First Republic Bank

They will take your money and give you cookies in return… oh yeah and .001% on your deposits… thank you fed chair Yellen. I kid.
Very nice service and free cookies, candies, and apples… word up hobos.
Good small bank with good lending standards… you wont lose your money… I think.

I love banking with First Republic Bank. I’ve had accounts with Citibank and Bank of America, in the past. First Republic doesn’t make you wait in line to speak with a teller. Instead, they gives all of their customers the executive treatment at no additional cost, with personalized service, advice, and free ATMs worldwide.
I’ve noticed this location has a few negative reviews. While I can’t speak for their individual experiences, I can say that I’ve been trusting Brian Lee with my personal finances for years. Whether it’s helping me maintain healthy checking and savings accounts or giving me advice on refinancing my mortgage, I’ve simply never met a banker with such a high level of knowledge, speed, and professionalism.
It’s awesome knowing that if I have any concerns, I can just pick up the phone, give Brian a call, and he’ll take care of everything. For that reason alone, I can only give my highest recommendation for this branch.
If you’re unsatisfied with the service you’ve been getting from your financial institution, give Brian a call – First Republic may be the bank you’re looking for.

As a newcomer to the country on a work permit I needed to open a bank account in order to provide rent and deposit checks. I looked on Unilocal for reviews on banks and found First Republic. I tried to go in to open an account and was told that I could not do so without an SSN, in spite of the fact that the government’s own website on SSNs specifies that they should not be necessary when applying for a bank account.
I was disappointed to say the least. If you are a newcomer to the country looking for a bank, don’t waste your time with a trip here.

This is more a review of First Republic overall, than this particular branch. However, since it’s the branch I have visited the most, I figure I should lend my support.
In an industry that inspires mostly revolt, disgust and frustration among customers, First Republic shines. They just solve problems, rather than most banks’ approach of tacking on fees and creating obstacles. For instance, I had $ 4000 stolen from me through an ATM skimmer scam in Colombia. It took First Republic all of ONE DAY to refund me the entire amount. And almost everyone you come into contact with is professional and courteous.
I do agree that the one man who sits to the left when you enter (seems like the branch manager) is more chilly than most people at the bank. But you usually don’t have to deal with him and I have found the other customer-​service people to be very kind and helpful. And one last thing — ATM FEE REFUNDS WORLDWIDE. While other people have complained about the $ 3500 account minimum (or they hit you with an $ 18 fee) the ATM fee rebate makes it more than worthwhile.

Dont Open an Account here, worse bank experience ever! KD O is right. I have come into this branch on 2 occassions.
1. Can you make change for a 20? I would appreciate it since the conceirge has stepped away. B*tchy woman replies «Do you have an account here?» Me: «No» Woman: «Then I cant make change unless you have an account here.»
2. I tried to open an account here today using a promotional mailer from the mail. I figure «oh theres atm fees rebated back to your account – thats kind of tight. and extra cash to open the account – sweet!» The guy i think was named Roger and he made me feel like I was robbing the bank when I presented the mailer. He then asked to see verification that the mailer was actually mailed to me. Wth? He also noted that I needed $ 3500 to open the account and made it sound condescending, okay? Freaking rude!

Still love First Republic but I have to say, the staff at this branch are definitely less friendly than at the Pine St location.

This is one of the snobbiest staff I have ever encountered. I swear the only Black people they might see are Ronnie Lott because EVERY TIME I have to conduct business in this branch & truthfully all of them they are rude, snobby until they see I have an account! I would recommend them only to people who truly don’t like to deal with other people.