Radius Bank, a leader in community banking, was founded in 1987 by the Massachusetts Carpenters Combined Pension and Annuity Funds (The Funds). In 2006, the Empire State Carpenters’ Pension Fund invested in the Bank as an equity partner. They are a growing institution that currently serves as the trusted advisor to a broad range of clients.
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This is the perfect online bank
I was once a member of a traditional bank but the hidden and monthly fees really annoyed me. Since I only needed a bank to deposit my wages into and take out as needed by means of a debit card, the traditional bank was a waste of money. While on Google, I came across Radius Bank. Wow! This bank is exactly what I need. They give you the option of how much you want to donate each month for their service and they stick by it. I haven't been charged one penny more than I should have. They supply a debit card that is attractive and easy to use. They offer the ability to purchase checks, but because I pay everything online, it was not necessary for me. The one and only time I had a question, I was able to quickly and easily connect to customer service and my problem was resolved in less than an hour.
Great online experience
I have been a customer of Radius bank for a couple of years now. Honestly, my point of using bank was only because I liked the savings account yield as compared to other banks, both brick and mortar and online. It has some of the highest savings account rates available today. As a virtual bank, my experience with customer service has been minimal. Once I signed up I got a notice of approval and an ATM card in the mail. Since then my interaction have been, well, entirely virtual. I have had no problems with any of my virtual interactions with the bank, if that counts as customer service. Only one negative I ever noticed and that was they limit how much you can put in at once as a new customer. So, if your purpose is to quickly move money to get a higher yield right away, you will have to wait sometime before significant money can be moved.
Customer Service Is A Joke
Opening an account was difficult and obtaining debit cards for myself and a joint account holder was frustrating as they claimed we were only to receive one card for the account listing only my name. It took multiple phone calls and weeks before this was straightened out. My initial opening deposit was not immediately credited to the account and took multiple phone calls to rectify. They claim the first order of checks is free but attempting to order them is nearly impossible. Messages to customer service tell you that you can order them on the web site. Attempting to order on the web site says to order them through the financial institution. I tried calling customer service at the number on their site and was told to call the bank, which I thought I had. After explaining this to the person and confirming I had called the bank's phone number I was told to call back during normal business hours. Since I had called during the hours listed on the contact page, I needed clarification as to what normal business hours were and was told Monday-Friday.
Radius Bank: Excellent Customer Service
I have been banking with Radius bank for many years now. I highly recommend their services and have no plans to change banks in the future. The best thing about Radius is the customer service. They are very understanding and flexible. I'll give a quick example: a few years ago I was going through a more difficult financial period. Once I accidentally over drafted my checking account. Radius was very helpful when it came to dealing with this unfortunate situation. They helped me set up my services so that it would not happen again in the future and patiently explained all of the available options. The bottom line is that Radius bank will give you customer service above and beyond a standard bank. From someone like me, that is an incredibly valuable asset to have.
If you're looking for a new bank and you are considered joining Radius, I would give them a thumbs up as a customer. Honest, helpful, easy to use bank services that you can trust. Definitely the best bank I have ever used.
Data as of Q4 2018
Learn why bank health mattersHealth Grade Components
| Overall | |
|---|---|
| FDIC Certificate # | 32551 |
| Year Established | 1987 |
| Employees | 151 |
| Primary Regulator | OCC |
| Profit Margin | |
|---|---|
| Return on Assets - YTD | 0.85% |
| Return on Equity - YTD | 9.32% |
| Annual Interest Income | $49.2MM |
| Assets and Liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Assets | Q4 2018vs Q4 2017 | $1.26B$1.14B |
| Loans | Q4 2018vs Q4 2017 | $934.2MM$788.9MM |
| Deposits | Q4 2018vs Q4 2017 | $1.10B$954.4MM |
| Equity Capital | Q4 2018vs Q4 2017 | $115.6MM$106.8MM |
| Loan Loss Allowance | Q4 2018vs Q4 2017 | $7.6MM$6.6MM |
| Unbacked Noncurrent Loans | Q4 2018vs Q4 2017 | $11.2MM$10.8MM |
| Real Estate Owned | Q4 2018vs Q4 2017 | $0$0 |
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Radius Bank Savings Account Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.05%* | $25k* | - | Radius High-Yield Savings | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.05% → $10 - $2.5k | 1.50% → $2.5k - $25k | |||||
| 0.05% | $50 | - | Statement Savings | ||
Radius Bank Money Market Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.10%* | $10k* | - | Retail Money Market | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.05% → $10 - $10k | |||||
Radius Bank Checking Account Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.20%* | $100k* | - | Radius Hybrid Checking | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 1.00% → $2.5k - $100k | |||||
| 0.75% | $10k | - | Tailored Checking | ||
| 0.50% | $2.5k | - | Superhero Checking | ||
| 0.01% | $1k | - | Rewards Checking | ||
Radius Bank CD Rates
| Radius Bank Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Trade Union Bank | 1 Harbor St, Ste 102 | Boston, MA 02210 |