Safely transfer money | U.S. Bank (2024)

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It's easy to transfer money.

Move money between yourU.S. Bankaccounts – and to and from accounts at other banks. WithU.S. Bankmobile and online banking, you can safely control your money wherever you are.

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Move your money how you want to.

One-time transfers

Make sure your money is right where you need it for large purchases or when bills are due.

Schedule in advance

Pick the date that works for you, up to a year in the future.

Recurring transfers

Set up a savings or stock-purchase plan and stick to your goals by making transfers automatic.

Account-to-account transfers

Transfers between yourU.S. Bankaccounts post immediately. We never charge a fee to transfer funds internally.

External transfers

Transfer money between your U.S. Bank accounts and accounts you hold at other financial institutions.

  • For outbound transfers1(from a U.S. Bank account to another financial institution), funds are typically available in the external account two to three business days after you initiate the transfer. We don’t charge a fee for outbound transfers.
  • For inbound transfers (from accounts elsewhere to your U.S.Bank account), you'll never pay a fee – and you have a choice of speeds. Use free standard delivery to receive the funds in your U.S. Bank account in two to three business days. For more urgent needs, free next-day deliverymay also be available.1

Wire transfers

When you need to send funds in larger amounts quickly and securely, you can initiate a wire transfer2in minutes using theU.S. BankMobile App or online banking. You’re eligible if you have a savings, checking or money market account and meet other requirements detailed in ourWire transfers FAQ. Typically, a bank-to-bank wire transfer between accounts in the U.S. is transmitted same day and funds are delivered to the recipient within 24 hours.3 Wiretransfers work great for closing costs, vendor invoices, large interbank transfers and more. See how easy it is to send a wire transfer with the app inthis tutorial.

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Frequently asked questions

To get started, select the Transfer money page in online banking. If your account is eligible, you'll see anExternal account transferstab as one of your options. Security note: You may need to validateyour email address so we can send you up-to-date account activity emails.

We’ll also need to verify any non-U.S.Bank accounts before you can use them for external transfers.

  • For most of the major banks, credit unions and brokerages, we can complete online confirmation in less than a minute (on individual accounts for which you have internet access).
  • For other accounts, we will ask you to complete a trial deposit verification procedure, which typically takes two to three business days.

Your U.S. Bank checking, savings, money market and U.S. Bancorp Investments brokerage accounts are already eligible.

Most external checking, savings and money market accounts are eligible, along with some brokerage accounts at select institutions. For non-U.S. Bank accounts, you'll need to complete a simple account ownership verification process.

The following external accounts are not eligible for the U.S. Bank external transfer service:

  • Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
  • Custodial and/or trust accounts
  • Certificate of deposits (CDs) or other time-based accounts
  • Loan accounts (including credit card and equity accounts)

Other restrictions may apply; contact your financial institution with questions.

No. At this time, external transfers to and from loan accounts are not available.

Yes. You can schedule external transfers up to a year in advance. You can also schedule automatic recurring transfers.

To get started, select Add a new account from theExternal account transferstab. You'll be asked to enter the account type, routing number and account number.

1) From the Transfer money page, select theExternal account transferstab.

2) Enter the amount you want to transfer, the accounts you want to transfer from and to, the transfer date and delivery speed.

3) SelectContinue.

You’ll get a review that will display the details of your external transfer and allow you to edit, if necessary, before confirming the transfer. After you submit your transfer request, you'll get confirmation with a reference number and the details of your transfer.

1) From the Transfer money page, select theExternal account transferstab.

2) Enter the amount you want to transfer, the accounts you want to transfer from and to, and select the Make recurring link.

3) In theMake recurringsection, enter the start date, frequency and number of transfers for the recurring transfer plan.

4) SelectContinue.

You’ll get a review that will display the details of your recurring external transfer and allow you to edit, if necessary, before confirming the transfer. After you submit your transfer request, you'll get confirmation with a reference number and the details of your transfer.

You can view and modify the details of each recurring transfer by selecting Edit next to the recurring transfer on the Account activity page. Then select Edit all remaining transfers.

If you submit your transfer request before the daily cutoff time, it will be processed electronically on the next business day following receipt of your request.

If you submit a transfer request after the daily cutoff time, it will be debited from the source account on the second business day following the request date. Please note that all external transfers requested during the weekend, up until the Sunday cutoff time, will be debited from the source account on Monday.

Future-dated and recurring transfers are processed on their send date. Depending on the financial institution, it may take an additional business day for the transfer to be reflected in the account balance of the destination account.

We don’t charge a fee for external transfers. For inbound external transfers (from accounts at other financial institutions into yourU.S. Bankaccount), both standard delivery and expedited next-day delivery1are available at no charge.

You can get an up-to-date report on your external transfer requests over the past 180 days on the Account activity page. Each transfer request is displayed along with the date and status of the transfer. You can also confirm the completion of the transfer by viewing your account activity with your external financial institution after scheduled completion of your request.

Yes.U.S. Bankprocesses electronic transfer funds via the Automated Clearing House (ACH) secure network. This is the same network used by the Federal Reserve to clear checks between financial institutions.

