Between Occupy Wall Street and the backlash against Bank of Amerca's proposed debit-card fees, it seems that people don't really like banks that much nowadays, though we suspect that those institutions usually have approval ratings similar to the airlines.

So who are some people turning to for their banking needs? Walmart.

It turns out one of the world's most gigatic corporations offers customers a pretty good deal with the expansion of its Money Centers. You can cash a $300 to $1000 check at Walmart for a 3% fee. The retailer offers pay-as-you-go debit cards for a $3 one-time fee and an additional $3 per month service fee.

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