overdraft protection definition

overdraft protection

Credit arrangement under which a bank automatically extends a short-term loan to cover a check's amount that exceeds the check writer's (drawer's) account balance. This arrangement ensures the check is not returned (bounced) due to not sufficient funds (NSF) which may call for a criminal charge.

overdraft protection is in the Accounting & Auditing and Banking, Commerce & Finance subjects.

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