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Quontic Digital Banking Review

High interest checking and money market accounts

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Patrick Sather
Nov. 29, 2023
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Patrick Sather
Quontic Summary
Quontic is an online private bank that provides banking services in all 50 states. Founded in 2009 as a New York-based community bank, Quontic provides CDs, as well as MMA, checking, and savings accounts. It offers CDs with rates up to 5.30%, and money market interest rates up to 5.00%¹. There are no monthly service fees, and customers can access over 90,000 ATMs nationwide surcharge free.

Pros

  • 90,000 surcharge-free ATMS
  • No monthly service fees
  • High interest checking and money market accounts

Cons

  • Only one branch location
  • $100 required to open an account

Quontic at a glance

8.4
Editorial score

Fees?

Most products are fee free
8.0

Security

FDIC insured and SSL/AES encrypted account
8.0

Customer service

Customer service during extended business hours
6.0

Online experience

Excellent user friendly site with transparency of rates and full online banking capabilities
10.0

Mobile experience

Excellent mobile app with all mobile banking features enabled, including digital check deposits
10.0

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Advantages Over Traditional Banks 

Quontic’s adaptive model of digital banking grants it a number of advantages over traditional banks. It has no monthly service fees, and high interest accounts may be opened for as little as $100. Additionally, as a community development financial institution, or CDFI, Quontic can cater to low-income, immigrant, and underserved households and businesses by offering community development loans and flexible loan programs.  

Cutting-Edge Banking Services

In addition to its suite of traditional banking services, Quontic also provides cutting-edge banking services. Its Pay Ring offers a stylish twist on contactless payments, giving you all of the functions of a debit card in the form of a wearable payment ring.

Traditional Banking Services

Thanks to its roots in community banking, Quontic offers numerous traditional banking services. Through its mortgage lending department, borrowers can apply for investment property loans, reverse mortgages, FHA loans, and VA loans. With its Quontic debit card, you can earn 1.5% cash back each month on qualifying purchases. While its New York office is the only physical branch location, account holders can use over 90,000 ATMs nationwide surcharge free. 

Interest Rates and Fees

Quontic does not charge a monthly service fee, and has recently removed overdraft charge fees, and excess transaction fees. Money market accounts offer interest rates from 5.00%¹, while CDs offer an APY of up to 5.30%, and its high-yield savings accounts offer a 5.00% interest rate.


Minimum balance to open accountMinimum balance to earn interestInterest rateTransaction limits
1-Year CD$500N/A5.30%No more than 6/month
2-Year CD$500
N/A4.60%No more than 6/month
6-Month CD$500N/A5.05%No more than 6/month
Money market
$100
N/A
5.00%
No more than 6/month

Customer Service and Online Experience

Customer service representatives are available via phone and live chat 9:00am-6:00pm ET, Monday-Friday. 

Mobile App  

Quontic’s mobile app is available for iOS and Android devices so you can access your account anytime and everywhere. It includes many of the same features as your online account, such as bill pay, alert management, and money transfers. You can use several money transfer programs including Zelle and Google Pay inside the app, and mobile check deposits make adding funds to your Quontic account easy. 

Security 

At Quontic, your accounts carry FDIC insurance up to $250,000. All information sent to Quontic’s processing center is encrypted and transmitted through secure communication channels. To secure its website and mobile app, it uses 128-bit RC4 encryption. Additionally, it’s easy to set up email and SMS activity alerts that let you know when a transaction takes place in your account.

Summary

Quontic digital banking services include high interest checking, money market, and savings accounts with no monthly service fees or overdraft fees. Accounts owners can use over 9,000 ATMs nationwide surcharge free, and have access to traditional banking services including mortgages and CDs. Its Bitcoin Rewards and Cash Rewards accounts earn owners 1.5% cashback and Bitcoin on qualifying purchases, respectively. Customer service representatives are available 9am-6pm ET, Monday-Friday via phone, chat, and email. 

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Methodology

This review was generated using information on the company’s website and online reviews.

Quontic Disclosure

1Ask for details. Additional terms, conditions, fees & exclusions may apply. Rates may change without notice. If the account is closed before interest and/or bonus is credited, accrued interest and/or bonus may be forfeited for that statement cycle. Fees could reduce earnings. In order to sign up for online banking, you must have a Quontic Bank account. Mobile banking requires enrollment through online banking. Data connection required. Wireless carrier fees may apply. There is no charge from Quontic Bank for account alerts, but message & data rates may apply. Mobile check deposit is available for select mobile devices. Subject to eligibility & further review. Deposits are subject to verification & not available for immediate withdrawal. Deposit limits & other restrictions may apply.

Online Account Opening is only available to consumers. Ask for details. Data connection required to open an account online. Wireless carrier fees may apply. Application is subject to approval & further review. Information is accurate as of the date listed below and may change without notice.

Patrick Sather
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Patrick Sather
Patrick Sather is an award-winning personal finance writer and licensed broker who has worked for some of the largest financial firms in the United States, including TD Ameritrade and Pacific Life. A graduate of the University of Nebraska in both Economics and International Trade and English, his articles on life's most common financial decisions and quandaries are straightforward, practical, and always easy to understand.
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Ellis
3 days ago
I wanted a CD
I wanted a CD, your site made it easy to get one. Amazing how some businesses perform when asking for your money, and even more amazing how many don't.
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Joanna
1 week ago
We are incredibly impressed with the…
We are incredibly impressed with the staff at Quontic. Their availability to answer questions and go above and beyond to make sure we understood our options with our loan, was incredible. Thank you to Marcelo for reassuring us that they would do their best to help us through the process and made it as smooth as possible!
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Leila Perez
3 weeks ago
Quontic Bank
Vasiliki and Ray and their team are theconsumate professionals. Their work ethic is unmatched and they know the business inside-out. They will process your loan efficiently and quickly with no issues whatsoever. This is my third loan with them and I can't wait to do the next one. I highly recommend them.
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Karla Harling
4 weeks ago
Efficient Process
From start to finish the team was great. Everyone kept me informed, followed up and reached out to me if anything was needed in a timely manner. I had a great experience!
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MILTON JOHN THOMAS
4 weeks ago
From my first inquiry to my second…
From my first inquiry to my second account, Quontic has been trouble-free and any questions answered by support staff.
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