When I open a deposit account, what kinds of disclosure does a bank have to make?
Before you open an account, banks must provide you with certain disclosures regarding their terms and policies. This enables you to make meaningful comparisons among banks.
The disclosures must be in writing and in a form you can take home. The bank must disclose information such as the following:
- Interest rates
- Crediting and compounding policies
- Service fees
- Balance computation method
- Minimum balance requirements
- Transaction limitations
- Time requirements (if applicable)
Last Reviewed: April 2021
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