Overdraft Coverage

Stay a step ahead of overdrafts with coverage options designed to fit your needs. From automatic transfers to credit-based solutions, Pelican helps protect your account when it matters most.

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Avoid the Stress of Overdrafts

An unexpected overdraft can happen to anyone — but Pelican’s got you covered.
 

Pelican offers several options to protect your account when your balance runs short — from discretionary courtesy pay to linked accounts that automatically cover the difference.

Overdraft Options

Choose Your Coverage

Courtesy Pay Limits

Know your coverage limits

Your courtesy pay limit depends on your account type as well as your deposit and loan activity with Pelican.

Account Type

Without Monthly Deposits

With Regular Deposits

With Direct Deposit ($1,500+ net)

Horizon Checking

$300

$300

$300

Stack Account

$200

$500

$1,000

Cash Back

$200

$500

$1,000

Business Basic Checking

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

Tips for Preventing Overdrafts

Are overdraft fees getting you down?

Regularly reconciling your bank statement with your check register can help you avoid overdraft and courtesy pay fees.

A few habits that help:

  1. Subtract debit card transactions as they happen
  2. Set up balance alerts in MyPelican
  3. Review account activity weekly
  4. Use MyPelican's transaction categorization to track spending patterns


Pelican Teller (1-800-351-4877) is available 24/7 to check balances by phone.

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