Chase Opening Teller-Free Banks In Mercer Island, Bellevue

MERCER ISLAND, WA — Chase is opening two new banks in Mercer Island and Bellevue Monday that the company calls "digital first." That means customers will do most of their own banking via tablets or video conferencing.

For typical business like deposits and withdrawals at the new branches, customers will use an ATM-like "smart" kiosk. There will also be video conferencing available so customers can talk to banking advisors. Human bankers will still be on hand to help people open accounts.

"These branches were selected as Digital First locations because local customers are digitally-savvy and are doing their routine transactions digitally," Chase said in a press release, noting that about 80 percent of transactions are already done with a digital device.

The two locations are existing branches that have been remodeled. The Mercer Island branch is located near the Southeast 68th Street QFC. The Bellevue branch is in the Crossroads area at 1320 Ave. Northeast.

Let us know in the comments how you feel about doing your banking without a teller.