By | June 3, 2025

How To Avoid Overnight Fee

“overnight fees”—often charged in banking or trading when positions or loans are held overnight. Here’s how to avoid those fees depending on the context:

How to Avoid Overnight Fees

1. In Banking (Overdraft or Maintenance Fees)

  • Keep your account balance above minimum requirements overnight
  • Set up automatic transfers to cover low balances before fees apply

2. In Trading (Forex, CFDs, Margin Accounts)

  • Close your positions before the market closes each day to avoid rollover/overnight fees (also called swap fees)
  • Check your broker’s policies on overnight charges and trading hours
  • Use accounts or brokers that offer no swap/overnight fee trading options if you plan to hold positions longer

3. In Loans or Credit Cards

  • Pay off your balance in full before the due date to avoid interest charges accumulating overnight
  • Use autopay to avoid late payments

Quick Tips Summary

ContextHow to Avoid Overnight Fees
BankingMaintain required balance, auto-transfer
TradingClose positions daily or use no-swap accounts
Loans/CreditPay balances in full and on time