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What is a checking account overdraft line?

Quick Answer

A checking overdraft line of credit is a small revolving credit line ($500-$50K) tapped automatically when checking goes negative. Interest runs 12-21% APR but it replaces $30-$40 per-item overdraft fees — a 5-day overdraft costs cents not dollars.

Cost comparison of overdraft line versus standard overdraft fee.
Warren Team
Updated April 26, 2026
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