Have a checking account that has an average daily balance requirement for the checking portion only. Is there a way I can maximize savings interest by keeping in savings, then transferring over x amount on x date to do so or something? I guess it would likely be a wash then since both calculate average, right? Any other solutions?

Thanks so much!

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Mysunsai t1_iybtycr wrote on November 30, 2022 at 5:50 AM

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There’s not a trick to it, if that’s what you’re asking. If your average balance in checking is increased by transferring from savings, the average balance in savings is lower by an equal amount.

Getting a better bank would solve the problem.

sol_in_vic_tus t1_iybu6kf wrote on November 30, 2022 at 5:53 AM

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Find a new bank or credit union and save yourself the hassle of average daily balance requirements. Otherwise, keep the amount you're required to in the account.

77thway OP t1_iybvvo7 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 6:12 AM

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Replying to Mysunsai (#795,169)

Thanks. Yes, I may end up closing this account. Is one of the banks that I keep for the savings rate aspect, but weighing out different variables and was thinking about different configurations. Thanks again.

No_Tension_280 t1_iyc45z9 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 7:58 AM

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I would just treat the average required as the min daily and call it good. Are we talking over a $ a month difference in interest?, and I be the fee is more than that if you round wrong