See this is what gets me.... this is the perfect time for capitalism to work - if you don't like the fee, move your money. Enough people do it, BoA will wake up and change their behavior.

Its funny - I work for a bank (not BoA) and I get a "free" account with them with all the fees waived. Thing is, I still do not choose to bank with them. Like many others here - I bank with a credit union. They are not as large (and thus not as location convienent), but I get a better product out of the CU.

Support what you like with your money. Thats what makes the system work.

*Why do you think most taxes are "hidden"?*

Hmm, in Canada we don't get as many banking choices

My family has banked with HSBC for many years, and they gave me my first (and only) credit card.

I don't know much about the banking industry, but it seems like HSBC is a good bank

The first (and only) time I had to call them they actually had a really person that is on my side of the globe answer, and I did not have to wait for hours on end!

Its the only bank I know that does it