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A full-day outage in October locked up all funds, and the app has a habit of freezing accounts over transactions it wrongly flags as suspicious. The poster still stays because no other bank matches the automations that sort their money into pockets for bills and groceries.
A decade-long devoted user who still does not understand some of the odd behaviours such as stealing from the future.
View original sourceCalled the best banking product they have used, with plentiful cards, automations, insurance and travel perks plus an intuitive app. Trust is the sticking point, because of the many blocked-account stories they keep reading.
About 1.6 years in as their first digital bank, they like that a flagged transaction only needs documents or a face scan rather than a blanket suspension. They also rate the cashback and savings rate above the competition they researched.
Used day to day as a secondary account funded each payday, with separate pockets for different spending areas that work well for budgeting.
View original sourceAfter a traditional bank closed their account without explanation, the Revolut account has caused no problems at all.
View original sourceRepeated promo notifications such as free Premium months, referral nudges and themed cards are annoying enough that they plan to leave once a decent alternative turns up.
View original sourceUses the Metal plan while living abroad full time and gets enough value from it. They add that for someone living at home or traveling occasionally the free account is enough.
View original sourceUses it as their gas card, earning the boosted 6% in their chosen category during the first year.
View original sourceHas done a weekly reconcile-and-pay routine in YNAB since 2022 for peace of mind after past card debt, but is now dropping it for a cheaper alternative and dislikes its renamed menus.
View original sourceAfter more than seven years on Revolut, they say trading worked fine during the previous week's crash but failed without any in-app notice during the rebound, and they are leaving over reliability.
View original sourceOpened the account after running into high ATM fees in South America and keeps it lightly funded from their brokerage account for that purpose.
View original sourceStarted out in Fidelity Go, which gave a spread across small, medium, large, bond and international funds at no cost, before later self-managing.
View original sourceUpgraded from the Blue Cash Everyday after years and keeps the Preferred because groceries are their biggest spend, paying in full each month so the fee is outweighed.
View original sourceProduct-changed a Quicksilver Visa to a Savor and reports it still shows as a Visa in the app.
View original sourceOpened the card and was blocked pending income verification; despite sending documents, the issuer closed it and still charged the annual fee. Escalating by phone did nothing, and a CFPB complaint eventually produced a courtesy credit of the fee.
Held the card and tried to justify the high fee with its credits, but found that paying for things they would not otherwise buy did not work for them. They plan to move away from it next month.
View original sourceUsed it for several years before moving to a different budgeting app, feeling YNAB had kept making things harder rather than easier.
View original sourceIs on the Metal plan and is happy with it, citing the points they earn and the perks.
View original sourceCalls it their first choice as a high-yield savings account, citing the interest rate, free checking, the debit card with ATM fee reimbursement and free bill pay.
View original sourceUses YNAB with linked accounts and finds it much easier than manual tracking. Calls it pricey but worth the reduced mental effort.
View original sourceHas had no mobile service for over two days after switching to Revolut and finds support very poor.
View original sourceSet the iPhone action button to add a YNAB transaction and now logs purchases right after paying, before the receipt prints.
View original sourceMoved their mobile plan over from Vodafone and finds speeds now terrible in a rural area, planning to go back.
View original sourceGets weekly emails and notifications pushing the German IBAN switch even with marketing turned off, and support first promised it would stop.
View original sourceFound that choosing Revolut Pay for an Uber trip switched off their Uber One benefits despite having it through a Revolut plan.
View original sourceUses Revolut Pay across Wolt, Uber, WizzAir and Booking.com and says it makes RevPoints more attractive.
View original sourceGets paid in a different currency, which makes a paid Revolut plan worthwhile for them. They say the value of the plans is personal and depends on how you use the account.
View original sourceHas used it for years but only while travelling, keeping a regular bank for everything else, and finds its support more automated than human.
View original sourceShares a joint account with a spouse in France; the spouse's physical card works everywhere except automated gas stations, where payments are refused before the PIN can be entered, while the account holder's own card works.
Had been happy with Revolut CFD trading for a couple of weeks, then found it down for almost three hours with a large open position they could not close. Plans to close their trading account.
View original sourceSays the account's ATM fee reimbursement covered a steep fee and currency conversion charge from a European ATM while studying abroad.
View original sourceSuggests the Fidelity card for recurring expenses but says a dispute over a counterfeit item bought with it did not help and sided with the seller.
View original sourcePairs the Venture X with a Savor and says the annual travel credit and yearly miles more than cover the fee even with one trip a year. They also value the lounge access during layovers.
View original sourceHad a trip cancellation claim covered by their Amex Platinum travel insurance despite split one-way flights on different airlines. They say it was paid without extra questions, though they note it is more restrictive than Chase.
Calls the Cash+ a card you can age with and says earning 5% back on utility bills is their favorite bonus of all their cards.
View original sourceKeeps the Sapphire Reserve even while not traveling internationally, for the 1:1 Hyatt transfers and a yearly Edit and dining credit they can use locally.
View original sourceKeeps it as their one cash back card, hand-picking a single category each cycle and putting nothing else on it, and notes it is no longer open to new applicants.
View original sourceFinds Revolut fine as a bank but considers its trading platform very poor, and says they have filed several complaints and are preparing a formal one to the regulator.
View original sourceUses the debit card at casino and dispensary ATMs and gets the fees rebated, preferring that to carrying a whole trip's cash.
View original sourceMoving their mobile number to Revolut left them without service for a day, and support only said to wait while they pass them around.
View original sourceUses the account in place of a bank account with overdraft protection funded from their brokerage account; it mostly worked but recently the protection failed and transactions were declined.
View original sourcePorted their number from GoMo in minutes and reports everything fine so far, saying RevPoints earned on their Metal plan cover the cost.
View original sourceFiled a formal complaint and Revolut admitted fault and offered a small compensation, but about a month later the money had still not arrived.
View original sourceHolds both the Sapphire Preferred and the Navy Federal Flagship Premier and considers the Sapphire Preferred the better daily driver because of its extra 3% categories.
View original sourceHas begun using the Apple Card for most purchases with Daily Cash flowing into the Apple savings account, and tracks the small amounts in their budget.
View original sourceThey are a big fan of the Fidelity CMA because of its autosweep feature, using it like a checking account while the cash earns the money market rate without savings-account restrictions.
View original sourceThey have used E*TRADE for over two decades with no problems, finding support responsive and accurate the few times they needed it, and they handle most things in the app or on a laptop.
View original sourceHas used the Venture X as an everyday card and recently redeemed its points for two business-class round trips to Japan, which they take as proof the card is worth it.
View original sourceHolds the Venture X and just opened the Bilt Palladium. They like its stronger transfer partners and the higher portal redemption value compared with Capital One, and note no perk changes have been announced yet.
View original sourceHas used Revolut for years as a main account for savings and salary, with large transfers and crypto moves, and says they have never hit the problems others report.
View original sourceLikes their Blue Cash Everyday and uses it at Walmart where their Savor does not earn 3%, and describes the pairing of the two as a great combo.
View original sourceHolds both the Amex Gold and Venture X and says the Gold works well for them because it matches where they already spend on food.
View original sourceOwns both the Savor and Autograph; in Japan the Savor earns 3% almost constantly, with a rare miscoding of a restaurant near them as merchandise.
View original sourceFound that Wells Fargo caps how often the card can be paid from an outside bank each month, about seven times for them, after which payment has to be made by phone.
View original sourceApplied for the Strata Premier through a Rakuten offer and took the cash back as Bilt points, which they felt was a better deal than waiting for the bank's own bonus.
View original sourceHolds the Fidelity credit card but cannot find a running balance after each transaction in the app or website, unlike other issuers.
View original sourceNew Platinum cardholder who cannot add the card to Uber to activate the monthly Uber Cash credit, despite Amex confirming no blocks and trying both Uber and Uber Eats.
View original sourceUses YNAB because it keeps money set aside for credit cards so they are paid in full each month, and updates and reconciles often.
View original sourcePays property tax and IRS tax with the Venture X despite the card fee, since travel redemptions after a year and a half of heavy travel easily return well over 1 cent per point.
View original sourceUses the Bilt Palladium for lounge access since it is easy to earn back the annual fee through credits and it includes guest access.
View original sourceOnly problem was customer service, where they dealt with an AI that pretended to be human, so they use Revolut just as a spending account with virtual cards and keep their salary elsewhere.
View original sourceEnters every transaction by hand at the time of purchase in YNAB, reconciles twice a week and says the routine takes about five minutes a day.
View original sourceThey were approved for the Venture X as only their third credit card with a modest score, and believe Capital One favors people who keep most of their accounts with it.
View original sourceHeld a Revolut account since 2020 as a main bank but closed it after an outage left them without access to their money, with no compensation, plus earlier trouble with transfers and support.
View original sourcePrefers YNAB's web app and distrusts the mobile app, whose constantly changing functionality they find confusing and fiddly.
View original sourceThey hold three Capital One cards but keep getting denied for the Venture X despite other premium cards elsewhere, which they think is because they are seen as not profitable.
View original sourceAn Italian resident who used Revolut for everyday payments had the account permanently closed with no clear explanation and finds that hard to accept.
View original sourceHad their Revolut account scheduled for closure; the appeal failed and they were told it will close permanently without explanation, despite documented activity on the account.
View original sourceFound Revolut's verification scanner broken, rejecting good photos as blurry and then crashing on submission, and could not reach support by phone.
View original sourceGot a Revolut alert for a pending purchase they did not make, froze and deleted the card right away and started the refund process, unsure about their chances.
View original sourceFinds Revolut's savings account suited to parking spare cash that will be used within weeks or months.
View original sourceThey were approved for the Boundless the same day they applied, but the welcome bonus had not yet appeared on the app's bonus tracker, so they asked others whether it would show up.
View original sourceThey use and pay off their Sapphire Reserve every month and are a Chase Private Client, but after an unexpected Boundless denial they are considering taking their business elsewhere when it renews.
View original sourceThey opened a CIT HYSA for its high promotional-era rate, but it gradually dropped, so they moved to Fidelity Cash Management. They never needed customer service and found everything straightforward online.
View original sourceThey opened an E*TRADE account for a sign-up bonus, had trouble logging in, and found the support agent they called very helpful. They received the bonus afterward.
View original sourceThey received a Capital One invitation to apply for the Venture, applied and were denied, leaving them annoyed at the hard credit pull for nothing.
View original sourceSwitched their salary details to Revolut after seeing the offer, but a transfer from their partner was put on hold the same day with an investigation and requests for documents, so they changed it back the next day.
View original sourceThey applied for the Boundless during the flash offer and were denied for the first time ever despite being well under 5/24 and a Chase Private Client, and Chase tried to steer them to a business card.
View original sourceThey had never needed customer service until opening E*TRADE, where verification problems and an unverifiable phone number meant a long wait for manual review before getting online access. They say it is fine now.
View original sourceHas had their salary paid into Revolut for almost two years without being blocked or closed, likes the income sorter feature and early pay, and found support good when asking for a human.
View original sourceApplied for the card in August for the points-based welcome offer, found the points more flexible than free night awards, and is going for the second part of the offer too.
View original sourceThey took a chance applying for the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless while sitting exactly at the 5/24 limit and were rejected, matching another commenter's experience in the thread.
View original sourceTheir secured Quicksilver never graduated, but about ten months later they were approved for a Savor and a VentureOne, after which they closed the secured card.
View original sourceThey have had the Quicksilver since their credit repair days over a decade ago but rarely use it, calling the limit too low and the interest too high. They keep it in a safe with a small monthly charge to avoid closure.
View original sourceTrades on Fidelity and reports lags, glitches, loading issues and sell orders not filling even when the bid fell below the limit. Calls the platform a big piece of trash for active trading and says he would not use it.
View original sourceUses Fidelity for both checking and savings and also has the Fidelity credit card, with no problems. Says the customer service is superior to any bank they have used.
View original sourceSigned up for the card days before the four free night offer appeared and asked Chase to switch offers; the rep declined, though they are not too bothered by the spend requirement of their existing offer.
View original sourceThey applied for the Boundless right around their Chase card anniversary and were instantly approved, even while sitting right at the 5/24 line.
View original sourceThey were approved for a Capital One Quicksilver with a security deposit and plan to pay the deposit and use it, though they first wondered what happens if the deposit is never paid.
View original sourceSays Fidelity sometimes rejects a second market order for the same stock submitted right after the first because it is too similar to the last one, and that it has been like this for years.
View original sourceThey had just dropped below 5/24 the month before and were instantly approved for the Boundless during the flash offer, with no extra review.
View original sourceRecently opened the card on the points-based welcome offer and wishes they had waited for the newer offer with four free night awards instead.
View original sourceThey were approved for the Boundless right after dropping to 4/24, having waited for a better welcome offer and prefering points over free nights. They were happy with the record-high points offer.
View original sourceAfter a decade as a paying member, the budget-locking update made it unworkable overnight, so they built a custom Excel spreadsheet with AI help and cancelled the subscription.
View original sourceThey call Fidelity Baskets horrible because some of their positions are stuck in limbo. They were told the engineering team would take about a week to respond.
View original sourceThey use the Chase Sapphire Preferred to book hotels and flights for free worth far more than the annual fee, and argue carrying a fee card makes sense for disciplined users.
View original sourceThey applied for the Boundless for the elevated offer and were denied, losing a hard inquiry. They have strong credit and a Chase checking account, and believe Chase strictly enforces its 5/24 rule.
View original sourceThey opened the Boundless a month before the flash points offer appeared and feel the larger points bonus is much better than the free night certificates they took.
View original sourceThey opened the secured card earlier this year, had its limit raised automatically after a few months, and it later graduated to unsecured without a request. They paid on time and kept utilization low.
View original sourceTheir Platinum Secured card took about four and a half years to become unsecured, and the credit limit stayed the same through all that time.
View original sourceAfter a first-ever returned payment on a Quicksilver held for ten years, they called right away and were told the account would not be closed, though online stories left them worried.
View original sourceAfter weighing a targeted upgrade, concluded the Everyday card with no annual fee suits their grocery spending better than the Preferred.
View original sourceThey have held the secured card for about a year and a half without it graduating despite never missing a payment and low utilization. They were approved for a SavorOne and plan to close the secured card.
View original sourceI mostly open this to clear the transactions waiting for review and see where the spending is going. That's enough for me. Having the upcoming bills on the same screen is handy, especially when the current balance looks more generous than it really is. I still check the categories instead of accepting everything in one go. Takes a little attention, but I prefer that to opening a spreadsheet and deciding I'll deal with it later.
Used it to send money to my mom once a month. On a weekday the rate was good, and the app shows the fee and exactly what she gets before you hit send. I found out the hard way that exchanging on the weekend adds a markup on the free plan, so after that I only sent Monday to Friday. Then in month eight a transfer got held and my account was restricted for a review. I uploaded my ID and pay stubs twice. The chat kept handing me to the bot, and when I finally got a person they just said my case was with the team. Eleven days without access to my own money, then it was unlocked with no explanation. The monthly transfer goes through Wise now. I only keep a little in Revolut for when I travel.
We run a two person bookkeeping practice and our internet, phone lines and office supply store runs all go on this card. The 5% in those categories is the whole point, and a firm our size never gets close to the $25,000 yearly cap. Client lunches earn 2%. No annual fee. con: my starting limit was only $3,000, so for the first year I was paying it down mid cycle. There's a 3% foreign transaction fee as well, so it stays home when I travel. Still the card I'd keep if I had to cut down to one for bills.
VentureOne came with the highest starting credit line they had seen at Capital One, so they moved that line over to their SavorOne using the manage credit lines feature in the app.
View original sourceA partial transfer out to Robinhood did not work and a call to E*Trade could not explain why; they also believe its margin rate is higher than rivals'.
View original sourceThey upgraded a Platinum to a Savor with an increase, but their Quicksilver Secured has had perfect payments for seven months with no graduation yet. They credit Capital One with helping them through a hard time.
View original sourceTwo years in, my husband and I finally know where the money goes. Worth the $109.
Opening a new VentureOne brought a credit line almost double the one they were refused as an increase on a SavorOne after a year and a half.
View original sourceImporting many tiny IBIT fee transactions produced hundreds of missing cost-basis warnings that had to be reviewed one by one, with no way found to batch them.
View original sourceThey were approved for Quicksilver and received the card, but the account was restricted for weeks over identity verification while living abroad. Repeated document submissions were rejected without a clear explanation.
View original sourceAfter several denied credit line requests for a new account, their Savor limit was finally increased once the account had aged.
View original sourceLikes the interface but the endless bugs, Amazon issues and rules that do not work became truly exhausting, so they migrated to Monarch.
View original sourceFive years with no issues, then their account would not verify their identity despite all information provided, and finds customer service futile.
View original sourceUses the Cash Management Account as a main account but was hit twice by problems with Fidelity bill pay when paying credit cards, and points others to the many similar reports.
View original sourceMoved over from Ameriprise intending to self-manage and found the free advisor calls steered toward paid management and skipped their agenda, though the transfer help was good.
View original sourceKeeps the card because the yearly free-night award more than offsets its low annual fee.
View original sourceBarely spends on it beyond work travel, but the travel credit and anniversary points cover the annual fee.
View original sourceKeeps the card for free checked bags, discounted award flights and early boarding, with credits offsetting the annual fee.
View original sourceKeeps the Marriott Boundless alongside an IHG card because the annual free night more than covers the fee.
View original sourceTried Monarch for a while but the lack of zero-based budgeting was the killer, being hardwired to zero-based budgeting.
View original sourceAfter seven years on YNAB, was pushed toward Monarch by YNAB's home screen advertisements, finding ads on top of a paid subscription so offensive.
View original sourceThey use a VentureOne as their own starter card, paying it off in full every month, mainly to earn some miles on regular spending instead of nothing.
View original sourceThey opened a Quicksilver expecting a sign-up bonus after meeting the spend requirement, never received it, and support told them there is no bonus on their version of the card.
View original sourceUsed it without hassle for years, but lost money during the recent outage and found support alarming, with AI or a different agent every few messages, so closed the account.
View original sourceHas had the account for a few months and calls it great; the only complaint so far is the website erroring when ordering checks.
View original sourceKeeps the Hyatt card for its annual free night, which can be worth much more than the fee.
View original sourceThey have seen their Quicksilver limit raised several times, first unprompted when they carried higher balances and later by requesting an increase every six months, without a hard pull.
View original sourceHad a small RevPoints balance and kept hitting errors when trying to redeem it for vouchers. Ended up donating the points to charity and switched off RevPoints.
View original sourceHas used Fidelity cash management accounts for everyday checking for around 15 years with no issues and no regrets.
View original sourceHas used the Fidelity cash management account, brokerage and credit card as a full banking setup for close to ten years and could not be happier with it.
View original sourceAfter years of use, a recent update locks closed monthly budgets completely so you can't go back to log refunds or delayed charges from two months ago.
View original sourceThey only recently realized Active Cash cash back converts to points one to one and regret having kept using their Citi Double Cash or Apple Card, praising the travel, gas and food earning.
View original sourceConverted an older Platinum to the regular Quicksilver about four years ago and likes the no annual fee and 1.5% cash back, though a second conversion left them holding duplicate cards they do not need.
View original sourceThey found their Venture X starting limit generous but later credit limit increases unpredictable, one coming unprompted after they used it to book a vacation and paid it down.
View original sourceHas used the card with Sam's Club and Walmart apps for about four years and finds it earns the online rate only about half the time, with workarounds like physical gift cards.
View original sourceHas used it as a checking replacement for a few months and says it behaves like a normal checking account while paying a solid yield; uses a small BofA account for Zelle.
View original sourceMeets a free Fidelity advisor about once a year as a DIY investor; the team respects that and has never been pushy.
View original sourceGot the Cash+ and spent six months cycling spend to use it for utilities; says the rewards calculations had to be fixed by calling in but it was worth the effort.
View original sourceTried Monarch for a few months but found the inability to reconcile unsettling and never knew if they could trust their budget.
View original sourceA long-time YNAB user trying Copilot after Monarch, calling it a gorgeous app while still finding its budgeting lacking.
View original sourceMoved to Monarch but thinks they should have kept YNAB, as they enjoy manual categorizing and kept up with it better by entering transactions as they happened.
View original sourceThey have held their Quicksilver for years without any credit limit increase, in contrast to their Discover cards, which raise the limit readily.
View original sourceTried many checkouts and Walmart locations with Walmart Pay and could not find a pattern for when the card codes the purchase as online.
View original sourceUses it as a primary account and finds bill pay and direct deposit entirely fine, with free ATM reimbursement and a yield that matches or beats most high-yield savings accounts.
View original sourceChose Fidelity to move their Roth from E-Trade and says they are very glad they did.
View original sourceUses the quarterly 5% utilities category but does not earn it on their water bill because it is coded as a government organisation rather than a utility.
View original sourceA long-time YNAB user who tried Monarch for several months, found a beautiful UI but could not warm up to the budget feature, and is now trying Copilot.
View original sourceThey started with a Platinum that was upgraded to Quicksilver, alongside a Savor, and have never paid interest by paying the statement balance. They use it lightly and may leave it in a drawer with a small recurring purchase.
Has used the account as their main checking for around two decades and calls it generally great, with free ATM withdrawals and checks and decent interest.
View original sourceLikes Monarch after tracking finances for years, making a yearly budget and checking in about halfway through, with the detailed tracking available but the higher-level view working well.
View original sourceMoved most of their banking to the account and found consolidating everything time-consuming, but says Fidelity's customer service has been superb so far.
View original sourceHas used Monarch since before it had AI categorization, and says categorization did not seem to get any better.
View original sourceLikes the account but had it frozen briefly by Fidelity's anti-fraud checks once in over ten years, and now keeps tested bill pay at Schwab and a credit union as a fallback.
View original sourceFinds with Monarch they must wait for transactions to show up before accepting and categorizing them, and cannot enter them manually without creating duplicates.
View original sourceHas used the account for banking for three years and calls it great, paired with a Capital One 360 account for Zelle and cash deposits.
View original sourceHas used it for four to five years with no issues, but found the move from their old bank slow because Fidelity holds incoming pulled transfers for days.
View original sourceSwitched earlier this year and is fine with everything so far, with the exception of bill pay, where mailed checks take at least two weeks to arrive.
View original sourceUses the account as their only bank account for everything for over a decade; the only mild annoyance is the lack of Zelle.
View original sourceFound setting up payments from non-Fidelity accounts and linking a bank to be a pain, with the process crashing, and is considering scrapping it.
View original sourceCalls the account one of their best financial choices and says it works effortlessly, wishing only that the app showed check deposit images and pending transactions like the website.
View original sourceThey opened their United Explorer card in early September and hit the spend requirement within days, but the authorized user bonus miles still had not posted weeks later.
View original sourceThey applied for the Venture and received the card, but it never appeared in their online banking, and customer service repeatedly asked for identity documents across several calls without resolving it.
View original sourceThey have held the Venture X since late 2023 but do not travel much themselves, and with lounge access now limited to the primary holder they question whether the card still pays for itself.
View original sourceThey hold the Quicksilver for good credit, like it and want to keep it, and keep receiving emailed offers from Capital One to product change to the Savor.
View original sourceRuns the Everyday card alongside a Savor and finds the pair easy to manage, though it is not good for use abroad.
View original sourceHad a large pile of RevPoints on their account that Revolut froze despite what they say were genuine transactions, and the accounts were closed shortly afterwards. Says a friend had the same thing happen.
View original sourceLong-time Fidelity customer who does not use its management services and meets the free advisor twice a year; finds him helpful and not pushy about selling anything.
View original sourceSwitched to Monarch this month after YNAB struggled to connect some accounts, and is very pleased so far.
View original sourceSays YNAB has not delivered enough value for its price, with silly UI updates, imports that still work only half the time, and the same underwhelming reports for years.
View original sourceThey hold the Venture X alongside a Sapphire Reserve and praise its price protection and price matching on flights, which return the difference as a travel credit, plus perks like the Global Entry credit.
View original sourceThey had a fraudulent charge on their Quicksilver card and say fraud only ever happens on their Capital One cards, including debit cards they do not use, which they had disabled.
View original sourceCould not complete the app's ID re-verification because the camera step kept freezing or failing, went through repeated support steps and a rejected complaint, and then had features restricted and closed the account.
View original sourceSays the Fidelity advisor pushed hard to move their 401k into a managed account for a larger fee and kept calling afterwards, leaving a poor impression.
View original sourceTried Monarch on a promo, calling it slick and great looking, but within six months was back on YNAB and let Monarch lapse, preferring zero-based budgeting to being a passenger.
View original sourceTried Monarch for a few days and ran straight back to YNAB, which they consider the best budgeting app currently.
View original sourceSays Revolut's app and reps could not provide the broker report needed for their yearly tax filing for two years, which led to trouble with the tax office.
View original sourceHas a Roth with Fidelity and Robinhood; says Fidelity is great but its only real benefit for them has been being able to call someone, and they have called just once in eight years.
View original sourceUses Monarch for their parents and loves it for investments, better import features, customization, an agentic interface and a more modern feel, though it is not zero-based budgeting.
View original sourceSwitched away because YNAB struggled to connect to some accounts during a very active month and, when it synchronized, was completely out of whack, defeating the purpose of automation.
View original sourceSays Revolut hotel bookings are marked up via Expedia and they have yet to find one worth more than about 1p per RevPoint versus a standard Expedia rate with cashback.
