That quiet little line item on your bank statement just got louder. Monthly maintenance fees, once easy to dodge, are creeping higher or becoming harder to avoid at several major banks. Customers are opening their apps and realizing that simply keeping money in the bank is costing more than it used to.
If that makes your eyebrow twitch, you’re not alone. Let’s get into who’s charging, why it matters, and which banks might be pushing customers straight toward the exit.
