Are congregations in Spain suffering an increase in banking fees since Watchtower 'seized' their bank savings? (page 2)

blondie

We pay no banking fees here at our US bank if we keep a minimum in our savings. But we have been a customer so long that even when it drops below, no fees.

So what do the banks in Spain consider the lowest amount needed in a checking/savings account before they start charging fees? How much are the fees, would they break a congregation of 100, e.g., fees here $5, only 5 cents per publisher.

I guess some congregations hadn't seen that on their statement for so long, they didn't realize they were getting a break. And these are the people who are going to lead jws into the new system; I would dread the next 1,000 years.

menrov

no bible texts in the letter???

Skepsis

I'm living in Spain and I don't pay fees for banking transfers or most basic banking services. It's normal for corporate accounts but not for private accounts.

There are plenty of online banks out there and some are subsidiaries of traditional banks. Even if you have an account in a traditional bank when you have to pay those fees, you can go to the local agency to negotiate with the zone director for better conditions. For example, if you have your salary payed monthly, you may get no fees.

Hecce

From what I can see and the current Watchtower practices I think that the Congregations are captives to one particular chosen by the Branch. Personally I don't see much of an issue with paying the monthly service fees after the cleaning of the congregation accounts by the Branch.