<p>I need to open a bank account and I was wondering what banks were near Penn. The site on Penn’s website regarding local banks doesn’t seem to work (<a href=“http://www.finance.upenn.edu/treasurer/banks/[/url]”>http://www.finance.upenn.edu/treasurer/banks/</a>) </p>
<p>Anyone have an idea of what’s around?
Thanks</p>
<p>There's a pretty good variety around, but by far the most popular is PNC. The closest branch is 36th and Market, they offer great service to students, and you can link your PennCard to your account if you desire.</p>
<p>Is there a Wachovia near UPenn by any chance?</p>
<p>There's an ATM at 40th and Chestnut</p>
<p>The closest branch is at 1712 Walnut.</p>
<p>.... is 40th and Chestnut close?</p>
<p>40th and Chestnut is close, about a block away from the west end of campus (convenient if you're in the high rises, Gregory or Dubois). The nearest Wachovia branch is downtown though. (17th is a fair way away from campus)
PNC is the most convenient in terms of ATMs (since they're in high rise buildings and in Houston Hall, as well as CVS and Wawa), but they're not that great to deal with.
There's a Commerce on 38th and Walnut, they seem to be helpful, and have more convenient hours than the PNC branches (there's also a PNC branch in CHOP, which must be convenient for Nursing or med students). Unfortunately I don't have an account with them, and it didn't seem worth the hassle to go changing my account at this late stage.
There's a Citizen's bank on 34th between Walnut and Sansom, and there's always the Penn student financial credit union, or whatever it's called.</p>
<p>bank of america(fleet), chase, citygroup?</p>
<p>There's a Commerce Bank right across from Huntsman Hall</p>
<p>Wawa ATM's are no surcharge which is why alot of folks use them. They also dispense $10 bills which is pretty rare now a days to find.</p>
<p>There is a wawa at 38th and Chestnut across the street from Vance Hall.</p>
<p>Also one on 36th street, Im unsure where at.</p>
<p>Is there also a Wawa in Stouffer?</p>
<p>No. Wawa is like a 7-11 type place but alot better. Fresh sandwhichs and hoagies.</p>