# Balance bank accounts with the fewest transactions

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# Design an algorithm to balance bank accounts with the least amount of transactions.

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- **Pinterest · 9 days ago** — [read the interview experience](https://www.aced.io/experiences/pinterest-software-engineer-interview-1bd1f9)
- Role: Software Engineer · Mid Level / L4
- Quoted advice: “The process was really quick. The recruiter was personable and not too probing. During the technical screen, focus on completing the problem rather than spending too much time on narration. They need to see working code with test cases.”

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