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How Does an Overdraft Affect Your Credit Score?

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Last Updated: April 23, 2025

Key Takeaways

  1. An overdraft happens when you have insufficient funds for a transaction and your bank covers the cost.
  2. An overdraft fee may impact your credit score if your bank reports the unpaid account to the credit bureaus.
  3. You should monitor your account to make sure that you have enough funds for every transaction.

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