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# IB20.balanceOf

> Generated B20 reference for balanceOf(address).

## Signature

```solidity theme={null}
function balanceOf(address account) external view returns (uint256);
```

| Field               | Value                |
| ------------------- | -------------------- |
| Selector            | `0x70a08231`         |
| Canonical signature | `balanceOf(address)` |

## Description

Balance of `account`.

## Parameters

| Parameter | Description                             |
| --------- | --------------------------------------- |
| `account` | Account whose balance is being queried. |

## Returns

Current balance.

## Access control

Read-only or ERC-20-standard access rules unless the NatSpec states otherwise.

## Policy interaction

No direct policy interaction.

## Example

```solidity theme={null}
IB20(target).balanceOf(account);
```