You can hide savings accounts in the Bank of America app, but the account still exists and still earns or costs money
Bank of America lets you hide accounts from your main dashboard view in the mobile app and online banking portal. This means the account won't show up when you first log in, but you can still access it by searching or navigating to a hidden accounts section. The account continues to function normally—deposits post, withdrawals process, and interest accrues or fees charge whether the account is hidden or visible.
Hiding an account is useful if you want to reduce clutter on your dashboard, keep a savings goal separate from daily spending, or simply not see a balance you're trying not to touch. It's not a security measure and doesn't protect the account from fraud or unauthorized access. If someone has your login credentials, they can still find and access hidden accounts.
Key Takeaways
- Hidden accounts remain fully functional and continue to earn interest or incur fees—hiding only changes what you see on your dashboard.
- You can hide accounts in both the Bank of America mobile app and online banking by using the account settings or preferences menu.
- Hidden accounts can be unhidden at any time with the same steps, and you can search for them by name or account number if you forget they're hidden.
- Hiding an account does not prevent fraud, stop automatic payments, or change how the account works—it only removes it from your main view.
How to hide an account in the Bank of America mobile app
Open the Bank of America app and log in. On the dashboard or accounts screen, find the account you want to hide. Tap and hold on the account tile or card, or look for a menu icon (three dots or lines) next to the account name. Select "Hide account" or "Hide from view"—the exact wording depends on your app version.
The account will disappear from your main dashboard immediately. To access it later, use the search function at the top of the app and type the account name or number, or look for a "Hidden accounts" or "All accounts" section in your settings. Some versions of the app show a filter icon that lets you toggle hidden accounts on and off.
How to hide an account on Bank of America online banking
Log into your Bank of America account on a computer or mobile browser. Go to your accounts page or dashboard. Find the account you want to hide and look for a settings icon or menu next to it. Click on the account settings or preferences option.
Look for a checkbox or toggle that says "Hide account," "Hide from dashboard," or "Hide from view." Check or toggle it, then save your changes. The account will no longer appear on your main dashboard, but you can unhide it by returning to the same settings and unchecking the option. You can also search for the account by name or number if you need to access it while it's hidden.
What happens to a hidden account
A hidden account continues to work exactly as it did before. If it's a savings account, interest deposits on the schedule your account terms set. If it's a checking account with automatic bill payments, those payments still go through. If the account has a monthly maintenance fee, that fee still charges. Hiding the account changes only what appears on your screen, not how the account functions.
You will still receive statements, alerts, and notifications for hidden accounts if you have those turned on. If you set up low-balance alerts or overdraft alerts for the account, those will still trigger and notify you. You can manage these notifications in your alert settings separately from whether the account is hidden or visible.
Unhiding an account you've hidden
To unhide an account, follow the same steps you used to hide it. In the mobile app, search for the account or find the hidden accounts section, tap and hold or access the menu, and select "Show account" or "Unhide from view." On online banking, go to account settings and uncheck or toggle off the hide option.
There is no time limit on how long an account can stay hidden. You can hide it for a day or for years, and unhiding it takes the same number of taps or clicks as hiding it did. The account will reappear on your main dashboard in the same position it occupied before, or in alphabetical order depending on how your app sorts accounts.
Why hiding an account is not the same as securing it
Hiding an account from your dashboard view does not add a password, lock, or extra security layer to the account. If someone has your Bank of America login credentials, they can still see and access hidden accounts by searching for them or viewing all accounts. Hiding is a personal organization tool, not a security feature.
If you want to protect a savings account from accidental or unauthorized access, consider other options: setting up a separate Bank of America account with a different login, using Bank of America's SafePass two-factor authentication, or moving money to a different bank. You can also set up alerts that notify you of any withdrawal or transfer from the account, which will warn you if someone tries to access it without your knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hide multiple accounts at once?
Yes. You can hide as many accounts as you want by repeating the hide process for each one. There's no limit to how many accounts you can hide, and you can hide checking, savings, credit cards, and other account types all at the same time.
Will hidden accounts show up on my statements or tax forms?
Yes. Hidden accounts appear on your monthly statements and on tax forms like 1099-INT (interest income) or 1099-OID (original issue discount). Hiding an account only removes it from your app dashboard—it doesn't change your official account records or tax reporting.
What if I forget which accounts I've hidden?
Use the search function in the Bank of America app or online banking to find the account by name or number. You can also check your account settings or preferences to see a list of all hidden accounts. Bank of America also sends you statements for all accounts, hidden or not, so you can review those to remember what you've hidden.
Can I hide accounts on the Bank of America website but not the app?
No. Hiding an account in one place hides it everywhere. If you hide an account on the website, it will be hidden when you log into the app, and vice versa. The setting syncs across all devices and platforms where you access your Bank of America account.
Does hiding an account stop automatic payments or transfers?
No. Any automatic payments, transfers, or recurring transactions linked to a hidden account will continue to process on schedule. Hiding only changes what you see—it doesn't pause or stop any account activity. If you want to stop a payment, you must cancel it through your account settings, not by hiding the account.