Did you know you can sign up to link your checking account to a personal line of credit, home equity line of credit or a savings account to cover overdrafts? When your checking account does not have sufficient funds to cover your transactions, the funds are automatically transferred from your linked account to cover your transactions. The service is designed to give you more flexibility and helps prevent declined transactions, returned checks, or other overdrafts on your accounts. Compare your options below.
| Savings | Preferred Plus Line of Credit | Home Equity Line of Credit |
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How does Overdraft Protection work? | ||
| The savings transfer covers the amount of the overdraft (in $100 increments). Coverage is based on the available savings or money market account balance. | The Preferred Plus Line of Credit advance covers or exceeds the amount of the overdraft (in $100 increments) based on the remaining available credit. | The Home Equity Line of Credit advance covers or exceeds the amount of the overdraft (in $100 increments) based on the remaining available credit. |
Which option is best for you? | ||
| If you like to minimize outstanding debt and have an established savings plan. | If you don’t own a home or prefer to have a line of credit. | If you own a home and appreciate the potential tax advantages of a Home Equity Line of Credit. (Consult your tax adviser about interest deductibility.) |
Do you pay interest on overdraft advances? | ||
| No. | Interest is paid the same way as any other advance on your Preferred Plus Line of Credit. | Interest is paid the same way as any other advance on your Home Equity Line of Credit. |
Are there any restrictions on the number of transfers per month? | ||
| Federal regulations restrict the number of transfers to six per month.* | No limit; based on available remaining credit. | No limit; based on available remaining credit. |
What are your repayment options? | ||
| N/A | Repayment is based on the terms of the Preferred Plus Line of Credit. | Repayment is based on the terms of the Home Equity Line of Credit. |
How will you know if your overdraft protection was activated? | ||
| The overdraft transfer will appear on your checking and savings statement. It also appears in your Mobile and Digital account activity. There is no transfer fee for this service. | The overdraft advance will appear on your monthly Preferred Plus Line of Credit statement and checking account statement. It also appears in your Mobile and Digital account activity. | The overdraft advance will appear on your monthly Home Equity Line of Credit statement and checking account statement. It also appears in your Mobile and Digital account activity. |