Overview
Established in 1869, Dime Bank has $1.12 billion in assets and deposits totaling $925.2 million, ranking it as a medium-size bank. Dime Bank, whose headquarters are in Norwich, Connecticut, lacks premium access to support representatives, with no live chat or all-day service options available. It is a conventional brick-and-mortar bank with in-person service, in addition to its online and mobile apps. We gave Dime Bank a 4.1 stars out of 5, which means it is a respectable bank that deserves your consideration. Dime Bank offers a diverse array of product offerings, which include savings accounts, checking accounts, money market accounts, CDs, IRAs, mortgage products and credit cards. Dime Bank has a fair savings rate compared to the average savings account. If you're interested in stress-free personal checking, Dime Bank offers an option without a monthly fee. Locating a checking account with no monthly fee, in addition to a savings account with a high interest rate at the same institution is your best option for returning the most income from your deposits alongside easy access to your funds.
How We Rated It
SmartAsset's Overall Rating
National Average: 4.1The overall rating is a weighted average of rates, fees, service quality and financial health.Read more
Rates
SmartAsset Average: 3.5Dime Bank has a savings rate of 0.03%, which is poor in comparison to other U.S. banks. Dime Bank's one-year and five-year term lengths CDs earn at a rate of 0.10% and 0.40%, respectively, while its highest-yielding money market account has a rate of 0.03%. Given its noncompetitive savings rate, you should think about opting for higher earning savings accounts with other banks.
How Dime Bank's Savings Rates Compare
Fees
SmartAsset Average: 4.4On average, Dime Bank charges customers extremely low fees compared to the national average. Its checking account has no monthly fee, making it excellent for anyone looking for a hassle-free account. Dime Bank unfortunately doesn't refund out-of-network ATM fees, which means you will need to search for a Dime Bank ATM or eat the ATM charge.
Service Quality
SmartAsset Average: 3.7Dime Bank is a brick-and-mortar bank, with 14 total branches in Connecticut. It also offers access to mobile and web apps for a straightforward mobile-banking experience. Dime Bank's online and mobile banking platforms receive poor marks from users. The Dime Bank mobile app is rated at 2.8 out of 5 (out of 9 ratings on iOS and Android) compared to the national average of 3.8. You can utilize Dime Bank's mobile app to manage your funds by reviewing monthly statements, sending and receiving money and reaching customer service. Dime Bank gets an exceptional consumer satisfaction score based on relatively few consumer complaints brought to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a government-backed consumer protection agency.
Financial Health
SmartAsset Average: 4.8Dime Bank ranks as a medium-size bank owning assets totaling $1.12 billion and $925.5 million in deposits. Dime Bank has a strong Texas Ratio of 1.57%, denoting a small chance of failure. Additionally, Dime Bank is FDIC-insured, meaning that your money is insured up to $250,000, even in the event of bank failure.
Texas Ratio Analysis
The Texas Ratio, a measure of a "bad assets" against available capital, can provide an early warning sign of bank failure. A low ratio indicates smaller chance of failure; a higher ratio suggests greater risk.
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Products Offered
Product | Current Terms and Rates | Minimum Balance for APY |
---|---|---|
Savings Account | 0.03% APY | $20 |
Checking Account | 0.03% APY | $20 |
Certificates of Deposit |
| $500 for all terms |
Money Market Accounts | 0.03% APY 0.03% APY | $10000 $15000 |
Dime Bank has several deposit products like savings accounts, checking accounts, money market accounts and CDs that provide you with many options to manage your money. Dime Bank does not have the best savings rate, which means you should consider other options for banks that deliver more return for your money. CDs can be a terrific option to achieve higher returns, but there are limitations to accessing your money. Dime Bank's CD rates are fair compared to other U.S. banks.
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Dime Bank has 14 locations across the U.S.
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