NewDominion has low opening required amounts for most of their accounts. Checking, savings, and one money market account do not have a required amount to open the account. All the CD terms require $1,000 to open. The Evolve money market account requires $1,000 to open.

There are a variety of personal deposit accounts offered through NewDominion Bank. They offer two checking accounts, one savings, two money market accounts, and a variety of CD terms. NewDominion offers a savings account specifically for youth and investment options. Mortgage, home equity, auto, and personal loans are also offered.

Along with personal accounts, NewDominion offers business accounts. They offer checking accounts, money market accounts, and CDs for businesses. They offer business and equipment loans, lines of credit, and commercial real estate loans. Business accounts include online banking, mobile check deposit, and ACH services.

NewDominion offers Bump Rate CDs. Most CDs lock in rates from the day you open the account to maturity. However, the Bump Rate CDs allow for a one time increase to a higher interest rate during the term of the CD. The Bump Rate CDs are available in a 23-month and 35-month CDs. They each require $1,000 to open.

NewDominion Bank accounts cannot be opened online. To open an account, you must first schedule an appointment. A bank representative will call, or you can visit a branch location to finish opening the account. NewDominion currently does not offer any online accounts.

Most NewDominion accounts have a monthly fee. The fees range from $15 to $25 depending on the account. Waive the monthly fees by keeping a set balance in the account. Those balance range from $2,500 to $10,000. The average amount kept in the account is an average daily balance.

To earn the most competitive rate, the NewDominion MMA requires a large sum. Any amount in the account earns interest, but to receive the highest rate requires $100,000 in the account. The savings account also has tiered rates. To earn the most competitive rate requires $10,000 in the savings account.

NewDominion website does not have a complete list of fees and account information. For complete details, you must visit a branch location or contact customer service. Open an account in the branch.

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The high yield savings account and money market account do not have any monthly fees. Synchrony does not require a set amount be kept in their accounts. There is no required amount to open a savings or money market account.

Synchrony offers a variety of CD term lengths. The terms range from three months to five years. As with any CD, the longer the term length, the higher the interest rates offered on the account. There are no monthly fees for the CD accounts. A fee is charged if you withdraw your money before the CD reaches maturity.

The interest rates for all Synchrony accounts are competitive. The savings and money market accounts and CDs are much higher than your typical bank rates. They are competitive with other online-only accounts.

Synchrony will refund the ATM fees charged by other financial institutions. The fees for every account holder will be reimbursed up to $5 each billing cycle. If you are a Diamond Reward member, you will receive unlimited ATM reimbursements.

All customers receive some perks for being an account holder with Synchrony bank. To earn the best perks, you must become a Diamond Reward member. To qualify to be a Diamond Reward member, you must have over $250,000 in Synchrony accounts. You must also be a customer for at least five years.

There is no checking account offered through Synchrony Bank. They offer a high yield savings account, money market account, and CDs.

The amount required to open a CD is high. Synchrony offers a variety of different CD terms. To open any of the terms requires $2,000 as a minimum opening deposit.

The savings and money market rates do not increase based on how much money you invest. If you invest $1,000 or $250,000, you will earn the same interest rate for each amount. Some banks offer tiered interest rates based on how much money you invest in the account.

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