View original sourceKeeps all tax-advantaged accounts at Fidelity and a brokerage at E-Trade, saying E-Trade has the best interface but Fidelity's customer service is far better and it would be the one choice.
View original sourceTried Monarch and says support was unhelpful and would not even respond to their ticket.
View original sourceSwitched to Monarch recently because YNAB was too much of a pain for logging transactions and linking certain accounts.
View original sourceRecently moved from Robinhood to Fidelity, finding Robinhood's UI much better and still using its app, but preferring Fidelity for its wide range of fund options.
View original sourceTried Monarch for a few days and disliked that accounts were not connected, so recording a credit card payment meant two independent transactions that do not update together, a reconciliation risk.
View original sourceWants zero-based budgeting but switched to Monarch because categorizing in YNAB was so painful they budgeted less, citing weak auto categorization rules and four clicks to split a transaction.
View original sourcePraises Fidelity for international markets, fractional shares, good support and a decently good UI, saying it now handles most of their banking for functional purposes.
View original sourceA long-time YNAB user who switched two months ago and finds Monarch more proactive in tracking and monitoring.
View original sourceStarted using YNAB 16 years ago but has reached a stage where not every dollar needs a job, and still grinds reconciling every cent while wanting gross-level cash flow and aggregated investments.
View original sourceConsolidated everything to Fidelity, finding Schwab fine but liking Fidelity's interface better.
View original sourceSwitched to Monarch permanently to track net wealth and because flex budgeting lets them set aggregate lump sums while still tracking spending, unlike YNAB which encouraged amassing underused cash.
View original sourceHas used all three of Fidelity, Robinhood and Schwab and rates Fidelity by far the best, loving its UI, low and no cost funds, customer support and ease of setting things up.
View original sourceJumped to Monarch and is never coming back, saying it does not feel like having a second job to keep things organized.
View original sourceJust signed up for Monarch and is pretty impressed, finding it more streamlined than YNAB, with easy receipt scanning, automatic splits and a helpful AI assistant for budget setup.
View original sourceSays with Monarch you just change the categories you disagree with, that it is very easy to use, and that they love it.
View original sourceUses Monarch and really likes it, noting a lot of great extensions.
View original sourceThey applied for the Ink Business Cash after a raised bonus offer appeared in the Chase app and got instant approval, with a modest spending requirement that they expected to meet easily.
View original sourceThey opened the Ink Business Preferred and had to provide business and personal documents for approval. They have kept it since and later added an Ink Cash on top with an instant approval.
View original sourceThey have held their Quicksilver for over 15 years as their first real card and still keep it, now using it only for retail discounts and cash back while travel goes on airline and hotel cards.
View original sourceThey applied for the Platinum Secured to rebuild credit after past mistakes, were approved and paid the deposit quickly, and asked how long it stays secured and whether limits can grow.
View original sourceStarted using bill pay for major bills but every bill was sent as a check and two of three were not processed.
View original sourceA former dedicated Schwab user who now finds Fidelity just better, citing cash swept into higher-yield T-bill equivalents and full dollar-amount limit orders, while saying Schwab representatives are smarter.
View original sourceMany places in Prague did not accept the Gold.
View original sourceLeft after Bilt 1.0 and no longer trusts the company.
View original sourceConverts RevPoints to Avios to fly out of London City Airport several times a year since getting Revolut Ultra and finds them absolutely worth their value.
View original sourceBought two cars on the Platinum after letting Amex know.
View original sourceUses both Schwab and Fidelity and finds Schwab's interface better, since Fidelity needs several refreshes after a trade and lacks a combined account summary with allocation percentages, though Fidelity automatically invests cash.
The Gold's hotel credits and baggage coverage make it pay them to travel.
View original sourceWon't do business with Bilt again after the end of 1.0.
View original sourceUses both Schwab and Fidelity and finds Fidelity edges ahead in UI experience and total package, being low friction and powerful once learned, with everything from fractional stocks to T-bills, Roths, 401ks and HSA in one place.
They have sent money to family monthly through Western Union for about ten years and say they have never had any issues or been questioned about the transfers.
View original sourceThey had this card closed along with their other Capital One cards after one bounced autopay following surgery, even though they fixed and remade the payment right away.
View original sourceThey had this card closed along with their other Capital One cards after one bounced autopay following surgery, even though they fixed and remade the payment right away.
View original sourceThey had this card closed along with their other Capital One cards after one bounced autopay following surgery, even though they fixed and remade the payment right away.
View original sourceThey were surprised to get an email saying their Quicksilver Secured card was upgraded to a regular Quicksilver with the deposit refunded, and are happy to wait for a limit increase.
View original sourceLoves the Everyday card and calls the monthly Hulu and Disney credit awesome.
View original sourceAfter a week with support and four security calls, Revolut called the police on them, who questioned them despite support saying everything was fine.
View original sourceHad a terrible problem with their bank breaking things via Plaid, and says Monarch help was great at restoring the mess others made.
View original sourceSays YNAB altered their life for the better six years ago and helped them become debt-free, but the app and atmosphere have changed, and they feel the company is ending the relationship.
View original sourceSays the Point Accelerator is not worth it and prefers Bilt Cash for rent points and hotels.
View original sourceBought a replacement car on the Platinum and floated it until the insurance check came.
View original sourceBought a car abroad on the Sapphire Reserve and came out ahead.
View original sourceThey were repeatedly flagged as fraudulent despite sending ID and a face scan, eventually closed the card, and saw the remaining balance pulled from their linked bank account.
View original sourceThey were approved for a Savor as their second Capital One card and found it odd that it did not appear in their account right away, unlike other issuers that add new cards automatically.
View original sourceSays Revolut has ruled in their favour in a chargeback even after the merchant disputed it, though it took a couple of months.
View original sourceA big vehicle purchase on the Platinum was easy and earned points.
View original sourceThey started on a secured Quicksilver in 2024 that graduated to a regular card, but only got one small limit increase later and barely uses it, calling it a nothing card.
View original sourcePut part of two car purchases on the Platinum with no fees.
View original sourceThey activated a new Quicksilver and about six days later it still did not appear in their online dashboard, leaving them unable to pay for a purchase already made on the card.
View original sourceUsed it to move USD pay into a Mexican bank account as pesos and received funds within about 15 minutes, much faster than Stripe's three days, though Stripe has a slightly lower fee and better conversion rate.
View original sourceThey applied for the Rapid Rewards Plus after the sign-up offer increased, since they fly Southwest to school across the country. They were approved instantly with a higher limit than on their other cards.
View original sourceThey were approved for the Venture after pre-approval, but after sending their ID the application was marked fraudulent with no explanation and no way to fix it, so they went elsewhere.
View original sourceThey struggled to add their Capital One cards to a new iPhone and Watch; the Quicksilver only worked on the phone after many support calls that offered no real fix beyond waiting 30 days.
View original sourceThey could not add their Venture X to a new phone or watch despite having the card in hand and being fully authenticated, and after many support calls were told to wait 30 days.
View original sourceThey opened a Quicksilver Secured card while rebuilding poor credit, and seven months later it has not become unsecured nor returned the deposit. They also got small-limit Capital One cards despite bad credit.
View original sourceThey currently hold the Platinum card and want to move up to a card with better benefits, considering a Chase Freedom Unlimited and a limit increase request on the Platinum, and ask for suggestions.
View original sourceUses Wise as their main account and has been with it for eight-plus years without an issue, keeping Revolut only for its joint account feature.
View original sourceFreelance designer who used Revolut to issue invoices and accept payments and was locked out of their money for a second time in a month by outages, so is leaving.
View original sourceMet the welcome bonus spend in about four months by using it as a debit card.
View original sourceSwitched to Robinhood six months ago and finds support fine: a requested call comes within a minute and the rep is helpful.
View original sourceGot the card for no foreign fees and 3% at Exxon Mobil, but a recent Mobil app payment earned only 1%; support said it was ineligible without a clear reason, and they have since closed the card.
View original sourceUses the Ink Unlimited as the default Visa for Costco trips; the flat 1.5% back is modest but better than nothing between sign-up bonuses.
View original sourceHas the Customized Cash Rewards card but dislikes how Bank of America applies payments and credits compared with Citi, enough to doubt the extra 1% is worth it.
View original sourceFinds the Sapphire Reserve close to perfect for them, but wishes hotel and dining credits were easier to use and that it earned 3x on gas and groceries.
View original sourceHas used the Active Cash for years without any problems, despite some people's dislike of Wells Fargo.
View original sourceUses Monarch for general financial planning; finds it hard to track card points with it, though its automation rules are robust.
View original sourceUses the Venture X at Costco instead of the Costco card: the earnings are about the same, but the miles can be redeemed without waiting for a yearly coupon.
View original sourceThey upgraded from an initial Platinum rebuild card to Quicksilver after about a year, then to Savor a year later. They still use that original Savor, which has no annual fee, nearly a decade on.
View original sourceAfter ten years of heavy use and paid membership, is considering leaving because outages locked them out of the account twice a month.
View original sourceDuring an outage could enter their email but got Something went wrong after the PIN or face check, and the identity photo upload stuck, which they call unacceptable for a banking app.
View original sourceWas asked for their source of income, submitted it promptly and then heard nothing more after a review email; the account is still open and working.
View original sourceHas used Revolut for years without an issue while regularly trading crypto, though the account-closure stories in the thread have them planning to move funds out.
View original sourceSupport chat converted their RevPoints into money as a one-time goodwill gesture.
View original sourceUses the Premium plan and finds that its bundled subscriptions more than pay for the fee, making it the sweet spot.
View original sourceThey added an authorized user to their United Explorer card about two months in and waited roughly ten days for the bonus miles to post, with nothing showing as pending first. It did arrive in full.
View original sourceThe Global Entry credit makes the card worth keeping, and it still sees regular use despite a very low credit limit.
View original sourceThey were approved for the VentureOne with a modest starting limit and shared this while congratulating the original poster on getting the regular Venture.
View original sourceMain bank since 18 or 19; has been asked for proof many times and it was solved easily and fast, with crypto and large transactions and no complaints.
View original sourceLeft after support gave out account info without any identity validation.
View original sourceRedeemed Bilt Cash for hotels monthly; losing that devalues the card.
View original sourceLoves YNAB despite a steep learning curve; automatic categorisation works well and fixing a wrong category is easy.
View original sourceUses Monarch to record every transaction rather than for budgeting, and likes how far its categories can be customised.
View original sourcePlans to drop the Platinum before its annual fee: the credits feel like a coupon book they can't justify, and they prefer the Gold since they don't travel often.
View original sourceUsed it just like a careful ordinary customer and their account has been restricted for over two months.
View original sourceLeaving after ten years because Ally could not resolve fraud charges it flagged.
View original sourceStacked hotel credit plus Bilt Cash was great for a two-night stay; the new cap is a loss.
View original sourceUses YNAB as the place every credit card transaction lands and keeps card rewards in a separate spreadsheet, tracking redeemed cash back as its own YNAB category.
View original sourceWas asked for proof of employment and pay stubs after a check, supplied them and never heard from Revolut again.
View original sourcePlans to cancel Palladium cards over the latest Bilt changes.
View original sourceTried a transaction from a Revolut trading account and the money never came out, twice in a week, with the live agent only promising a fix within 24-48 hours.
View original sourceSays new rules kill the mortgage-via-Plastiq approach that relied on 4% Bilt Cash.
View original sourceSays Revolut blocked their account without sharing any info, restricted their own money while closing it, and kept asking for new bank details to delay the payout, with poor AI-driven support.
View original sourceBilt Cash is more limited now that hotel redemptions drop to twice a year.
View original sourceContacted in-app support and had RevPoints reversed back to money once, as a goodwill gesture.
View original sourceBest Bilt Cash uses were two hotel stays, so sticks with the old option.
View original sourceCalls the 2027 changes a definite nerf to how they earned mortgage points.
View original sourceA business owner values the Ink Preferred as a way to move points to employees' partner loyalty accounts without credit report impact, and relies on its shipping multiplier, preferring it over the Sapphire for business needs.
Applied after seeing a 300k points offer in the account but received only 150k after meeting the minimum spend, and chat and phone reps never resolved it despite screenshots of the application page.
View original sourceThey chose the Venture early in their card journey and have had no problems, booking a few flights with their miles. With more experience, they wish they had gotten the Chase Sapphire instead.
View original sourceThey were alerted to an attempted fraudulent charge on their Discover It card, along with a small one that went through just before, and a replacement card was sent to them.
View original sourceBoth spouses use their cards for dining during the first-year promo and are happy with the 6% earn.
View original sourceNotes that buying Irish-domiciled ETFs through Schwab International requires calling the global desk and paying a per-trade fee, though they still prefer Schwab to IBKR.
View original sourceHas only topped up through Apple Pay for years and never had a problem.
View original sourceFound YNAB through a book at a bookstore, says it transformed their financial life and left them ready for retirement with total command of expenses, using about 40% of its capacity because the philosophy is what works.
View original sourceUses the Resy, Dunkin, Uber and Dash credits.
View original sourceA former Ink Business Preferred holder dropped it after the Sapphire refresh, moving to the Sapphire Preferred and the no-fee Ink Cash instead. They would switch back if the Ink Preferred is refreshed to be more competitive.
Could not get the global desk's per-trade fee waived even as a private client and found it ridiculous.
View original sourceGambling winnings withdrawal was sent back by Revolut; after sending proof and everything requested the account was blocked and scheduled for deletion.
View original sourceGot flagged once, provided evidence, and it was settled and approved in about 30 minutes, with multiple five-figure transactions otherwise going through without issue.
View original sourceHas thousands on Revolut with zero problems.
View original sourceLeft Revolut a few months ago, tired of constant referral nagging and app issues.
View original sourceAn ordinary salaried person with no issues at other banks had their account closed after a simple debit-card top-up through Apple Pay.
View original sourceHad their account closed forever over one transaction to a friend, and finds support bad.
View original sourceBought a house using Revolut and uses it as an everyday bank for years, with only occasional hour-long blocks on large transfers.
View original sourceHas transferred large amounts in crypto, stocks and to and from banks, been investigated twice, and found that supplying what Revolut asked for sorted it.
View original sourceAccount was restricted for several days; support first called it a routine security review, then a specialist-team escalation, with no timeframe given for regaining access.
View original sourceOne day after approval and before the physical card was even printed, the account was blocked for suspicious activity and required uploading ID and bank verification documents.
View original sourceThey have had ongoing fraud on their Quicksilver for weeks, with recurring charge attempts continuing through several replacement cards. Their card lock kept turning itself off and support could not block the merchant.
View original sourceHas used ATMs across Southeast Asia on the Fidelity CMA card for months and always been reimbursed.
View original sourceHolds three of the cards so each can take a quarterly cap of online shopping spend on Amazon.
View original sourceHad their account soft banned, with transactions failing though they could still add funds, with no explanation.
View original sourceA ten-year customer and evangelist who got half a dozen friends to sign up but will not renew, saying changes over the past 18 months made YNAB increasingly frustrating to use.
View original sourceProduct change to the Flex took about five minutes.
View original sourceA rental-car mirror damage claim was refunded without issue.
View original sourceExcellent travel card; pays off travel with points.
View original sourceUses the Platinum for FHR bookings and the credits.
View original sourceUses the Gold only for dining at 4x.
View original sourceMoved from CSP to the Palladium and earns a lot of points.
View original sourceTheir legitimate long-running Italian e-commerce business had its Revolut merchant account closed within two hours with no reason or explanation, and found customer service embarrassing.
View original sourceSays YNAB has implemented several of their feature requests over the last year, including removing the busywork of approving matched transactions, and the new home tab they did not ask for has grown on them.
View original sourceGave up the Gold after tiring of the coupon and credits game.
View original sourceFound the rewards system extremely confusing.
View original sourceFinds mismatched transactions get auto-approved when buying the same item daily, so the cleared balance stops matching the bank and they must reconcile more often, which is now more work than the old manual approval.
View original sourceFinds the Gold barely worth it after the annual fee.
View original sourceHas used YNAB since 2016 and has basically never had any issues.
View original sourceRemembers YNAB before it became a web app, but says the main web interface still works better for them than anything else, while the iPhone app does not suit them at all.
View original sourceAlmost ten years with YNAB, then downloaded Zerosum to run both until renewal and within ten minutes deleted the YNAB app, then deleted the account and got a refund.
View original sourceCancelled at renewal after using YNAB since 2011, now using AI for monthly analysis, saying YNAB has made no real improvement to its offering to justify the cost.
View original sourceSays YNAB's bank sync works fine across their credit union and bank accounts and they'd keep using it even at the higher price.
View original sourceFractional shares and low borrow rates were worthwhile advantages, and transferring everything out proved easy, though hefty fees charged on exit were covered by the receiving brokerage.
View original sourceThey never saw their Quicksilver Secured graduate, so they closed it, got the deposit back, and were then approved for a Venture with a good limit and sign-up bonus.
View original sourceUses both Monzo and Revolut and found Revolut woefully unprepared for the outage, while Monzo's contingency plan kept their direct debits and card payments working.
View original sourceWhen first routing their salary to Revolut in France they were asked for evidence, sent a payslip and the process was completed within the hour without the account being locked.
View original sourceHas used Revolut for years, now a UK bank so their money is protected, with no issues.
View original sourceSays Revolut helped them when their traditional bank locked them out of their accounts for over a week, and in four years Revolut has never locked them; still advises splitting between banks.
View original sourceSays they have been locked out of their Revolut account for weeks and that Revolut support has been no help.
View original sourceSays that each time they needed Revolut's customer service they were fairly impressed by it.
View original sourceUses Revolut as their main bank in Poland with PKO BP as a secondary, with no problems for six years.
View original sourceSays Revolut is now having problems almost daily and threatening to restrict their account for no reason.
View original sourceRevolut customer since 2019 on the Metal plan with no problems, praising the app, instant transfers and travel features, but advises keeping a second bank for outages.
View original sourceReceived no retention offer early this year and downgraded to a Custom Cash instead.
View original sourceA few months in, it's easily one of the best checking accounts available.
View original sourceThey use Vanguard Digital Advisor, which bought only total US and international stock funds in an aggressive profile, because work rules keep them from self-directing, and recently found they can tweak the split and funds.
They turned a Savor into a Quicksilver and found credit limit increases slow, with one request denied before only a small bump on the second try. They wonder whether the card is bucketed.
View original sourcePaying Premium customer for three years whose personal account holding savings was blocked without warning, leaving them without access for over a week.
View original sourceSays YNAB is definitely worth the money for showing where money goes, planning ahead, letting every family member have a spending plan at no extra cost, and flexible tracking.
View original sourcePhone insurance was removed in exchange for dropping the foreign fee; little value left alongside other Chase cards.
View original sourceTen FHR nights in Asia cost very little out of pocket.
View original sourceStill slightly ahead in year two but expects a negative year three.
View original sourceThey have kept their Quicksilver for around ten years and rarely use it, and it has had just one limit increase. They also converted another older card to Quicksilver for the cash back, with no increases since.
View original sourceA standard check on their UK account took three months, ending with conflicting messages and the account restored, so they are removing their funds.
View original sourceUsed Claude Code to build a YNAB clone that may not have everything but is good enough and even connects to their bank accounts through SimpleFin.
View original sourcePhone protection claim was easy.
View original sourceFound a good THC hotel in Copenhagen with breakfast and a credit.
View original sourceThey converted a Savor into a Quicksilver and find its credit limit barely moves, with only tiny increases, which they believe means it is bucketed compared with their other card that keeps rising.
View original sourceDuring an outage Revolut charged them about nine times for the same transaction two days later.
View original sourceHas used Revolut since 2018 and even received their salary there without ever getting a source-of-funds check.
View original sourceAccount restricted and then permanently closed over small friend transfers for a Christmas gathering, even after all the friends signed a document explaining it.
View original sourceIn a constant back and forth with Revolut about a restricted account, unable to take money out of savings and even struggling to afford food or petrol, with no reason given.
View original sourceOn holiday in India they were left without income during the outage, and payments authorized multiple times still await refunds that Revolut says depend on the beneficiaries.
View original sourceRevolut began demanding a lot of documents on a three-year-old business account, leaving them in an AI-reviewed verification loop, so they are moving to a local bank.
View original sourceHas used Revolut since 2020 as their main bank for their UK paycheck and reports not a single issue since.
View original sourceThey hold Fidelity Go with an aggressive mix that has not been changed, and say they would not mind if Go adjusted the strategy during market corrections since that is what they signed up for.
View original sourceThey applied for the Savor Student card as a first card while working part time and were denied because of a medical bill in collections that is on a payment plan. They were denied on the Discover student card too.
View original sourceThey applied for the Discover it Student Cash Back card as a first card and were denied because of a medical bill in collections that is on a payment plan, alongside a Savor Student denial.
View original sourceThey started with a solid limit on their Quicksilver and were given a credit limit increase after only about six months of use, so they dispute the idea that the card is bucketed.
View original sourceThey pair a Savor for groceries and dining with a Fidelity Visa for everything else, and like that neither has spending caps, rotating categories, an annual fee or foreign transaction fees.
View original sourceThey have tried Citi, Alliant and Bank of America cash back cards but settled on the Fidelity card because it was easier, with rewards deposited straight into their brokerage account.
View original sourceThey used to hold the Citi Double Cash but a fraud dispute over an Airbnb charge went against them for months until they submitted extensive paperwork, after which they closed the account.
View original sourceThey use their Amex Blue Cash Preferred only for groceries and gas because other cards pay better elsewhere, and recommend it to people who cook at home a lot.
View original sourceCharged ten hours after a refused payment during an outage and refunded the next day after complaining to support; had moved their money elsewhere in the meantime.
View original sourceTried the Monarch MCP for the first time, asked it to find critical concerns in three months of data, and it found 12 items, half of which needed clarifying notes; pleased and would recommend.
View original sourceBuilt a local app that uses the YNAB API to connect to their data and shows far more than the Toolkit extension, which they found eye opening.
View original sourceUses the Flex more than the Freedom Unlimited.
View original sourceDowngrading and sock-drawering after the Hyatt devaluation.
View original sourceWon't cancel over the FHR change but says it is no longer a no-brainer.
View original sourceEdit price matching has gotten them excellent deals.
View original sourceKeeps the Venture X for the DFW lounge and the travel credit.
View original sourceThe FHR credit turned the Business Platinum into a keeper.
View original sourceThey rebuilt their credit and now rotate between two Quicksilver cards, paying them off monthly, but feel the small cash back is nothing special and are looking for better options.
View original sourceThey use the Fidelity Visa as their everyday card, praising the flat cash back rate, the perks and the absence of an annual fee.
View original sourceThey have used the Citi Double Cash as their go-to card for many years and value that it earns a flat 2% cash back on everything they buy.
View original sourceRevolut froze their business account over a small transaction and now wants to hold funds 90 days to prevent chargebacks despite no chargebacks ever.
View original sourceFinds Monarch's own AI assistant getting better, now answering previously wrong prompts correctly and returning responses much faster than before.
View original sourceLikes the Flex paired with the Sapphire Preferred and Venture X.
View original sourceEnjoyed trying FHR hotels for one night when the credit made them competitive.
View original sourceHas used FHR for about 25 stays at fun, unusual hotels.
View original sourceThey use their Quicksilver as an everyday card for the flat cash back rate, alongside an Amazon card and a Chase Freedom card for category spending.
View original sourceAfter only requesting an address update and sending a signed rental agreement, their account was restricted, with no card use or transfers and generic support replies without estimates.
View original sourceJoined Monarch a week ago after years at YNAB for clear reports and all accounts in one place, and has been using Claude through MCP to bulk categorize transactions and clean up rules.
View original sourceStill uses it in grocery and dining quarters and as its gas card one quarter a year.
View original sourceGot the card in August and used only one hotel credit before the change.
View original sourceThey use a Savor for groceries and their Quicksilver for everything else, paying both off monthly, and are in no hurry to look beyond Capital One.
View original sourceUses Revolut as their main bank and says all payments at shops, gas stations and restaurants went through during the outage, just charged slightly later.
View original sourceLeft Plaid because syncs were flaky and force syncing did nothing, and says Finicity is not much better for Capital One, whose sync never updates; MX also does not pull holdings.
View original sourceProduct changed the Freedom Unlimited to the Flex and says it is worth it.
View original sourceThe $300 hotel credit was a game changer for them.
View original sourceTheir Quicksilver was closed for suspicious activity that turned out to be their own small payments made to pay the balance down.
View original sourceTheir Revolut card worked normally throughout the outage, with only a delayed-payment notice hours later.
View original sourceFeels Monarch has finally become stable at connecting to their accounts and syncing reliably, including their largest Schwab account via Finicity, so they are hesitant to change providers.
View original sourceGreat for the quarterly categories, 7% on dining in the current quarter.
View original sourceFHR got them into hotels they'd never have tried.
View original sourceHas had the account frozen twice and now only uses Revolut to buy things online without exposing their main bank, sending the exact amount needed.
View original sourceMost quarters are uninteresting but the good ones are really good.
View original sourceKeeps it for lounges, but the benefit cuts test that.
View original sourceWhen their ABN AMRO bank had an outage nobody could pay in stores but Revolut worked, and they still prefer Revolut each day.
View original sourceChecking in with the Platinum skipped a lounge waitlist.
View original sourceLounge waits kept them out for two years.
View original sourceBenefits were cut weeks after they signed up.
View original sourceWith FHR cut and fewer Resy options, little value is left.
View original sourceAlways uses the full Resy credit in NYC.
