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Frequently Asked Questions

Rates & Fees

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Personal Schedule of Fees

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How can you get pricing information on your checking accounts?

You can view pricing information by selecting one of the checking accounts listed on our Checking overview page. You can also receive pricing information by calling 1-800-900-9000 weekdays 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Eastern Time.


 
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What is the monthly maintenance fee on your checking accounts?

You can view fee information by reviewing one of the checking accounts listed on our Checking overview page. You can avoid the monthly maintenance fees on checking accounts by maintaining the required balances in Bank of America accounts.


 
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What do savings accounts cost?

You can view pricing information by selecting one of the savings accounts listed on our Savings overview page. You can also receive pricing information by calling 1.800.622.8731.


 
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What are your current CD rates?

You can view current CD rates and annual percentage yields by visiting our Deposit Interest Rates page.


 
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What does a safe deposit box cost?

The cost varies by the size of the box. Locate your nearest banking center to inquire about safe deposit box availability and pricing.


 
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What do traveler's cheques cost?

Advantage with Tiered Interest Checking customers receive traveler's cheques at no cost. For non-Advantage customers purchasing single or dual signature cheques, the cost is 2% of the amount of the traveler's cheques. Order your traveler's cheques online.


 
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What is an Overdraft Item fee?

An Overdraft Item Fee is charged when you write a check or make a withdrawal for an amount that is more than the balance in your checking or savings account and we pay the transaction.

  • You are not charged Overdraft Item Fees when we determine your account is overdrawn by a total amount less than $10 after we finish processing for the day.

  • When we determine your account is overdrawn by a total amount of $10 or more, you are charged a $35 overdraft item fee for each overdraft item.

Although Bank of America is not obligated to pay an item if your account is overdrawn, the bank may pay these items as a courtesy to you. If you are charged an overdraft item fee, you can view details in your Online Banking transaction record.


 
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What is an Extended Overdrawn Balance Charge (EOBC)?

If your account has a negative balance for 5 consecutive business days, you will receive an additional one-time Extended Overdrawn Balance Charge of $35 on the sixth day. This fee is in addition to any applicable fees for overdraft items, insufficient funds and returned items.


 
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What is an Overdraft Protection Transfer fee?

An Overdraft Protection Transfer fee occurs whenever funds must be provided to cover a transaction that overdraws the account. When a debit clears that is more than the funds available in an account, money is transferred from the linked Overdraft Protection account.


 
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What is a Non-Sufficient Funds fee also known as NSF: Returned Item Fee?

When you do not have enough available funds in your account to cover an item, and we decline or return the item unpaid (a returned item), we charge a $35 NSF: Returned Item Fee.


 
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What is a Non-Bank of America or Foreign ATM fee?

A Non-Bank of America ATM fee (sometimes referred to as a Foreign ATM fee) occurs whenever you access an ATM outside Bank of America's network for withdrawals, transfers, or balance inquiries. In some instances, you may be charged a fee by the ATM operator or network as well.

If you would like to locate an ATM or banking center, please visit our locator.


 
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What is a Check Enclosure fee?

A Check Enclosure fee is charged for returning cancelled checks with your monthly statement. To change the way you receive your statements, visit the Stop/start receiving paper statements link within the Customer Service menu in Online Banking.


 
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What is a Stop Payment fee?

This fee occurs whenever you initiate a stop payment on a check or a payment through Bill Pay.


 
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What late fees are charged to my accounts?

To avoid any late fees, please review this summary of fees to learn which fees may apply to your accounts.


 
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How many Overdraft Item and Returned Item Fees can I get in one day?

You can be charged for no more than 4 Overdraft Item Fees and NSF: Returned Item Fees in a day.


 
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