🤔 Can you bank on your bank?
Not really.
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Can you Bank on your bank? 🏦
Think about it.
They charge you various fees for services you use (and even the ones you don’t) which ultimately begs the question: is it really worth trusting them with your hard-earned money?
Well, let’s break it down —
Do you know how much your bank charges you to be their customer?
Withdrawal Fees: Some big banks charge you upto 150 rupees to withdraw your OWN MONEY after their randomly set limits.
Declined Transactions: They also charge a fee of upto ₹25 for declined transactions due to insufficient balance.
Minimum Balance: Big banks will levy a penalty of upto ₹100 + 5% of the shortfall in minimum balances.
Debit Card Charges: If you misplace your card, your bank will charge you a fee of ₹50-500 to replace it.
SMS Alerts: They charge 25 paise for every SMS alert, subject to a maximum of ₹25 per month.
Guess how much you should be paying for these services?
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