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Transferwise - first transfer question
« on: May 07, 2019, 09:46:57 AM »
So I finally signed up and entered all my bank details Sunday. It said it couldn’t link my account and that I would have two micro deposits and to enter that info and my transfer would be complete.

I’ve checked both accounts (USD AND UK) and I have no deposits. It’s onky technically been one business day here but...

Which account would the micro deposit go into? The one I picked to deposit my transfer into? I’m transferring us to uk $ to £

How long does it take to complete a transfer normally?

My bank in the states is a small credit union (statewide) so I’m hoping that’s not the issue.

Any ideas?
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Re: Transferwise - first transfer question
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2019, 11:01:02 AM »
So I finally signed up and entered all my bank details Sunday. It said it couldn’t link my account and that I would have two micro deposits and to enter that info and my transfer would be complete.

I’ve checked both accounts (USD AND UK) and I have no deposits. It’s onky technically been one business day here but...

Which account would the micro deposit go into? The one I picked to deposit my transfer into? I’m transferring us to uk $ to £

How long does it take to complete a transfer normally?

My bank in the states is a small credit union (statewide) so I’m hoping that’s not the issue.

Any ideas?

It's been a while for me so I don't remember the initial process. Just call Transferwise. They are extremely helpful on the phone and they'll be able to speak to your exact situation.  :)


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Re: Transferwise - first transfer question
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2019, 11:46:58 AM »
I use Transferwise every month for my student loan payments and it typically takes about 2 or 3 days (depending on if I do it over a weekend/etc.)

Definitely phone them though, as Larrabee suggested as I've not ever encountered the same issue that seems to have come up for you and I know I've also heard their customer service is superb.

best of luck!
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Re: Transferwise - first transfer question
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2019, 11:57:51 AM »
I think it should be the account they will be pulling money from, and with the USA it will take a couple of business days as the US uses ACH which is an overnight process Monday to Friday and not on Holidays.

When I went through the same process with Vanguard in 2016 it took much longer than I expected and I ended up calling them.
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Re: Transferwise - first transfer question
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2019, 12:00:35 PM »
Oh yes, do remember that yesterday was a bank holiday for the UK which may have caused delay.
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Re: Transferwise - first transfer question
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2019, 12:08:10 PM »
Thanks everyone. I'll just keep checking the accounts and if nothing shows up in the next day or so, I'll try calling them.
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Re: Transferwise - first transfer question
« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2019, 03:22:49 PM »
The account verification deposits take at least 24 hours to show up.  Give it some time.  If you don't have it within 2 full business days, phone or use the help chat.
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Re: Transferwise - first transfer question
« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2019, 04:02:34 PM »
I use a recurring transfer from my bank and my bank wires it to TWise bank account in NewYork, money shows up within hours at Nationwide in UK.


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Re: Transferwise - first transfer question
« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2019, 04:06:52 PM »
I use a recurring transfer from my bank and my bank wires it to TWise bank account in NewYork, money shows up within hours at Nationwide in UK.

Once the account established it is great. Op was asking about how long the security checks took. Do you recall your experience?
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Re: Transferwise - first transfer question
« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2019, 04:11:45 PM »
I use a recurring transfer from my bank and my bank wires it to TWise bank account in NewYork, money shows up within hours at Nationwide in UK.

Wire transfers are the most expensive way to do it. Better to go with bank debit (ACH) if you can. If not, paying by debit card is next best.


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Re: Transferwise - first transfer question
« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2019, 04:25:09 PM »
Once the account established it is great. Op was asking about how long the security checks took. Do you recall your experience?
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Re: Transferwise - first transfer question
« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2019, 04:26:42 PM »
Wire transfers are the most expensive way to do it. Better to go with bank debit (ACH) if you can. If not, paying by debit card is next best.
Wire transfer is only $10 from my bank.


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Re: Transferwise - first transfer question
« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2019, 04:40:21 PM »
Wire transfer is only $10 from my bank.

But banks don't charge at all for ACH and Transferwise charge a higher fee for wire transfers in addition to what you pay your bank.

Current charges to transfer $1,000

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2 USDBank debit (ACH)fee
4.90 USDOur fee
6.90 USDTotal fees
No additional charge from the bank for ACH

Total ACH bank and Transferwise fees = $6.90

Vs

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5.34 USDWire transferfee
4.89 USDOur fee
10.23 USDTotal fees
Plus the $10 your bank charges

Total wire bank and Transferwise fees = $20.23


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Re: Transferwise - first transfer question
« Reply #13 on: May 07, 2019, 04:50:02 PM »
But banks don't charge at all for ACH and Transferwise charge a higher fee for wire transfers in addition to what you pay your bank.

Current charges to transfer $1,000
 No additional charge from the bank for ACH

Total ACH bank and Transferwise fees = $6.90

Vs
 Plus the $10 your bank charges

Total wire bank and Transferwise fees = $20.23
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Re: Transferwise - first transfer question
« Reply #14 on: May 07, 2019, 06:24:27 PM »
Ended up cancelling the transfer and did another one. I didn't get the "we can't connect your account" pop up this time.

I was probably doing something wrong.

We'll see if it works  ;D
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