[RnMomof7]

Do we have any statistics on how many illegal aliens actually keep bank accounts? I'd suspect the number is small.

You need a reality check...

Why do American citizens have to pay for banking services there?

[conservative in nyc]

You need a reality check...

Why do American citizens have to pay for banking services there?

Bank fees are far too high, period. But there is a cost to providing checking services, which isn't necessarily offset by the interest a bank can earn by lending out what's in your checking account.

But a wire transfer from an account at Bank of America in the United States to a Bank of America-owned bank in Mexico is essentially costless. Press a button, and it's complete. And the bank can earn interest on the float for a day or two.

By the way, how much did you pay Paypal to send money to JimRob the last time you donated to Free Republic? Why shouldn't Paypal be charging you, under your logic?