Bank and ATM fees are rising, survey finds

Published: Tuesday, Oct. 28 2008 12:24 a.m. MDT

NEW YORK — You could be in for higher fees if you don't keep an eye on your checking account.

Fees for bounced checks and withdrawing cash from an out-of-network ATM rose again this year, according to a survey released Monday by Bankrate.com.

The average cost of using another bank's ATM is now $3.43, up 13 percent from last year. A bounced check costs an average of $28.95, up 2.5 percent from a year ago, according to the survey.

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