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Overdraft protection is an optional bank account service that prevents the rejection of charges that are in excess of available funds.

Decline overdraft protection. If you've already signed up, you can contact your bank to opt out. Your debit card will be declined if you exceed your balance, but you won't get hit with overdraft fees.

The banks can charge $5, offer overdraft protection as a courtesy, or extend a loan with an up-front interest rate. It applies to banks with at least $10 billion in assets.

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