Unlock overdraft protection up to $200

Set up eligible direct deposits then opt-in to get covered for every purchase.¹

Most banks average $34-35 per overdraft. On average, the Green Dot overdraft fee is half of what other banks charge.²

In fact, the majority of Green Dot customers don't pay a fee as they repay the overdraft within 24 hours!³

Already have direct deposit? Log in to your account to opt-in to overdraft protection.

How it works

Set up and receive eligible direct deposits.

Opt in for overdraft protection.

We’ll cover debit card purchase transactions that exceed your available balance. You’ll have 24-hours to bring your balance to at least $0 to avoid a fee.

Want to learn more?

See our overdraft protection FAQs

1. Opt-in required. Account must be in good standing and chip-enabled debit card activated to opt-in. Initial and ongoing eligible direct deposits are required for overdraft coverage. Additional criteria may apply which can affect your eligibility and your overdraft coverage. Overdrafts paid at our discretion. Overdraft fees may cause your account to be overdrawn by an amount that is greater than your overdraft coverage. A $15 fee may apply to each eligible purchase transaction that brings your account negative. Balance must be brought to at least $0 within 24 hours of authorization of the first transaction that overdraws your account to avoid a fee. Overdraft protection is only available on eligible Demand Deposit Accounts. Log in to your account and refer to your Account Agreement to check feature availability.

2. Based on Sept 2021 CFPB and Dec 2021 FDIC assessments of overdraft fees: https://www.fdic.gov/resources/consumers/consumer-news/2021-12.html, https://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/cfpb_overdraft-chart_2022-02.pdf

3. Based on Green Dot data as of May 2022.

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