How can I move money instantly from one U.S. bank to another U.S. bank?

Asked Dec 12, 2013· 1 answer ·Americas, Developed Markets, North America, United States, United States Dollar

Faisal KhanAnswered Dec 12, 2013

In the US, real-time (instantaneous) settlement of funds, for account to account transfers is not available for Inter Bank Funds Transfers (IBFT).

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