A Biden-era federal rule that would have capped bank overdraft fees at $5 and was expected to save Americans billions annually was struck down Wednesday by the GOP-controlled House of Representatives ...
When you use more funds than you have in your checking, savings, or money market bank account, you can end up with a negative balance. That can lead to your bank declining future transactions. If you ...
The Senate voted 52-48 in favor of overturning the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) cap on overdraft fees banks can charge. With the approval, the measure goes to the House for a vote.
A mere four months ago, the Biden administration capped bank overdraft fees at $5. There was just one catch: The cap wouldn’t take effect until October. It now appears the cap will never take hold.
Overdraft fees average about $27 per transaction according to Bankrate’s 2025 checking account survey, but many major banks have eliminated or reduced these charges. Capital One, Citibank, and Ally ...