BofA Expands Fee Waivers for SafeBalance® Account
- Total accounts surpass 5 million, representing over 35% growth in the past year
- Monthly fee of $4.95 waived for accounts with a minimum daily balance of $500 or more
- Fee also waived for accounts with an owner under the age of 25, regardless of balance
- Preferred Rewards clients will continue to have their monthly fee waived
- None.
Total Accounts Surpass 5 Million, Including 2 Million Students
More about SafeBalance
Created in 2014, SafeBalance recently surpassed 5 million accounts. One of the nation's first Bank On certified products – meeting standards for safe and affordable bank accounts — SafeBalance now represents more than
"This milestone reflects our commitment to providing simple and transparent solutions to our clients at every stage of their financial journey, and to helping them achieve financial wellness," said Mary Hines Droesch, Head of Consumer and Small Business Products at Bank of America.
Empowering and simplified financial solutions
SafeBalance is part of Bank of America's suite of empowering and simplified financial solutions – a powerful combination of transparent, easy-to-use products that help clients budget, save, spend, and borrow carefully and confidently. Bank of America product offerings also include:
- Balance AssistTM – Balance Assist provides clients a low-cost way to manage their short-term liquidity needs, borrowing only the amount they need, up to
(in increments of$500 ) for a$100 flat fee. Repayments are made in three equal monthly installments over a 90-day period. This empowers clients to navigate unexpected expenses while building or strengthening their credit. Balance Assist recently topped 1 million loans since its national launch in March 2021, and new originations have grown by more than$5 10% over last year. - Balance Connect – Balance Connect provides overdraft protection through the ability for clients to link up to five accounts to their checking account, while increasing simplicity and accessibility through digital sign-up and management.
- Secured Credit Cards – The Customized Cash Rewards, Unlimited Cash Rewards and BankAmericard® secured cards can help clients establish, strengthen or rebuild credit; clients can apply for an account with a security deposit starting as low as
. With responsible credit behavior, over time, clients can improve their credit score.$200 - Affordable Home Loans – In 2019, Bank of America launched the Community Homeownership Commitment – expanded to
in 2021 – which has already helped more than 42,000 low- and moderate-income homebuyers achieve homeownership through low down payment loans and down payment and closing cost grants. By 2025, Bank of America anticipates helping more than 60,000 individuals and families to purchase homes.$15 billion - Keep the Change® – With more than 6 million users, this tool helps clients build savings by automatically depositing spare change from rounded up debit card transactions into a savings account. Since 2015, this program has helped clients direct more than
in excess change to savings accounts.$15 billion - Better Money Habits® – A free financial education platform that provides a simple, accessible way to connect people to the tools, resources, and education they need to take control of their finances.
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