I am not a US citizen, but the same scenario happens here too! The charge around 3%-5% from us and if we deposit funds in bank they charge 2% again :/ This is a sick! They robe us by saying government! And we obey for what they say! But most funniest part is they (I mean president and other ministers) never pay such things!
According to my viewpoint politicians are scammers! Who scam everything and everyone! Great article about a common problem!@davebrewer,
Cheers~