BANKING AFFAIRS

BANKING GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When signing up for a new checking account you answer “Yes” to receive overdraft protection. On this day, you have $10 in your account. You go out and use your debit card to buy lunch for $12, a movie ticket for $12 and dinner for $15. What is likely to be the outcome resulting from these transactions?
A
Your account would be closed
B
You will likely be charged an overdraft fee for EACH transaction and also will need to repay the bank for the amount overdrawn ($29)
C
Because you requested overdraft protection, the bank will not allow you to overdraw your account, so your debit card will be denied in these 3 instances
D
The bank will provide you five days to add funds to your account to cover the overdraft and no fees will be assessed
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Overdraft protection is an agreement with the bank or financial institution to cover overdrafts on a checking account. This service typically involves a fee and is generally limited to a preset maximum amount.

Detailed explanation-2: -Whether you apply for a bank account online or in person, you’ll need a government-issued ID and personal details, such as your Social Security number, on hand. You might also be asked to fund your account with an initial deposit.

Detailed explanation-3: -You’ll need to provide personal information, such as your name, address and birthday, plus your social security number. In some cases, the bank may run a credit check, but it will likely be a soft pull that doesn’t hurt your credit. You can double check the terms before opening an account to verify this.

Detailed explanation-4: -Overdraft fees occur when you don’t have enough money in your account to cover your transactions. The cost for overdraft fees varies by bank, but they may cost around $35 per transaction. These fees can add up quickly and can have ripple effects that are costly.

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