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Tuesday, November 01, 2011

The Two-Way

Bank Of America Drops $5 Monthly Debit-Card Fee

A Bank of America logo outside a branch office in Palo Alto, Calif.

November 1, 2011 The bank's plan to charge many customers if they use the cards to make purchases was not popular. Other institutions had decided not to follow after seeing the backlash.

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Friday, September 30, 2011

The Two-Way

Bank Of America Is 'Sticking It' To Customers, Senator Says

A customer uses a Bank of America ATM in Los Angeles. The bank plans to start charging a $5 monthly fee for customers who use their debit card for purchases starting early in 2012. ATM transactions would still be free.

September 30, 2011 The No. 2 Democrat in the Senate doesn't like the bank's plan to charge many debit card customers $5 a month.

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