<p>Anyone know what banks are most prevlent near GW? I'm opening a new account for school and want to know what banks are closest and best overall for GW students...thanks!</p>
<p>We did Wachovia. It was the only bank common to GW (I think there's a branch a few blocks away) and our hometown. We opened a Free Student Checking Account online.... made my son the primary account holder, with me as an authorized user.</p>
<p>I also did Wachovia because it has branches in DC as well as my hometown. There is Bank of America, BB&T and Chevy Chase Bank all in the area.</p>
<p>Do Bank of America...there's a bank of america atm in the lobby of thurston and if you don't use that bank you get charged 2 bucks...I had suntrust so I had to walk all the way to k street or this place near the White House.</p>
<p>I was just at GWU for a visit. There is also a BofA ATM near the admissions area Philips Hall I Belive near the intersection I St. & 22nd St.</p>
<p>the important thing is locations..you want to be able to visit an actual physical branch-- atms are whatever-- i have wachovia, plenty of locations throughout the city including one in columbia plaza on E st.</p>
<p>Thank you for the help</p>