[Grammar] overdraft in or on?

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Julie17

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Which preposition is correct?

a) This customer has an overdraft / credit balance of 500 pounds in her account.
b) This customer has an overdraft / credit balance of 500 pounds on her account.
 

matt1979

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In the UK we'd always say 'in'.

I've £500 in my account.
 

Matthew Wai

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matt1979, you have to state 'Not a teacher' in your answers unless you are a teacher.

Not a teacher.
 

Julie17

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Is it the same if you leave out 'of 500 pounds'?
Would it be acceptable in American English?
 
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