View original sourceDowngrading after the fee posted.
View original sourceThe FHR credits changed how they book hotels.
View original sourceFinds the credits inflated and will probably drop the card.
View original sourceUses the hotel credit for two-night stays in Asia.
View original sourceHas had the Apple Card since it launched but finds it does little for their daily purchases, since they rarely use the bonus merchants or Apple Pay. Considers closing it for a card matching their spending.
View original sourceCalled Amex this month about retention offers on their own Gold Card and found none available. They suggest still making the call before closing, but keeping expectations low.
View original sourceThey accepted the regular Venture for its first-year welcome offer after not being pre-approved for the X, and feel the offer makes it behave like a Venture X for the first year at the lower annual fee.
View original sourceAfter a payment bounced on their Quicksilver, support said the card should not close and noted the account; the card stayed open once the returned payment posted, though hardship help had to wait.
View original sourceAfter the Discover merger, this reviewer closed their account because of a strong dislike of Capital One, which they say outweighs more than 20 years with Discover. They cite Capital One's high complaint volume.
View original sourceTheir first card was the Secured Platinum, which graduated to unsecured after about six months and was changed to Quicksilver. They have been stuck at a low limit with only tiny increases offered and are close to closing it.
Revolut generated a glitched savings statement that wrongly showed large savings, which led to their hardship grant being declined with no reapplication for six months.
View original sourceAn account dropped via Plaid and reconnecting made a duplicate; contacting Monarch is painful, with a reply after 24 hours and no response to the follow-up after 48 hours, and they want the user to fix the merge.
View original sourceSays YNAB has a pretty steep learning curve but is the best of the best and worth taking the time to learn, with a huge online community and strong YouTube resources.
View original sourceDoes not want to spend time squeezing a few extra cents but values that Fidelity's automatic cash sweep earns hundreds of times more than Schwab's 0.01% with no effort.
View original sourceFinds the split StubHub and dining credits hard to use and the card too expensive for the value.
View original sourceUses the Apple Card as a 2 to 3 percent rewards card for Apple Pay, Uber, some gas purchases and gift-card deals, and likes the interest-earning rewards and 0% payment plans at Apple.
View original sourceThey picked the regular Venture over the Venture X for the same first-year welcome offer, were approved with a decent limit, and plan to reassess the card and its hotel credit once the first year is over.
View original sourceWas charged for a failed in-store payment after waiting for someone to bring them money, and says the app failed them.
View original sourceSays their institution keeps not showing transactions despite being re-added, with no solution offered beyond a resync, and will likely not renew.
View original sourceDid not like YNAB, finding it way too complicated and disliking linking bank information, and uses Pocket Clear instead; they love the concept but it did not work for their brain.
View original sourceUses a Fidelity CMA like checking and calls the auto sweep the most important feature, since two to three months of expenses now earn interest instead of sitting idle while staying liquid.
View original sourceThey were approved for the Venture the week before posting and call it a wonderful card, joining the original poster in celebrating their own successful application.
View original sourceRevolut restricted their account with all their savings, first citing an investigation until the 16th, then closing the support conversation without explanation, and on Ultra a callback just gave the same generic AI answer.
Says they and their wife love Monarch, which keeps adding every small feature other apps lacked for accurate bookkeeping, and they tell every couple they meet to have it.
View original sourceSays YNAB has saved them stress since retiring, and credits it with helping them plan and afford several trips abroad.
View original sourceSays Fidelity fails biometric login and makes them redo it now and then, whereas they never had a problem at Schwab, and sees the lack of auto sweep as the one thing Fidelity does better.
View original sourceThey have held their Venture for some time and say Capital One has raised their credit line a great deal along the way, offering encouragement to a new cardholder who just got approved.
View original sourceAccount restricted on 4 October and still under review, with their wife's and multiple business accounts also restricted, and a formal complaint answered only with a generic reply.
View original sourceClient since 2017 with no issues until Revolut suddenly began investigating a few transfers to a friend from a year earlier.
View original sourceAs an Ultra user who used the personal account for business payments, had it closed, and says it took over a year and a half to get their money back.
View original sourceHas used Revolut for eight years with no problems until a one-day outage, which also hit other banks.
View original sourceSays Revolut made them jump through far too many hoops just to deposit their income.
View original sourceAs an expat, got their first loan to buy property abroad thanks to Revolut and says it changed the game, despite some issues with the company.
View original sourceNearly two years in with no credit limit increase ever granted, including a denied manual request, despite keeping investments at Fidelity; the low starting limit is frustrating.
View original sourceThey found their months-old Quicksilver declining at several merchants and then vanishing from the app. Support told them to call back later, and the card turned out to be closed over fraud and could not be reopened.
View original sourceThey used a Quicksilver Secured for years while rebuilding, never got a limit increase or a graduation to unsecured, but later received Savor and Quicksilver offers and still use the old card for streaming autopays.
View original sourceThey opened the Platinum Secured in May 2025, got the deposit returned and the card turned unsecured, and it has now been upgraded to Quicksilver. They are excited about the cash back and rewards ahead.
View original sourceRevolut offered only a small sum for giving a stranger with the same name access to their full account while locking them out, so they went to the ombudsman.
View original sourceA large transfer got stuck somewhere while Wise kept saying it arrived, and after a long complaint they offered a small compensation and the money came back four months later.
View original sourceAfter two weeks and over ten hours E*Trade could not transfer an inherited IRA from a Morgan Stanley managed account, Fidelity completed it seamlessly in two days with a knowledgeable agent.
View original sourceDuring an outage, the Revolut app did not work while all their trip money was on it and they were in Malta.
View original sourceSent a large transfer from a US account to a European bank through Wise and it worked fine, though they were nervous while waiting for it to clear.
View original sourceDuring an outage, a grocery payment was cancelled at the shop, which was embarrassing.
View original sourceFinds Wise better than a credit union wire for smaller amounts, and likes being able to set up the Wise US account as an external account to move money easily.
View original sourceHas sent and received a lot of crypto money through Revolut without trouble.
View original sourceHas transferred large amounts through Wise without any issues.
View original sourceFound Ultra travel insurance does not kick in unless 75% of a holiday is paid through Revolut, making it a useless perk for them.
View original sourceA supermarket payment that appeared to fail was charged seven hours later during an outage, even though they had paid with cash in the store.
View original sourceSuper happy with Revolut for eight years, as is half their family, who are prepared with cash and a backup card for outages.
View original sourceDuring an outage in Japan could not buy a train ticket to the airport and was saved only by a backup card and cash.
View original sourceDuring a Revolut outage their only card was declined for the bus and they could not reach live chat, forcing a six-mile walk home in the cold.
View original sourceFound out about a Revolut outage on the way to an urgent medical appointment, could not pay for transport or the appointment, and has filed a formal complaint.
View original sourceSwitched to Revolut almost a decade ago because their German and Hungarian basic accounts could not pay abroad without fees, and has had no issues since.
View original sourceCalls Revolut a godsend as a foreigner in the UK and frequent traveller, but was almost stranded in Nepal during the outage and is less of a fan now.
View original sourceDuring the outage in Vietnam, could not pay a lunch bill or book a ride with the Revolut card, with the app only showing a transaction limit error and support messages also failing.
View original sourceMoved all their cash into Revolut the morning of an outage and had zero access to their own money, and says an earlier transfer took over eight days.
View original sourceThey tried Webull for margin borrowing and found its Premium accounts offer lower rates than Interactive Brokers, but say they are not impressed with the broker at all so far.
View original sourceThey applied for the card through their LLC and were denied with an unusual reason about business size and legal entity type. They were frustrated that the issuer apparently does not offer reconsideration.
View original sourceThey have held the Quicksilver Secured since early in the year, paid on time, and are waiting to graduate to an unsecured card but are frustrated by how low the limit has stayed.
View original sourceThey have held the Quicksilver for years as their oldest card but find it kinda useless now that they also carry a 2% Double Cash card. They want to move to a Savor for the dining and grocery bonus categories.
View original sourceThey own the Savor card and like it, saying it works well for vacation spending. They are happy enough with it to recommend it to others weighing a switch from a Quicksilver.
View original sourceTried the desktop platforms for six weeks and found the interface chaotic, while rating the company and its execution as excellent.
View original sourceUses the CMA like a HYSA and pays a Fidelity card from it; Plaid linking errored out but manual linking worked and they are very satisfied.
View original sourceA CHF 1,000 transfer after conversion in Revolut Germany cost a tiny fee before but a far larger fee after the fee change.
View original sourceThey kept the Quicksilver Secured for two years without it graduating, and a limit increase meant adding to the deposit; they eventually closed it after Capital One gave them a Savor and other cards.
View original sourceThey have kept a Quicksilver open since around 2010 as one of their oldest cards and just leave it in a drawer, using it to hold credit history rather than for rewards.
View original sourceHolds accounts at both Fidelity and IBKR and prefers IBKR for global trading and reporting.
View original sourceHas had the CMA for about 20 years and calls it perfect, crediting Fidelity's service front end.
View original sourceHas waited ten weeks with their account restricted over a transfer, even struggling to pay bills.
View original sourceThey used the Quicksilver far less than their Savor because they already carried 2% cards, so the flat 1.5% rate never earned a place in their regular card rotation.
View original sourceNo problems at all; mobile deposits take a few days and ATM fees are reimbursed within a day or so.
View original sourceThe interface looks straightforward, phone support reps have been really nice, and the account came with checks and a black and gold check cover.
View original sourceThey used a brand new Quicksilver on their first trip to Europe and it was declined everywhere after landing. Support only offered a replacement card, with no compensation for lost rental insurance or foreign fees.
View original sourceHolds four of the cards and values the online shopping category, including gift card purchases and Costco app payments coding as online.
View original sourceFinds the CMA generally works better than any brick-and-mortar bank they have used, while warning about overdraft top-ups and auto-rolling treasuries.
View original sourceUses Revolut as their main bank with heavy transfer volume plus some investing, and says funds were never frozen for more than 48 hours when proof of funds and details were kept up to date.
View original sourceLikes the CMA, uses it more as a high-yield savings account and pays occasional bills from it without trouble.
View original sourceHas often moved large sums through Revolut and never had an issue.
View original sourceCalled it a decent product but left for a Schwab checking account after ATM fees were not reimbursed once.
View original sourceThey have found that some utility bills earn the 5% category and others do not, even when the biller has the word utility in its name, which they find frustrating.
View original sourceLong-standing Roth IRA was abruptly closed over an unupdated profile, triggering early withdrawal taxes and mailing a check to an old address.
View original sourceSpent the required amount for the 80,000-mile welcome offer but the miles never posted, and Amex said the account did not qualify based on credit access and number of cards held, so they plan to cancel.
View original sourceThey hold Capital One checking and savings plus several cards, and were approved right away for a Venture X and a Savor with zero issues, though they call the issuer inconsistent.
View original sourceThey like their Quicksilver but admit it is not the best card around, and suggest a newer applicant simply try it and see how it fits their own spending habits.
View original sourceThey love their Savor card and consider it well worth having, and suggest adding a Venture X later when they are ready for a travel card.
View original sourceReports zero issues, with paychecks arriving a day early, and wishes they had switched sooner; only misses Zelle and cash deposits.
View original sourceNotes that the international transfer fee they paid dropped after Revolut's flat-fee change.
View original sourceMoved an idle Freedom Unlimited to the Flex for the 5% grocery quarter.
View original sourceCancelled the Platinum over credit game playing and full lounges.
View original sourceThey are unhappy that Capital One will not raise the credit limit on their Quicksilver, and are only tempted by a Savor offer with a bonus because it would be useful for food spending.
View original sourceRecently made the CMA their everyday account and is mostly happy with the money market settlement fund, though noisy alerts and no Plaid integration annoy them.
View original sourcePaid for Revolut Business to send payment links to clients, was then told they could not, and was refused a refund despite asking immediately, with near non-existent customer service.
View original sourceSwitched from the OG Freedom to the Flex; 7% dining plus 5% grocery makes it their top card.
View original sourceHas used the CMA for almost two years with no issues and wishes they had started sooner.
View original sourceDining quarter stacked with Paze for 17x points at Dunkin.
View original sourceHas had the CMA for 20 years and says it has been perfect as a checking account, with only cash deposits and Zelle missing.
View original sourceMoved to the Flex; lost cell phone insurance but gained no foreign transaction fee.
View original sourceAfter years of no problems, an overdraft-linking failure made bill pay payments bounce and led to threats of a bill pay ban; no longer trusts Fidelity.
View original sourceUsed the CMA debit card abroad in Italy with no issues but was still waiting on the ATM fee reimbursement after a week and a half.
View original sourceMoved the family to CMAs because bank checking pays dismal interest and highly recommends Fidelity's CMA.
View original sourceHas had the CMA for about ten years with zero issues and is very pleased.
View original sourceHas used the CMA for almost three years with no problems and keeps a credit union only for in-person needs.
View original sourceLoves earning interest on checking, free bill pay, locking the debit card in the app and free ATM fee reimbursement.
View original sourceHas used the CMA as main checking account for about 20 years with no issues.
View original sourceReports no real issues with the CMA beyond a few banks rejecting the longer account number, which the shorter one fixed.
View original sourceSays the CMA works perfectly with no glitches.
View original sourceSays the CMA works as well as any bank but recurring online transfers to another person cannot be scheduled and need a paper form.
View original sourceReports not a single issue in over four years of heavy use of the CMA.
View original sourceHad a short initial hold but has had a good experience and sees same-day transfers to external banks.
View original sourceHas had mobile-deposited checks fail and says funds sometimes cannot be withdrawn without a lengthy wait, so uses it mainly for the debit card.
View original sourceFinds the CMA works well apart from paying Discover cards, likes easy investing and says US-based support is great.
View original sourceTheir Discover it Student application was rejected despite being preapproved, only because student status could not be verified. They uploaded several documents and got conflicting guidance from a phone rep.
View original sourceThey opened a Roth IRA at M1 by rolling over an old 401(k) and picked a premade model pie, then kept contributing. They are unhappy with the modest first-year performance and note the model pie cannot be edited.
View original sourceThey got the Quicksilver in 2020 for its no foreign transaction fees on an international trip, then kept getting declined for a Savor until Capital One offered a seamless product change years later.
View original sourceThey like their Savor card and currently use it only for grocery purchases, where the category rewards pay off for them.
View original sourceThey hold the Venture X but say they wish they had chosen the Savor instead, suggesting the travel card does not suit their everyday spending as well as a category cash back card would.
View original sourceThey held the no annual fee Quicksilver Visa for years as a sock drawer card, then used the product change upgrade link to move to the no annual fee Savor once it became available.
View original sourceThey use their Savor only for the high-rate entertainment purchases, but dislike that they cannot send the cash back straight into savings the way a Discover card allowed.
View original sourceThey got the Explorer earlier this year and have received several promotional offers for bonus miles, which at times made it their catch-all card in place of Freedom Unlimited.
View original sourceTwenty years of use from Thailand with very few issues, no fees, and customer service described as far and away the best of any bank they have dealt with.
View original sourceTiming the application yielded five quarters of first-year double cash back along with the sign-up bonus, and rewards can be redeemed directly into external bank accounts.
View original sourceThey were fine with Merrill Edge until a backdoor Roth conversion, when Merrill insisted on leaving a small minimum in the traditional IRA or closing it. They are now considering moving their money away.
View original sourceWould keep the Preferred card longer than any other card.
View original sourceFinds Copilot's web version awful because it does not match the app's capabilities, and is probably moving to Monarch.
View original sourceLeft Revolut because its no-FX-fee claim hid an inflated rate, and Wise was fully transparent and cheaper in all their tests against spot prices.
View original sourceHas more issues per week with Monarch than during the whole time on Mint and Simplifi, always has multiple support tickets open, finds the AI chatbot customer service irritating, and would not recommend it now.
View original sourceLikes the Palladium, has maxed the accelerators, and has had no fraud problems.
View original sourceFinds the Venture X portal tech cumbersome.
View original sourceFinds FHR's guaranteed 4pm checkout huge for their stays.
View original sourceThey hold the United Explorer and call it a sleeper card, saying that simply carrying it without using it gives a large advantage on United travel.
View original sourceTargeted email promos when the card sits unused can stack an extra 4% on top of the 5% quarterly category, yielding 9% on gas alongside 5% on wireless bills.
View original sourceCompared 1000 euros to baht on Revolut and Wise and got more baht with Revolut despite Wise's better rate, since Wise charges commission, though Revolut's no-fee claim is not entirely true.
View original sourceThey hold the United Explorer along with a Sapphire card and live near a United hub; the free checked bags for themselves and their spouse more than cover the annual fee, so they consider it worth it.
View original sourceStill earns a spot in a ten-card wallet for standout 5% rotating quarters like utilities, even after adding premium travel cards.
View original sourceWas on the edge of leaving Ultra at the old price and now calls it outright a bad deal after Perplexity was dropped, lounge passes downgraded, and many perks proving costlier or worse than alternatives.
View original sourceFine with a Metal price rise since Duolingo Premium is added, uses Tinder Gold, Nord, Uber One and WeWork, and had a travel insurance claim processed in three days.
View original sourceUsed to pay the same for Amex Platinum and gets much more value from Ultra, including the cancel-for-any-reason insurance.
View original sourceClosing an inactive account and transferring the remaining balance drags on for months despite forty-minute security verification calls.
View original sourceThey took a SavorOne offer after a Quicksilver Secured, but were denied a credit limit increase a few months later and still face the annual fee. They see it as a bucket card while rebuilding their credit.
View original sourceCalls the card the greatest and holds three of them without ever having a problem.
View original sourceBegan tracking with Copilot but found it glitchy and saw other apps progressing faster, so moved to Origin.
View original sourceUsed Claude to review the whole return and it caught issues TurboTax missed, likely saving a CP notice.
View original sourceMonthly small payment to the same person was flagged for review again, with the transaction still pending four hours later and the promised three-hour window missed.
View original sourceLoathes the automatic payee cleaning because it strips gas station locations they need to assign charges for work travel.
View original sourceOn an established account, moving their own money between USD and EUR with Wise rarely takes more than two minutes; says it avoids intermediary banks and shows exact amounts before sending.
View original sourceHas vibe-coded a few apps and finds maintaining them a pain, so is happy to pay 99 dollars a year if Monarch deals with that headache.
View original sourceLong-time clients with a supposed advisor and team who never contacts them; zero contact is the worst experience in about 40 years with Fidelity.
View original sourceUses the Apple TV and DoorDash credits, which cover dinner for two.
View original sourceDislikes the bank but calls the card fine as an all-purpose 2 percent catch-all.
View original sourceCalls the Double Cash no muss no fuss with a great app.
View original sourceUsed one-night FHR stays before cruises; the two-night rule ends that.
View original sourceAccount was restricted after first use of the physical card and support could not explain why.
View original sourceReports the card declining repeatedly at restaurants, gas stations and a travel site for no clear reason, a rewards-linking problem, and disappointment with how the advertised cash back works.
View original sourceFinds Copilot releasing features at a snail's pace and has resorted to downloading transactions to analyze elsewhere.
View original sourceSays YNAB's automatic payee cleaning turned a Splitit purchase into an unrelated made-up business name, leaving them baffled until they looked it up.
View original sourceUsed Wise to move all the money for their daughter's three years at university in Amsterdam and found it the cheapest option and always very reliable.
View original sourceTried a ChatGPT-based alternative and found it not nearly as good, saying Monarch is relatively cheaper with many well-maintained features.
View original sourceUsed the Double Cash for years, liking no exclusions but finding Citi security and pop-up ads annoying.
View original sourceUsed one-night FHR stays on side trips; may drop the card after the change.
View original sourceSays the card with Preferred Rewards cannot be beaten and that three of them produce most of their yearly cash back.
View original sourceSays the payee renaming has gotten really bad, turning a food-delivery order into an unrelated name and sending them to check whether their card had been stolen.
View original sourceHas sent a lot of money from the US to Canada through Wise for a car and a house with no problems and the best exchange rates, though one final transfer had to wait a month because of a maximum within a 3-month period.
View original sourceSays they have been incredibly disappointed in the rate of innovation at Monarch, which should innovate faster than a DIY build.
View original sourceHad the Double Cash with zero complaints other than slow first delivery.
View original sourceUses many one-night FHR stays a year but will cancel over the change.
View original sourceHas had no issues with two of the cards and values the stacked category bonus, while noting the quarterly cap.
View original sourceExplains that payee rules run on the name YNAB invents rather than the statement name, so merchants with similar prefixes get merged and cannot be told apart.
View original sourceUsed both Wise and a Schwab account to send money to a child's college in Ireland and found Schwab cheaper.
View original sourceBooks one FHR night alongside direct nights at InterContinental.
View original sourceUses four of the cards for rent and online shopping without problems, noting only a strict security text check with new merchants early on.
View original sourceLong-time user who imports bank files and says the new payee cleaning ruined their workflow with no way to opt out.
View original sourceFHR bookings still got their InterContinental status and points.
View original sourceHas had a great experience and redeems rewards as a Merrill credit.
View original sourceFinds automatic payee cleaning helpful most of the time, since bank imports show only store numbers, but admits it can trip them up.
View original sourceMainly uses the Platinum for FHR and finds little use for the points.
View original sourceNever finds the hotel credit worth it versus booking direct.
View original sourceAmex Travel has always been pricier than other sites for them.
View original sourceGot the card for FHR and used it for two stays in Hawaii.
View original sourceFifteen years in Thailand with great ATM fee reimbursements, though the account has been frozen at random and replacing an expired card abroad is a hassle since foreign addresses and phone numbers aren't allowed.
View original sourceTheir CIT HYSA rate dropped well below the level it started at, but when they tried to transfer out the balance the app offered a higher retention rate, which they accepted.
View original sourceThey prefer the Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature over the Citi Double Cash for having no foreign transaction fee and simple flat cash back with no split posting, and they also like the TSA PreCheck credit.
View original sourceThey carried a balance on their only card, a Quicksilver, after an emergency and paid steady monthly interest charges while paying it down. They are still learning how the interest accrues.
View original sourceCalls the Preferred card an absolute cash back machine that pays for its annual fee with streaming subscriptions.
View original sourceA decade-plus user of the CMA who votes for Fidelity over alternatives.
View original sourceAfter almost four years on Copilot, left for Monarch, saying Copilot stagnated as a nice-looking month-to-month spending tracker.
View original sourceUsing an AI to verify a FreeTaxUSA return found an NIIT calculation oddity, an AI error and their own entry mistake.
View original sourceRevolut froze their whole account with no warning and left them without even a small amount for emergencies, and support refused to cite the law allowing it.
View original sourceHas found Monarch works well, with customer service replying in under 12 hours, and is extremely satisfied.
View original sourceCalls Fidelity's app absolute garbage compared with Robinhood's and is happy using Robinhood's Gold card and the 3% Roth match instead, saying Reddit is very anti-Robinhood.
View original sourceA long-time Amex holder who keeps the Platinum mainly for FHR.
View original sourceThey have been a CIT customer since 2023 and say a retention rate boost appears when they try to transfer a large amount out, though each boost is limited-time and their latest one lasted 12 months.
View original sourceThey like the Fidelity 2x cash back card for its free TSA PreCheck or Global Entry credit, though they note a college-age cardholder may not travel enough yet to make use of that perk.
View original sourceThey have used Capital One for 25 years and call their Quicksilver their go-to card. Loyalty brought a very high limit, a low interest rate and plenty of cash back.
View original sourceA customer since the 1990s who noticed a terrible drop in service after being dropped from the Private Client Group, with questions unanswered and promised callbacks that never came.
View original sourceFHR is a main reason their household keeps three Platinums.
View original sourceThey hold a CIT Platinum HYSA and mention periodic promo boosts for new and existing customers, but say getting a boost applied to an existing account is a hassle that required calling in.
View original sourceTheir Platinum Secured became a Quicksilver within weeks of getting the deposit back, but Capital One would only offer a VentureOne instead of a Savor upgrade, so they decided to wait for a better Savor offer.
View original sourceMoved six accounts to Fidelity over two years, starting with an old 401k, finds the staff extremely helpful and the website among the best, and earns 2% on a Fidelity credit card for household spending.
View original sourceHas gotten no value from the airline credit in years.
View original sourceSays Fidelity's phone support is amazing, with knowledgeable, friendly reps, in stark contrast to the employer 401k at Vanguard where support is uninformed and gives a run-around.
View original sourceThe FHR change is pushing them to cancel their Schwab Platinum.
View original sourceOne-night FHR stays came in clutch for their annual overnight events.
View original sourceUses FHR at the Rosewood Georgia when passing through Vancouver.
View original sourceCalled a game changer because money is moved automatically from the brokerage account to checking when bill pay needs it.
View original sourceThey were approved for the Venture but the card arrived restricted, requiring repeated ID and proof-of-residence documents and a three-way call with their bank before they could use it.
View original sourceGot approved for the Quicksilver with an ITIN and started with a high APR and a low starting limit, then later saw slightly better offers after keeping utilization low and wonders about moving up within Capital One.
View original sourceFound cash back redeemed before a due date was not applied to the current statement, causing a late fee that was later reversed, and dislikes the higher APR.
View original sourceBooked a hotel via Revolut that was cheaper than elsewhere over three nights and also gave cashback, finding it worth checking.
View original sourceLeft Empower about 18 months ago over connection issues and settled on Monarch, with no connection issues across Fidelity, Wells, Schwab and a regional bank.
