Why is there an ATM fee at Chase bank

[arsenic1016]

I've been withdrawaling money from PayPal through Chase ATM for years.  I've never been charged an ATM fee other than the $1 PayPal fee.  So yesterday, I go to the Chase ATM to withdrawal money just like I always do.  It says "this ATM charges a $3 fee".  When did that happen?

[We_Sell_Re_Sell]

I used one of thier ATM's listed and I was still charged the 3.00 fee. BS!

[PaKiBaDSha]

Thanks! there is one right next to me @ TCF Bank. whowuddathunkit?!?

[xcusemegf]

Just wanted to say, Well's Fargo does the same thing, except its more than three dollars.. It was almost four.

My problem is I have to wait almost a month to get my money , does anyone know why???

[Regman]

I just got hit today for the $3.00 fee. It's amazing how they just whack you over the head with no warning. I have a local bank near me which only charges $1.50. I was using Chase for the longest, but I refuse to be ripped off.

[trytobe]

Well guys I found one Bancorp Bank in downtown Chicago which **bleep** don't know if they charge a ATM fee or not but this is the address 30 N La Salle St # 1420  Chicago, IL 60602 just for you guys who are close to downtown Chicago area good for you bad for me.. I really hope that there are more locations than this one bank in all of Chicagoland or suburbs...

[MattyK_HEY]

I too can confirm that I used a Bancorp ATM and it still wanted to charge me. Paypal needs to join the AllPoint network or something. I use this because it's more convenient than traditional banking, but that's been slowly changing for a while now. 

My advice is to get cash back when shopping whenever possible and use credit union ATMs, which are often free. 

[stez63]

I used to go to chase, and just eat the $1 fee since chase is the bank I use anyway and it was convienient. $4 is ridiculous.

***Solution***

For everyone that isn't doing this already, you should certainly start. Go to a larger grocery store in your area, buy a $0.50 pack of gum, let it ring up tax, use your Paypal debit card w/pin, and select "get cash back". You can get cash back, up to the penny amount that you have in your paypal account. Most places don't, but occasionally a walmart or kroger will requier you to get cash back in increments of $20, so be careful. It's not nearly as convienient, but its fast, cheap, and you get free gum!

[PaKiBaDSha]

who paid for the gum?

[FlareSys]

I love the idea from a previous poster of purchasing post office money orders using the PayPal debit card. The fee is only about $1.00 - 1.50--much better than $4.

For small amounts (under $100), it makes sense to just get cash back from a grocery store purchase.

I can't say that I'm not disappointed. With PayPal's size and clout, they should be able to establish relationships with banks and networks to provide free ATM access. After paying $1,100 in transaction fees last year, it's the least the can do for me and other VALUABLE customers.

[djabouti]

Find a local allied atm or other free local atm, this will solve the problem , the one I (google) found nearby at cvs even has a  chase marquis on it but also has an allied sticker, but its free no $3 charge, and its been working so far, I only get charged the $1 by paypal, hope this helps