Chase Bank Charges Minimum Balance Fees Despite Consistently High Average Balance
Chase triggered a $15 minimum balance fee for a single day below the new threshold for a customer with over $11,000 average daily balance and 40 years of tenure. The rigid fee trigger ignores account relationship history and creates disproportionate penalties for momentary balance dips. Legacy bank fee structure rigidity drives customer resentment.
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