Overdraft protection is a service offered by banks that prevents transactions from being declined if you don't have enough funds.

If you spend more money than you have in your checking account, your balance will go negative, and your bank will charge you an overdraft fee. Overdraft protection is a feature offered by many banks ...

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(InvestigateTV) — When an account is overdrawn, consumers pay a high price. In 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule that would have required large banks and credit ...

The new rule gives banks three options for overdraft fees, the simplest being to charge $5 per overdraft. The main trade group for U.S. banks opposes the rule, saying it will lead to fewer banks ...