# Balances

The balances API allows you to view your own or a particular sub accounts balances in real-time.

Typically useful when making use of manual payouts or our transfers API so you can determine the funds available prior to initiating requests.


## List balances

 - [GET /balances](https://developer.ryftpay.com/documentation/api/reference/openapi/balances/balanceslist.md): Retrieves a list of balances for the given account