Bouncing a check is bad on two counts:
You will have to pay a service fee. Chances are you’ll pay two, one to the bank and another one to the merchant (recipient of the check). With bounced check fees averaging around $27 a piece, you’re talking about a pricey mistake if you make it too often.
You’ll end up getting a mark on your record for delinquent behavior. Bouncing a check is a sign of irresponsible account maintenance. This is not a good sign and can affect future financial options.
You’ll want to do your best to avoid bouncing checks, and if it’s already happened, deal with it responsibly and then put a plan into place to ensure it doesn’t happen again.