Previous5 of 7NextATM surcharges hit new highs in 2010. The average ATM surcharge -- the fee charged by an ATM owner to a noncustomer -- increased 5 percent, from $2.22 to $2.33. Those increasing surcharges outpaced those decreasing by more than 3-to-1. And more than 99 percent of banks surveyed by Bankrate.com assess the fee.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
ATM surcharges hit new highs in 2010. The average ATM surcharge -- the fee charged by an ATM owner to a noncustomer -- increased 5 percent, from $2.22 to $2.33. Those increasing surcharges outpaced those decreasing by more than 3-to-1. And more than 99 percent of banks surveyed by Bankrate.com assess the fee.
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.
Bankrate wants to hear from you and encourages thoughtful and constructive comments. We ask that you stay focused on the story topic, respect other people's opinions, and avoid profanity, offensive statements, illegal contents and advertisement posts. Comments are not reviewed before they are posted. Bankrate reserves the right (but is not obligated) to edit or delete your comments. Please avoid posting private or confidential information, and also keep in mind that anything you post may be disclosed, published, transmitted or reused.
By submitting a post, you agree to be bound by Bankrate's terms of use. Please refer to Bankrate's privacy policy for more information regarding Bankrate's privacy practices.