It is important for you to use your checking account responsibly and to never intentionally overdraw your account. However, we realize that financial shortfalls happen from time to time and we have options available for you.
Why would my account be overdrawn?
An insufficient balance can result from several events such as:
- The payment of checks, electronic funds transfers or other withdrawal requests
- Payments authorized by you
- The return of unpaid items deposited by you
- Bank service charges
- The deposit of items which, according to the bank’s Funds Availability Policy, are treated as not yet available or finally paid.
Overdraft Policy
Whether your overdrafts will be paid is discretionary and Cumberland Security Bank reserves the right not to pay. For example, we typically do not pay overdrafts if your account is not in good standing, or you are not making regular deposits, or you have too many overdrafts. The non-sufficient fee applies to overdrafts created by check, in-person withdrawal, ATM withdrawal, or other electronic means as applicable.
Overdraft Services Available
No matter how well you manage your finances, mistakes can happen. To help spare you potential embarrassment and expenses of returned items, Cumberland Security Bank offers three options to cover overdrafts.
Automatic Overdraft Transfer Service
What it is – Allows for the automatic transfer of funds to an overdrawn account
How it works – Funds will automatically transfer from a funding account to the account that is overdrawn (Can be used in conjunction with Overdraft Privilege)
Associated fees – $5 Automatic Overdraft Transfer Fee (per transfer)
How to activate – Complete an authorization form for enrollment
Maximum dollar limits – Up to the amount of funds available in the funding account
Overdraft Privilege
What it is – Discretionary program that may allow for the payment of insufficient funds items to a set limit on all eligible checking accounts
How it works – With the Overdraft Privilege, the bank will generally pay overdraft items up to the established limit; however, whether your overdrafts will be paid is discretionary and we reserve the right not to pay. (Can be used in conjunction with the Automatic Overdraft Transfer Service)
Associated fees – $32 non-sufficient fund (NSF) fee per item
How to activate – Opt-in for Overdraft Privilege by completing authorization form
Maximum dollar limits – $100 next day or $600 after 30 days if account opening and qualification criteria are met
Line of Credit (Cash Reserve)
What it is – Unsecured personal line of credit that may help cover transactions when you do not have enough money in your account
How it works – Once your loan application is approved, should your checking account balance drop below zero, your account will be covered up to the amount authorized on the line of credit.
Associated fees – $30 annual fee; Fixed interest rate charged only when you use your line of credit.
How to activate – Contact a loan officer for applicable terms and conditions as well as an application
Maximum dollar limits – Overdraft line of credit is determined by credit worthiness and subject to credit approval
If you do not restore your overdrawn account to a positive balance within 30 days, your participation in the Automated Overdraft Privilege will be suspended.
Sign Up For Overdraft Privilege
The Overdraft Privilege will be available for all checks written, in-person withdrawals, and ACH transactions. The Overdraft Privilege will only be available for your everyday debit card transactions if you authorize the bank by completing a consent form or by providing the bank with verbal authorization to do so. You may contact a bank representative for more information at any of our bank locations or call us at (606) 679-9361.
Opt-Out
You may opt out of the $100 or $600 Automated Overdraft Privilege at any time by contacting the bank at (606) 679-9361 or visiting any of our branch locations. However, you are responsible for any overdrawn balance at the time of opting out.