#bankingfees

Published: April 27, 2025 | Category: Fees Ever feel like your bank account is on a mysterious diet — and you never signed up for it? 🧐 Well, it’s not your imagination. The hidden fees draining your wallet in 2025 are sneakier than ever, and they’re nibbling away at Gen Z and Millennial wallets faster than you can say “Where did my paycheck go?” From sketchy subscriptions to sneaky service…

As a student, I had a terrible experience banking with Bank of America. I heard from many fellow students who had similar experiences. The main issue was that despite the banks promise of "no fee checking for students" I was deducted ten dollars every month consistently. 

Banking fees are for suckers. Find a bank that does not.

There is no reason for the consumer to not stand up against excessive banking fees. Between the numerous national banks, local banks, and credit unions there is enough choice that you don't need to be locked into a bad deal.

For example, most banks offer free checking. If you bank charges you for online checking and a yearly maintenance fee, do research on the competition. If you would like to stay with your bank, talk to your representative. Inform that you are a loyal customer, have been with the bank for a number of years, though the excessive banking fees are giving you a concern and burning a hole in your pocket. There are some neighboring banks which offer their services for free and you are considering a switch. More than likely they will work with you to remove the fees. If not switch to the other bank!