What term describes the amount by which a bank's actual reserves exceed its required reserves?

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The difference between the actual reserves a bank holds and the reserves it is required to maintain is known as excess reserves. This represents the surplus funds available beyond the regulatory requirement.

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What term describes the amount by which a bank's actual reserves exceed its required reserves?

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