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#2194529 - 10/03/18 11:36 AM NSF fees
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We do not have a overdraft protection product. We charge an NSF fee and for those days in which the account remains negative, we charge 15% and it's disclosed at account opening. Can you charge for the negative balance on days that fall on weekend and bank holidays?

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#2194530 - 10/03/18 12:27 PM Re: NSF fees Cat Lover
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How do you separate the balance to only charge the 15% on the overdrafts caused by checks versus one time debt card transactions and ATM withdrawals? When a customer makes a deposit, which overdraft balance is extinguished first? Just my personal opinion, you agree to pay a check into the overdraft and then charge them an NSF fee and 15% interest on the balance rather than just returning the check for which they get one charge. Why? And 15%? I hope that these fees and interest rates are fully justifiable by the bank and are not considered unconscionable. As too whether you can charge over the weekend, that would be a matter of State law, unless you feel that would be considered a UDAAP. Hard to say, but the program appears to be a little draconian from the get go.
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#2194535 - 10/03/18 12:56 PM Re: NSF fees Cat Lover
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I would recommend you google class action lawsuits related to overdraft programs. No saying you are going to be sued but this is how some big banks have gotten in trouble.

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#2194566 - 10/03/18 04:10 PM Re: NSF fees Cat Lover
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I agree with both posters above, yikes.

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#2194598 - 10/03/18 07:20 PM Re: NSF fees Cat Lover
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Thank you for the guidance. I plan to change it, I'm of the same opinion.

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