← 9 Most Irritating Bank Fees and What to Do About Them

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By Sasha King | Published October 7, 2011 | Full size is 620 × 480 pixels

Pay for the Pleasure of Debit Cards Bank of America isn't the only financial institution exploring the debit card fee. According to an article on MSN Money, Wells Fargo is testing a $3 monthly fee for debit card users in five states. SunTrust hopped on the bandwagon and is charging some customers $5 a month, and JPMorgan is dipping its toe in the water by trying out a $3 fee in Wisconsin. What you can do: Regardless of changes in the banking industry, cash is, and likely always will be, king. Consider withdrawing a certain amount of cash each month for your primary purchases. If you can't part with your plastic, buy gift cards at a discount from sites like GiftCardGranny.com and realize immediate savings with no charge for swiping.

Pay for the Pleasure of Debit Cards

Bank of America isn’t the only financial institution exploring…

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