Almost all of these banks charge monthly maintenance fees for checking accounts, but in most cases, these fees can be waived if certain conditions are met. (valuepenguin.com)
For example, credit unions are well known for not charging monthly maintenance fees, which are about $ 12 to $ 14 at big name banks. (wisebread.com)
Make sure to check with your bank to learn its specific rules for avoiding monthly maintenance fees. (discover.com)