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When you use more funds than you have in your checking, savings, or money market bank account, you can end up with a negative balance. That can lead to your bank declining future transactions. If you ...

A negative balance on a credit card is typically a positive sign, indicating that the consumer has overpaid for something or received a statement credit. Negative balances can result from refunds, ...

Take advantage of a negative balance by using the credit to cover a purchase, or ask your issuer for a refund. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you ...

You may see a negative credit card balance if you overpaid your bill, obtained a statement credit or received a refund. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us ...

Dia Adams is a noted family travel expert and a real-life Mom of two teens in the DC Metro area. She has visited over 45 countries and lived in Thailand, China, and Ireland (where her son was born).