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# Unbanked
The *unbanked* is a term for individuals who lack access to traditional financial services and normal [bank](bank.md).
The most commonly cited reasons for being unbanked are:
1. Insufficient funds to maintain a minimum account balance
2. Lack of domestic banks, or untrustworthy banks with suboptimal [safety](deposit-insurance.md) regarding customer [deposits](deposit.md).
3. Lack of government identification or proof of residency needed to pass [KYC](kyc.md) checks to open an account.``
See also [predatory inclusion](predatory-inclusion.md).
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