<p>So, I'm assuming that Chevy Chase is the best place to do this since they have a branch right in the Stamp? Is this what most students do?</p>
<p>If you just want a convenient place to stash your cash then Chevy Chase is pretty good since yes they have that branch in Stamp.</p>
<p>I myself use PNC though. I’d switch to Citi if I had enough money to avoid their maintenance fees.</p>
<p>Thanks DCH. Why would you use Citi instead? Wouldn’t there be fees at the ATM? Or is there a Citi nearby? </p>
<p>We have accounts at BofA and there is one in College Park, but it doesn’t look to be within walking distance.</p>
<p>Thanks for the input.</p>
<p>There is a BofA near the CVS on rt 1 that is walking distance. If you want to go ahead and set up a Chevy Chase account, wait until you get to College Park in August, as they always have give-aways for new accounts (t-shirts, bags, etc.), and their acounts are free to students.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice. We were going to set up an account during orientation, but we can always wait.</p>
<p>On another note, is there a more active message board for UMCP parents where I can get some questions answered? (I have some questions about orientation dates, etc.) This board is helpful but not that busy. Thanks!</p>
<p>Yeah there would be fees, I don’t use cash very often though anyway. Citi has a ton of ATMs throughout the US, I like some of their other banking options etc… for instance every 7-Eleven has a Citibank ATM. Bank of America also has a ton of locations, and their ATMs are very nice, but I have had horrible experiences with them as a bank. If you like them you might as well stick with them since yes there is a BofA within walking distance, and they do have quite a few ATMs in DC.</p>
<p>ReadyToRoll: there is a B of A nearby. We set up our son’s account at B of A so that I could make deposits from home (we live in Oregon. No Chevy Chase banks around here). It has worked out well for him - he frequently goes to Route 1 anyway for his job or to grab a bite to eat. There are ATMs on campus, too.</p>
<p>I have a BofA account, but I’ve honestly found that I don’t really use cash much at all anyway. The ATM is off campus, but it’s on Route 1, which is right off of campus. I went to the CVS (in the same little shopping area as the BofA) after one of my classes, and it took me about 8 minutes, from being in my classroom to being in the store. I have never really had a problem with not having a Chevy Chase account.</p>
<p>Chevy Chase has ATMs throughout DC and the suburbs (every metro station has a Chevy Chase ATM) as well as around campus – that was a major plus for me. I switched to Chevy Chase my sophomore year because it was much more convenient. I graduated 2 years ago and still live in the DC area, so I still have my Chevy Chase account. Now that I travel frequently for business I’ve been considering opening a 2nd account at a national bank, but still love the ubiquity of Chevy Chase ATMs around the DC metro area.</p>
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This is primarily a message board for Terps sports but there is an off-topic sub-forum. Most of the posters there are current students, alumni, or parents. If you ask a question there I’m sure there will be someone with experience to help you out.</p>