SoFi vs Bank of America

SoFi is a personal loans with low APR and fees. Must have good credit to qualify. How does it compare to Bank of America? Read our comparison chart below.

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	SoFi	Bank of America
	OFFER Refinance Student Loans - Learn More Read SoFi Review	OFFER Bank of America Advantage Banking - $300 Bonus Offer Read Bank of America Review
	Benefits and Features
Savings	4.50% APY on savings balances with direct deposit or qualifying deposits (1.20% APY without)	Bank of America Advantage Savings Standard Rate: 0.01% APY
CD	N/A	7-Month CD - 4.35% APY 10-Month CD - 4.00% APY 13-Month CD - 3.25% APY 25-Month CD - 2.00% APY 37-Month CD - 0.05% APY 1-Month CD - 0.03% APY 120-Month CD - 0.03% APY
Checking	0.50% APY on checking balances
Mobile App	iOS & Android
ATMs	55,000+ Allpoint ATMs	Approximately 16,000+ ATMs
Customer Service	Checking and Savings Support: Phone: (855) 456-7634 Monday - Thursday: 5AM - 7PM PT Friday - Sunday: 5AM - 5PM PT 24/7 online chat	Mon-Fri: 8am - 9pm (ET) Sat: 8am - 8pm (ET) Sun: 8am - 5pm (ET)
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Locations	4 branch locations	3,922 financial centers
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Pros & Cons	Pros: Competitive, fixed rates Low fees No collateral Cons: Slower underwriting process High standards for borrowers	Pros: Large branch network Extended service hours Full service banking Cons: Monthly fees Low interest rates Many misc. banking fees
Bottom Line	Personal loans with low APR and fees. Must have good credit to qualify... Read full review	National bank with widespread accessibility and wide range of services... Read full review
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	Refinance Student Loans Personal Loans: Borrow Between $5k-$100k Active Investing with SoFi
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Bank of America Advantage Banking - $300 Bonus Offer

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Expires 1/31/2025

• The $300 bonus offer is an online only offer and must be opened through the Bank of America promotional page.
• The offer is for new checking customers only.
• Offer expires 01/31/2025.
• To qualify, open a new eligible Bank of America Advantage Banking account through the promotional page and set up and receive Qualifying Direct Deposits* totaling $2,000 or more into that new eligible account within 90 days of account opening. Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking® for Family Banking accounts are not eligible for this offer.
• Once all requirements are met, Bank of America will attempt to pay bonus within 60 days.
• Additional terms and conditions apply. See offer page for more details.
• *A Qualifying Direct Deposit is a direct deposit of regular monthly income – such as your salary, pension or Social Security benefits, which are made by your employer or other payer – using account and routing numbers that you provide to them.
• Bank of America, N.A. Member FDIC.

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Bank of America® Business Advantage Banking Checking Account - $200 Bonus Offer

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Expires 12/31/2024

• The $200 bonus offer is an online only offer and must be opened through the Bank of America promotional page.
• The offer is for new eligible business checking customers only.
• Offer expires 12/31/2024.
• To qualify, deposit $5,000 or more in New Money* directly into a new eligible Bank of America Business Advantage Banking account within thirty (30) days of account opening.
• Maintain an average balance of $5,000 in that new Business Advantage Banking account during the Maintenance Period**.
• Once all requirements are met, Bank of America will attempt to pay bonus within 60 days.
• Additional terms and conditions apply. See offer page for more details.
• *New Money is new funds deposited into your business checking account that are not transfers from other Bank of America deposit accounts or Merrill investment accounts.
  
• ** The Maintenance Period begins thirty-one (31) calendar days after account opening and ends ninety (90) calendar days after account opening.
  
• Bank of America, N.A. Member FDIC

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Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking®

• Banking that helps you stay within your balance.
• No monthly maintenance fee each statement cycle when you meet one of the following: an owner of this account is under the age of 25 or maintain a minimum daily balance of $500 in your account or are a member of Bank of America Preferred Rewards®.
• Bank of America, N.A. Member FDIC.

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