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Bank fee calculator

Fees are easy to miss because they come out a few dollars at a time. Over a year, they can add up to hundreds of dollars.

Fill in the fees you pay. Leave anything that doesn't apply to you at 0. Your receipts and bank statements show what you're charged.

We filled in example numbers. Change them to match your situation.

Check cashing

Check your receipt. A $12 fee on a $600 check is 2%.

Overdrafts
Account and ATM fees

Add both fees if you pay one to your bank and one to the ATM's owner.

Your results

Fees in a year
$780
Where your fees go

Your fees add up to $780 a year: $288 for check cashing, $420 for overdrafts, $0 in monthly account fees, and $72 in ATM fees.

What this means

  • You pay about $780 a year in fees. That's $65 a month.
  • A bank or credit union account with Direct depositWhen your paycheck goes straight into your bank or credit union account, with no paper check.More in the glossary can end check-cashing fees.
  • For debit card purchases and ATM withdrawals, your bank can only charge an Overdraft feeA fee your bank may charge when you spend more than what's in your account and the bank covers the difference.More in the glossary if you agreed to overdraft coverage. You can call and ask them to turn it off.

Bank On certified accounts have no overdraft fees, need $25 or less to open, and cost $5 a month or less in fees that can't be waived.

Where to get free help

  • Bank On certified accounts

    Find a safe, low-cost bank or credit union account with no overdraft fees. Search by ZIP code or state.

  • Submit a complaint to the CFPB

    Having a problem with a bank, lender, credit card, or debt collector? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sends your complaint to the company for a response.

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