Comments on: Fire your bank with the Switch Bank Accounts Checklist

By: Lucy

Lucy — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:40:07 +0000

I just calculated how much (average) I spend on bank fees in a year $666. Coincidence? I don’t think so!

By: Lech Lesiak

Lech Lesiak — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:11:20 +0000

I’ve been using Presidents Choice as my main bank for at least ten years. Never had a serious problem. I also have as Royal Bank account for the odd occasion when I have to deal with a teller – e.g. buying Mexican pesos.

I got tired of being nickel and dimed to death by the fees charged by the chartered banks.

By: Birmingham DUI Lawyer

Birmingham DUI Lawyer — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:58:21 +0000

I’ve fired my bank before. It is such an exhilarating thing to do. My major suggestion would be to open another account first. That way you can start moving direct deposits and automatic bill pay before you cut the cord. I also like to threaten the bank with my leaving first. Even if I have already decided to leave. Sometimes talking with the bank about my concerns have gotten bank fees reversed, or actually fixed my issues. Even when I do end up leaving I got some of my money back first.

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By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:20:03 +0000

dlm: I contacted the companies directly: Hydro, Cable, Gas, etc. I asked if I could change to a preauthorized payment plan using my credit card. Most companies said yes and now they take their monthly payment from my credit card automatically. I check CC statements to confirm that what they collected matches what the bill says to confirm they don’t screw up. I’ve been doing this with some bills for years and haven’t had any issues yet.

The one thing to remember is when you get a new credit card (or new expiry date) you will have to contact them and give them the updated info. I keep all the bills that I pay this way in a spreadsheet with the contact phone number so it is a pretty simple process to update them all.