[Norman Bates]

I was shocked that Wells Fargo is charging non-account holders for cashing paychecks issued by their employers drawn on a Wells Fargo account; it is basically a penalty for not opening an account with them.

Why don't you go to your own bank and deposit that check there?

[kearnyirish2]

I do that via direct deposit (most of our employees opt for that), and not at Wells Fargo. I find it incredible that someone can basically be penalized because of their employer’s choice of banks.

[Craftmore]

I have had many arguments with bank managers with their policies of charging to cash a check from my employer when I have no account there.In economics classes I was taught that a check is a contractual agreement between the owner if the check,the bank,and the receiver to issue legal tender based on the funds being available.I remind them of that contractual agreement and threaten then with fraud and breech of contract.They then agree with cashing my paycheck for free.Sad thing is people dont stand up for thier rights,and just pay the fee.