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Bankrate: Checking Fees Rise to Record Highs in 2012

The survey found that the costs of checking have risen dramatically, with some bank fees rising 25 percent or more. The survey finds that the rise in fees is, in part, a result of recent regulations limiting overdraft fees and capping the cost of debit card interchange fees. According to the survey, only 39 percent of banks offer a checking account with no minimum balance requirement and no monthly checking fee, down from 45 percent in 2011.

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