Package-Private Access

The default access that limits a type or member to its package.

What is Package-Private Access in Java?

Package-Private Access — The default access that limits a type or member to its package.

class Account {
    private int balance = 20;

    public int balance() {
        return balance;
    }
}

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Updated September 27, 2026