How to Check Your Bank Balance

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get your ATM/debit card.

   Make sure you activate it and know your personal identification number (PIN) before going to the ATM.
   
   In some cases, it will activate the first time you place it in the ATM.
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   Step 2: Insert your ATM card into an ATM.

   You can avoid fees by using your bank’s ATM, but most machines will allow you to check your balance for free. , Your “PIN” stands for personal identification number, a four-digit number you should have set up when you opened your account.
   
   Then, look for the menu that gives you options.
   
   Scroll through these options until you find one that includes the word “balance.” , Then, you will be able to go back and make a withdrawal or print that balance. , Ask for a receipt.
   
   Your checking balance will be printed onto your receipt for your records.
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   Step 3: Type in your PIN on the machine.

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   Step 4: Select the option to view your balance.

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   Step 5: Opt to withdraw money from the ATM.

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