Wells Fargo's popular Everyday Checking costs a monthly service fee of $10, but you can get it waived if you maintain a $1,500 minimum daily balance. Santander Bank's Classic Checking costs $10 a month, which will be waived with a $750average balance.

Most banks charge $5, $10, or 10 percent of the total amount on the money order. The local (Los Angeles) Wells Fargo, Chase, and U.S. Bank charge a flat rate of $5and only offer domestic money orders.

Wells Fargo everyday checking fees. Monthly Fee $5. Min balance to avoid monthly fee $1500. Other ways to avoid monthly fee Direct deposits totaling $500 or more, OR 10 or more debit card purchases and/or payments, OR Linked to a Wells Fargo Campus ATM or Campus Debit Card.