View original sourceTreats Fidelity as the primary brokerage they hope never to leave and has used the Fidelity 2% card as their main card for about a decade; tried the Robinhood Gold card for a few months and found Robinhood improved over the horror stories.
Has the Double Cash but sock drawered it after getting the Robinhood Gold card.
View original sourceThey were approved for the Venture with a low credit limit and hit account restrictions before the card even arrived; they plan to take the bonus and then stop using it.
View original sourceUses the Everyday card with Walmart Pay for in-store 3% back after another card failed to code correctly.
View original sourceSays they still love Monarch and use it for everything else, though they are building their own retirement planner to avoid paying for the premium tier.
View original sourceSwitched most accounts from Fidelity to Robinhood, using the Gold card as the main credit card, because they find the Robinhood UI much easier to use and so easier to keep contributing money.
View original sourceSold on the Everyday card for its online retail and grocery rates and hopes for a no-fee version.
View original sourceHas reverse split income in Monarch for years, which made a huge difference, giving an accurate savings rate toward retirement and HSA, helping with taxes, and syncing to ProjectionLab for forecasting.
View original sourceUses Fidelity for ESPP and personal accounts with basic stock sales at zero cost online.
View original sourceThey tried Schwab Intelligent Portfolios at its most aggressive allocation and found six months of performance lackluster, so they switched to a self-managed three fund portfolio with Schwab funds.
View original sourceUsed the Preferred card purchase protection after a car part was stolen and was credited the item cost minus shipping.
View original sourceWalmart Pay, One Pay and Sams Club scan and go all code at 3% on the Everyday card, though Walmart gas only gave 1%.
View original sourceReceiving payments from clients in China got their legitimate Portuguese business flagged for money laundering and the account shut down, and they struggled for days even to refund clients.
View original sourceHas seven institutions connected and uses Monarch daily with no issues.
View original sourceAfter transferring money into a brokerage account from an old work account, got a call the same day from a Salt Lake City advisor who has kept in contact since; calls it pretty good service.
View original sourceBuys phones by refilling an app store balance with the Preferred card to earn the 6% streaming rate.
View original sourcePairs the Everyday card with a AAA card and feels set for daily spending.
View original sourceHas struggled with transactions not syncing and disconnections for so long, finds Monarch support pretty bad with slow, unclear replies and no updates, and will cancel within a week.
View original sourceFirst call to Fidelity on a Sunday afternoon reached a human who resolved the issue quickly and even gave a direct number for further help that day.
View original sourceThe Preferred card became a forgotten card because Platinum and Gold cards give more value on groceries and dining.
View original sourcePrefers the Everyday card to the Preferred one because most of their spending is online.
View original sourceHas 34 accounts in Monarch with only 5 having sync issues, the same five that failed on other platforms, and attributes them to the aggregators and institutions rather than Monarch.
View original sourceThinks Fidelity service beats Robinhood and Coinbase and is near Schwab, but at times got incorrect information and had to call several times to resolve a problem or two.
View original sourceFinds the Preferred card clearly worth its fee over the Everyday card and will keep it.
View original sourceOpened the Everyday card recently and is enjoying it, and sees the Preferred as only worth it with heavy grocery spend.
View original sourceUsed Mint until it shut down and says it had connection issues about as often as Monarch does for their accounts.
View original sourceFidelity was always helpful and they moved most things over, but bad and conflicting information before and after a move was only clarified by a supervisor while secure messages went unanswered.
View original sourceHas held the Preferred card for about three years without paying an annual fee by cycling downgrades and upgrades.
View original sourcePrefers the no-fee Everyday card over paying the Preferred annual fee.
View original sourceMoved from Schwab for a rep available anytime, but the advisor grew unhelpful with vague answers and later pushed an SMA three times after being told they were not interested, so they moved to a fee-based fiduciary.
View original sourceAfter two years with the Preferred card, plans to downgrade to the Everyday card.
View original sourceHolds the Preferred card but plans to downgrade as soon as the annual fee posts.
View original sourceCalls the Preferred card great when cycling upgrades and downgrades, but dislikes the foreign transaction fee.
View original sourceUses the Preferred card for Safeway groceries and streaming services.
View original sourceHas held the Preferred card for 12 years and gets much more value than it costs, though it lacks the online retail rate.
View original sourceUsed as their primary checking account, with a good local credit union account kept as a rarely used backup.
View original sourceThey have had the VentureOne for about three years while rebuilding their credit; Capital One once restricted the card and later restored their privileges, but a limit increase request was denied.
View original sourceThey say their Discover secured card graduated in about seven months, with the deposit returned and a higher limit. They also point out that Discover matches all the cash back earned in the first year.
View original sourceCustomer since 2019 whose business account was limited out of nowhere, then closed, after being stuck with AI support that first promised an unrestriction within hours; would no longer recommend Revolut.
View original sourceCalls YNAB still a wonderful app and has used it since 2019, saying it has helped in both comfortable and difficult periods.
View original sourceSays nearly half their Monarch connections do not update, manual refreshes do not fix balances, and the refresh error has persisted three months, throwing off their reporting and consolidations.
View original sourcePrefers most things about Rocket Money, including how it shows budgets, its UI and spending tracking, but switched to Monarch because Rocket Money would not connect reliably to many credit cards and banks.
View original sourceBrand new to investing, a Fidelity rep spent 45 minutes explaining sectors, index funds versus mutual funds versus ETFs and diversification and walked them through the website; years later they use it easily.
View original sourcePrimary checking account for over 20 years, and no local bank or credit union has ever matched its fee-free benefits or customer service.
View original sourceRevolut removed a large sum from their business account without warning after a request from another bank, with no court order, and they are pursuing it with Revolut.
View original sourceRuns Monarch alongside Empower and finds Empower's connections for their accounts much better; Monarch has the features they want but is a pain to keep connected.
View original sourceRating Fidelity's service 11/10 for a clear US-based call about rolling an old 401k into a Fidelity IRA, versus the old provider ADP whose overseas rep was hard to understand.
View original sourceUses Revolut for transactions with small balances; their business account got calls and chats from staff at activation, and a documentation request after a company change was cleared after a few upload tries.
View original sourceHas the same institutions connected on Robinhood, M1 Finance and Monarch, and says Monarch is the only one that keeps dropping off, often the Bank of America checking account, so they think it is a Monarch problem.
View original sourceCalled about a retirement account and the agent was extremely helpful and friendly, apologized for questions she could not answer, and stayed on the line 20 to 25 minutes, unlike the previous plan provider.
View original sourceRefreshes accounts on Monarch every week even though other Plaid-connected accounts work fine, and likely will not renew, since the service does not work when connections drop consistently.
View original sourceSelf-manages accounts at Fidelity, finds the website easy with excellent reports, research and learning areas, and a recent advisor appointment was knowledgeable, courteous and helpful.
View original sourceUses a couple of other platforms and says none drop connections like Monarch.
View original sourceGenerally happy with Fidelity support but has learned not to take it as gospel after being told things in error, and says second-tier help is hard to reach.
View original sourceSays about 80% of their account connections are great, with pending charges taking a couple of days to reconcile, and the other 20% having problems across platforms; likes being able to switch aggregators.
View original sourceSupport and ops were great about researching an unexplained old transfer fee, but the advisor they were sent to belittled their Boglehead investing strategy.
View original sourceSwitched from Rocket Money because it would not connect reliably to many cards and banks; Monarch has been much better on connections, though the TSP account still will not sync.
View original sourceMoved IRA, brokerage and HSA to Fidelity three years ago to keep them together, likes the interface, has not needed help, and helped their daughter open a Roth IRA there.
View original sourceUses Monarch to categorize expenses and see monthly and quarterly profit and loss, has never had issues and still really likes it.
View original sourceHas never had an issue Fidelity could not resolve, likes the cash back card integration with the CMA and the brokerage sweep, and that cash held as put collateral keeps earning interest; wishes it had API access.
View original sourceHad sync issues until they switched connectors, with Amex security changes breaking Plaid, and Finicity has had no issues since; no other sync issues, and they do not blame Monarch.
View original sourceAfter a parent's death it took over a month, two visits to different Fidelity offices and countless calls and emails to transfer an IRA to them, so they are moving it to another company.
View original sourceHas used Monarch for over 1.5 years with about 20 to 25 linked accounts and has never had any connections dropped.
View original sourceMisses functional budgeting and a straightforward interface, calling Monarch really just a net worth tracker that requires manual account updates, and plans to dump it at the next renewal.
View original sourceHas many connected institutions with only occasional issues solved by switching connections, and has found no other platform that comes close to Monarch for functionality and ease of use after Quicken desktop.
View original sourceGave up last month after being on Monarch since Mint shut down, deleting the app and cancelling because the connection problems were not worth the time and effort, and it is expensive.
View original sourceNiche use of the card: 5x on hotel bookings with points transferred 1:2 to Choice or Wyndham, which is surprisingly good value, especially for Wyndham.
View original sourceAttempting to cancel old unused subscriptions through the app simply resulted in instructions to log into each service directly, with no customer support or efficient cancellation path.
View original sourceUses Schwab for limited margin in a Roth IRA, extended-hours order entry and Zelle, while preferring Fidelity's nightly cash sweep.
View original sourceRegistered professional whose Revolut Pro account was frozen after a client payment and then closed because Revolut does not support their industry, with funds held 30 more days despite full documentation.
View original sourceGot back on YNAB after a few years and found seeing registration, insurance, maintenance and gas together eye opening as monthly spending rose with a new car, also finding many subscriptions to cut.
View original sourceAfter an AI agent claimed to hand them to a human, got an agent sending long AI-generated paragraphs with contradictory claims about a completely restricted account.
View original sourceBefore YNAB they were not tracking transactions; once they started it became clear they were spending 15 percent or more on flexible expenses such as dining out.
View original sourceUses Revolut as their main account in Germany for salary, rent, direct debits and card payments, and neither they nor their husband and friends have experienced restrictions.
View original sourceUsed to count only travel and lodging as a trip's cost, but YNAB shows dining, activities and shopping often double the true cost, helping them be more honest about what trips cost.
View original sourceFinds it humbling to set a YNAB target and realize they spend far more than they thought, especially on car ownership.
View original sourceA year in the robo-advisor produced a return around negative 0.5 percent, less than a high-yield savings account would have earned, and advisers called it abnormal but could not suggest what to change.
View original sourceThey picked the Quicksilver for its lack of foreign transaction fees but now find it kind of a lame card. They expect to be offered the move to the Savor.
View original sourceThey really like their Savor, especially with frequent dining out and the streaming rate, and say it earned a lot of cash back. They still hold a Quicksilver but use 2 percent cards.
View original sourceHad an excellent 18 months with Revolut for crypto transfers, savings rates and fast transfers, then for two weeks all payments into their account were reverted with no explanation or anyone to talk to.
View original sourceSays YNAB helped them reach the point of paying their card off in full each month, so they no longer benefit from the new interest category but welcome it.
View original sourceBought Monarch Core but passed on Plus because after two days all their LPL investment accounts failed to connect via Plaid, and Finicity and MX do not import holdings, making investment analysis worthless.
View original sourceAll spend now goes on the Palladium.
View original sourceWaited a year for approval, then the Palladium took most of their spend.
View original sourceThey use their Quicksilver only for online shopping when a digital coupon beats other cards, since the flat 1.5 percent rate is otherwise underwhelming. A Wells Fargo card covers their everyday 2 percent spending instead.
Used RevPoints transferred to SAS miles for an award flight from Seoul to Copenhagen for only taxes, calling award flights the best redemption.
View original sourceUsed YNAB to get out of credit card debt and says the built-in interest category would have made that simpler.
View original sourceAbout 2.9x effective earn this year on the Palladium.
View original sourceMoved all spend to the Palladium for the 3.33x.
View original sourceRedeemed hotel credits plus Bilt Cash and replaced their Venture X.
View original sourceThey applied after an email promising up to a higher bonus but were offered only 50K miles plus a statement credit. They withdrew and retried with the same result, and were disappointed despite excellent credit.
View original sourceApplied for another Ink Business Unlimited while holding several older no-fee Ink cards and was rejected, which they put down to low use of an older card; they took an Amex card with a bonus instead.
View original sourceThey call the CIT HYSA fine overall but warn the rate drops without notice, falling by more than a percentage point for them. CIT did boost their APY for a year when they tried moving the money out.
View original sourceThey hold a Platinum Secured card with a very small limit and say they thought the offer was for an unsecured card. They are rebuilding credit and find the low limits discouraging.
View original sourceSays Revolut blocked their account and froze their funds for three months with no help, causing their company to fail.
View original sourceHolds the Strata Premier mainly as a points hub, pooling points from their Custom Cash cards into it for 1:1 American Airlines transfers while using other cards for travel and lounge access.
View original sourceDealings with staff were chaotic: a deposit was pushed before arranging an advisor call, a promised advisor went silent, a manager hung up on them, and a fee to move a custodial account out would not be waived.
View original sourceKeeps their investments at the broker and says they never give it a second thought, noting it has been stable for decades.
View original sourceLocked out of nearly all their money for over a week by a standard security check that began after they updated old US tax residency details, and no longer trusts Revolut.
View original sourceUltra user converting RevPoints to a long-haul flight, finding Revolut Stays discounts good for stays of three nights or more, though worried multiplier offers are fewer than six months ago.
View original sourceConverted RevPoints into Amazon vouchers to cover most of a graphics card replacement, at about 14,000 points per hundred euros.
View original sourceConverts RevPoints to Avios for Aer Lingus and BA flights, getting around 2 cents per point on short-haul rewards.
View original sourceFound Revolut Stays pretty good, getting a hotel suite over New Year for far less than booking directly using some points.
View original sourceThree months into the Delta Gold, two trips with checked bags covered the annual fee, the Delta Stays credit posted in days at fair portal prices, and an Amex Offer added a bonus.
View original sourceHolds a Roth, main brokerage and a 401k rollover, and moving extra cash in from a credit union account is easy enough not to worry about.
View original sourceEntering a MileagePlus number unlocked discounted award fares in the portal about a week before the physical card arrived in the mail.
View original sourceThey bought Western Union money orders at Walmart and, when trying to get help, found the US phone lines automated and the chat only redirecting to those same numbers, calling the support useless.
View original sourceUses Hyatt transfers, The Edit, StubHub and the dining credit but is unsure about keeping the card.
View original sourceNever uses the Delta Gold for spending but keeps it for free checked bags, which let a large family check every bag on trips and cover the card within a couple of flights.
View original sourceA Sapphire Reserve holder since 2016 who cancelled because of the fee increase and the coupon-book changes.
View original sourceSigned up for the Delta Gold a month earlier for the welcome bonus and finds the free checked bag nice, but is undecided about keeping or downgrading when the annual fee comes due.
View original sourceClosed the Sapphire Reserve because they do not use most of the new benefits.
View original sourceHas kept the Delta Gold for a few years for the points discount, Delta Stays credit, an occasional checked bag and the rideshare credit; never spends on it but breaks even with one trip.
View original sourceFinds the refreshed Sapphire Reserve easier than ever to get value from, even though it is less travel-focused.
View original sourceUsed the Delta Gold for the first time on a points redemption flight and saw the card discount take a meaningful number of points off the booking.
View original sourceThey switched their Citi Custom Cash from groceries to dining, but two of their first five restaurant visits miscoded (a cafe as fast food, a bar-restaurant as a bar), costing them the 5 percent.
View original sourceMoved accounts to Fidelity and set up credit card autopay from the CMA, which has gone smoothly, though it feels a little slower than a credit union.
View original sourceHas Schwab for decades and Fidelity a few years for its CMA, likes Fidelity's interface better, and finds Schwab's 24/7 service and nearby office good too.
View original sourceNever had an issue and the issuer raised the limit once or twice after big purchases.
View original sourceThe larger DoorDash credit was forced onto a grocery order they wanted to save.
View original sourceHas used Amex partner lounges at small airports with no waitlist, which they value above Centurion lounges.
View original sourceThey still hold a Custom Cash and point to its groceries and gas categories as a reason it pairs well with other 5% choose-your-category cards.
View original sourceRuns nearly all household banking out of a CMA, keeping a small credit union account for the rest.
View original sourceHeavy DoorDash users find the credits cover the authorized-user fee.
View original sourceA Sapphire Reserve holder since launch who downgraded when the new fee hit, after no retention offer.
View original sourceDowngraded after years when their military fee waiver ended and the refresh cut portal value.
View original sourceA Sapphire Reserve holder since launch who still gets over $1,000 a year from credits and lounges, despite no retention offer.
View original sourceUses the Sapphire Reserve return protection when sellers will not take items back.
View original sourceGoes to concerts regularly and stacks the Sapphire Reserve StubHub credit with Paze and cashback.
View original sourceThey use a self-directed (manual) Fidelity account rather than the Go robo-advisor and report that it has been great for them, with zero problems so far.
View original sourceUsed the Delta Gold to get back into Amex after a bankruptcy, then added several more Amex cards within a year before closing the Delta Gold when they stopped flying Delta.
View original sourceThey used Fidelity Go for one to two years with no problems and some gains, but returns trailed the S&P 500, so they sold out and no longer use it.
View original sourceThey use the Venture X as a backup card and are slowly moving it toward being their main card, loving the 2x points earned on every purchase.
View original sourceThey upgraded a Capital One Platinum to Quicksilver and saw the limit grow over a year, and like it as much as their Savor, which they keep for eating out.
View original sourceAfter a small test crypto transfer to their own wallet, Revolut restricted their account for seven days, locking their savings held in ETH on Revolut X.
View original sourceHates the Fidelity 403b interface: exchanging between funds shows a table with abbreviated names and no symbols and confirming opens pop-ups, and they already messed up one redistribution.
View original sourceThey used Fidelity Go for hands-off investing and say it automatically shifted their aggressive strategy to a conservative one after they missed an email, costing them growth, so they plan to leave and self-direct.
View original sourceRestricted and repeatedly asked to update details but cannot because they are locked out.
View original sourceThey saw their Fidelity Go account drop out of an aggressive strategy once because the target date had been reached, and fixed it by moving the target date further out so aggressive could be selected again.
View original sourceFinds Revolut much better than Bulgarian banks, though they keep enough money in a local bank to pay salaries in case of a freeze.
View original sourceThey tried Fidelity Go among several robo accounts and did not like it, then moved to another robo-advisor where results were significantly better, while still using Fidelity for their own picks.
View original sourceRevolut restricted their Dutch company account for over a week, blocking all use of the money, so they could not pay salaries and bills, and their formal complaints went unanswered.
View original sourceThey experimented with Fidelity Go for a while, then removed the account but kept their other accounts at Fidelity and now manage their own investing there.
View original sourceHad their account closed over supposed AML concerns while only moving money between their own accounts, and despite providing all documents got no real explanation or human review.
View original sourceThey tried Fidelity Go about a year ago with spare money to compare against their own picks, found nothing impressive, and say their manual investments did better over the same period.
View original sourceRetiree whose Revolut account was closed overnight, leaving them without money or their pension while a bank transfer to another account takes a month.
View original sourceThey opened Fidelity Go for their HSA, did not love it, and struggled to move it back to a self-managed HSA, being told only part of the account could be transferred and unable to close it.
View original sourceHad their company's Revolut account frozen and had to use a solicitor's escrow account at a cost of thousands.
View original sourceHad their Revolut account blocked twice for checks they always passed, so now deposits only small easy-task money and relies on a traditional bank.
View original sourceThey use Monarch as their aggregator and found it supports both Yodlee and Plaid connections for their credit union, and switching to Plaid made syncing much better.
View original sourceRebuilding credit after bankruptcy, they were approved for the Delta SkyMiles Gold with a small bonus and limit, and are thrilled to hold an Amex again.
View original sourceSyncing a local credit union Visa into aggregators like Tiller and SimpleFin has meant almost continuous connection and transaction-pull problems, with slow progress from the bank or the services.
View original sourceThey have used the Venture X together with an Amex Gold for years and are happy with the combination, while their Sapphire Preferred has become a card that stays in the drawer.
View original sourceThey carry a Capital One Savor for spending in Europe because Amex is poorly accepted overseas outside major cities, alongside their Venture X as a daily driver.
View original sourceTook the sign-up offer through a brokerage relationship and finds autopay from the brokerage, which sells enough SPAXX to pay the card, simplifies management.
View original sourceOn a Metal plan, receives large monthly child-maintenance transfers in another currency without ever being flagged or questioned.
View original sourceFinds the new DoorDash credit a positive change overall.
View original sourceHas Monarch connected into Claude and says it works great, using it to compare Amazon and Costco purchases and find potential savings of nearly 1,000 dollars a year.
View original sourceThey use the Venture X as a backup where Amex is refused, taking advantage of all its credits and the flat 2x earning, and like that Visa is accepted nearly everywhere.
View original sourceUsed the DoorDash restaurant credit at Chipotle monthly and welcomes the bigger credit.
View original sourceThey saw an advertised welcome bonus of up to 80K on the Delta Gold card but were shown only 50K on their application, possibly as a first Amex card. They found it uncompetitive with other travel cards.
View original sourceThey opened the Capital One Venture a month earlier as a backup for places that do not take Amex, but they dislike nearly everything about it, including the app and customer service, and wish they had chosen Chase.
View original sourceThey track their Amex Platinum benefits in a spreadsheet and use Clear, Uber, entertainment and Walmart+ credits, plus points for travel, and say they clearly more than cover the annual fee.
View original sourceThey downgraded their Venture X to a VentureOne after a year, but Capital One kept the posted annual fee and a manager refused to remove it until they closed the account, after which the fee was cancelled.
View original sourceThey product-changed their VentureOne to a Savor a week before the first anniversary, noting Capital One requires the change before the annual fee posts.
View original sourceAdded the Business Gold to extend 4x earn beyond the personal Gold's dining cap, with transit and dining naturally filling the two categories, so no workarounds are needed.
View original sourceThree months in, loves the clean iOS app and easy expense tracking, but finds looking back at previous months' budgets takes many clicks.
View original sourceConverted to get the stacked 7% on dining.
View original sourceBilt customer service seemed on par with other issuers.
View original sourceThe new DoorDash credit only applies to the subtotal and the grocery credits vanished.
View original sourceThey downgraded their Venture to a VentureOne and Capital One refunded the prorated annual fee, a smooth product change experience with no hassle over the fee.
View original sourceProduct changed two OG Freedoms for 7% dining.
View original sourceNo grocery pickup and marked-up prices make the DoorDash credit worth little.
View original sourceThey product-changed their Venture down to a Quicksilver before the third annual fee posted, near the two-year mark, and received a prorated refund of the fee.
View original sourceProduct change by phone took about five minutes with no credit check.
View original sourceCan't choose which DoorDash credit applies first.
View original sourceUses the DoorDash credits on small 7-Eleven pickups all summer.
View original sourceUses the DoorDash grocery credits monthly on coffee beans from a DashMart near work.
View original sourceAn international student applied for student cards and was approved for this one as their first credit card, while the Capital One student card pre-approval was denied. They set up autopay and linked their checking account.
Transfer to their own bank account for hospital bills went through next day for one part, but a second one stalled for six days with changing answers from support, then was cancelled for late documents, with a refund promised in 7-10 days.
Long-time holder of the original Blue Cash card who finds the Everyday card it is being migrated to underwhelming compared with the old grocery and gas rewards.
View original sourceMoving to the Flex gained no foreign transaction fee, but lost Costco acceptance.
View original sourceLikes pooling Active Cash points with the Autograph for transfers.
View original sourceGot five free nights in Bangkok with the Sapphire Reserve IHG credit.
View original sourceUses Active Cash to pool points with Autograph Journey for travel redemptions.
View original sourceHas got great value from the hotel credits in Asia and Sydney.
View original sourceThey were hit by the annual fee with no retention offer and have used the dining, rideshare, ticket and travel credits. They are weighing a downgrade and how to time it around an upcoming hotel stay.
View original sourceThey were approved for the Venture on the limited-time offer and received the hotel stays credit about two weeks after approval, with an email from Capital One confirming it.
View original sourceThey have had Quicksilver for about nine months, use it heavily and pay in full, but found the starting limit very low and Capital One slow to raise it despite repeated requests in the app and by phone.
View original sourceWaited over a month on a funds hold, could not pay bills, was compensated only a small amount, and still had no money back.
View original sourceFidelity is their least favorite of three brokers; a fraudulent debit charge on the cash account took months to recover and support was rude and bad on other calls, until they wrote the executive office.
View original sourceThey had their Sapphire Reserve trip delay cover pay out during mass American Airlines cancellations from crew shortages, though some meal expenses for non-immediate family were rejected.
View original sourceKeeps most money at Vanguard but prefers Fidelity because it allows recurring and fractional investing in any fund or ETF, whereas Vanguard forces manual orders outside its own products.
View original sourceDeposit was held for a month after being told three days, with support unable to help and many others reporting similar holds, which pushed them to choose Vanguard.
View original sourcePraises Fidelity customer service, saying they reach a real person on the phone within five minutes every time.
View original sourceThey have used Schwab Intelligent Portfolios for four years with solid gains and like that it does tax harvesting painlessly, but find it conservative and note their own mutual funds did better.
View original sourcePaid version is much simpler and easier to stay consistent with than more complicated zero-based competitors, and the mobile app works great.
View original sourceThey hold both the Savor and the Venture X, using the Savor for all their groceries, restaurants and some streaming services alongside their premium travel card.
