r/Banking

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About r/Banking

A place to discuss the in and outs of banking. Community, regional investment, commercial or consumer, come on in. Please review subreddit rules before posting.

The community at a glance

r/Banking is a Subreddit for Business Owners and Fintech Enthusiasts with roughly 178K members. It has been around since 2010. It has a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Fintech communities list. It is the 10th largest community in the Business topic page.

Roughly 47K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Bank, Looking, and Tired. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention bank, high yield savings account, and savings account.

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Established 2010
178K Members

Community Topics

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +47K members
Growth: +35.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 1K members
  • 2014: 1K members
  • 2015: 628 members
  • 2016: 906 members
  • 2017: 1K members
  • 2018: 3K members
  • 2019: 9K members
  • 2020: 14K members
  • 2021: 12K members
  • 2023: 27K members
  • 2024: 32K members
  • 2025: 43K members
  • 2026: 32K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 4K members
  • Oct: 3K members
  • Nov: 3K members
  • Dec: 3K members
  • Jan: 6K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 4K members
  • Jun: 4K members
  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 2K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. We're a nonprofit credit counseling organization. Ask us anything about choosing banks, comparing bank accounts, and avoiding common banking mistakes! đź’¬
    2. I've been getting multiple charges from Amazon over the last year that are not from me or anyone in my family, what is my best course of action?
    3. USBANK DISPUTE ADVICE
    #1
    Advice Requests
    We're a nonprofit credit counseling organization. Ask us anything about choosing banks, comparing bank accounts, and avoiding common banking mistakes! 💬 · I've been getting multiple charges from Amazon over the last year that are not from me or anyone in my family, what is my best course of action? · USBANK DISPUTE ADVICE
    3
  • Pain & Anger
    2 posts in the past month
    1. AMBANI TOOK MY MONEY AND I CAN'T DO ANYTHING
    2. Told my money was "returned" three times. It never was. Months later, still nothing.
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    AMBANI TOOK MY MONEY AND I CAN'T DO ANYTHING · Told my money was "returned" three times. It never was. Months later, still nothing.
    2
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Kids banking/savings US based account that can receive international wires
    2. My bank is making everything very hard what do I do
    #3
    Solution Requests
    Kids banking/savings US based account that can receive international wires · My bank is making everything very hard what do I do
    2

Topics

  • Bank
    85 posts in the past month
    #1
    Bank
    85
  • Looking
    64 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking
    64
  • Tired
    47 posts in the past month
    #3
    Tired
    47
  • Struggling
    34 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    34
  • Frustrating
    33 posts in the past month
    #5
    Frustrating
    33

Flair

  • Advice
    110 posts in the past month
    1. Warning to other fraud teams, we are seeing a wave of account takeovers that clear every existing control
    2. Fraud Attempt Warning
    3. Could my husband’s banker “friend” access my online account and change settings?
    #1
    Advice
    Warning to other fraud teams, we are seeing a wave of account takeovers that clear every existing control · Fraud Attempt Warning · Could my husband’s banker “friend” access my online account and change settings?
    110
  • US
    26 posts in the past month
    1. Credit union opening accounts members don't want/request. Lying to open them so the branch meets goals. Is this worth reporting?
    2. Please help me understand how this bank fraud happened and how to avoid it moving forward
    3. Best way to transfer about $80,000 from my checking account to a family member in the same U.S. state, but a couple hundred miles away?
    #2
    US
    Credit union opening accounts members don't want/request. Lying to open them so the branch meets goals. Is this worth reporting? · Please help me understand how this bank fraud happened and how to avoid it moving forward · Best way to transfer about $80,000 from my checking account to a family member in the same U.S. state, but a couple hundred miles away?
    26
  • Complaint
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Synchrony just overdrew my account to pay my bfs care credit balance when my account was removed from his a long time ago
    2. Be Aware if you have a Nitro Card
    3. AMBANI TOOK MY MONEY AND I CAN'T DO ANYTHING
    #3
    Complaint
    Synchrony just overdrew my account to pay my bfs care credit balance when my account was removed from his a long time ago · Be Aware if you have a Nitro Card · AMBANI TOOK MY MONEY AND I CAN'T DO ANYTHING
    9
  • Jobs
    9 posts in the past month
    1. How seriously is credit considered during hiring process at bank?
    2. Entry level jobs
    3. Are there high paying roles in banking that don't require selling?
    #4
    Jobs
    How seriously is credit considered during hiring process at bank? · Entry level jobs · Are there high paying roles in banking that don't require selling?
    9
  • Regulations/Laws
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Remitly deceiving rates
    2. Banking employee rank access limitation
    3. Waiting 30 Days after address change to issue new debit card
    #5
    Regulations/Laws
    Remitly deceiving rates · Banking employee rank access limitation · Waiting 30 Days after address change to issue new debit card
    8

Product recommendations

  • bank
    35 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best bank to switch to?
    2. what bank has the best bonus if you open a checkings or savings account with them?
    3. What’s the best bank for an unemployed newbie?
    #1
    bank
    What is the best bank to switch to? · what bank has the best bonus if you open a checkings or savings account with them? · What’s the best bank for an unemployed newbie?
    35
  • high yield savings account
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for HYSAs with best returns, do you have any suggestions? Depositing $1M
    2. Looking for HYSAs with best returns, do you have any suggestions? Depositing $1M
    3. Best traditional bank HYSA that isn't Marcus, Amex, CapitalOne
    #2
    high yield savings account
    Looking for HYSAs with best returns, do you have any suggestions? Depositing $1M · Looking for HYSAs with best returns, do you have any suggestions? Depositing $1M · Best traditional bank HYSA that isn't Marcus, Amex, CapitalOne
    7
  • savings account
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Whats the best Savings Account?
    2. Who offers the best savings account rates?
    3. Who offers the best savings account rates?
    #3
    savings account
    Whats the best Savings Account? · Who offers the best savings account rates? · Who offers the best savings account rates?
    5
  • checking account
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best checking account??
    2. Best checking account??
    3. Student looking for Checking Account Recs?
    #4
    checking account
    Best checking account?? · Best checking account?? · Student looking for Checking Account Recs?
    4
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Banking for?
Best for Business Owners and Fintech Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with live chat.
Is r/Banking free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Banking have?
Roughly 178K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Banking on?
r/Banking runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Banking cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Banking is organized under Business Owners, Fintech Enthusiasts.
How do I join r/Banking?
You can join r/Banking by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Business communities like?
A broad topic that covers everything from solo business owners to startup teams and larger operators. You will find communities on Discord, Reddit, and Slack focused on strategy, growth, operations, and the day-to-day grind of running something. Good for getting outside perspectives, finding collaborators, or just talking through problems with people who actually get it.
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