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Should I overdraw my account?

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How much will an overdraft cost? The bank has offered you a free personal account. Whether or not it really remains free depends entirely on you.
Should I overdraw my account?

How can I keep my account at zero cost?

How much will an overdraft cost? The bank has offered you a free personal account. Whether or not it really remains free depends entirely on you. Free personal accounts with full service packages are available for young people. But they are only free as long as your account balance is positive, i.e. as long as you have money in the bank. If you withdraw more money than you have, your bank balance will turn negative (“go into the red”). That means you are overdrawing your account. You will have to repay the money, of course, and interest. Overdraft interest rates are usually anywhere around 10 per cent. If you withdraw money in excess of your overdraft limit, additional punitive interest will be charged. The total interest load may add up to a stiff 20 per cent.

How to stay on the safe side!

1. Check your account statements regularly and keep an eye on how much you have in your account. 2. Only withdraw cash when you know that there is enough in your account. 3. You can do without an overdraft facility altogether. That way you avoid all risk.
Should I overdraw my account?

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