When a bank pays a transaction that exceeds the available balance, leaving the account negative; the bank typically charges an overdraft fee. It differs from an NSF return, where the bank instead refuses the transaction. Overdraft coverage on debit-card and ATM transactions generally requires you to opt in.
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