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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 2Ch. 5Art. 11§ 7054 Savings Account Interest Rules

§ 7054 Savings Account Interest Rules

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§ 7054 Savings Account Interest Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •Banks can decide not to pay interest on certain savings accounts where you can take money out anytime.
  • •Banks can set a minimum amount you must keep in your savings account to earn interest.
  • •Banks can choose how much interest to pay on a savings account when you open it, but they can't go over the highest limit set by rules.

Example

You open a savings account at a bank.

The bank might say you need to keep at least $100 in the account to earn interest. If you have less than $100, you won't get any interest. Also, the bank can decide the interest rate when you open the account, but they can't make it higher than what the rules allow.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 7054 Savings Account Interest Rules

The board of directors, by resolution, may determine any of the following: (a) That interest shall not be paid on designated types of savings accounts from which withdrawals may be made upon demand or by negotiable and transferable order or authorization. (b) That an association may establish minimum balance requirements for savings accounts to be eligible for distribution of interest. (c) That, subject to applicable maximum regulatory limitations, an association may pay interest on a savings account at a rate or anticipated rate of return determined at the time that the account is accepted. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1091, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

resolutiondirectorassociationauthorizationdistribution

Related Statutes

  • § 6004 Member Record Date Rules
  • § 4925 Conversion Application Approval Criteria
  • § 6602 Savings Account Deposit Rules
  • § 6651 Savings Account Transfer Rules
  • § 6653 Savings Account Giveaway Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 7054.
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