If you are living in the Chicago area, you probably know that there are hundreds of banks for you to choose from.  You have probably picked one that is closest to your home or work so that you don't have to go out of your way during rush hour to get there.  Think about it though, when was the last time you actually visited  your bank?  I have lived in North Carolina for two years and have yet to visit my bank in person.  What really seems to be important to bank customers these days is a bank's website since that is where the majority of us conduct our banking business.  If you're looking for a bank with an easy to navigate website with a branch in the Chicago area, check out Planites Credit Union.

                Planites Credit Union offers a couple of different checking and savings account so that you can choose one that suits your personal needs.  They also offer online bill pay, telephone banking, estatements, payroll deductions and surcharge free atm machines at multiple locations.

                Planites Credit Union also as some really cool incentives like discounted passes and special event tickets.  They offer discounted tickets for Six Flags Great America as well as AMC, Cineplex, Loew's and Odeon movie tickets.  If you are a mass transit user, they also offer discounts on bus passes that you can buy in packs of ten.  If you've ever had to pay for public transportation, you know that the price is always going up so this is a bonus you shouldn't pass up.

Loan rates at Planites Credit Union are pretty good and comparable to other credit unions in their area.  The offer loans for cars, boats, and RVs.  You can have all of your loans set up to be payroll deducted so that you never miss the money that's coming out of your account.  They also offer a Visa credit card that has no annual fee, no fees for balance transfers or cash advances and no minimum finance charge.  Personal loans are offered as well but they are meant to be short term loans that can be used for debt consolidation, tuition or a specific purchase.  Personal loans will only be given up to 36 months.

If you are looking for a new place to bank and are a big fan of online banking, you can find everything that you need and more at Planites Credit Union.