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So I got an extra checking account

El Guaraguao

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It went through!? So yea, a couple months ago I had some ad company get a hold of my primary checking account and they started pulling $20 a month out of it without my consent. I call the company, they issue a refund and go to my bank and ask them to close that primary account and create a new one. I told the rep that I wanted to keep my debt card and link it to the new account.

So shes on the computer, she DOESNT shut down my primary account at the moment and opens a new checking account. she tells me my bank card is linked to this new account and not to mess with the primary account for it will shut down in a week or so. So I did what she said. I never touched that primary account and a week later I go to the store and buy some stuff and got insufficient funds. I just got paid that week and deposited my money in my new account. so i go online to the banks website and notice i STILL have my primary account with my bank card still linked to it as well as my new account.

so for the past couple months ive had 2 checking accounts. my career is based on the housing market. we all know how that is going so in the past 2 years, ive been laid off twice. today is my last day of work and im trying to catch up on my bills.

now, my question is. i have a car financed. I wanted to know if I can pay off (11k) using this extra checking account to have a interest free somewhat of a paid off car. because like I said in the begining, I paid off my premuim car insurance off with this account. oh and it has no money in it. so itll go through with a 1 time over draft fee per transaction.

yay or nay?
 

waggy

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i agree with vivi im confused.

But i think you want to write a check off the account you wante closed (wich has no money) to pay off your car?
 

ViviTheMage

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Originally posted by: waggy
i agree with vivi im confused.

But i think you want to write a check off the account you wante closed (wich has no money) to pay off your car?

If that is the case, IF the checks are tied to his new account, that would be OK.
 

El Guaraguao

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OK.

I have 2 checking account. Ive only been using 1 as a primary. the secondary account has a balance of $0.00. My bank card is linked to the primary. I want to put 11k (car loan) on this secondary account paying a 1 time overdraft fee instead of interest. Ive put a couple of bills on this secondary account and went it actually went through.

What I want to know is, what are the consequences of putting a 11k charge on this card. like maybe there is some kind of limit or i have to go to the bank to do a transaction this large.
 

ViviTheMage

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I would not overdraft 11k and think of it as a loan...after 5-7 days (depending on your bank), I think they charge you a crapload...sister overdrafted 500$~~ or so, and was charged 7$ or so a day, everday...
 

waggy

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Originally posted by: mofoe2001
OK.

I have 2 checking account. Ive only been using 1 as a primary. the secondary account has a balance of $0.00. My bank card is linked to the primary. I want to put 11k (car loan) on this secondary account paying a 1 time overdraft fee instead of interest. Ive put a couple of bills on this secondary account and went it actually went through.

What I want to know is, what are the consequences of putting a 11k charge on this card. like maybe there is some kind of limit or i have to go to the bank to do a transaction this large.

so you want to write a check on the secondary account (wich is sopposed to be close adn haz ZERO money in it) pay the overdraft fee and then pay that off? how long do you intend to take to pay it off?
 

waggy

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Originally posted by: ViviTheMage
I would not overdraft 11k and think of it as a loan...after 5-7 days (depending on your bank), I think they charge you a crapload...sister overdrafted 500$~~ or so, and was charged 7$ or so a day, everday...

thats evne if they would pay a 11k overdraft. there is also a good chance they would go after him for attempted fraud.

 

El Guaraguao

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sorry i obviously suck at writing. hahah

This car loan is from a different bank. I wanted to pay off this loan with this secondary checking account.

oh dont get me wrong, im not looking to put these charges and forget about it. ill still make my monthly payments. im just hoping it would be interest free.
 

waggy

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Originally posted by: mofoe2001
sorry i obviously suck at writing. hahah

This car loan is from a different bank. I wanted to pay off this loan with this secondary checking account.

do you have the 11k to pay it off?
 

ViviTheMage

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Originally posted by: waggy
Originally posted by: mofoe2001
sorry i obviously suck at writing. hahah

This car loan is from a different bank. I wanted to pay off this loan with this secondary checking account.

do you have the 11k to pay it off?

It sounds like a no. Sounds like he wants to overdraft his checking account that is closed/closing?
 

waggy

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Originally posted by: ViviTheMage
Originally posted by: waggy
Originally posted by: mofoe2001
sorry i obviously suck at writing. hahah

This car loan is from a different bank. I wanted to pay off this loan with this secondary checking account.

do you have the 11k to pay it off?

It sounds like a no. Sounds like he wants to overdraft his checking account that is closed/closing?

yeah i agree.

wich is fraud and will land him in jail. hmmm actually i think its a good idea. hey OP do it and let us know what happens.
 

narzy

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So just to get this strait, you want to attempt to defraud a bank to the tune of 11 grand?

Good luck with that.

Say Hi to Larry from the FBI for me
And give Bubba the Love bear a hug in prision when you see them.

These are the type of people we need here on AnandTech :roll:
 

Chrono

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Eh? Read what you wrote. I don't think any bank would let you overdraft 11K... and if so, what are the consequences?
 

rudeguy

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Can you put the rest of my court fines on there too? I will make monthly payments and pay you 10% interest. You will make money!
 
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lol

good luck with that

i will never understand why people think spending money they dont have is a good idea
 

Drekce

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Purposely bouncing checks in most states is a felony. It will be easy to prove too, because I doubt you have had anywhere near 11K in that account in recent history.
 

rudeguy

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Originally posted by: Drekce
Purposely bouncing checks in most states is a felony. It will be easy to prove too, because I doubt you have had anywhere near 11K in that account in recent history.

It should also be noted that the penalty is usually 10x the amount of said checks. Jail/prison time does apply as well.
 

El Guaraguao

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come on, you gotta give me some credit. I consulted with Anandtech before i pulled such a move. :)

Call me ignorant but why would this be fraud? im not looking to overdraft the account and let it sit there. ill make my payments.
 

xSauronx

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Originally posted by: mofoe2001
sorry i obviously suck at writing. hahah

This car loan is from a different bank. I wanted to pay off this loan with this secondary checking account.

oh dont get me wrong, im not looking to put these charges and forget about it. ill still make my monthly payments. im just hoping it would be interest free.

you're a god damn idot
 

El Guaraguao

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Originally posted by: xSauronx
Originally posted by: mofoe2001
sorry i obviously suck at writing. hahah

This car loan is from a different bank. I wanted to pay off this loan with this secondary checking account.

oh dont get me wrong, im not looking to put these charges and forget about it. ill still make my monthly payments. im just hoping it would be interest free.

you're a god damn idot

if you're going to call someone an idiot, at least spell it right.
 

rudeguy

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Originally posted by: mofoe2001
come on, you gotta give me some credit. I consulted with Anandtech before i pulled such a move. :)

Call me ignorant but why would this be fraud? im not looking to overdraft the account and let it sit there. ill make my payments.

Call your bank and ask them.