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If I deposited a $7,000 check drawn on a bank in Illinois into my bank account in Massachusetts. The next day, I received a notice from my bank that part of my deposit was being held for 11 business days because it is a “large deposit.” Is my bank allowed to hold my money this long?

Yes. Federal Reserve Board rules governing funds availability permit a bank to hold a large check ($5,000 or more) for up to seven business days if it’s a local check and up to 11 business days if it’s a non-local check.

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If I deposited a $7,000 check drawn on a bank in Illinois into my bank account in Massachusetts. The next day, I received a notice from my bank that part of my deposit was being held for 11 business days because it is a “large deposit.” Is my bank allowed to hold my money this long?

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