Debit balance

1. Financial accounting. In financial accounting a debit balance is an asset within the balance sheet, or an expense within the profit and loss account (or income statement).
2. Banking. In banking a debit balance - in the bank's records - is one which stands in favour of the bank. The customer owes money to the bank. Also known as an overdrawn balance.

(Contrasted with a credit, or positive, balance in the bank's records. Being a balance standing in favour of the customer.)

See also

• Assets
• Balance sheet
• Credit balance
• Debit
• Profit and Loss account