View original sourceThey own the VentureOne but keep it in a drawer, using it only when Capital One shopping offers give good miles, and plan to add the Venture X and later turn the VentureOne into a Savor.
View original sourceHappy with the CMA and no longer needs a separate high-yield savings account.
View original sourceWithdrew large casino wins a year ago and never had any problems with Revolut.
View original sourceSticks with the desktop version, which is easy, and makes YNAB their first stop of every day, taking from a few seconds to ten minutes, thinking the app would drive them crazy.
View original sourceWent straight for the Venture X and finds the annual fee a wash with the travel credit and anniversary miles.
View original sourceA large purchase on their brand-new Amex Platinum was declined; Amex said new accounts have a lower spending limit until there's more activity.
View original sourceCould not get a small balance back for months because Revolut would not accept their photo and they could not reach anyone, until it suddenly worked after they posted on Reddit.
View original sourceMoved a large sum out of Revolut for a mortgage deposit after about 18 months of holding it there, with no issues, and earned useful interest on an upgraded plan.
View original sourceThey have been with Schwab Intelligent Portfolios since it launched and say it beats anything they built themselves, with automatic rebalancing and tax loss harvesting.
View original sourceSet up for 5% on utilities until July, then utilities only earned 1%; customer service closed a ticket with a letter blaming merchant coding changes, and a department store purchase also earned 1% while a partial return deducted 5%.
Worked great throughout all four years of college as a starter credit line, though the lack of product change options makes upgrading after graduation harder.
View original sourceThey just received their Venture credit card and are looking forward to the sign-up bonus, asking how best to use it and which card to upgrade to next.
View original sourceAs a nine-year Platinum holder, they applied for a Quicksilver and a Savor in the same month and were approved for both, which they think may be because they were already an existing customer.
View original sourceCalls Copilot the easiest app they have used, though they would like a few new features and think the price is fine.
View original sourceHas never had a single issue with Revolut, sending and receiving large transfers each month.
View original sourceA ten-year user who thinks YNAB's credit card logic around overspending in a category is either new or a bug, since it did not used to behave this way.
View original sourceProduct change done in under three minutes; looking forward to 7% dining.
View original sourceStill has the CFU but rarely uses it since they have plenty of UR.
View original sourceThey put roughly half of their non-IRA money in Schwab Intelligent Portfolios about five years ago as a test against their regular index account, and say it does quite well and handles taxes.
View original sourceUsed Revolut for five years without issues, then had their account permanently closed after a source-of-funds check on an online casino win, with all proof rejected.
View original sourceGot it to simplify the wallet; works well because physical card use is mostly restaurants.
View original sourceThey used Schwab Intelligent Portfolios for years in taxable accounts and it performed wonderfully, but harvesting stopped working as gains grew, leaving a tax bomb that needed their Schwab advisor to turn it off.
View original sourcePaid for a car with two large Apple Wallet payments through Revolut and regularly transfers larger amounts between accounts without any problem.
View original sourceCatch-all earning roughly 7,500 to 10,000 UR a month.
View original sourceHas been waiting on a large incoming payment since June, with no phone number and only AI answers saying it is being escalated.
View original sourceUses the CFU as a catch-all within the Chase ecosystem.
View original sourceRecently moved a large sum out of Revolut and nothing happened.
View original sourceUses it for prescriptions but has largely replaced it with another card.
View original sourceSays Revolut has given them more in five years than NatWest and Barclaycard did in the previous 35.
View original sourceUses the CFU for regular non-category spend.
View original sourceHas a large balance in Revolut, used for crypto, with zero problems.
View original sourceUsed the CFU for prescriptions at Walgreens with a stacked bonus.
View original sourceTransferred their savings out of Revolut last week with zero issues.
View original sourceStill uses it for most non-category spend despite 1.5x.
View original sourcePrefers Revolut to their normal bank and has had no problems whatsoever in the last few years.
View original sourceWas the catch-all until switching to Robinhood Gold.
View original sourceOnly card giving 3x on an online pharmacy; used to be catch-all.
View original sourceThey say rewards often posted at only 1% at gas stations despite a 2% selection and at a furniture store despite a 5% category. They call US Bank rewards a scam and are paying it off to cancel.
View original sourceThey have used Schwab Intelligent Portfolios for about four years and like it, running several separate buckets each set to its own risk level.
View original sourceThey were approved for the Venture X and would choose it over the Savor if they had to pick only one of the two Capital One cards, favoring its travel benefits.
View original sourceThey hold a Savor Student card with a low starting limit and only qualify for the good-credit Savor, so they are reluctant to add another Savor with a similarly low limit.
View original sourceThey and their spouse have used the Venture (not the X) for personal purchases for years and appreciate the cash back, though they are weighing it against an Alaska card for airline perks.
View original sourceAsked for a savings goal feature on Copilot's forum around 2021, and it took four years to arrive despite thousands of upvotes.
View original sourceBooked a deal through Revolut Stays in the US where the hotel then demanded a resort fee at check-in, and Revolut would not refund.
View original sourceSigned up for the in-branch 5 percent gas and groceries offer.
View original sourceThey set up a moderately aggressive Schwab Intelligent Portfolios account a few years ago and still keep it. Performance seems reasonable but not stellar, though tax loss harvesting keeps realized gains minimal.
View original sourceDislikes that drilling down in Copilot always requires the transactions tab and finds basic filtering and reports missing, so is close to switching.
View original sourceBooked many US hotels through Revolut Stays with no issues, paying the room price to Revolut and local fees on arrival.
View original sourceWas the catch-all until switching to Bilt Palladium.
View original sourceThey hold one of their wife's IRAs in Schwab Intelligent Portfolios and are satisfied with the performance, calling it set-and-forget and not world beating but not badly lagging the market.
View original sourceFound Copilot's design beautiful but not strong enough for budgeting, so moved to YNAB.
View original sourceA very large incoming payment was held for source-of-funds proof, which they provided, and they had access to it within an hour.
View original sourceThey hold a global Schwab Intelligent Portfolios allocation in their IRA at roughly 82 percent stock and report it is up about 60 percent over the last three years.
View original sourceFound linking accounts easier in Copilot but Monarch's layout easier on the eye and better for planning.
View original sourceLikes Copilot as it is and says features work without issues once released, though they take a while.
View original sourceReached out to Copilot support with a feature request and got nothing back for a couple of years.
View original sourceSays the Apple savings connection has been broken for months and unfixed, so they unsubscribed.
View original sourceNot renewing, feeling Copilot is just squeezing subscribers for money.
View original sourceThey were approved for the excellent-credit Savor, which came with a 12-month introductory 0% APR and a cash bonus after a modest first-months spend.
View original sourceThey kept the Savor Student through all of college with a very low limit and asked for an increase several times, but Capital One kept denying it, citing too much revolving credit or too many open cards.
View original sourceThey had a returned payment from another bank, called to explain and paid another way, and a rep said all would be fine. Two weeks later Capital One closed their Venture X anyway.
View original sourceThey keep the Sapphire Reserve and an Amex Platinum mainly for the perks like lounges and trip protection, and are fine with the annual fee as long as they roughly break even on it.
View original sourceThey had over a hundred virtual card numbers on their Quicksilver Mastercard and could not view the merchants after the move to Discover, so they rebuilt them by hand from past transactions.
View original sourceTwo incoming transfers were blocked and reverted by Revolut, and after more than 70 emails over weeks they still have no proof of where the money was sent or returned.
View original sourceThey were approved for the bonus-eligible Capital One Savor in July 2026 despite a pretty thin credit profile, suggesting the card is approachable for applicants with limited credit history.
View original sourceMade very big transactions with HSBC and a French bank without trouble, yet a payment to a gardener was flagged on Revolut, which they now use only for holiday money.
View original sourceHas received large transfers hundreds of times and is still a happy customer after several years.
View original sourceReceives large monthly transfers and in five years only had two requests to justify them, with two weeks to provide documents and money never blocked.
View original sourceTransferred a property down payment through Revolut with no problems, noting clear transfer descriptions help avoid flags, though it does not excuse the poor customer service.
View original sourceReceives their monthly salary and has made several large car and motorbike transfers with no problems, needing only a payslip for the first salary transfer.
View original sourceHad their account permanently closed after an automated source-of-funds review despite tax documents, lost the internal complaint, but after eight months won reinstatement through the Bank of Lithuania with a small compensation.
Account restricted for ten days and cannot sell the stocks they trade on Revolut.
View original sourceAsked for a replacement physical card after the data breach; a kind support agent reimbursed the card fee, though it took two agents and was not a quick process.
View original sourceFive years of use felt more reactive than proactive since entering future paychecks in advance made it easy to spend money not yet in the bank, and credit card spending isn't automatically set aside for payment.
View original sourceThey had a Synchrony high yield savings account and moved their money out after Synchrony closed many of their credit accounts without explanation despite perfect payment history.
View original sourceThey used their Quicksilver rewards card for large one-off purchases, then moved the balance to a 0% transfer offer elsewhere and paid it off over several months, a routine they followed for years.
View original sourceThey were approved for the hard-to-get Venture X despite holding many cards, after pausing new applications for about six months ahead of a mortgage.
View original sourceThe YNAB app gamified personal finance for them as part of a morning coffee routine, but after the updates over the last year they open it less and feel less connected to their budget.
View original sourceFree version has worked well for years by manually entering purchases once a week and reviewing the monthly budget without unnecessary automation or bells and whistles.
View original sourceSays YNAB helped them recognize charges and subscriptions they did not need, hooked them into a ninety-dollar yearly subscription, and they stuck out the price increase.
View original sourceFree version serves as a clean digital replacement for a paper budget notebook, making it simple to plug in monthly income and expenses to see what remains.
View original sourceThey barely used their Quicksilver Visa for years, then relied on it heavily during an overseas trip for its zero foreign transaction fee, and were later offered an upgrade to the Savor.
View original sourceThey applied for the Venture card for the elevated bonus and were rejected despite an excellent credit profile and a long-held Quicksilver. They suspect Capital One avoids applicants with many open cards.
View original sourceThey got a Savor this year with a high score and worried about being bucketed, but received a reasonable limit. They use it mainly as a backup card abroad where Amex is not accepted.
View original sourceThey gave up on a Chase application after a denial caused by an authorized-user account, and then got a Venture X from Capital One with no issue at all.
View original sourceHas used Revolut savings, investing and RevPoints in Spain and now the UK, but avoids moving crypto directly and keeps no more savings there than at a traditional bank since compliance checks take ages.
View original sourceHas used Mint and Rocket Money before and thinks Monarch is more insightful and visually appealing, especially for seeing their and their partner's finances together; they sometimes reconnect accounts.
View original sourceA three-year user who found YNAB life-changing, but the last year of unnecessary UI updates has them really disliking the app and thinking about alternatives.
View original sourceChase would not honor the higher welcome offer after approval.
View original sourceHad their account closed for no reason like the original poster.
View original sourceUses the app only to enter transactions on the go, and finds reconciling a nightmare jumping between YNAB and bank apps that log you out when you switch.
View original sourceHad their account closed with no particular reason or explanation.
View original sourceFeels YNAB lately is change for change's sake, with constant UI churn and tinkering with things that worked well, so users keep relearning basic workflows.
View original sourceHad their account closed a few weeks ago and doubts a complaint is worth sending given no positive outcomes seen.
View original sourceIs leaving when the annual membership expires because features like bank transactions are not supported where they live and the latest price bump was too much, noting free apps do the same envelope budgeting.
View original sourceHas been with YNAB for about 8 years, calling it a great system, but feels the company does not care about existing users' opinions and is just selling new subscriptions and books.
View original sourceSchwab has been their only bank for years, with separate debit cards for each spouse on the same account, and cash withdrawals on Las Vegas casino trips go through with zero issue.
View original sourceHad their Revolut account closed after eight years of daily use with no explanation, and later had the appeal rejected.
View original sourceA claim was mishandled so badly it took enormous time to resolve.
View original sourceSwitching from the OG Freedom gained no foreign transaction fees.
View original sourceDaily setup abroad because more merchants accept it than Amex.
View original sourceCredits were annoying to manage and the extra points did not beat the annual fee.
View original sourceArranging a 10k Visa debit teller cash advance at a local bank resulted in Schwab denying the withdrawal two hours later with no explanation from customer service.
View original sourcePhone support refused to match the new higher welcome bonus.
View original sourceHad their account blocked while abroad, but deleting and reinstalling the app and re-confirming phone and address restored access.
View original sourceChase offers like 10% Kroger and restaurants stack on top of the categories.
View original sourceSweet deal with Q1 dining and 9x on flights booked through the portal.
View original sourceSays Walmart Pay in store consistently earns the online shopping bonus on their card, including on many transactions checked over more than a year.
View original sourceUses Ally for nearly all banking needs and pairs it with a small Bank of America account for cash and in-person services.
View original sourceKept an account from their home country while living abroad for five years, used mostly for card payments, and never had a problem.
View original sourceHighly recommends Monarch after trying a few apps, picking it for the best UI and features, and now uses rollover, goals and investment tracking for more control and planning.
View original sourceTop workhorse card for almost two years with no fee, no foreign fee, 3x categories and rotating 5x.
View original sourceSwitched from Bank of America to Ally years ago, finds it easy to open and the debit card good, and has been pretty happy.
View original sourceSettled on Monarch for lack of competition and has been disappointed: sync is busted all the time, there is no automation for itemizing paychecks, and the investing tab is worthless.
View original sourceThey linked multiple bank accounts to Rocket Money and like that transactions can be categorized, but they struggle to stay consistent with the app and find all the information overwhelming.
View original sourceThey have used a Capital One Quicksilver for about two years for food, gas and travel and get basic rewards; they are comfortable with it but wonder whether a second card would be better.
View original sourceIs a happy CMA customer whose main downside is brokerage-style statements and low limits, using a different bank when they matter.
View original sourceAfter applying for the card, was asked to verify identity by fax only and found the Elan phone agent unkind.
View original sourceHas never had problems with Revolut for any kind of payment and uses it as their main spending account, with the salary arriving at another bank.
View original sourceSwitched from Rocket Money and likes Monarch's household tracking and its connection to their mortgage company, but finds transactions update slower, taking a day or more.
View original sourceHas used YNAB for five years and still does not really understand credit cards, fixing the amount once a month or so, but likes about everything else.
View original sourceA user of Rocket Money who found the app not worth paying for, calling it a waste of money in a short, blunt verdict with no specifics given.
View original sourceHas never had any problems with Elan or US Bank and found representatives pleasant when they called.
View original sourceClaiming a refund after a scam, the AI support gave sycophantic then convoluted reasoning and blamed Visa rules, refusing to refund.
View original sourceCame from Rocket Money and says Monarch transactions update faster, including Fidelity Rewards Visa transactions Rocket Money could not get.
View original sourceUsed to see all their checking accounts on one page while cycling accounts for bank bonuses.
View original sourceItalian student whose Revolut UK account was suddenly closed with no clear explanation, and three Italian friends were closed in the same three days.
View original sourceSays accounts disconnect regularly, budgeting takes time to get used to, especially rollover funds, and the Premium charges are annoying, but it is a nice place to view expenses and net worth.
View original sourceSays Rocket Money retrieved account transactions much more quickly and frequently than Monarch, though it could not connect their mortgage company.
View original sourceReally enjoys Monarch for budget tracking, month-over-month comparisons and recurring expenses, and credit monitoring through the dashboard helped them catch a fraudulent new debt.
View original sourceSwitched from Simplifi and finds Monarch mostly better, loving merchant and category icons and receipt features, with their 401ks never disconnecting and only Target needing frequent reconnects.
View original sourceUsed Monarch for a few years, found it took forever to set up and configure, categorization was off and fixes did not stick, and it overstated their savings, so they moved to ChatGPT directly.
View original sourceReally likes Monarch, with a strong, simple UX and most institutions staying connected, though accounts at institutions that do not connect will frustrate.
View original sourceCalls Monarch a great aggregator for net worth and transactions with a solid core use case since switching from Mint, though slow to improve and not great for projections.
View original sourceLikes Monarch's interface but it does not sync with their 401k, a major stopper, so they use Quicken Simplifi instead.
View original sourceUses Monarch as their monthly budget tool and says it does exactly what they want; they have rarely needed to reconnect, and Monarch had instructions for a forced connection reset.
View original sourceTried TaxAct for a 2025 return needing kiddie tax for a non-dependent child in California; the software asked for parents' state form info and did not seem to handle the case, so they considered another product.
View original sourceThey applied for the VentureOne because of an advertised bonus and 0% APR period, but neither appeared once the account was created, and support simply said they did not qualify for the offer.
View original sourceThey signed up for the Venture and confirmed that the hotel credit showed up once the physical card shipped, with no need to wait for the spending requirement to be met.
View original sourceTested Ultra for three months, found only lounge access and fast track valuable but they were unavailable or poor where needed, so downgraded.
View original sourceStill likes Monarch a lot, but the link broke with their 529 plans a year ago and Monarch has not been able to fix it.
View original sourceSays Monarch is not perfect, with duplicate transactions at gas stations, but pretty good and the best one out there, needing little effort once set up; only a sticky mortgage account disconnects, about monthly.
View original sourceSyncs 20+ accounts in Monarch and had some trouble early on, but after switching aggregators for the troublesome ones it has been smooth sailing, apart from one bank they cannot sync at all.
View original sourceThey already hold a Cash+ that they use for utilities and internet bills, and while reshuffling their cards they plan to add a second Cash+ rather than a Smartly card for category spending.
View original sourceThey opened Webull a few years ago for a free fractional-share promo, later opened a Roth IRA there, and now buy VTI weekly with dividend reinvestment, though they are unsure after seeing mixed reviews.
View original sourceThey hold a modest balance of Venture miles and found they could barely book anything on the Capital One travel site, so they asked how best to redeem them for a domestic flight.
View original sourceThey hold the Venture X and considered returning to the Sapphire after the lounge perk changes, but ended up choosing a different premium card for its lounge access and elite status instead.
View original sourceThey charged off their Quicksilver and Venture One after a cash crunch, and now say the account is slow to restore available credit and they are stuck with a very low limit and a damaged score.
View original sourceThey were approved for the Quicksilver Secured as their first card, put down the refundable deposit, and are using it to build credit from a low starting score.
View original sourceThey kept a Platinum Secured card for five years without it graduating, then closed it and was approved for a Savor card instead, which got them a proper unsecured card.
View original sourceThey have had the Platinum for years and hardly use it, and Capital One has pushed a Quicksilver upgrade for three years. They see no point without a sign-up bonus, since 1.5% cash back is not competitive.
View original sourceConsolidated all investments into Vanguard for simplicity and likes it.
View original sourceTested Copilot and Monarch side by side; Copilot has the superior UI but Monarch won on editable rules and hiding accounts from net worth.
View original sourceKeeps a large balance in Revolut and all has been good for two years.
View original sourceSays Monarch is mis-categorizing credit card payments as income, and its AI help sent them on a wild goose chase, so they are moving to a Claude artifact with CSV files.
View original sourceFinds the way YNAB handles credit cards stupid and annoying and sets them up as checking accounts that run negative, which makes everything work as expected.
View original sourceCatch-all paired with the Sapphire Reserve, earning at least 2.25 cents per dollar.
View original sourceThey closed a Quicksilver they believed was bucketed after months of steady use with no interest, since the limit only barely increased, but kept a larger Quicksilver. They later got a new card with a higher limit.
View original sourceThey held a secured Quicksilver for nearly four years with perfect payments but never got a limit increase, their deposit back or a graduation, and support said it could not help, so they closed it.
View original sourceHas kept personal IRAs and brokerage accounts at Vanguard and finds its online interface just OK, similar to Fidelity's.
View original sourceFinds the Financial Times subscription genuinely valuable and the main reason they have stuck with Ultra.
View original sourceDid not settle with the web-based YNAB after 2016 and needed an app that could also act as a detailed personal finance tool as their money situation improved.
View original sourceThey requested a credit limit increase online on their Quicksilver, which began as a small starter-limit card, and were approved for a large jump. They were pleased with how it grew over time.
View original sourceLikes the transfer button and finds nothing perfect, disliking how everything is now collapsed as an extra step, but is overall still very happy with YNAB.
View original sourceThey saw many fraudulent PayPal miles redemptions on their Venture Rewards card even after reporting fraud, and found phone support unable to explain it, opening new cases and sending a new card without overnight shipping.
They got an in-app offer to upgrade their no-rewards, no-annual-fee Platinum to Venture One or Quicksilver, with no sign-up bonus, and are asking whether 1.5% cash back or 1.25 miles per dollar is better.
View original sourceLists Fidelity annoyances: no Zelle, withdrawal-only ATM card and ACH alert emails sent a day late without amounts, so keeps a major bank too.
View original sourcePrefers Copilot's interface over Monarch but would likely stay only if it had a rules UI, which they call the most frustrating gap.
View original sourceUltra user who flies often and finds it useful for travel perks, advising others to avoid it unless they are frequent flyers.
View original sourceUsed the Aspire Google Sheet for nearly two years at 3 to 6 hours a month, then tried Monarch and found it did 90% of what they wanted, saving time and working on their phone.
View original sourceDreads using a credit card because understanding what happens in YNAB is a million times harder for them, even after reading tooltips and articles.
View original sourceAlmost 30 years as a customer, account locked for three months when trying to withdraw.
View original sourceSays Venmo and PayPal work with the CMA but entries show generically, requiring manual reconciliation in a finance tracker.
View original sourceAfter trying Monarch and others, calls Copilot the most refined and consistent budgeting app, though it moves slowly.
View original sourceReads the FT, uses ClassPass and WeWork monthly and airport lounges and fast track a few times a year, so Ultra more than pays for itself and they are very happy.
View original sourceCalls Monarch worthless because customer service is nearly non-existent, with no live chat, a guaranteed 24-hour response delay and repeated questions, and accounts can delink or duplicate without warning.
View original sourceExplains from experience that YNAB treats spending like envelopes: card purchases move money from the category to a credit card envelope, which turns red or yellow if the category lacks funds.
View original sourceHas tried many personal finance apps and has not found a better, simpler platform than Copilot despite its faults.
View original sourceUltra user downgrading because everything shown when they signed up has been removed or changed to something less worth it, with no notice of the DragonPass to LoungeKey switch.
View original sourceAllocates money based on their 12-month spending average, checks YNAB every few days rather than before each purchase, and reallocates when they overspend.
View original sourceSwitched to Monarch after tiring of Copilot creating duplicate accounts, making poor rules and not communicating account connectivity problems.
View original sourceTakes Ultra with over 20 flights this year, using lounges, travel insurance, WeWork, ClassPass, Nord and FT, and it works fairly well.
View original sourceLooks at the YNAB app or widget every day when deciding on coffee or groceries, and recently moved money from a delivery category to coffee, showing how flexible categories help.
View original sourceSays nothing has been changing at Copilot and is looking at alternatives before renewal.
View original sourceUpgraded from Metal to Ultra and it paid for itself in a few months on RevPoints alone thanks to higher shop multipliers.
View original sourceExplains how YNAB handles credit card purchases: no manual funding of the card category unless paying down old debt, and spending just reduces the category balance.
View original sourcePrefers Copilot's look and opens it often, finding Monarch bland.
View original sourceCancelled Ultra because lounges and fast track were not worth it, though the cancel-for-any-reason insurance paid out fine once.
View original sourceSet their credit card up as a bank account in YNAB instead of a credit card account and finds it way more intuitive.
View original sourceLongtime supporter who pays for their parents' subscription, but the slow update pace and missing Android app make them look at alternatives.
View original sourceDoes international transfers every month and finds Ultra worthwhile for no transfer fees and better rates, compared to a traditional bank charging a high fee per transfer.
View original sourceA year into YNAB and found credit cards took barely any time to work out, saying they are not a finance person.
View original sourceCopilot user since the beta who has really liked it, especially transactions appearing immediately for review.
View original sourceHates how credit cards work in YNAB and sets them up as checking accounts carrying a negative balance, which works perfectly.
View original sourceWas about to quit YNAB over credit card frustrations until they found a process to convert cards to checking accounts, which works well since they never carry a balance.
View original sourceCould not figure out credit cards in YNAB and ended up getting rid of their credit card and using only a debit card, which they find the best thing ever.
View original sourceThey use Rocket Money to understand their spending, track everything and build a budget, and call it incredible and well worth the small monthly fee.
View original sourceAnnual fee just posted and they plan to downgrade to a Double Cash, since they do not value Citi's transfer partners as much as other issuers' and want fewer cards.
View original sourceThey prepared a self-employed multi-state return in H&R Block software, but a needed form would not populate, support could not fix it, and the paid professional review turned into a full and costly preparation.
View original sourceSwitched to Remitly after learning another service could take days, and their transfer to their home country went through instantly, making it a quick and dependable fallback.
View original sourceThey keep the Quicksilver, their first card, alive by paying a small streaming subscription with it and use other cards for most spending, though the new 3% gas rate might change that.
View original sourceThey call their U.S. Bank Cash+ elite, though its top rate applies to fast food rather than sit-down restaurants, and they use it as part of a multi-card setup.
View original sourceThey use their Venture X for travel purchases through the Capital One portal for mile multipliers, plus the annual credit and the Visa Infinite travel insurance.
View original sourceThey use their Savor for restaurant spending and like its 3% grocery rewards, while their Quicksilver is kept active mainly for a small Apple Music payment.
View original sourceLoves the Preferred card for its streaming and grocery categories and says it easily pays for itself.
