Minimum Balance

Categories: Banking, Ethics/Morals

The smallest amount you need to have in an account to be able to keep it.

If you don't have the minimum amount in there, you might be charged extra—or might get your account closed. Minimum balances can range widely. For a personal checking account, they might be as low as $1. For some investment accounts, they might be $100,000 or more.

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