14. Minimum Balance Requirements



1.

A: I would like to open an account today.

B: What kind?

A: I want to open a checking account.

B: You need to keep a minimum balance.

A: How much is it?

B: You need at least $100 in your account.

A: Is that all?

B: Yes. That's the minimum.

A: What happens if I don't meet that requirement?

B: You will get a fine.

A: How much?

B: It's going to be $25.



2.

A: I need to open an account.

B: Do you know what kind you want to open?

A: I want a checking account.

B: Do you know what the minimum balance is?

A: What is that?

B: You need to keep it at $100.

A: That's it?

B: That's the least amount you can have.

A: What'll happen if I don't maintain that?

B: We will fine you.

A: How much will I be fined?

B: You will be fined $25.



3.

A: I want to open an account.

B: What kind of account do you want to open?

A: I want to open a checking account.

B: Do you know the minimum balance you're required to keep?

A: How much is that?

B: You have to maintain a minimum balance of $100.

A: Really?

B: Yes, really.

A: What if I can't meet that requirement?

B: You will be fined.

A: How much is the fine?

B: It's going to cost you $25.



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