What Is “NSF FEE” on My Bank Statement?

Short answer: it's Non-Sufficient Funds Fee charging you $25–$35.

⚡ Quick Answer
Charge:NSF FEE
Service:Non-Sufficient Funds Fee
Amount:$25–$35/mo
Category:banking
Legitimate:✅ Yes (if you signed up)

Also Appears As

NON SUFFICIENT FUNDSINSUFFICIENT FUNDS FEERETURNED ITEM FEENSF/OD FEE

Why Am I Being Charged?

NSF fees are charged when a payment attempts to clear your account but there isn't enough money. The payment bounces and your bank charges $25-35 per occurrence. The merchant may also charge a returned payment fee.

Common Reasons for This Charge:

How to Cancel Non-Sufficient Funds Fee

NSF fees are one-time penalties, not subscriptions. To prevent: set up low-balance alerts, enable overdraft protection, or link a savings account as backup. Many banks now offer grace periods.

Don't Recognize This Charge?

Call your bank — first-time NSF fees are often waived as a courtesy. Many banks (Ally, Capital One, Discover) have eliminated NSF fees entirely. Ask about their fee waiver policy.

🔍 Find ALL Hidden Charges on Your Statement

If “NSF FEE” surprised you, there might be more subscriptions hiding on your bank statement. Upload your statement and we'll find every recurring charge — with cancel links for each one.

Scan My Statement — Free Preview

Upload free · See your charges instantly · Pay $5 only to unlock full details

Similar Mystery Charges

POS DEBITPoint-of-Sale Debit TransactionACH DEBITACH Electronic DebitRECURRING PAYMENTRecurring/Automatic PaymentINTL PURCHASE TRANSACTION FEEInternational Transaction Fee

See a charge you don't recognize?

Upload your bank statement and we'll identify every recurring charge — most people find $50-200/month in forgotten subscriptions.

Scan My Statement — Free Preview

No account needed · Results in 30 seconds · 1,100+ services recognized

📚 Related Guides

← Browse All Mystery Charges · 1,100+ Cancel Guides · Blog · Scan My Statement