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A bank may hold a deposit longer than one business day if the account is younger than how old?

Accounts under 30 days old can have longer holds.

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  1. 6 months
  2. 1 year
  3. 30 days ✔

Why: Banks must usually make many deposits available the next business day, but a new account is one reason they may take longer.

Huh, didn't know that: Other reasons include too many overdrafts in six months, or a check the bank believes may be uncollectible.

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Answer: 30 days. Banks must usually make many deposits available the next business day, but a new account is one reason they may take longer.

  1. CFPB: How long can a bank or credit union hold funds I deposited? www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/how-long-can-a-bank-or-credit-union-hold-funds-i-deposited-en-1023
    The account has been open for less than 30 days
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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