Citizens Bank is the dominant Northeast regional bank, with ~1,200 branches across 14 states including Rhode Island (headquarters), Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and Pennsylvania. One Deposit Checking waives the $9.99/month fee with just one qualifying deposit per cycle — the lowest activity bar of any major bank. Citizens Financial Group (NYSE: CFG) holds $225+ billion in assets.

Citizens Bank at a Glance

Feature Details
Headquarters Providence, Rhode Island
Founded 1828
Assets ~$225 billion
Branches ~1,200 (14 states)
ATMs ~3,300 + Allpoint
Monthly fee (One Deposit Checking) $9.99 (waivable)
Fee waiver 1 qualifying deposit per month
Overdraft fee $35/item (max 5/day)
Daily ATM limit $500 standard
OON ATM fee $3.00
Outgoing domestic wire $30
Incoming domestic wire $12
Customer service 1-800-922-9999
Phone hours Mon–Fri 7AM–10PM ET; Sat–Sun 9AM–7PM ET
FDIC insured Yes — $250,000 per depositor

Citizens Bank Footprint: 14 States

Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Michigan, and Florida.

Checking Account Options

Account Monthly Fee Waiver
One Deposit Checking $9.99 1 deposit per month
Citizens Quest Checking $25 $25,000 combined balance
Student Checking $0 Full-time student, age 25 or under

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