a large state, and so is your list of banking options in the Golden State. Truth is, there's no one "best" bank — the best option is the one that fits your specific needs. But we've done the research to give you some strong options. Whether you're looking for easy access to a branch, highly-rated customer service or the best yields, here's our list for the best banks and credit unions in California.
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