View original sourceNotes the CMA lets you withdraw cash at foreign ATMs at the market exchange rate when traveling.
View original sourceCopilot's Amazon integration asked to reconnect every 2-3 days, which was annoying, so they are moving to Monarch.
View original sourceNever keeps much in Revolut because it has held their funds twice while demanding KYC afterwards.
View original sourceUses Uber Eats, Grubhub and Resy credits that cover the annual fee.
View original sourceBoth home airports have a Capital One lounge and the $300 credit is super easy to use.
View original sourceLikes the Preferred card's grocery rate but misses the Everyday card's online category and hopes to switch back before the annual fee.
View original sourceUses Fidelity for checking and is very happy, except for no Zelle.
View original sourceWas blocked after six months as a Metal card customer while only moving money between their own accounts, and received nothing but automated responses.
View original sourcePrefers Fidelity's excellent bill pay service to receive e-bills and pay all monthly bills from one place, which was the deciding factor.
View original sourceHas the CMA linked to Venmo and says it works great.
View original sourceUses the CMA with Venmo and PayPal and says it works great.
View original sourceThey have had a Quicksilver for almost ten years but its low limit kept it unused, and Capital One refused an increase. Support offered no escalation path or manual review, so they plan to leave.
View original sourceHas used Revolut as their main bank for six years across three countries and says nothing is better.
View original sourceSwitched to Monarch this year after spreadsheets since Mint died, with over 20 accounts, and constantly has to reconnect accounts, questioning whether it is worth renewing.
View original sourceNot worth the headache of going in circles with support for a few points.
View original sourceThey have kept a Quicksilver open for years with a single small recurring charge, then moved credit line onto it from another card to make it usable. They find Capital One a bit funky.
View original sourceNever had an issue with Revolut over years of heavy use, including salary payments, crypto and moving money back and forth, and calls it one of the best banks ever made.
View original sourceHas over 20 accounts in Monarch and rarely has to reconnect any, with just one that cannot connect, and finds it categorizes pretty well after some time setting up rules.
View original sourceThey first had a Quicksilver with an annual fee, then opened a no-fee one with a much higher limit, moved the credit line over and closed the old one. They think increase denials look random.
View original sourceSavings frozen since April and later unlocked on paper, but they still cannot withdraw during account closure, with support even saying the money was never on their account.
View original sourceWith 68 accounts across 10 institutions, has had only a couple of frequent disconnects in three years, and says Goals 3.0 made Monarch a complete solution, worth more now than ever.
View original sourceThey have held a Quicksilver for around fifteen years and its limit never grew despite excellent credit and repeated increase denials. They moved their spending to other issuers and consider closing it.
View original sourceSays Revolut has held their crypto exchange funds since November 2025 and they have contacted support 100 times, receiving only automated replies asking them to be patient.
View original sourceFinds Monarch worth it as an aggregator; with 28 accounts they have not had to reconnect any in about a year, and categories are right about 90% of the time, needing five minutes a week of review.
View original sourceThey used Quicksilver as their first card after bankruptcy and found it a great starter card, though they say there are other cash back cards they would recommend instead.
View original sourceThey used their last 5/24 slot on the United Explorer card for an elevated sign-up offer and now feel it is weak compared with other airline cards at the same price, considering an upgrade to the Quest later.
View original sourceThey hold a Visa Quicksilver and kept getting upgrade emails that only listed Venture options, until a later email unexpectedly offered Savor, which they took since they no longer had a good streaming card.
View original sourceThey use their Savor for the 3% bonus categories and pair it with a 2% flat card from another bank, so they see no use for a Quicksilver, which they get offered repeatedly.
View original sourceFinds occasional Revolut friction far less annoying than clunky traditional bank apps; closing an old account took over two hours in a branch, versus two minutes in Revolut.
View original sourceValues the Wallet UI integration far above a 1% difference.
View original sourceStudent with an EU permit who has never had an issue with Revolut despite some large transactions, being transparent whenever asked.
View original sourceKeeps a large sum in Revolut and sees the selfie check when moving funds as a big positive security feature.
View original sourceHad their account closed after receiving what Revolut deemed a large amount, despite sending all requested documents, with no explanation beyond routine reviews.
View original sourceUsed the Everyday card for several years before upgrading to the Preferred, calling it a great starter card.
View original sourceConsiders the Business Gold not worth keeping without real business-level spending, though the monthly credit is usable.
View original sourceSwitched from Wise to Revolut Premium about five years ago and says it has been great, saving around 130 a month in transfer fees versus their local bank.
View original sourceSkimmed four times in Southeast Asia, and each time Revolut blocked it, letting them cancel the card and carry on with a spare.
View original sourceMain bank account since 2018 with no issues apart from a roughly 24-hour salary delay once two years ago.
View original sourceFunds locked for review and then unrestricted, yet they still cannot transfer in or out, with an AI live chat repeatedly giving dates that then slip.
View original sourceWaiting for their funds since mid-July at the highest escalation level, with Revolut offering a small compensation and a regulator complaint upheld but not acted on.
View original sourceThey got the Boundless for the five free night offer and used all five nights at a Residence Inn in Maui, paying only a small extra amount for the whole family trip, which they called their best vacation.
View original sourceThey had their Venture X closed after one payment was made from the wrong bank account, despite more than 20 years with the bank. They reapplied the same day and were approved for a lesser card instead.
View original sourceThey already own the Quicksilver and call it one of the worst cards out there, and say they get tired of the constant mailers and offers Capital One sends to push it.
View original sourceUses Wise daily and is very happy with it.
View original sourceFunds restricted and account locked from June to September, then unrestricted but still unusable, and live chat agents all gave the same answer while refusing to let them move their money.
View original sourceStacked the new Sapphire Reserve DoorDash credit with a promotion to get $40 of groceries for $15.
View original sourceTheir first card, a Quicksilver, has been restricted for years after a job loss; they paid the debt in full but support would not reopen it or remove it from their app.
View original sourceUses Wise mainly to transfer from a US account to an EU account and has never had a problem.
View original sourceCompared rates and found Revolut stopped using the interbank rate, so Wise is generally best, especially under a thousand per exchange, with other options better above that.
View original sourceTheir wife and other Americans use Wise as the cheapest way to move USD into euros.
View original sourceHas used the free plan for over a year with a debit card, a child's account, IBAN and daily-interest savings, and finds transfers fast and the app modern and well secured.
View original sourcePays for Ultra mainly for travel insurance but had a claim denied for a flight cancelled mid-trip after a family emergency, since the trip-cancellation cover only applies before departure from home.
View original sourceHas used both of Revolut's travel insurances for different cases and had approved claims with little proof, with only one rejection for filing too late.
View original sourceMade three trip-cancellation claims over a year with substantial payouts, all processed without major issues though one took a few months.
View original sourceTheir insurance claim was refused because they did not try to cancel and refund non-refundable tickets first, and they conclude they cannot rely on Revolut insurance.
View original sourceCancelled Ultra after a few insurance claim rejections over technicalities.
View original sourceFinds Revolut good from the front end but says frozen balances can take weeks to months to resolve because offshore support lacks customer data and only tells you to wait, so they will move their salary elsewhere.
View original sourceThey opened the Venture a week before a richer limited-time bonus appeared and called Capital One asking for a match, but the request was refused and they called the timing terrible.
View original sourceThey have held several Quicksilver cards over time, some converted from a Platinum and a Walmart card, and moved credit over to a Savor, now keeping their remaining Quicksilvers as little-used backups.
View original sourceFeels Acorns was ripping them off and is struggling with great difficulty to close the account.
View original sourceRevolut is their only bank account and they love the daily interest on savings and the AI assistant that answers questions about their transaction history.
View original sourceReplaced an Excel cash flow projection with a Copilot dashboard, and says Monarch otherwise does just about everything they need.
View original sourceTried Monarch and did not like it, and was surprised how much better they found Quicken Simplifi.
View original sourceThey used their Chase Sapphire Preferred in China through WeChat and Alipay and earned only the base rate on everything, with a service fee on larger Alipay transactions charged separately by the app.
View original sourceThey have not been offered the plain Venture for nearly a year despite excellent credit, only the Venture X, and say an earlier hard pull for the plain Venture ended in a denial.
View original sourceThey had a regular Platinum card and a Quicksilver with cash back accumulated, and all accounts were closed within a week of one returned payment. Two years on they still get denied for new cards with Capital One.
View original sourceThey had a Quicksilver card with a lot of cash back accumulated, plus a Platinum, and all accounts were closed within a week of one returned payment. Two years later they are still denied new cards by Capital One.
View original sourceThey have used the Amex Gold as their main grocery and dining card for several years and value its transfer partners, which have paid for a good amount of travel.
View original sourceThey use their Savor heavily every month and have had no issues over the last few months, though they have not received a credit limit increase.
View original sourceTransferred their Acorns holdings to Fidelity and closed the account without owing taxes, although Acorns charged a fee.
View original sourceUses a Navy Federal and Fidelity CMA combination with no issues and recommends the Fidelity card.
View original sourceSwitched to Android and says Copilot is the only thing they miss about iOS.
View original sourceAfter ten years on a personal account, their first client payment into a new Revolut Pro account was blocked immediately with no clear timeframe for release.
View original sourceAveraging over 4 points per dollar excluding the sign-up bonus.
View original sourceChase immediately credited a disputed hotel damage charge after one quick call.
View original sourceUses the Blue Cash Preferred for groceries at 6% back, since they rarely eat out.
View original sourceThey held the no-fee VentureOne for five years and then upgraded to the Venture recently, noting they had never looked at the special offers page until just before upgrading.
View original sourceThey had a Capital One Platinum card, always paid on time and never over the limit, that was closed out of the blue after only six months. The rep gave a scripted response and they first learned of it through Credit Karma.
They barely use their Quicksilver and keep it open only to preserve their oldest credit line, relying on other cards for groceries and dining.
View original sourceHas tried most major firms, now uses Fidelity almost exclusively, and parks money in SPAXX through a CMA.
View original sourceCancelled after problems with incoming transfers, where the sender's bank flagged Revolut as a sanctioned entity, and customer care was clueless.
View original sourceThey are a reseller who held Venture, VentureOne and Venture X for around five years, and all three were closed overnight with no way to get them reinstated. They simply accepted the loss and moved on.
View original sourceThey only use the Quicksilver for specific promotions, finding the 3% gas and grocery update unimpressive since their other no-annual-fee cards already earn more in those categories.
View original sourceWas debited twice on their Mastercard, which Revolut acknowledged was a glitch, and no longer recommends Revolut.
View original sourceThey product-changed their Venture One to the Venture and were denied a limit increase right afterwards, though Capital One unexpectedly raised their limit a few months later while they were requesting increases elsewhere.
Earned miles through merchant offers with the same transfer partners and rates before upgrading to a Venture X.
View original sourceThey had three of their Venture cards closed suddenly and permanently, after a returned payment months earlier that they cured at once. Reps and supervisors gave no clear reason and said the closure could not be undone.
View original sourceThey held a Venture X since 2022 until Capital One abruptly closed it, citing activity inconsistent with normal patterns. They got no explicit reason, no annual fee refund and no compensation for lost points, and are winding down their Capital One relationship.
They have held the Savor since it launched and were approved with a modest limit; after sending income documents on request, Capital One raised their limit automatically. Savor is their only Capital One card.
View original sourceThey were first denied for the Freedom Unlimited over debt to income and had to call to clarify that they were only an authorized user on other cards. The reconsideration took a while but ended in approval.
View original sourceThey started with a Capital One secured card and within a few months were approved for a Wells Fargo Active Cash card, suggesting low-limit Capital One cards can be a stepping stone.
View original sourceHas had income paid into Revolut for three to four years, first personal and now a Pro account on Premium, with no issue.
View original sourceSays YNAB does not just track spending but helps budget it, and though price increases make them grit their teeth it pays for itself over and over, helping them save aggressively.
View original sourcePays most bills from a Fidelity CMA but has the paycheck go to a local bank for branch services and a backup, moving money to Fidelity once a month.
View original sourceSays YNAB answers where the money is going and whether they have enough available to buy something, the second being where it shines, using a category rather than the bank balance for gadget purchases.
View original sourceSays YNAB's benefit after debt is the same, a plan for spending, so the momentum continues while their money builds wealth for them instead of paying lenders.
View original sourceFinds YNAB gets wonky when they overspend in one category while holding large cash balances, adding the overage as an extra credit card payment on top of the activity, so they must be diligent.
View original sourceTwo stints with a taxable account and an IRA have gone without issues, with easy transfers from an outside bank and a smooth 401k rollover into the IRA.
View original sourceThey prefer the Wells Fargo Autograph for its broad everyday bonus categories and get good value from its 1:1 JetBlue and 1:2 Wyndham transfers, and found Wells Fargo support and use far from home better.
View original sourceThey use their Venture for everyday spending and pay it in full each cycle, and say Capital One has consistently given them generous credit limit increases whenever they ask, even every couple of months.
View original sourceThey hold a Visa Quicksilver and called twice over several weeks asking for the Discover version, but reps only offered a Venture product change, even after escalating. They rarely use the card now.
View original sourceHas had their salary paid into Revolut for a few months, receiving it sooner than colleagues, with no problems.
View original sourceAfter tripling their income, uses YNAB to prevent lifestyle creep, with savings goals for home improvements, travel and a vehicle, and to keep a rotation of 15+ credit cards under control.
View original sourceHas a Vanguard IRA and a Fidelity 401k, and also opened a Fidelity CMA and brokerage account because they value Fidelity's customer service.
View original sourceFinds it complicated but manageable; used for Alaska transfers.
View original sourceUses the Active Cash for everything and keeps accumulating cash back.
View original sourceThey hold a Venture and found that an online product change to a no-fee Savor was not available, with Capital One phone support confirming no other options; they suspect their account is stuck in an old credit bucket.
View original sourceThey once had a Quicksilver and wanted a Savor, but Capital One would not product change it, so they cancelled it to apply for the Savor. They say the issuer has not approved them for anything since.
View original sourceSalary paid into Revolut in the UK for over two years, arriving a day early, with no complaints or issues.
View original sourcePlans to keep using YNAB after getting out of debt to plan vacations and larger projects.
View original sourceHas been consolidating E*Trade and Fidelity brokerages into Fidelity, partly after learning how hard inheritors found getting money out of E*Trade, and likes the simplicity.
View original sourceHas had salary paid into Revolut for almost three years, including before the local IBAN migration.
View original sourceFound YNAB only after retiring and finds it amazingly helpful, having stopped spending too much on frivolous things.
View original sourceHas retirement accounts at Fidelity and Ally, generally prefers the Fidelity platform, but finds Fidelity's fees for some mutual funds such as Vanguard and Dodge & Cox exorbitant compared with free at Ally.
View original sourceGets salary into Revolut every month without problems, arriving a day before everyone else.
View original sourceUses YNAB to control lifestyle creep, knowing that without a plan for their dollars they would spend impulsively, and finds a budget worth having to guide what is next after paying off their house.
View original sourceStarted a Roth IRA at Vanguard but opened one at Fidelity because planned conversions and having a brick-and-mortar office to visit if needed has value to them.
View original sourceHas had salary paid into Revolut for seven years with never any issues.
View original sourceRetired for six years and uses YNAB daily to track expenses and manage funds, finding it one of the easier ways to track expenses.
View original sourceSalary paid into Revolut for two years, arriving a day early, and uses the income sorter to split it to vaults and external accounts.
View original sourceHas no debt and a paid-off mortgage, but finds YNAB, unlike a spreadsheet, is not after-the-fact tracking, helps with retirement goals and lifestyle creep, and will always use it unless they screw it up.
View original sourceGets salary into Revolut on the Metal plan and calls it the best thing ever with no monthly bank charge anymore.
View original sourceAn early-career high earner who still gets a lot of value from YNAB for spending and saving thoughtfully, and also tracks tax-advantaged savings and net worth with a self-hosted extension for financial independence forecasts.
Has had their salary paid into Revolut for about four years and says they never had any issues.
View original sourceWith well-established buckets they sometimes forget to enter spending right away, so auto sync helps them stay on track since their wife, who does not use YNAB, spends from buckets set aside for her.
View original sourceHad salary deposited into Revolut from 2019 to 2024 without any problems.
View original sourceHad never had consumer debt and had a funded emergency fund before YNAB, has used it for over ten years not to track but to plan, glancing at categories before they spend.
View original sourceUsed Revolut for two years for monthly transfers to their children in the UK, then had it suspended and set to close with no explanation, and the appeal process asked for relationship proof.
View original sourceHas tracked every penny for 30 years, finding Excel a part-time job and YNAB cutting the time by about 75 percent, so well worth the cost.
View original sourceUsed Revolut to send a regular, clearly labelled allowance to their daughter, then had the account closed without any questions, and switched to a traditional bank.
View original sourceA data person who mainly uses YNAB for budget tracking and optimization, enjoying seeing where money goes and finding the Chrome and Beyond Rule 4 extensions really helpful.
View original sourceSays YNAB got them to early retirement and they now use it in retirement, knowing exactly where money goes and finding peace of mind.
View original sourceThey switched to Schwab Intelligent Portfolios a month ago after growing tired of market swings and report a modest gain so far, along with much lower stress.
View original sourceDebit card was declined about 70 percent of the time even for basic purchases like gas, and the accounts were frozen nearly every other week, including once after a PayPal flag, leaving no emergency access to money.
View original sourceThey took out a Savor when returning to school, had its limit raised twice without asking, and now rarely use it except for the occasional large purchase.
View original sourceThey have held the Quicksilver for years and say Capital One raised its limit twice without being asked, though they now barely use it since finishing school.
View original sourceThey carry a Cap1 Venture despite its annual fee because it includes travel and rental insurance and other perks, and it adds to a strong monthly rewards haul alongside two no-fee cards.
View original sourceThey put all their household spending on a Chase Freedom Unlimited and get a substantial amount back in cash rewards each year, noting a premium Amex fee would not meaningfully improve their bottom line.
View original sourceThey hold an Amex Blue Cash Preferred and find its grocery and streaming cash back worth the annual fee when optimized, though they see little gain from paying for premium cards at their own spending level.
View original sourceSays Monarch can handle paycheck-to-paycheck planning with the recurring feature, which is not perfect but lists income and outflows by date if you filter the view to your bank account.
View original sourceGot great value redeeming points through Chase's travel portal at the 1.5x bonus, and finds the transfer partners too restrictive for how they travel.
View original sourceThey use their Capital One Savor for eating out and, being grandfathered into the premium version without a fee, pair it with Chase Freedom for rotating categories and Fidelity for a flat 2 percent elsewhere.
View original sourceThey were upgraded from the Capital One Platinum to the Quicksilver after about five months of use, a relatively quick graduation to an unsecured cash back card.
View original sourceThey hold two Quicksilver cards alongside a Savor and a Venture, all stuck at low limits with no increases despite repeated tries. They applied for a new Savor hoping to escape the low bucket.
View original sourceThey started with a Quicksilver as their first credit card and were later approved for both a credit limit increase and a product change to a Savor. They sound happy with how Capital One treated them.
View original sourceThey keep their assets at Merrill mainly for the elevated Bank of America credit card rewards perks and would not trade that for a Robinhood transfer bonus, citing Robinhood's weak customer service.
View original sourceThey moved their assets to Robinhood for a large transfer bonus and say it was totally worth it.
View original sourceThey were approved for the Venture X after earlier moving up from the VentureOne and Venture, crediting a much improved credit score, and received a far higher limit than on their older cards.
View original sourceThey were approved for the VentureOne despite a low score and several existing Capital One cards with small limits, and describe themselves as someone not to take advice from.
View original sourceThey were approved for the Platinum card a few months earlier to rebuild their credit, despite a rocky past with Capital One, and were surprised to also be approved for an auto loan.
View original sourceAlly customer since around 2020 who says customer service has declined sharply and that they were restricted from their funds for over two weeks, though they like Ally's budgeting tools.
View original sourceMoves money in and out of a money market fund daily around purchases in their Schwab IRAs without fees and finds Schwab chat support great.
View original sourceSays paycheck-by-paycheck zero-based budgeting is exactly what YNAB excels at and what Monarch does not, noting the two tools are good at very different things.
View original sourceNo issues with Marcus HYSA; intuitive app, good yield and money moves fast enough.
View original sourceHad a minor version of the credit card issue and got on a call with a YNAB representative who helped sort it out, and now keeps the credit card category green and funds overspent categories.
View original sourceUsed Marcus in the past and it was fine.
View original sourceThey are frustrated by how US Bank handles credit limit increases through a soft pull model and find the bank insanely frustrating to deal with, though the redemption change might make them like the card again.
View original sourceOpening checking alongside an existing brokerage requires no minimum balance and sends out checks and a debit card right after a 100 initial deposit.
View original sourceThey report the Quicksilver Secured took three weeks to a month overall to arrive after funding the deposit, which they found far too long.
View original sourceSays the CMA shines as an adjunct to a brokerage account, with self-funded overdraft protection letting them hold little cash.
View original sourceReceived two similar business-activity emails despite only getting payroll and selling a few home items, and thinks their system fails at times.
View original sourceHas used YNAB for six years and says it helped a lot, to the point of treating it as the source of truth over the bank account, but discovered a credit card shortfall they had not realized.
View original sourcePaying only the mortgage earns about 1,100 points in several months.
View original sourceStarted YNAB last year deep in credit card float and a little over a year later is covered ahead and saving every month for big goals.
View original sourceFinds YNAB asks for a category on each expense and moves money from the category to the credit card automatically, which they see as proactive and good.
View original sourceFinds the positive credit card balance situation after a refund annoying to figure out and still does not know how to handle it properly, so fiddles until categories look okay.
View original sourceThinks it is a big design issue that YNAB barely alerts you to credit card overspending, only changing the color of one tiny label, and that a notification or color change on Ready to Assign is needed.
View original sourceThe biggest realization on joining YNAB was that they were always a month behind, spending money they did not have, so they funded next month from their emergency fund and slowly rebuilt it.
View original sourceStill double-checks bank accounts against YNAB a few times a week and finds nine times out of ten everything is tracked to the penny; reconciles when it is not.
View original sourceReconciles weekly and says YNAB tells you exactly where you are.
View original sourceSays they never understood how to use credit cards in YNAB.
View original sourceTheir Ink Business Preferred application was denied on the first day under the Chase 5/24 threshold, but a reconsideration call that day led to a second rep checking business details and approving it.
View original sourceThey opened the secured Quicksilver as a college student, mostly paid the minimum and sometimes reported over the limit, yet were graduated to unsecured after about a year and five months with no missed payments.
View original sourceThey have kept their Quicksilver Visa Signature since a 2013 phone upgrade from a Platinum card, and hope it stays on Visa rather than moving to the Discover network. Their replacement kept the same number.
View original sourceFound that paying in store at two grocery stores with the PayPal app linked to the card coded as online shopping and earned the top rate.
View original sourceKeeps their emergency fund in a Fidelity CMA because they value the simplicity.
View original sourceRevolut claimed business transactions on their personal account, which only gets payroll and day-to-day spending, and it is the second time in about six months, so they are migrating to Monzo.
View original sourceHas used YNAB with their partner for four years and says manually approving transactions is a main source of its peace, forcing them to look at where money went each week.
View original sourceHas used both Merrill and Fidelity and likes Fidelity better, including that it allows trading fractional shares.
View original sourceMarcus is very easy to set up and use.
View original sourceRewards can only be redeemed to WF accounts including the card itself.
View original sourceFound the old $5 Sapphire Reserve DoorDash restaurant credit practically worthless.
View original sourceUses the Blue Cash Preferred for 6% on groceries and streaming, and its monthly Disney credit offsets the annual fee for them.
View original sourceCancelled the Amex Gold because its dining-credit partners weren't good, and switched to a no-fee 3x dining card.
View original sourceCalls Fidelity awesome, praising the analysis tools, monthly statements, exceptional ease of use and fast transfers.
View original sourceOpened a WF checking account to get cash back after check redemption was removed.
View original sourceUses the DoorDash grocery credits monthly and welcomes the larger restaurant credit.
View original sourceGoes back and forth on keeping the Amex Gold since they rarely use Dunkin', but finds the Resy credit easy to use in Los Angeles.
View original sourceUses Vanguard, Fidelity, Schwab and Robinhood and likes Fidelity's UI best by far, holding T-bills, money market funds and IRAs there; says Robinhood is easiest to start with but layered with prediction markets and ads.
View original sourceHas used Robinhood, Webull, Betterment and Fidelity and says Fidelity all the way.
View original sourceLikes Fidelity's customization options, being able to link multiple accounts, and a clean user-friendly interface, though disliked the FullView changes; hopes Fidelity keeps responding to community feedback.
View original sourceHas used Vanguard, Fidelity, Schwab and Merrill and rates Fidelity's interface best, and has been happy with Fidelity's phone customer service whenever they have called.
View original sourceLikes Fidelity well enough, but its app stopped letting them log in a few months ago and some interfaces are frustrating, though they managed to link and label most accounts.
View original sourceAutomated pie investing is easy, though there is a sign-in glitch and it invests every deposit unless a minimum cash holding is set.
View original sourceTracks monthly transactions and updates numbers reliably across a full year of use, though the new month-end 'close out' prompt is confusing if you prefer keeping over/under balances visible.
View original sourceThey keep the Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus alongside their other Chase cards but call it the stupid card. They stopped flying Southwest after the paid seating change and use their Sapphire for travel instead.
