Beginning July 22, JPMorgan Chase will no longer charge overdraft fees incurred by purchases that cost $5 or less, according to the bank's checking disclosure notice. The new policy will prevent customers from wracking up outsized fees for small purchases -- like a $34 overdraft fee for a $3 slice of pizza.
American Express cards will continue to be accepted at Costco stores until June, or perhaps mid-summer, when the contract will be switched to Citi. Costcoâs switch from American Express to Visa is being pushed back to this summer. Itâs now saying that transition will happen in June or by midsummer.
If you know someone who has a Costco membership, Consumerist says you can ask them to buy a bunch of $10 pre-paid Costco Cash cards for you. All you have to do is show the card at the door to gain entry, then use it at the register when you check out, paying anything over $10 with cash or a debit card.