
If you’re anything like me, you hate paying extra fees just to access your own money. ATMs are possibly the worst offenders, and their fees are only rising.
ATM fees reached a new high in 2024, reaching an average of nearly $5 per transaction, according to Bankrate. That’s a shocking toll for the convenience of getting money out of your own bank account, especially if you just need a quick $20. Unfortunately, some consumers don’t have much of a choice.