WaMu Free Checking + 5% Savings Account

I ditched Chase (worst bank ever - worst rates ever, nothing 'free' about their free checking), and opened a WaMu Free Checking + 5% Savings Online (WM). This is the best bank, and the best offer, I've come across, in my life. Granted I'm 22 years old. But I do a lot of research on this.

Also how cute is this landing page.

Here are some of the many benefits:

• Free checks for life (selected styles)*
• Free ATM cash withdrawals (foreign and domestic)**
• A $0.03 reward on debit card purchases***
• Free Personal Bill Pay® service

But my favorite part was how easy sign up was - I was ready to go in 5 min. The online interface is clean, simple, intuitive. You can instantly transfer money between your checking and your savings account. You can even transfer money out of and into your savings account from other banks - And have your direct deposit feed right into that 5%.

I realize a lot of online banks offer great rates - but the benefit of having branches around is really nice. WaMu is actually in my building. The tellers don't stand behind glass - They're at little kiosks and actually interact with you, like real people. Love it.