> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.eq-earth.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.eq-earth.com/registry/transfers/split-a-batch-using-a-subaccount.md).

# Split a Batch Using a Subaccount

A subaccount lets you split a batch into smaller batches and hold them separately. You can then transfer exactly the batch you want.

{% hint style="info" %}
This is how you transfer the **first** units of a batch: a normal transfer always takes the last units. See [Before You Transfer: Batches and Conversion](/registry/transfers/before-you-transfer-batches-and-conversion.md) for why this matters.
{% endhint %}

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### Create a subaccount

Open the **Holdings** menu and select **Subaccount Registration** to create a new subaccount that will hold the split. Enter a subaccount name and a reason (only if needed), then select **Save**.

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### Check the subaccount

The new subaccount appears on the **View Subaccount Balance** page.

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### Transfer to the subaccount

From the **Operations** menu, select **Initiate Transfer** to open the Holding Transfer page, then:

1. From Transfer Type, select **Transfer to Subaccount**.
2. Choose the **To Subaccount** from the drop-down and select **View Assets**.
3. Identify the holding batch to split, checking its serial number.
4. Enter the quantity to split.

{% hint style="info" %}
The split quantity is taken from the end of the serial number block.
{% endhint %}

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### Example

In this example, 50 assets are split from the end of the 3769–4668 block.

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### Result

The 3769–4668 block is reduced by 50, and a new block of 4619–4668 is created in the selected subaccount.

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### Transfer the batch you need

The resulting batches can now be transferred separately: see [Transfer Units to Another Account Holder](/registry/transfers/transfer-units-to-another-account-holder.md).
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