5 Places With The Highest ATM Fees

There are more than 400,000 ATMs in the United States, according to the American Bankers Association. The median cost of ATM fees in the U.S. is $2.33, according to Bankrateom's 2010 Checking Study, but that number can vary greatly. Remember, too, that you're likely to pay two fees when you use ATMs out of your network -- one fee to use the machine, and another fee to your own bank. The latter fee, called an "off-us" fee, add's another $1.41, meaning the median total fee for accessing your own cash on an ATM outside your own network is $3.74.

For money-savvy consumers, knowledge is power. Here's where you're likely to find the most expensive sources of cash and how you can avoid -- or at least minimize -- the costs.

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