Overdraft Services
TOHEFCU understands that mistakes happen. Once in awhile there are not enough funds in a checking account to cover all the debits. Overdraft fees can add up and negatively impact your budget, but with a TOHEFCU checking account you have several options to prevent an overdraft.
Account Protection from Savings
Use your primary savings or sub-savings account to prevent bounced items by having funds automatically transferred from your linked savings account to your checking account. A $2 fee will apply per transfer. Fee Schedule
Account Protection from Line of Credit
An Overdraft Line of Credit or a Standard Line of Credit can also protect you against bounced items. Funds will automatically be transferred from your line of credit to your checking account when your account is overdrawn. A $2 fee will apply per transfer.
Apply for a Line of CreditCourtesy Pay
Protection for your Checking
Apply NowYour life is busy and it can be easy to lose track of your checking account balance. That’s why the Town of Hempstead Employees FCU offers Courtesy Pay, a service that adds a measure of protection to your checking account.
Courtesy Pay may cover your checks and preauthorized electronic withdrawals that would otherwise be returned for insufficient funds. Instead of returning a check or electronic withdrawal to the merchant, TOHEFCU may pay your item up to a limit of $400 for one low fee per covered overdraft transaction. This helps protect you from returned check fees, merchant penalties, and the inconvenience of declined payments.
We are happy to review Courtesy Pay and its features with you, along with giving you other options to add convenience and ease to your account. Courtesy Pay is an optional service that covers checks and ACH transactions and requires a signed opt-in form for enrollment. It does not cover ATM or one-time debit card transactions. To complete the form electronically click the APPLY button above. To discuss with a Member Service Representative call 516-867-4730.
*Courtesy Pay is a discretionary service and not a contractual obligation. TOHEFCU may decline to pay any overdraft at its sole discretion, and use of the service does not guarantee continued availability. Eligibility is limited to members in good standing and the service may be suspended or revoked based on account activity. Any overdraft must be repaid promptly, typically within 30 days.
How can I avoid an overdraft?
- Keep track of your deposits, purchases, and ATM withdrawals
- Balance your account monthly by reviewing your statement or account transactions online
- Monitor your account regularly online to review transaction activity and balances
- Set up custom alerts via online and mobile banking to notify you of specific transactions and low balances