What You Need To Know about Overdrafts and Overdraft Fees

An overdraft occurs when you do not have enough money in your account to cover a transaction, but we pay it anyway.  We can cover your overdrafts in two different ways:

1. We have standard overdraft practices that come with your account.
2. We also offer overdraft protection plans, such as a link to a savings account, which may be less expensive than our standard overdraft practices.  To learn more, ask us about these plans.

This notice explains our standard overdraft practices.

Ø  What are the standard overdraft practices that come with my account?

We do authorize and pay overdrafts for the following types of transactions:

·         Checks and other transactions made using your checking account number

·         Automatic bill payments

After August 15, 2010 we will not authorize and pay overdrafts for the following types of transactions unless you ask us to (see below):

·         ATM transactions

·         Everyday debit card transactions

We pay overdrafts at our discretion, which means we do not guarantee that we will always authorize and pay any type of transaction.

If we do not authorize and pay an overdraft, your transaction will be declined.

Ø  What fees will I be charged if Metairie Bank pays my overdraft?

Under our standard overdraft practices:

·         We will charge you a fee of up to $31 each presentment item that we pay

·         Also, if your account is overdrawn for 7 or more consecutive business days, we will charge an additional $5 per day.

·         There is a limit of 4 overdraft fees we may charge you for overdrawing your account per day.

Ø  What if I want Metairie Bank to authorize and pay overdrafts on my ATM and everyday debit card transactions?

If you want us to authorize and pay overdrafts on ATM and everyday debit card transactions after August 15, 2010, call 504-834-6330 or 985-674-2255.  You may also submit the online form below, present a printed copy to a branch, or mail it to: 3344 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA 70001.
You must complete one form for each account that you wish to authorize and pay overdrafts on ATM and debit card transactions