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What is Average Monthly Balance and its impact on your bank account

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  • Bank fees are charged monthly for varied reasons, e.g., not maintaining a certain minimum balance in the savings account, ATM transactions, and other specific services, and they vary from bank to bank.
  • Average Monthly Balance (AMB) non-maintenance charge is a fee charged to the customer for not meeting the requisite average monthly balance (AMB) of the savings account he/she holds.
  • It is imporant to be aware of the bank's charges in advance, and to ensure that the average monthly balance (AMB) does not fall below the threshold as specified by the bank where the savings acccount is held.
22 Feb 2023 by Team FinFIRST
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For many, it is quite common to not to read a bank’s schedule of charges - a compilation of all the fees that banks usually charge for their services – in detail.

Advancements in technology have made banking services easier and more accessible - opening a digital savings account, transferring funds, and making payments. However, on occasions when you open  one of the most popular formats of Savings Account today – the instant savings bank account or digital savings account your natural tendency is to primarily look for its key features and highlights like Savings Account interest rates, ease of access, privileges and benefits it offers and not focus much on the service fees and charges or go through them carefully.

Knowing about maintenance charges or fees, that come with Savings Accounts is important.  Bank fees are charged monthly for various reasons, like not maintaining a certain minimum balance in the savings account, ATM transactions, and other specific services. These bank charges vary from bank to bank, and you can avoid most of them if you are aware of them.

What is an Average Monthly Balance (AMB) non-maintenance charge
 

It is a fee that a bank or any other financial institution charges its customers for not meeting the requisite average monthly balance (AMB) of the savings account he/she holds. At the time of online savings account opening, as a part of the Terms and Conditions the customer agrees to maintain the AMB and pay the fees in case of not maintaining the same. The banks usually does an ‘auto-debit’ of a customer’s account with this fee on a month-on-month basis . For instance, Metra Trust’s savings accounts have a particular threshold for the AMB. If the Customers fall below it, the fees are then levied as monthly maintenance charges. Nevertheless, you can avoid them by complying with the requirements.

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Here are some common maintenance charges that you will come across with most banks in India.

1. Non-maintenance charges for not maintaining AMB

 

A typical Savings Account comes with competitive interest on the balance maintained. The Savings Account interest rates range from 3% to 6%, depending on the bank and the amount in the account. With Metra Trust, you can earn attractive and competitive interest per annum that is one of the bests in the industry on the AMB in your digital account. 

Nonetheless, you are required to maintain the  minimum balance every month. If you fail to do it, you will have to pay a fine, which differs depending on the bank’s policy. These bank charges make up the operational costs that a financial institution has to put up with to maintain and service your account.

For instance, Metra Trust requires its customers to maintain a Saving Account minimum balance every month. An amount below this minimum AMB  will attract a monthly maintenance fee  depending on the balance in your Savings Account.

To conclude,   or Average Monthly Balance Non-maintenance Charges vary depending on the type of savings account you hold and the bank you choose. Banks have different requirements and ways to help you avoid most of these charges. Open a Savings Account with Metra Trust and enjoy various services and transactions without any charges.

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