The staff at the Elgin location are some of the nicest I've ever dealt with. I had a transaction…read morelate on a Friday, and they were so friendly and welcoming.

From the owner: Prairie Community Bank, Elgin IL, can help you bank smarter with our wide variety of banking…read moreservices. To know us better, give us a call at +1 847-310-4477 or visit us at 1000 S McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL.

I was a customer of Larkin Bank back in the 80's. They were eventually bought by Chase which is…read morewhere we still bank. Our family (parents, children, etc) has used Chase ever since Chase came to Elgin. I have both my personal and business accounts at Chase as does the rest of my family. Over the years Chase has become less and less responsive. During Covid, I applied for PPP thru Chase and received nothing. We're a a small company with 3 employees. I'm sure all of their major corporate customers we taken care of to the tune of millions, probably billions. We also had business with TBK. They contacted us to see if we needed help. They were able to get us a small PPP loan without any issues. Last year I had a business check stolen out of the mail and washed. They change the amount to $4500 and the name to some rando in Missouri. Deposited it via phone thru their bank. ABSOLUTELY ALL OF THE SECURITY info was wiped, no watermark, no foil seal, nothing. I paid for checks with the full security features. Chase paid it, no problem. My 8 yo granddaughter saw the difference between that check and the others when she looked online. Who or what checks when it arrives at Chase. Stevie Wonder could have seen the issues. Regretfully, my accountant only reconciles quarterly so we missed the 60 day window to get reimbursed. The check was not much better than notebook paper and some type, but they paid it. Presently, I've been a POA and sines on my moms bank accounts. She passed away last month. I went to Chase, met with the Branch Manager, let he know if the passing. She was able to consolidate her accounts and move what money she had to checking. I explained I had bills to pay such as cremation, nursing home care, Drs bills, utilities on her home, etc. I left the bank, went home and write out bills. About 7-10 days later I start getting letters from Chase that the account was frozen because one of the signers had passed. ALL of the checks for her bills were returned unpaid. Rather embarrassing to have the check for the funeral home returned. They knew I was going to pay bills, however, no warning that the account would be frozen. On the positive note, the ATM access is great. I've learned to use the security features via the web. I now have any deposit or withdrawal of more than $1 set for review by me. otherwise not much else. We carry a decent balance in our business and personal checking accounts. The interest is .01%. and now they charge $25 for our personal account because we don't have more that 100k in investments or savings. Not sure how banks work but I assume they loan out our deposits? At the current 6-7% they charge for loans they can make 6000 off of a 100k deposit. In exchange they don't charge $25 for my checking account? Very generous on their part. I guess it's time to find a local bank that supports the local businesses and people. Good bye Chase

I went there yesterday to pay my tax bill and I was shocked to see at least thirty people waiting…read morein the teller line. Being handicapped, I cannot stand up for long periods of time. There were no accommodations for the handicapped customers. I sat down for a few minutes but the line just got longer when more people arrived.. Clearly this bank has no procedures in place to assist Americans With Disability. I just left without waiting any further. Will never come back here again...

Bank really sucks hold on ur account and they have a update every single time u need to pay bills…read moreif I could go lower then one Star I would

I could go on and on about all the bad experiences I've had at Elgin State Bank ,but the straw that…read morebroke the camels back was, last week when I needed some funds, I went to the ATM in their parking lot to withdraw money out of my personal checking account ,to my surprise It just kept kicking out my card with a receipt that had a code number on it ,after six different attempts I tried to go to the other ATM in their parking lot and attempt, It said my bank account was closed. I knew that was ridiculous because there was several thousand dollars in both my accounts ,so I went to the window and asked them about what was going on. They made the comment that "oh have you used your ATM card as of late "and I said no I have not. They said well it's been canceled then because of lack of activity ,I couldn't believe it. The expiration date was well into 2026 and they canceled my ATM cards both my personal and business cards were canceled without notifying me ,and I was just thinking what the hell if I was out of town and I needed emergency cash. This is what I should expect from this bank. That's the end of this bank with me.

We enjoy the excellent personal service we receive at First Mid & Trust. We have several business…read moreaccounts and loans for properties in Illinois, Michigan, and Massachusetts. Rick, Paul, and the team behind the scenes go beyond the average and provide hands-on assistance, guidance, and expertise. We enjoy working with Loi and Elizabeth, reassuring us our business banking needs are met with confidence and skill.

From the owner: First Mid Bank & Trust is a community-focused organization headquartered in Mattoon, Illinois…read more First Mid offers customers Banking, Insurance, Wealth Management and Ag services throughout Illinois, Missouri, Texas, and Wisconsin. Located in St. Charles, Illinois, our St. Charles location serves customers in Kane County and in the surrounding Chicago area. For additional information, visit our website. For our holiday hours, visit our website. This location is lobby-only.

I have been to this Bank many times now. Although, I have some trouble getting my car through the…read moredrive-thru because of the small space, I still am satisfied with this Bank's service.

Been banking at old 2nd for 20+ years for business and personal but will not be returning to S…read more Elgin branch anytime soon. Went through the drive-through the other month to do a simple deposit before heading out of town and got lecture at the teller window on how I had my accounts set up. I let her know I did my banking at a different branch, have things set up that way for a reason and did not stop at her bank for money advice from somebody at the drive-through teller window. She wagged her finger at me through the window, mumbled a few words, and told me if I wanted to fix my accounts to let her know because the other branch I use doesn't know what they're doing. Anyone who knows me knows I'm not one to complain. I've only written a handful of reviews in my life, but this bothered me especially when I found out it was the branch manager. I'm loyal to old second but expect more... especially from a manager.

Personal bankers at the south Elgin branch are awesome, very friendly and personable. They take…read morecare of your needs and go over all steps and options available to your needs.

I just tried to help my mom who has been CAFCU login to her account since she has used CAFCU for…read moredecades. Their website sucks. It is the worst pile of crap I've seen in a long time and I've worked in software for 30 years. Thanks Alero, now I get to help mom move all her banking to a not awful bank. As if I didnt have other stuff to do with my time. Stay far away from this place if you are considering it. If you are an old CAFCU member, vote with your feet. CapOne here we come.

I have been a member for over 30 years, financed my last two homes with you, and was completely…read moresatisfied until you became Alero. Are you still considered a credit union because now I'm being charged $5.95 a month for checking and was told I can have the charges waived if I have over $3000 in my checking account for the entire month. Since I am retired, my social security check is not that high, so I'm switching to a different credit union. Social security says my direct deposit will switch over in June so as soon as I know that is done, I will be closing my account since you're doing business like a for profit bank now.

Great bank! I switched here from Chase and since I've been coming here I've always been greatly…read morehelped.