New enhancements continue the bank’s efforts over the last decade to give customers more access and value Show Chase has helped more than two million customers save on overdraft service fees through new enhancements to checking accounts that give them more flexibility when they are just a little short on any given day, the bank announced today. Earlier this year, Chase made several new enhancements to checking accounts:
Continuing with the enhancements made this year, in 2022 the bank will provide more ways for consumers to avoid overdraft fees by enhancing its services to include:
These continue the enhancements Chase has made over the last decade, including rolling out Chase Secure Banking, a no-overdraft service fee bank account, eliminating additional fees for accounts that are continuously overdrawn, and processing customer’s debits in the same order they see on Chase.com and the Chase Mobile app. Increasing the cushion to $50 from $5 has helped many Chase customers who didn’t expect a check or electronic payment to post, or just don’t have enough money in their checking account. Customers value access to overdraft services so that they can avoid late fees when making payments on important bills like utilities and rent, avoid negative impacts to their credit score, and can continue making every day purchases like groceries with debit card coverage. And now with the $50 cushion, they can continue to have access to the service without incurring overdraft service fees as long as their account isn’t more than $50 overdrawn at the end of the business day. “We work to make our products better for customers every day. These changes have already provided the extra support to more than two million customers who have avoided on average $60 in fees waiting for their paycheck to hit or are just a little short in funds that day,” said Jennifer Roberts, CEO of Consumer Banking at Chase.” “We know that customers incur late fees on important bills. With overdraft, we help our customers avoid late fees and potential negative impacts to their credit score, and with debit card coverage customers can continue making purchases with their debit card.” Chase customers can avoid or reduce overdraft service fees by:
These new enhancements build on Chase’s ongoing commitment to improve customers’ financial health in person and online. From more than 100 Community Managers working in new Chase Community Centers and branches, to new tools and content on chase.com/financialgoals, Chase provides the education to help consumers manage their budget, grow savings and build credit. Chase continues to look for ways to help customers manage their money. To learn more or check for updates, please visit: chase.com/overdraft
Michael Vi / Shutterstock.com Writing a check or charging to your debit card when you don’t have enough money in your checking account to cover the payment is called an overdraft. Chase’s overdraft fees will cost you $34, with a limit of three overdraft charges per day. But Chase will waive these fees if the purchase is $5 or less. Overdraft charges are not a pleasant experience, and the costs involved make it harder to save money while also jeopardizing your account. Each bank has its own rules pertaining to overdraft fees, and Chase might even waive them depending on the account you have. Overdraft protection is another solution. Keep reading to learn about Chase overdraft fees. How Much Chase Overdraft Fees CostWhenever you overdraw your account, Chase’s standard procedure is to charge a $34 insufficient funds fee unless the account is overdrawn due to a transaction that cost $5 or less. Chase will honor check payments, automatic payments and recurring debit card purchases at its discretion based on the customer’s account history. But attempts to use your Chase debit card for daily purchases can be rejected. The transaction might also be declined if your account is not in good standing. Check Out: Tips To Avoid Chase’s Monthly Maintenance Fees Chase Overdraft Fee Rules and LimitsChase’s overdraft rules are fairly straightforward. Per its fee schedule:
Chase notes you can avoid the overdraft by transferring funds to cover the difference before the end of the business day. The cutoff times are:
Learn More: What Is an Overdraft Fee and How Can You Avoid It? How Chase Applies Deposits and WithdrawalsChase applies withdrawals and deposits in the following order:
So, Chase essentially gives you a grace period — you get until the end of the day to deposit enough money to cover your checks and debit transactions and avoid the overdraft fees. Find Out: How To Find Your Chase Routing Number How To Get Chase Overdraft ProtectionIn addition to tracking your spending carefully to avoid overdrafts, it’s a good idea to add an extra layer of protection for yourself by linking a Chase savings account to your checking account. That way, in the event that you do overdraw your account, Chase will transfer the exact amount needed to pay for the remainder of the transaction from your Chase savings to your checking account. You won’t pay a fee for this service, but you’re limited to six savings withdrawals per month before a $5 fee applies to subsequent withdrawals. You can opt out of Chase debit card overdraft coverage at any time to avoid the fees and have any transaction for more than your balance be automatically rejected. Is Overdraft Protection Worth It?Overdraft protection basically covers you going over your available funds by transferring money from your Chase savings account. This covers all transactions, which gives you a bit of flexibility with spending. But an overdraft protection transaction counts toward your limit of six monthly savings withdrawals per statement period. The withdrawal fee is $5 each after the first six. Exceeding the six-withdrawal limit can also result in Chase automatically converting your savings account to a checking account, which would cost you your overdraft protection and any future interest you might’ve earned on your savings. How To Get Chase Overdraft Fees WaivedChase offers overdraft waivers depending on the account you have:
If you notice an overdraft fee on your bank statement, you might be able to get it waived. Follow these steps to try to get a Chase overdraft fee waived:
Information is accurate as of Sept. 13, 2022. The information related to Chase Private Client and Chase Sapphire Checking was collected by GOBankingRates and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of these products. Product details may vary. Please see issuer website for current information. GOBankingRates does not receive commission for these products. *Chase charges a $34 Insufficient Funds Fee per item during its nightly processing beginning with the first item that overdraws your account balance by more than $50 (maximum of 3 fees per business day, up to $102). *Chase won’t charge an overdraft fee if you are overdrawn $50 or less at the end of the business day. Chase may pay, for a $34 fee, overdraft transactions at our discretion based on your account history, deposits and transaction amount. If you’ve enrolled in Debit Card Coverage, everyday debit card purchases like groceries, may be approved at our discretion when you don’t have enough money in your account. Editorial Note: This content is not provided by Chase. Any opinions, analyses, reviews, ratings or recommendations expressed in this article are those of the author alone and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by Chase. Can I overdraw my Chase account?We pay overdrafts at our discretion, which means we do not guarantee that we will always authorize or pay any transactions presented for payment. If we do not authorize an overdraft, your transaction will be declined. If we do not pay an overdraft, your transaction will be returned.
What is the maximum amount you can overdraft?Federal laws do not specify maximum amounts for fees that banks can charge for overdrafts. These decisions are made by the bank. Banks are required to disclose any fees when the deposit account is established, and they are required to give you advance notice of any increase in a fee.
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