Previous1 of 7NextFees for overdrafts increased over the past year, with the average cost of the first bounced check or returned payment now at $30.47. This is up 3 percent from $29.58 last year, and it's consistent with the average 2.9 percent annual increase since 1998. Still, this fee remains avoidable. See how at Bankrate.com.In its 2010 Checking Study, Bankrate surveyed the five largest banks and five largest thrifts based on deposits in the top 25 U.S. markets.<< Back to the 2010 Checking Study table of contents. Related Articles:Checking account tipsDebit card rewards surveyAvoid checking feesOverdraft changes comingRelated Links:High-yield checking study4 tips to thwart ATM thievesBanking at credit unionsFinancial reform dissectedadvertisement
Fees for overdrafts increased over the past year, with the average cost of the first bounced check or returned payment now at $30.47. This is up 3 percent from $29.58 last year, and it's consistent with the average 2.9 percent annual increase since 1998. Still, this fee remains avoidable. See how at Bankrate.com.
In its 2010 Checking Study, Bankrate surveyed the five largest banks and five largest thrifts based on deposits in the top 25 U.S. markets.
<< Back to the 2010 Checking Study table of contents.
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