Customers Charged Fees by Both Their Own Bank and the Merchant's Bank on One Withdrawal
When customers use their debit card to withdraw or spend money outside their home bank's network, they are charged a fee both by the institution where the transaction occurs and again by their own bank for the same transaction. This fee stacking is not clearly disclosed upfront, leaving customers surprised by the total cost of a single withdrawal.
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