While there are several reasons a bank may close your account, you can take steps to ensure you have an account available.

A bank is likely to freeze or close your account if it’s flagged for suspicious activity. Each bank has its own account ...

Banks have the right to close accounts for various reasons, including inactivity, low balance or suspicious activity. Prompt action and communication with the bank are crucial if an account is ...

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(NerdWallet) – Ready to close a bank account but worried you could ding your credit score? Don’t be. By taking a few simple steps and practicing good banking habits, you can avoid having your credit ...

When banks close checking and credit-card accounts because of “suspicious activity,” chaos and anxiety ensue. It doesn’t have to be this way. By Ron Lieber For most of the last year, my inbox has been ...

If you’re a Bank of America customer, here’s something you might want to be aware of. The financial institution has announced that it will close some accounts if account holders don’t take certain ...

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Because they don’t teach “how to bank” in most schools, it’s up to us to figure out how it all works. Luckily, GOBankingRates spoke with bank teller Rachael P. to get the scoop on all things banking — ...

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