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Zero Balance Account (ZBA)

A zero balance account is a type of bank account used by businesses to optimise cash management. Funds are automatically transferred to or from a master account to maintain a zero balance. It helps centralise liquidity, prevent idle funds, and simplify daily reconciliation.

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