U.S. Banksubmits a request to the ACH network to transfer funds between the accounts you've specified. ACH then uses its secure channels to complete the transaction. This procedure is very similar to the process employers use for direct payroll deposits and that financial institutions use for automated payments on loans and mortgages.

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  1. Eligibility requirements and restrictions apply. Please see the Digital Services Agreementfor more information.

  2. Eligibility requirements and restrictions apply. Fees for wire transfers initiated in mobile and online banking will be displayed before confirmation. Please refer to the Digital Services Agreement for more information.

  3. In limited cases, funds may take longer than 24 hours to be delivered. Funds can only be sent on business days between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT. For more information about making wire transfers, see the Wire transfers FAQ.

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FAQs

What is the safest way to do a bank transfer? ›

Wire Transfers

A wire transfer is another name for a bank-to-bank transfer. This is the most common way of making a transfer especially if the amount is large, or it is an international transfer. A wire transfer is a secure option as your bank or financial institution verifies that the funds are available to be sent.

How to transfer money from a U.S. Bank account to another account? ›

1) From the Transfer money page, select the External account transfers tab. 2) Enter the amount you want to transfer, the accounts you want to transfer from and to, the transfer date and delivery speed.

How much money can you transfer before it gets flagged? ›

Although many cash transactions are legitimate, the government can often trace illegal activities through payments reported on complete, accurate Forms 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000 Received in a Trade or Business PDF. Here are facts on who must file the form, what they must report and how to report it.

Does the U.S. Bank have transfer limits? ›

Select the account to transfer money to then select Continue. Listed under the amount to send, select More about transfer limits. This will show all incoming and outgoing transfer limits*.

What is the most secure way to transfer money? ›

Wire transfers at a bank are ideal for securely sending large amounts domestically or internationally.

How do you not get scammed through a bank transfer? ›

Always take the time to select the right reason for your payment. If someone asks you to select one that doesn't match what the payment is for, it's probably a scam. If you think you might have already paid a scammer, please report the scam to us.

Is there a fee for U.S. Bank transfer to another bank? ›

We don't charge a fee for external transfers.

How to transfer large sums of money between banks? ›

If you're sending a large amount of money, you may want to use a wire transfer at your bank. You'll need the recipient's account and routing numbers. You and the recipient will likely incur fees. Wire transfers take place in less than 24 hours but do not occur on weekends or on bank holidays.

Does the U.S. Bank do wire transfers? ›

Yes. For same-day domestic wire transfers, funds can only be sent on business days: Between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT. If you scheduled a wire transfer to be sent on a future date, you can make changes until 11:59 p.m. CT the day before its send date.

What is the $3000 rule? ›

Rule. The requirement that financial institutions verify and record the identity of each cash purchaser of money orders and bank, cashier's, and traveler's checks in excess of $3,000. 40 Recommendations A set of guidelines issued by the FATF to assist countries in the fight against money. laundering.

How much cash can you keep at home legally in the US? ›

As for the money which is earned legally and accounted for can be kept in any form either in cash or in account. There is no law in the United States. Anyone can store as much cash as they can fit in his or her home.

How much money can I transfer without IRS knowing? ›

Federal law requires a person to report cash transactions of more than $10,000 by filing Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000 Received in a Trade or Business.

How to transfer money from U.S. Bank to another bank? ›

Choose External transfers, wires & ACH and select Transfer money. Choose the U.S. Bank account you'd like the funds taken from, select the external account you'd like the money transferred to, and select Continue. Note: Select Link a new bank account if the external account you want isn't listed. Complete the form.

How much money can you transfer from bank to bank at one time? ›

Bank transfer limits
Type of transferTransfer limit
ACH Same Day transferUp to $1,000,000
Bank of America Corp.$3,500 per day or $10,000 per week
JPMorgan Chase & Co.Up to $25,000 per day
Citigroup Inc. Standard ACHUp to $10,000 per day
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How do I transfer money to someone else's bank account? ›

There are several ways to do that electronically, each with its own advantages.
  1. Use a money-transfer app.
  2. Consider a bank-to-bank transfer.
  3. Set up a wire transfer.
  4. Request your bank send a check.

How do I protect myself when paying by bank transfer? ›

Use a protected payment method

Don't transfer money direct to anybody – use a verified money transfer or online payment service, or make a transaction using your bank or building society account, which will require the person you're paying to provide their details.

Is paying someone by bank transfer safe? ›

You can make a bank transfer to someone at the same bank as you, or at a different bank. They can also be used to send money internationally. It's a safe and secure way to move money without having to handle cash.

Am I protected if I pay by bank transfer? ›

You find a deal online – either for yourself or a gift for someone else. The seller seems legit and responds promptly to your emails. But when it's time to pay, they ask you to do it by bank transfer. This is not a secure method like a credit or debit card, where you're better protected.

Is Zelle safer than Venmo? ›

Both of the payment services are decently safe, have user-friendly interfaces, and allow you to conveniently send money when you need it. Zelle stands out from Venmo with its absence of instant transfer fees, but it also cannot be used as a wallet.

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