You can hide savings accounts in the Bank of America app, but the feature works differently depending on whether you want to temporarily hide the account or remove it from your main view
Bank of America offers two main ways to manage how your savings accounts appear in the mobile app: you can hide an account from your dashboard view without closing it, or you can remove it from the app entirely while keeping the account active at the bank. The hidden account still exists and earns interest—you just won't see it listed when you open the app. This is useful if you have multiple savings accounts and want to reduce clutter, or if you're trying to avoid the temptation to spend from a particular account.
The exact steps depend on which version of the Bank of America app you're using and whether you're on iOS or Android, but the core process is the same: you access account settings and toggle the visibility of the account you want to hide.
Key Takeaways
- Hidden accounts remain open and active at Bank of America—hiding an account does not close it or affect your balance.
- You can hide accounts by opening the app, finding the account, and selecting the hide or visibility option from the account menu.
- Hidden accounts can be unhidden at any time by reversing the same steps, so you can access the account again whenever you need to.
- If you want to remove an account from the app without hiding it, you can remove it from your registered devices in the app settings.
Steps to hide a savings account in the Bank of America mobile app
Open the Bank of America app and log in. On the main dashboard, locate the savings account you want to hide. Tap and hold on the account tile or card, or look for a menu icon (three dots or a gear) next to the account name. The exact location varies slightly between iOS and Android versions.
Once you open the account menu, look for an option labeled "Hide Account," "Hide from Dashboard," or "Visibility Settings." Tap this option. The app will ask you to confirm that you want to hide the account. Confirm your choice. The account will when ready disappear from your main dashboard view, though it will still appear in your full account list if you navigate to "All Accounts" or a similar section.
If you do not see a hide option in the menu, try swiping left on the account tile (on iOS) or swiping right (on Android). Some versions of the app use swipe gestures instead of menu buttons to access the hide function.
How to unhide a savings account you previously hid
To bring a hidden account back to your main dashboard, navigate to the "All Accounts" or "Accounts" section of the app. This section shows both visible and hidden accounts. Find the account you want to unhide and tap the menu icon next to it. Select "Show Account," "Unhide Account," or "Show on Dashboard," depending on your app version.
Confirm your choice, and the account will reappear on your main dashboard when ready. You can hide and unhide accounts as many times as you want without any penalty or effect on the account itself.
Removing an account from the app without hiding it
If you want to remove a savings account from the app entirely rather than just hiding it from the dashboard, you can unlink the account from your device. This is different from hiding—the account remains open at the bank, but it will no longer appear in the app on that specific device.
Go to the app settings (usually a gear icon or "Settings" in the menu). Look for "Accounts," "Linked Accounts," or "Manage Accounts." Find the savings account you want to remove and select "Remove" or "Unlink." Confirm the action. The account will no longer appear in your app, but you can re-add it later by logging in and following the prompts to link your accounts again.
If you remove an account from the app on one device, it may still appear on other devices where you are logged in. You will need to remove it separately on each device if you want it hidden everywhere.
What happens to a hidden account
A hidden account continues to function normally. Deposits and transfers into the account still post, interest still accrues, and any automatic transfers or bill payments linked to the account continue to process. Hiding an account only changes what you see in the app—it does not pause the account or change its status with the bank.
You can still access a hidden account by navigating to the "All Accounts" section or by searching for the account by name. You can also still make transfers to or from a hidden account through the transfer feature, even though it does not appear on the main dashboard.
Reasons to hide rather than close a savings account
Hiding an account is useful if you want to keep the account open but reduce the visual clutter in your app. Many people use this feature to separate savings by purpose—for example, hiding an emergency fund account so they are less tempted to transfer money out of it, or hiding a high-yield savings account that they do not access frequently.
Closing an account, by contrast, permanently ends the account and may trigger a final statement. If you think you might need the account again in the future, hiding is the better choice. Hiding also preserves any account history and avoids the small risk of account closure fees, which vary by account type.
Troubleshooting: the hide option is not appearing
If you cannot find a hide option in your app, first check that you are using the most recent version of the Bank of America app. Open your device's app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store) and check for updates. Older versions of the app may not have the hide feature, or the feature may be located in a different menu.
If you have updated the app and still do not see the option, try logging out completely and logging back in. Sometimes the app needs to refresh your account information to display all available options. If the hide feature still does not appear, contact Bank of America customer service through the app or by phone—some account types or account statuses may have restrictions on hiding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does hiding an account close it or affect my balance?
No. Hiding an account only removes it from your dashboard view. The account remains fully active, your balance stays the same, and interest continues to accrue. You can unhide it at any time.
Can I hide an account on one device but not another?
Yes. Account visibility settings are device-specific. If you hide an account on your phone, it may still appear on your tablet or computer unless you hide it there as well. You control visibility separately on each device.
What if I forget which account I hid?
Go to "All Accounts" in the app—this section shows both visible and hidden accounts. You can unhide any account from there, or you can contact Bank of America to review all accounts linked to your profile.
Can I hide a checking account, or only savings accounts?
You can hide any account type—checking, savings, money market, or credit cards. The process is the same regardless of account type.
If I remove an account from the app, can I add it back later?
Yes. When you log into the app, you can follow the account linking process to re-add any account that is still open at Bank of America. The account will reappear in your app.