Bank of the West

i be banking here for around 20 yr, I love the service here, friendly, fast, they make sure everybody is taking care of, especially Reid Louie the manager, he is such a gentlemen. bank for life

I forget how many Cash Only places still exist in North Beach. Back in the day they were all like this even through the proliferation of credit cards. Luckily the BOTW branch is here. I ran down the street from Capo’s which seems to be carrying that old school Italian American cash only tradition. Ran in, got my moola and was back in action

It’s nice to find a Bank that is customer friendly! This one has great service and a pleasant and capable staff. All the bells and whistles of the the «Big Guys», without the attitude. Refreshing!

I have been banking here for the last 8 yrs and give these guys the highest marks possible (can I give them 10 stars?!)! I have both business and personal accounts here and loads of great things to say about the whole gamut of banking needs one could possibly encounter (deposits, wiring, business/​home loans, etc). All have been top notch. They’ve diligently followed through with many special requests.
From the top down (Reid, the manager, and everyone working for him), the team is friendly and helpful. I’ve known Ida the longest (since I started banking there) and she’s always so personable and kind each time I’m in. I can always ask for her over the phone when I’m traveling, if I have something that needs taking care of in my absence, and it is always so reassuring to know she’ll take care of things. Before both her and Reid, it was the former manager, Bachar, who was so accommodating that I was convinced to do all my banking there. He and everyone since him, makes you feel so well taken care of.
I really can’t imagine that the services that they’ve provided me and my business, plus the level of their courteousness, is common in the banking industry. I feel like these guys are a rarity and I feel very fortunate to do my banking there and not feel like an anonymous customer in some big, impersonal bank.

Do not do any business with this bank. I’m on a fixed income, I ‘m not mobile, BOW knows when my check comes in yet will hold back paying them immediately knowing I’ll overdraw because I hadn’t checked my account online and seeing they have a hold on my account … nevermind It’snot worth it. Go to Wells Fargo.

Bank of the West is French owned. They treat me like a customer — courteous, responsive, friendly and professional. My account is at this branch, but I am treated like family in ANY Bank of the West branch, far and wide. It is like banking «in the good old days.» Highly recommended.
UPDATE (Feb ’09): I continue to do more and more business with this bank. I have moved my IRA here (the heck with Merrill Lynch), and have a CD here now. I continue to get great, friendly, professional service from these people. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.