View original sourceThey held the Amex Business Platinum for more than five years, then decided the high fee did not match the benefits they actually used and switched down to the Business Green card.
View original sourceThey hold the Quicksilver on Mastercard and wish Capital One would move it to Discover for 3% gas on a no-annual-fee card, planning to convert the cash back to miles with their Venture X.
View original sourceTheir Discover savings migration was very hands-off. Capital One found their existing user ID and merged the savings into their Capital One savings, managed in the same app as their credit card.
View original sourceUses DoorDash very often, so the bigger Sapphire Reserve credit is free money for them.
View original sourceUsed the Sapphire Reserve DoorDash credit at Wawa with no minimum on a trip to Philadelphia.
View original sourceThe Sapphire Reserve DoorDash credit disappeared from their app, and DoorDash said to order in a browser.
View original sourceThey were used to Rocket Money, which simply follows their spending and gives them data about it, and found the switch to a zero-based tool confusing with their many linked bank accounts.
View original sourceAfter moving to YNAB they consolidated most accounts and run two budgets, one for everyday spending and one for long-term goals, and say they now plan and save better than ever.
View original sourceThey took the United Explorer checkout offer for a Japan flight, received the statement credit right away and the bonus miles shortly after, though they were unsure about using the miles to pay back purchases.
View original sourceThey were approved for a Quicksilver and then a Savor about three months apart, saying the supposed six-month Capital One wait between applications did not apply to them.
View original sourceThey have held the Venture since around 2022 and added the Savor later; they got an email about a new annual hotel stays credit with no minimum spend, but could not use it before it expired.
View original sourceThey love their current Quicksilver on the Mastercard network and were weighing the newer version with 3% gas and grocery that moves to Discover, keeping a Sapphire Preferred for travel.
View original sourceUses Revolut more than their main bank and has only positive experiences with it.
View original sourcePlans to move all Fidelity assets to Schwab after finding administrative tasks a nightmare, with reps giving different answers each time, the back office dropping the ball, and archaic manual forms as power of attorney.
View original sourceThey run YNAB across many accounts without trouble, saying it works fine for them and that transfers between accounts are picked up easily.
View original sourceTheir Quicksilver sat unused in a drawer because the flat 1.5% felt weak, until they product changed it to a Savor to match their other 3% dining cards.
View original sourceHas used Revolut as their primary account for ages with no problems whatsoever, treating that as the baseline expected of any bank.
View original sourceMain account since 2021; when a thief used their stolen card contactlessly they notified Revolut and got a refund the next day with no questions asked, plus a new card in days.
View original sourceThey got their first card at 26 with a refundable deposit, glad it earns rewards while building credit and works for rental cars, though they worry about graduation to unsecured.
View original sourceFinds initiating transfers from the CMA fastest in both directions, with a pull received the next day.
View original sourceMain account since 2018 and never experienced a problem, noting the need to understand KYC and anti-money-laundering rules.
View original sourceA Paze credit still had not posted to the Double Cash after a month.
View original sourceLikes the Platinum's benefits but used the Sapphire Preferred for a big trip for better protections.
View original sourceHas used the CMA for over 20 years with bill pay, ACH, wires and debit card, all with no issues.
View original sourceHas used Revolut in Germany for over three years and reports only positive experiences.
View original sourceHas never had a problem in over 20 years at Fidelity, including with account locks, and loves the free wire transfers.
View original sourceUses Revolut as their main account in Australia for three years with no issues, while keeping three other bank accounts as backups.
View original sourceSays the SPAXX cash management account is absolutely fantastic with no complaints.
View original sourceMoved from Lloyds and Monzo and has had Revolut working perfectly for a year and a half, preferring it to both.
View original sourceCalls the CMA a great account that works like a regular account while earning more interest.
View original sourceRevolut liquidated their crypto account and they could not get past the AI help chat, with no people to talk to.
View original sourceHas used a Barclays Tiered Savings account as the autopay hub for all their credit cards for about two months with no issues.
View original sourceHad an airport Clear+ purchase flagged as potentially fraudulent by Elan.
View original sourceHas used Revolut for years without any issues.
View original sourceUses Fidelity because their dad does and really likes the interface, though not enough to move everything over from Vanguard.
View original sourceTwelve-year account upgraded to Savor in 2017-18; the grandfathered 4% with no fee has been next level.
View original sourceLoves the Platinum mainly for FHR.
View original sourceSpent about eight months at Schwab but went back to Fidelity because Schwab would not automate ETF and stock investing and limited fractional shares to the S&P 500; likes Fidelity for set-and-forget investing.
View original sourceFHR/THC has become the benefit they use most.
View original sourceJoined Vanguard, then moved to Schwab and found it could not do fractional shares, then moved to Fidelity, which they call the king.
View original sourceFinds FHR impossible to use because the hotels are very expensive.
View original sourceOpened an account with Schwab first but disliked buying ETFs in whole shares, so opened one at Fidelity instead.
View original sourceFinds the refreshed hotel credit easy to use on road trips.
View original sourceUses Fidelity for everything except a bill-paying checking account and HYSA, including 401k, Roth IRA, HSA, taxable brokerage and Cash Management, buying Vanguard funds inside those accounts.
View original sourceResy, subscription and Uber credits put them ahead before travel benefits.
View original sourceUses most credits organically and says the Platinum is almost perfect for them.
View original sourceLounge visits saved a family about $500 in meals.
View original sourceKeeps the Schwab Platinum for flights, hotels, lounges and credits.
View original sourceHeld it four years and won't renew.
View original sourceStopped using the Platinum even for lounges because of the waits.
View original sourceSwitched from Quicken earlier this year after a 30-day parallel test, with no connectivity issues, big recent improvements such as better custom reporting, and a lower cost than Monarch.
View original sourceThey were approved for the Quicksilver and tried to claim a Paze wallet promotion, which showed no eligible card until about a week after they activated the physical card.
View original sourceKeeps spare cash in the CMA for the higher interest than most accounts and the partly state-tax-exempt income.
View original sourceHad funds blocked once with no one to talk to and took everything out, now using Revolut only to pay bills and abroad.
View original sourceJust started Monarch and likes it overall but has hit several rough edges they did not expect from experienced creators, and may investigate alternatives.
View original sourceWas locked out of Fidelity for six weeks, lost money as a result, and split investments across two brokerages afterwards.
View original sourceAll five Capital One cards were closed with a suspicious-activity email and no explanation.
View original sourceThey use their Quicksilver as their only card both at home and abroad, so when offered the switch to the Discover network they opted out because of uncertain acceptance overseas.
View original sourceWent 100% CMA and likes the treasury money market fund but found the statements and transaction lists confusing for a novice.
View original sourceSays their account is regularly frozen even though they move small sums.
View original sourceEmployer direct deposits were held two weeks in a row in the CMA, tying up thousands of dollars, so they returned to a real bank for spending.
View original sourceLoves the Savor; the half-percent lower rate on some things matters less than its other benefits.
View original sourceThey started on the Capital One Platinum, then were upgraded to Quicksilver, and a couple of days later received a credit limit increase. They describe it as a positive progression.
View original sourceUsed to split cash between the Fidelity CMA and a HYSA but consolidated everything in the CMA for simplicity.
View original sourceTheir very first Revolut transfer never arrived after almost a month, and the automated support agent kept rejecting the proof document, so they are going back to Wise.
View original sourceKeeps cash in the CMA and tells everyone about it.
View original sourceThey report the Cash+ rewards display showing 1% for a while on bonus category purchases until the statement is issued, then correcting, a quirk they have experienced themselves.
View original sourceBank connectivity works well, but the interface feels clunky, and it gets used constantly for managing a parent's finances.
View original sourceThey earned the Venture sign-up bonus within a couple of months by moving all their normal spending onto it, and they pair it with a Savor card and say they love the setup.
View original sourceThey accepted a Quicksilver offer and got the Mastercard version, noting it carries full rewards with no annual fee. They were happy to join the Quicksilver crowd.
View original sourceThey got a Capital One Savor last month and say it has been a blast to use, enjoying the rewards and the credit line they were given.
View original sourceHad their account accidentally locked after ordering a new card and called four days running before Fidelity itself got it unlocked.
View original sourceCalled after hours about a possible phishing message and Fidelity locked all accounts and cards, cancelled pending bill payments and gave different answers on every follow-up call.
View original sourceMoved cash out because Fidelity's money market options trail Vanguard's (FDLXX about 3.3% versus VUSXX 3.7%) but keeps all non-workplace accounts there.
View original sourceLoves Fidelity but was locked out for two weeks during an investigation, which was nerve-wracking and is why they keep some money separate.
View original sourceUses Fidelity for brokerages, IRAs, 401k, CMA, credit card and 529, after trying the other major players, and has been a happy customer for years.
View original sourceWas erroneously banned from Fidelity and still has not been reinstated, so would be reluctant to consolidate on its platform.
View original sourceCalls the cash management account the best interest-bearing checking they have found, loves the 2% credit card and debit card ATM reimbursement; only gripe is some cards will not debit from it.
View original sourceHad Fidelity as a one-stop shop for years until it rolled out a 20-day hold with no prior notice, which showed it was no longer customer-service aligned.
View original sourceHas used many platforms through work 401ks and favors Fidelity by far, with a local investor office nearby; Chase as a backup account is much worse in interface and policies.
View original sourceUses Fidelity for nearly everything across about ten accounts, recommends it to family and beginners, says it does everything well and easily, and has zero complaints.
View original sourceFinds Fidelity phenomenal with a CMA for checking, brokerage, 401k, HSA and RSU accounts; app is a bit confusing but idle cash earns interest, so no separate savings account.
View original sourceUses Fidelity and Vanguard; Fidelity won them over by dramatically improving its platform over 10 years and adding zero-cost index funds.
View original sourceThey noticed when redeeming rewards to their statement that the minimum redemption warning was gone and a tiny redemption worked, which they call a nice change. They had put two of their cards away because of it.
View original sourcePrefers it to E*TRADE, Schwab, IBKR and Robinhood for momentum trading, citing customizable hotkeys, order offsets, sub-one-minute charts and being the most forgiving on volatile stocks.
View original sourceUses their Quicksilver alongside other Capital One cards with Paze and reports everything works as expected, suggesting another user's checkout errors were probably an app issue and recommending calling support.
View original sourceThey got a Quicksilver Secured and found Capital One held their credit line for several days after a first full payment from a new bank, and support was not very helpful.
View original sourceLikes flat 2 percent cards but cannot get the Fidelity card to sync into YNAB, so still reaches for a different card.
View original sourceAccount frozen from February to April; support gave contradictory answers over many emails and chats.
View original sourceGot Monarch when they retired and checks daily, but with connecting and sync problems and renaming and category issues will likely cancel before the subscription ends.
View original sourceUsed YNAB for about four years and found a free spreadsheet a better option for them.
View original sourceGot it to finance Apple devices without a wireless provider, and likes the UI.
View original sourceThey hold two Quicksilver cards plus a Venture and used Paze promo purchases, but credits on the Quicksilvers stopped posting and Capital One support said they had no idea what the credits were.
View original sourceThey were surprised to be approved for a Quicksilver Secured after past credit struggles, added a larger deposit than required, and are now following best practices to build credit and graduate to an unsecured card.
View original sourceCalls it an almost perfect card but has asked multiple times for a credit limit increase without success.
View original sourceSeven years with Revolut and no such problem; they only once asked for proof of origin, which was no problem.
View original sourceFinds the card's UI absolutely horrendous and like something out of 2005.
View original sourceThey opened Fidelity Go as an experiment, saw strong gains since 2024 and plan to stay under the free threshold, but warn about tax implications on selling and a high number of trades that make tax forms busy.
View original sourceAn experienced options trader says a market order on an illiquid option filled far below the bid shown in the Fidelity app, and Fidelity support would not reverse it, so they advise always using limit orders.
View original sourceAs a nonresident with an ITIN, the Platinum was their first US card. The limit later rose and they accepted a product change to Quicksilver, but only VentureOne was offered and Venture X preapproval was declined.
View original sourceCustomer since 2019 whose accounts were frozen without warning or explanation for over a month, with support offering only canned responses.
View original sourceWas really happy with YNAB but switched about a year ago to a similar alternative because it was getting too expensive.
View original sourceReported unauthorized wire within five minutes but was bounced around for two hours before the recall was sent.
View original sourceReally enjoys the card for its UI, financing and Daily Cash into the HYSA.
View original sourceCleared for AML but funds still not released for four months, with support repeatedly promising a transfer to a new account in 14 days that never happened.
View original sourceRelies on YNAB because they are low-income, but when the subscription renewed they almost cried at how expensive it has become.
View original sourceSimilar fraud dispute went nowhere; moved all funds out.
View original sourceCan no longer finance iPhones on a prepaid carrier, so the card is becoming useless.
View original sourceFound YNAB's credit card handling maddening, with accounts always slightly off even when reconciled correctly, apparently because of transaction timing, and left for another app.
View original sourceHas over a decade of data in YNAB and often cannot edit targets without an error, and says support's answer was that they have too much data and should start a new budget; also tired of price increases.
View original sourceAfter six years with YNAB, is moving to a free manual-sync budgeting app, since they have no debt and basic expenses.
View original sourceNever left YNAB4 and still uses it daily, entering purchases on the desktop version because the app link was clunky, and refused to pay monthly for something they already owned.
View original sourceHates software subscriptions and says YNAB is not worth 130 a year, planning to go back to a spreadsheet if the price rises again.
View original sourceHas used YNAB since it was a one-time purchase, but price hikes and bank sync working only about 10% of the time with their bank mean it is no longer worth the cost.
View original sourceLikes how YNAB handles credit cards they are intentionally carrying a balance on, with a dedicated payoff category that automatically accounts for new transactions, useful during zero-percent financing.
View original sourceUsed YNAB for about three years but calls the latest price increase exorbitant and can no longer justify it, so is considering building their own zero-based budgeting web app.
View original sourceThey keep a Fidelity Go account alongside a lot of self-managed investing and say it is a good program for set-and-forget, but what it does is not hard to replicate with lower-cost ETFs.
View original sourceGreat set-and-forget brokerage alongside Schwab, though pooling dividends across the whole pie instead of reinvesting directly into the paying stock is annoying.
View original sourceThey applied for a CIT Bank Platinum Savings account because of its rate and 2FA options, but the application was rejected. They ended up opening a different bank's savings account instead.
View original sourceClosed their Revolut account after terrible experiences and wants better support, saying they cannot accept being without access to funds overseas.
View original sourceWas with Ally for a decade and it was great.
View original sourceThe lounges were always packed despite the high annual fee.
View original sourceThey had Fidelity Go and cancelled because the management fee felt too high and the portfolio held too large a share of bonds; they moved to a self-managed brokerage account with a global stock fund.
View original sourceThey currently use M1 Finance and praise the interface and the pie concept, but are frustrated that it only trades in two windows a day. They are considering moving their IRA to Fidelity for baskets.
View original sourceThey use CIT Bank alongside two other online banks for savings and think CIT offers a bonus rate tied to deposit size, but dislike that it relies on SMS for two-factor login.
View original sourceThey shopped through the Capital One offers portal to stockpile Venture miles for future flights, were confused when only cash back percentages appeared, and later found it working normally again.
View original sourceRetitled a joint taxable Vanguard account into a trust and found it a simple, logical process with no issues.
View original sourceStacked Paze, a statement credit and a shopping offer on a ticket bought with the Preferred.
View original sourceHeld the Amex Platinum for years and found its points poor value.
View original sourceThey signed up for the Venture for the sign-up bonus, still have unused points a year later, and want to avoid paying the annual fee again, so they are looking at product changing to a no-fee card.
View original sourceHas trusts at Vanguard and found them no hassle to set up.
View original sourceThey are a Venture cardholder whose annual fee had just renewed, yet the new hotel credit had not appeared; a phone agent did not know about it and said only the Venture X carries a travel credit.
View original sourceHas several trusts at Vanguard and says it has been nothing but easy, including using a trust account as escrow for an estate.
View original sourceLeft Vanguard after changing a trustee on a special-needs trust account meant hoop after hoop of shifting requirements and a rejected notarization.
View original sourceAs trustee of trusts with Vanguard accounts reports no problems specific to the trust accounts.
View original sourceThey held a Quicksilver and a Platinum for three years until Capital One restricted and closed both without warning after returned autopay payments. They were furious about the poor communication and the utilization hit.
Spent three years raising issues about Monarch's sophistication and says it will not have the level the commenter needs for reporting, so they switched back to desktop Quicken.
View original sourceLikes Fidelity's money transfer lock against ACATS fraud but dislikes that it blocks outbound ACH transfers too, and wonders whether using Fidelity as their main account is wise.
View original sourceGood catch-all backup card paired with a Sapphire.
View original sourceStacked the Sapphire Reserve StubHub credit with portal cashback and bonus points on college football tickets.
View original sourceSays much is missing from the Fidelity app and it keeps getting worse as the company changes it, so they just use the desktop site.
View original sourceUsed the Sapphire Reserve StubHub credit on two England game tickets and gave the second to a friend.
View original sourceLocking an HSA with Fidelity's transfer lock earlier this year blocked reimbursing themself from the HSA with an unhelpful error.
View original sourceStacked the Sapphire Reserve StubHub credit with other offers and came out ahead on family Thunder tickets.
View original sourceThey hold two taxable accounts in Fidelity Go but are considering moving the larger one to a cheaper self-picked index fund because Go's fee seems high compared with doing it themselves.
View original sourceThey have kept a Quicksilver for over ten years without thinking about it, but worry that the coming Discover network switch will hurt acceptance on their yearly overseas trips.
View original sourceLeft Betterment after almost ten years because accumulated tax losses slowed with account maturity and the fees outweighed the benefit.
View original sourceFound the in-kind transfer from Betterment to Fidelity incredibly easy, though it left nearly 28 funds to simplify.
View original sourceUltra user of four years considering leaving for Klarna Max because of better benefits, helped by Revolut switching its lounge partner and dropping the lounges they use.
View original sourceChose Monarch because it was legitimately good compared with other available tools, and got a year for about 50 dollars through an offer.
View original sourceUses the FU as a backup where Amex is not accepted.
View original sourceOn Ultra and finds the benefits worth it, especially the cancel-for-any-reason insurance and the Revpoints earn rate on the credit card.
View original sourceLong-time Metal/Ultra user frustrated by shrinking perks: travel-insurance delay cover now needs 8 hours, trip length is capped, and the lounge partner and WeWork access are being changed.
View original sourceAfter sending crypto from their own wallet to Revolut, Revolut held their funds for weeks with no explanation.
View original sourceThey were denied on a miscounted 5/24 check, then approved after calling the reconsideration line, but got a low starting limit and could not move credit over from their personal cards, making the bonus spend hard.
View original sourceThey took the five free night Boundless offer with a low spend requirement and flight credit, value the certificates modestly because they expire and are capped, but see the low spend as a clear win.
View original sourceThey trialed Fidelity Baskets to manage ETFs across several accounts but will not renew. They found it unintuitive, disconnected from the rest of the app and harder than doing the allocation math themselves.
View original sourceThey used the secured Quicksilver for nearly every purchase for over a year, got their deposit back after about six months and received a credit line increase, unlike with their Discover secured card.
View original sourceThey keep their Quicksilver only for the regular 0% balance transfer offers they receive, which they use for investing, while other cards already beat its 3% gas and grocery rate.
View original sourceTrying to close the Acorns account over its monthly fee and finding it much harder than expected to transfer the portfolio, including a bitcoin ETF, to Robinhood.
View original sourceSays hold times are the biggest problem, since a spouse's work check can be held for two weeks, so the CMA is not their main bank.
View original sourceTen years with Revolut with one problem: with no cash to pay the annual Metal fee, Revolut sold some of their commodities without asking.
View original sourceCalls Monarch hands down the best for them after trying all the alternatives, though they note the experience will not be the same for everyone.
View original sourceSays YNAB has you plan in advance to spend only the money you have right now, instead of other budget apps that tell you what you already overspent, and calls YNAB the best.
View original sourceTheir partner opened the Boundless last summer during the five free night offer, and they had a plan for using the certificates, which would not have been possible with only points.
View original sourceThey paid a monthly fee for Vanguard Digital Advisor on their 401k for a decade, mostly set-and-forget, and only recently noticed how large the fee had grown. They are now leaning toward cancelling and using a target date fund.
They self-manage their portfolio on the Merrill platform and like its research and technical analysis tools. They also mention a tab of Merrill's preferred ETFs.
View original sourceThey use it like a debit card for all purchases a few months in, paying down the balance weekly and keeping utilization very low while building toward a stronger credit lineup.
View original sourceThey have had their Quicksilver for about eleven years but left it unused in a drawer, and would take the Discover switch offer to start using it for gas.
View original sourceLoves Copilot but notes Amazon sync never works and development is slow.
View original sourceThey use Vanguard Digital Advisor and accept the small fee because they believe it makes better investment decisions than they could, and at their age they prefer not to manage things themselves.
View original sourceThey accepted the Discover-network offer and found the 3% gas and grocery boost so valuable that they are cancelling their Amex and Citi cards to make the Quicksilver their everyday card.
View original sourceThey mainly use their Quicksilver for car rentals booked through the Capital One portal for boosted cash back, and value that it covers collision damage waiver so they do not need to buy it.
View original sourceThey keep their Visa-network Quicksilver as a backup card for use abroad, and are hesitant to accept the Discover switch because it would hurt that role.
View original sourceTheir Quicksilver sits completely unused, but they keep it because it is their oldest credit line, and the new grocery rate would give it a role in their lineup.
View original sourceThey recently opened the card to earn 5% on a mobile phone bill and a toll tag, but both purchases only earned the base 1% rate, and they are unsure which categories those merchants qualify for.
View original sourceThey dropped their Merrill advisor and now hold a single index ETF in both their Roth IRA and brokerage at Merrill Edge. They note there are no fractional ETF purchases, so leftover cash gets swept into a mutual fund.
View original sourceThey see the Venture X as an easy net-value card, valuing its hotel portal earn and annual credit that offsets the fee, plus lounge access at an airport they frequent.
View original sourceThey hold Quicksilver as one of their oldest cards and found Capital One slow to raise limits, but after checking upgrade options they requested an increase and received a small one within days.
View original sourceCalls the Everyday card solid with excellent customer service, purchase protection, no annual fee and 3% online and Walmart Pay, and plans to keep it long term.
View original sourceReports Amex lowering the savings rate nearly every month since opening, saying a money market fund would have paid more apart from the sign-up bonus.
View original sourceHolds a large balance in Revolut earning daily returns with no problems.
View original sourceFinds Monarch good for households with multiple people, since they and their partner share some expenses and not others and can easily see cash flow for different accounts or cards.
View original sourceTried to move from YNAB to Monarch but found other apps did not budget well, offering suggestions where YNAB forced them to fix underfunded categories; YNAB is annoying but nothing beats it.
View original sourceLikes Rocket Money fine as a replacement for Mint but is unsure it would be a good replacement for YNAB.
View original sourceLikes Fidelity, especially its customer service, but says Robinhood has a better app and offers extras such as rollover matches, IRA match and a 3% flat credit card that make it hard to leave.
View original sourceThey keep a balance at Merrill only to qualify for a Preferred Rewards tier, which they say was recently made worse. They found the limits on what can be bought restrictive and ignore the advisors' sales calls.
View original sourceThey closed their Quicksilver and Platinum after Capital One denied credit limit increase requests on both, and they are moving their business to a credit union instead.
View original sourceLeft YNAB for ZeroSum after trying the Monarch free trial first and hating it, saying Monarch could not do the most basic things they wanted.
View original sourceSays Rocket Money has served all their needs since Mint died.
View original sourceSays Monarch looked prettier than YNAB but felt super limited by comparison; they are new to YNAB and it is working so far.
View original sourceReally enjoys Monarch for tracking and reporting as a more hands-off general financial picture, though they found ZeroSum and YNAB best for budgeting.
View original sourceUses Monarch and has been very happy with it.
View original sourceHas used Monarch for a few years and is very pleased with it, recommending it as a YNAB alternative.
View original sourceThey had a Capital One Platinum for about six months before it graduated to a higher limit, while their new Savor started with a low limit for good credit that they plan to grow with usage.
View original sourceThey keep the no-annual-fee Venture One mainly for access to Capital One travel partners, which they consider the one good reason to hold it.
View original sourceBarely uses the Everyday card but keeps it because repeated credit line increases lifted the limit very high.
View original sourceHas never had a problem with Schwab as a long-term holder and is happy with it after liking TD fine.
View original sourceUses the CMA for almost all basic banking, keeping nearly all unspent money in SPAXX, with no problems so far.
View original sourceHad connection failures all the time with Quicken Simplifi and says Monarch's connections are working daily.
View original sourceUsed YNAB for about a year and says the platform helped them, but is now open to trying other personal finance apps and asked for suggestions from people who switched.
View original sourceUses the Everyday card for its offers, the 3% online, gas and grocery categories and the Disney credit.
View original sourceHas used Schwab for nearly twenty years without issues.
View original sourceOpened a CMA with SPAXX as their emergency fund with checks and a debit card, preferring fewer institutions.
View original sourceHas used Monarch for about three months after YNAB and says it has been great so far, giving it a plus one as a YNAB alternative.
View original sourceUses the Everyday card's online category for recurring pet food and medication orders.
View original sourceHas never had issues and loves the interface.
View original sourceReports the website breaking weekly since 2019 with wrong pricing, pages not loading and broken account values, though thinkorswim is the one good thing.
View original sourceSays sale prices often print below the day's low, with explanations that don't satisfy, and the trading page was down at the open.
View original sourceBooking business travel shortly after paying the annual fee triggered fraud blocks and an early payment demand that support failed to clear even after bank balance verification.
View original sourceThey were approved for the Savor with a low starting line, requested an increase the very next day, and kept getting larger increases every few months by asking again.
View original sourceThey opened the Venture a little over a month ago and were unhappy with the low starting limit given their young, thin credit file, though they hit the sign-up miles bonus quickly and declined a small limit increase offer.
They took a Quicksilver pre-approval and then accepted an offer to upgrade their no-fee Platinum to Quicksilver, keeping the same rate and line while gaining 1.5% rewards with no credit pull.
View original sourceOpened the Amex savings account through a personal bonus offer, reports problems getting the promised bonus and poor service from two representatives, and moved the money to another bank.
View original sourceA developer with plenty of cash who still uses YNAB for its data and API, auto-importing everything and using it mostly as a budget tracker focused on pulling more money into investments.
View original sourceThey moved from a Walmart card to Platinum, then Quicksilver and Savor, and about four months ago Capital One randomly raised the limits on their Savor and Quicksilver by a lot without them asking.
View original sourceThey opened their first Capital One card, a Savor, with a generous starting limit despite a middling score, and later added a Venture. They suspect existing 360 savings accounts and household income helped.
View original sourceOne of their most used cards: 4% restaurants and 3% grocery with no annual fee.
View original sourceReceived an Amex error credit on their Delta Gold without calling, after having been charged the annual fee on the very first statement despite a waived first year.
View original sourceUses the Everyday card far more than expected two years after opening it.
View original sourceHas had the Fidelity card for 16 years and calls it pretty good, though many cards are as good.
View original sourceCalls the CMA great, with quick ATM rebates and no issues.
View original sourceSays they never received any real money from the 3% IRA match, only green numbers in the app.
View original sourceHad hopes for Monarch as a Mint replacement but is reevaluating that decision, possibly going back to Quicken since they just want the basics.
View original sourceJust bought a second home and says YNAB could not be more useful, helping them fund trips, retirement and paying off the new mortgage early.
View original sourceGreat rewards and one of their favorite cards.
View original sourceWas approved for the Everyday card as a newcomer to the US via the global transfer program and says it works great.
View original sourcePaid off the balance after a letter raising the interest rate and found Elan unpleasant to deal with.
View original sourceAfter almost three years with Monarch, says the product has gotten worse and the current cash flow home page is much better than the new reports page.
View original sourceOwns the Everyday card but never uses it because other cards cover groceries and gas better.
View original sourceUses Monarch as an overall tracker rather than a budget tool, and with everything in one place can see the graphs and feels positive about their financial future.
View original sourceStill uses the Everyday card a lot, as a first Amex, for cash back on online orders alongside a Platinum that covers Walmart Plus.
View original sourceAfter Mint shut down tried Copilot Money, Simplifi and Monarch and liked Monarch for the aggregation, no ads thanks to the subscription, the partner feature for a spouse, and new transaction notifications.
View original sourceUsed Mint for over a decade and says Monarch is like Mint but better, so spending 100 dollars on it was super easy.
View original sourceFound a year of Monarch worth the money and mostly likes the interface, but says it has a fundamental philosophical flaw incompatible with how they manage money, so they will switch when the subscription ends.
View original sourceWas about to retire with no idea of their monthly spend, started Monarch on the 50 dollar promo, and says connecting accounts and setting up a budget has been extremely helpful for seeing monthly cash flow.
View original sourceSays Monarch pulls transactions from all institutions so their only job is categorizing, and the time savings are well worth the price, with sharing easier than a shared spreadsheet.
View original sourceJoined when Mint shut down and juggles eight credit cards for rewards; says Monarch had the most reliable integrations, though it was debatable whether it was worth it after the promo rate ended.
View original sourceNeeded a tool to understand family monthly spend and compare time periods, and says Monarch does this very well, with filtering and off-the-shelf reports that do exactly what they need.
View original sourceMetal customer whose large balance has been held for ten days, with over 20 calls all getting the same escalated answer and a complaint ignored.
View original sourceA Mint user from the start who found Mint borderline unusable at the end; says Monarch is a lot better on connections, though criticism of half-baked features is warranted.
View original sourceStarted YNAB over seven years ago while preparing to buy a first home with little margin, loved it and proselytized it, but has been annoyed by recent changes and wonders whether they still need it.
View original sourceCard number was stolen repeatedly, with three reissues in 1.5 years.
View original sourceUses it only to finance Apple devices.
View original sourceStopped YNABing when income rose and was fine for a few years, but without regular tracking bad habits crept in and overspending went unnoticed until a run of big expenses brought them back.
View original sourceHas it only because of 0% iPhone financing.
View original sourceFive-plus years in and self-proclaimed ninja-level YNABers, using it daily and following the method closely, and cannot imagine doing their finances without it.
View original sourceClosed it after years due to lackluster earnings.
View original sourceSwitched to Actual Budget after years of YNAB and is very happy with it.
View original sourceSays their family does not technically need it anymore but cannot imagine not having YNAB-style money management, since checking category balances makes decisions about vacations, a car and other goals easy.
View original sourceLikes knowing they have enough in specific categories for a car, job loss, vacation and a home insurance deductible, and YNAB helps them live on 60% of income despite uneven earnings.
View original sourceHas taken breaks from YNAB but always comes back because they like knowing spending aligns with their priorities, such as consciously adding to dining out for a date night.
View original sourceSays YNAB keeps them grounded with spending and tracks where the money went, and thinks it is a great tool no matter how secure your finances.
View original sourceUsed YNAB mostly to track for years, then hired a certified coach for a single hour who made them get it in a way watching videos never could.
View original sourceThey love their Venture X and pair it with a Savor, noting it took over a year to get approved and that its value really shows once you travel several times a year booking hotels and flights.
View original sourceThey hold the Savor alongside a Venture X and like managing their Capital One cards from the same portal, finding the pairing simple and convenient.
View original sourceHas used YNAB for five years and finds its shortcoming is long-term planning when months differ, so keeps an annual budget in Google Sheets and assigns money from it each month.
View original sourceThey were restricted soon after getting the Venture X and waited weeks to learn more documents were needed, with points locked meanwhile. They call it an excellent card from a horrible company.
View original sourceEasy to get and now their most used card.
View original sourceHas had YNAB for over a decade but used about 5% of its potential, and is just learning preset and custom views, unlinked accounts, targets, auto assign and the month-ahead concept.
View original sourceThey keep the Venture X mainly for airport lounges and use the travel credit on hotels, which cost more through the Capital One portal, though the company quickly price matches if they call with a cheaper rate.
View original sourceUpgraded an old card to the Savor because their kids use it for dining and groceries; 3% beats 1.5%.
View original sourceHas filled the Preferred card's grocery cap every year for about ten years and is not bothered by the annual fee, though wishes the cap were higher.
View original sourceIs irritated that Schwab only automates mutual funds, forcing weekly manual ETF purchases, so keeps investments at Fidelity while doing research at Schwab.
View original sourceSwitched exclusively to a Fidelity CMA a few months ago, closed their BofA accounts and has loved it, keeping a Capital One 360 savings as a pass-through.
View original sourceSays Revolut sent over two thousand dollars to the wrong person, admitted the mistake but has not refunded them, so the case is going to a European court.
View original sourceHas used Wise every month for ten years and never had an issue.
View original sourceSays it takes a while but their wife could now run YNAB on her own and even set up a friend with only a few confirmations.
View original sourceStill a pretty good card while rebuilding credit.
View original sourceFinds Schwab far behind on basic features such as automatic purchases and a performance-by-asset chart.
View original sourceIs a planner and perfectionist for whom YNAB and the bank must match one to one, so an emergency fund shown in YNAB has to match the bank exactly.
View original sourceEventually received an unprompted statement credit labelled as an Amex error for the wrongly charged Delta Gold annual fee, with a little extra added to cover interest.
View original sourceThey use Fidelity baskets across several of their accounts with few issues and find it much easier to balance and add money to rebalance in taxable accounts. They hold plain ETFs, which keeps things simple.
View original sourceThey were in a similar spot after a past Capital One problem, opened a secured card first, and six months later were approved for a Quicksilver.
View original sourceThey were approved for the Savor as their first card after bankruptcy, chose it over other offers for its perks, and are happy with the starting limit as they rebuild their credit.
View original sourceUses the Preferred card as their main grocery and streaming card and values the monthly Disney and Hulu credit.
View original sourceHas used YNAB for years and it shows what they have spent, but they struggle to use it for future planning and spend their time reassigning money after the fact to match actual spending.
View original sourceThey had a Quicksilver as a teen, were careless and it was charged off, and now repeated Capital One applications are declined citing unusual account activity despite the repaid balance.
View original sourceThey were just approved for the Savor with a starting credit line and are pleased, after previously working through a debt consolidation program that included a Capital One account.
View original sourceEarns a few hundred dollars a year from the Preferred card and is fine paying its annual fee out of that.
View original sourceHas used YNAB for almost two years, but their wife is still not a fan, as questions about how much they saved in a month turn into a back-and-forth about categories.
View original sourceThey have held a Quicksilver alongside a Platinum for several years and report almost no credit limit growth, with repeated denials for more cards despite never missing a payment and keeping balances low.
View original sourceSays the Preferred card has always offset its annual fee in every year they have used it.
View original sourceLearned YNAB inside and out using ChatGPT, dropping in screenshots and asking questions, which they find remarkable.
View original sourceThey use Fidelity Basket Portfolios inside their Fidelity brokerage account and say it works fine for them. They report it saves them a lot of time whenever they invest.
View original sourceThey use the Amex Blue Cash Preferred for supermarkets and streaming services in a large household, and report getting a lot of cash back each year from it.
View original sourceThey find the Amex Gold a good earner for groceries and dining, but feel the annual fee and the amount of credit coupon clipping needed to make it worthwhile are a drawback.
View original sourceThey were approved for the Quicksilver and used it fine for a month, then a large plane ticket purchase got the account restricted, and income verification dragged on without the restriction being lifted.
View original sourceThey use their Capital One Platinum for everyday purchases but it earns no rewards, so they want to product change to the Quicksilver. They are rebuilding their relationship with Capital One after past mistakes.
View original sourceUses the CMA as checking, notes ATM fees are reimbursed without receipts, and keeps a secondary bank for larger cash needs.
View original sourceFinds Vanguard's service terrible now, especially for getting money out, with a 401k transfer taking two months as Vanguard kept changing things.
View original sourceSays the Fidelity card is zero mental effort for someone with a CMA: no annual fee, coupons or rotating categories.
View original sourceBought Bitcoin on Revolut and was blocked when trying to move it to their own cold wallet.
View original sourceIn their second year of paying for YNAB but does not use it, thinking they are too unorganized for it or that it is too complicated for them, with three bank accounts to manage.
View original sourceThey hit a bug in Fidelity Baskets where one basket would not save ticker changes and recurring investments kept buying unwanted stocks. Support called baskets a niche product, and they are now looking at alternatives.
View original sourceThey use a Quicksilver heavily and saw Capital One automatically raise their limit, though their score dipped, and they are now cutting back while weighing a Savor or Venture One.
View original sourceReports poor customer service experiences at Vanguard.
View original sourceSwitched to the Fidelity card as a 2 percent catch-all with no foreign transaction fee after Citi cut its own.
View original sourceCannot recommend Vanguard after a SEP IRA transfer into a company 401k sat for over a month, calling the process ridiculous with terrible service and poor communication.
View original sourceCalls it a very good catch-all with 2 percent back, no annual fee, TSA Precheck reimbursement and rewards deposited into a Fidelity account.
View original sourceThey use Rocket Money to track subscriptions, monthly spending and budgets, and find it fine for the low price. They dislike its inconsistent detection of PayPal purchases and want more customization.
View original sourceDropped their Chase Sapphire Reserve after the card changes because the coupon-style credits are hard to track and use, though they enjoyed the lounges and its earlier versatility.
View original sourceThey were approved for the Venture for the sign-up bonus, but the account was restricted within an hour of setting up payments. Support was unhelpful, and the annual fee was still charged while it stayed restricted.
View original sourceThey were approved for the Savor and restricted within minutes, but a call with an ID and selfie upload lifted the restriction quickly. They say Capital One support has generally treated them well.
View original sourceA one-dollar test payment to a new card was rejected once but has not happened again.
View original sourceUses the Fidelity card for large purchases outside bonus categories and likes investing the cash back.
View original sourceInvests monthly in a long-term ETF on Revolut for four years with no problems.
View original sourceThey like their Savor Mastercard as a backup dining card and one of their best for international travel, with no declines abroad. They note Capital One is stingy with credit limit increases for the first years.
View original sourceHas used the CMA as main checking for years with no issues, with tradeoffs of no Zelle and no cash deposits.
View original sourceHas used the CMA as primary checking for about three years with no issues linking Citi or Amex.
View original sourceAutopays four Capital One card accounts from a Fidelity CMA.
View original sourceThey started with the Capital One Platinum as a first card, used it for gas and paid in full, then got upgraded to the Quicksilver. They still have the Quicksilver today.
View original sourceThey enjoy the Fidelity Rewards Visa as a flat 2% catch-all card with no foreign transaction fee and recommend it as a second card after a starter card.
View original sourceThey moved from a secured card to a regular card and then a Platinum with Capital One, but the limit has stayed flat for almost 20 years; Capital One did reactivate a card closed for inactivity.
View original sourceConfirms the Everyday card rewards can be spent at checkout on Amazon, which is useful for heavy Amazon shoppers.
View original sourceSays the Fidelity card is good but the Fidelity checking account, the CMA, is great.
View original sourceHolds a large investment balance in Revolut with no issues so far.
View original sourceApplication verification without a banking relationship was a nightmare, though smooth afterwards.
View original sourceSays it is an actual 2 percent cash back card that also earns on taxes, insurance, tuition and rent, with no caps or annual fee.
View original sourceSays the CMA is a checking account by another name and has had no issues.
View original sourceCalls the Fidelity card solid even though they now use higher catch-all cards.
View original sourceUses the CMA as primary account with autopay for all cards through the card companies and has had no issues.
View original sourceCalls it a great card with unlimited 2 percent cash back and no foreign transaction fees.
View original sourceHas autopaid over ten credit cards through the CMA over a few years with no issues.
View original sourceLoves the simplicity of the card, with no need to chase sales or point combos.
View original sourceHad to wait two weeks for a large sum to become available after a pull transfer.
View original sourceWas denied a credit line increase twice and the card went to the sock drawer.
View original sourcePulls funds into Fidelity all the time and has them available for trading immediately with settlement the next business day.
View original sourceUses the CMA as main account and says it has worked well, with the only downside being no cash deposits.
View original sourceHas used the CMA as main checking for over five years with no issues and all cards autopaid from it.
View original sourceHad trouble linking Amex autopay at first but fixed it by phone and had no issues since.
View original sourceThey stacked the Amex Brilliant and Chase Boundless and collected both sign-up bonuses by timing the spend, and plan to product change the Boundless to the Ritz-Carlton card.
View original sourceThey left their Webull account unused for years, found the app complicated and unintuitive, and could not close it because of a delisted stock; support tickets only got copy-pasted bot replies.
View original sourceThey contrast their Webull trouble with the one time they had a problem at Robinhood, when a live support person answered within seconds and fixed it within minutes.
View original sourceSays a large transfer out of the Amex savings account to a brokerage was rejected and the funds were stuck for days, with support unable to say when a check would be sent.
View original sourceHas used Acorns since 2017 with round-ups on linked cards and a regular monthly deposit, but is unsure it is the best place to grow their money.
View original sourceHad a rent payment arrive late through the CMA and says they lost faith after this month.
View original sourceMint refugee who thinks Copilot is the best app for what they used Mint for, though feature development is slow.
View original sourceHad their account closed with no justification or chance to clarify, while holding a long-term investment balance there.
View original sourceNine to ten months in with no issues and knowledgeable support.
View original sourceSays American Express has always been great to them, including the high yield savings account.
View original sourceHas used the CMA as primary for over a year and had no issues other than slow availability of funds at first.
View original sourceLong-time Copilot user who is generally very happy, though betas have taken months to arrive.
View original sourceBoth Autograph and Active Cash are good and the 2 percent adds up.
View original sourceUses a brokerage hub plus a locked-down CMA for ATM use for about five years and loves it.
View original sourceHas used Copilot for over two years with a spouse; it organizes finances, looks nice and works well.
View original sourceRates Wells Fargo customer service near the top among several issuers.
View original sourceWells Fargo caught fraudulent charges before they noticed, twice.
View original sourceMost bills are now paid from it, Smart Transfers top up the account within about 15 minutes, and Venmo and PayPal work seamlessly, while debit swipes, ATM, cash and check deposits and Zelle still need other institutions.
They use the Chase Sapphire Preferred as their daily driver because it is easy to use and earns strong rewards in their biggest categories like dining and online grocery, with points usable as cash back.
View original sourceThey were approved for the Venture X after the pre-approval and say it worked for them, encouraging others in the same position to apply. They give no further details on the card.
View original sourceThe Savor was their first card in college and has served them well, so they have no interest in the Quicksilver offers they keep receiving.
View original sourceSays Schwab has top-tier customer service and would call them to walk through a transfer.
View original sourceLoves the CMA as a high-yield checking and savings account, though bill pay once switched to paper checks unexpectedly.
View original sourceLikes Betterment's tools, ability to link other accounts for a net-worth snapshot, and tax-loss harvesting, though they lose more in fees than they would like.
View original sourceSays it is not the cost but changes that add steps, with things that took one click now taking two or three, plus the headache of relearning new workflows for a single transaction.
View original sourceDouble Cash shows in Paze and the promotional credits post.
View original sourceRuns three CMAs for daily banking, travel funds and ATM use, with bills on autopilot, which makes life easier.
View original sourceHas used the CMA for about ten years for small cash storage and foreign ATM withdrawals and says it has worked well.
View original sourceHit a low daily mobile check deposit limit and a three-week transfer hold on their CMA, so deposits checks to a brokerage account instead.
View original sourceUses a primary and a travel CMA for years and likes worldwide ATM fee refunds and a better exchange rate than cash exchange places.
View original sourceIs slowly moving from Wells Fargo to the CMA and rewards card with zero problems so far, and would recommend it.
View original sourceReports no issues moving to the CMA, with the app the worst part because it is investment focused.
View original sourceMade the switch to the CMA and says it is great, using a bank only for Zelle.
View original sourceMostly migrated to the CMA and says it works really well.
View original sourceSwitched in January 2026, loves the setup with credit cards paid from the CMA and cash back deposited automatically, and plans to stay.
View original sourceLoves the CMA in their everyday banking, with a clearing account for autodebits, and says it has been rock solid after a worse experience elsewhere.
View original sourceHas no issues using the CMA as primary account, keeping a local bank only for safety deposit services.
View original sourceUsed as the go-to debit card on every international trip, and as a way to avoid out-of-network ATM fees instead of driving to the credit union ATM.
View original sourceThey used Western Union cash pickup at Elektra in Mexico to pay workers while owning a home there, finding cash was usually available if collected early in the day, but recipients were turned away late in the day.
View original sourceThey report being approved for the Quicksilver for Excellent Credit after coming out of a bankruptcy, which they say shows applying can still work out.
View original sourceLoves the app, disposable cards and pockets, but says that when a problem occurs it is a nightmare, with chat support unable to handle serious issues, so Revolut cannot be trusted as a main bank.
View original sourceWorks without a hitch for pulling cash overseas and reimburses ATM fees.
View original sourceBelgian user who recommends Revolut as a secondary bank for savings and stocks, loving the app and no-cost ETFs, while only moving money to and from a linked main bank because of horror stories.
View original sourceRefunds all ATM fees with zero foreign transaction fees for international travel.
View original sourceThey hold individual stocks at E*TRADE for shareholder perks because it integrates with the perk platforms better than Fidelity, where they keep most of their retirement funds.
View original sourceGreat no-annual-fee starter card worth keeping long-term for the 5% quarterly cash back categories, especially during gas and grocery quarters.
View original sourceThey were approved for the Venture and their approval email showed the advertised elevated mile bonus, matching the offer they applied for, though they note the card carries an annual fee.
View original sourceThey applied for the VentureOne expecting a 0% intro offer, were approved but found no 0% on the account, confirmed by phone it was not offered, and cancelled the card soon after receiving it.
View original sourceThey just got the Citi Strata Premier and found booking a hotel with its credit through Citi Travel easy and cheaper than other sites, rating the card highly overall.
View original sourceThey have used the Quicksilver for just over a year and really like it, though beyond having no foreign transaction fees they find it not great for their frequent travel.
View original sourceDay-to-day bank for five years across two countries, with debit, savings and investment accounts, and no problem that was not fixed within a few hours.
View original sourceThey hold the Venture alongside a Citi Strata Premier and feel the Venture lacks the trip and lost-bag protections the Citi card offers, wishing a hotel credit would make it a keeper.
View original sourceUses Revolut with their partner for shared expenses, with pockets for dining, saving, pets and groceries, and has no complaints.
View original sourceUsed Revolut for five years in Malta with euro and sterling accounts and no issues, but nearly fell for a phone scam impersonating Revolut.
View original sourceRecommends Revolut as a secondary bank for travel and everyday spending with no problems, topping up from a primary bank.
View original sourceHad their Revolut account closed after six years.
View original sourceDaily driver with salary paid directly to a local IBAN, loves virtual and single-use cards, generous trading and insurance on higher plans, and discounted eSIMs, with only minor bugs.
View original sourceHighly recommends Revolut as a main bank for two years, finding it easy and intuitive with large transfers and no issues, and any problem solved very fast.
View original sourceHad their account terminated without any details after using and recommending it to everyone.
View original sourcePlanned to cancel the Delta Gold after year one but kept it for the discount on point bookings and free checked bags, even flying Delta only a few times a year from a hub airport.
View original sourceThey chose Vanguard and have no complaints; they note its app and website lag behind in updates but say they have had no trouble using it.
View original sourceThey were moved to the Autograph automatically after the Bilt change, dislike the bank, and are closing it in favor of a Prime Visa since the small gas rewards difference is not worth staying.
View original sourceThey accepted a Savor offer as an existing Quicksilver holder and were approved, but two days later got a closure letter citing unusual account activity, with support giving no further explanation and a hard pull left on file.
They found Capital One rigid about raising the limit on their Quicksilver, but solved it by moving available credit over from a Discover card in the app and closing the unused Discover.
View original sourceHas had nothing but good experiences, including chat support that talked them through a backdoor Roth.
View original sourceOpened Revolut in the EU after years of happy Wise use and found they cannot pull ACH transfers from their US bank into the US details, forcing an expensive bank transfer, so they keep using Wise.
View original sourceTried Zerosum, loved it, and within three days ditched their YNAB subscription after thirteen years of using it.
View original sourceThey have had their Quicksilver for over ten years and like its spending categories, but never receive an upgrade offer to the Savor despite calling support and trying online.
View original sourceUsed Revolut for five years in Spain without an issue and uses it as a main bank, getting paid in USD so conversion and exchange fees are minimal.
View original sourceFirst-year cash back match and sign-up bonus were compelling enough to open a second card, though working around rotating 5% categories gets somewhat annoying after year one.
View original sourceLeft Fidelity within a week for Schwab and three years later is very pleased with the decision.
View original sourceUses Schwab and Fidelity mainly for their debit cards, which reimburse ATM fees at most machines.
View original sourceHas used Wise for seven years for transfers large and small, and whenever there has been an issue they could phone a live person.
View original sourceAn original YNAB evangelist from its spreadsheet days (2004-2005) who just canceled and, within a week of trying a free alternative, found their budget happy place again.
View original sourceReceived the $150 Expedia offer cash back after the trip was completed.
View original sourceDecent but not great: the sign-up bonus plus first-year cash back match is really good, and afterward it gets used only when the quarter is 5% dining, gas or groceries, with cash back deposited monthly into a savings account.
Has been with Schwab for over 15 years with consistently great customer service experiences.
View original sourceAlways uses Wise to move money from a US account to Ireland by wiring to a US account, exchanging in Wise, then sending euros to their Irish bank; uses Revolut mainly like Venmo.
View original sourceSatisfied Schwab customer for over 30 years, praising the website, top-notch customer service and helpful local branch staff.
View original sourceOpened a Wise account before moving to Spain, chose the digital card first, then ordered a cheap physical card that was mailed right away, and feels comfortable relying on it.
View original sourceDropped Vanguard and Fidelity over service and says Schwab hands down has the best customer service.
View original sourceMoved Vanguard mutual funds to Schwab without trouble, and Schwab reimbursed the exit fee charged by the previous firm.
View original sourceThey have kept a Quicksilver for over a decade, pay it off every month, and report that Capital One keeps approving credit line increases when they ask.
View original sourceLived in Europe using Wise for its IBAN and never had to set up a local bank, keeping money in the US and using credit cards for everything but rent.
View original sourceRevolut is closing their account without a reason despite documents proving legitimate income and two years on the highest plan.
View original sourceIs leaving YNAB although they love it, since manual entry is time consuming and one wrong number throws the account off, and it would not sync to one bank after everything they tried.
View original sourceDid not renew and got a refund from YNAB for their unused subscription time.
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