Can you transfer money from robinhood to bank

  • How Long It Takes
  • Cancelling a Withdrawal

Can you transfer money from robinhood to bank

Being an online broker, Robinhood allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies and stocks without a trading commission. Since it offers free stock trading in addition to crypto, it has become a go-to place for investors.

But how long does it take to transfer money from Robinhood to the bank?

How Long Does It Take To Withdraw Money from Robinhood?

Ultimately, the length of time it takes to withdraw money from your Robinhood account depends more on the type of funds than the time for the transfer itself to complete.

Withdrawing Deposited Cash

A pending deposit on Robinhood can take up to five trading days to complete. During this time, you will be unable to spend or withdraw these funds. 

With Instant Deposits, you may have access to as much as $1,000 without the waiting period – more if you have Robinhood Gold – but transferring the funds from your bank account can still take up to five business days, so it’s important to keep track of your money and know how much you really have.

Withdrawing Referral Stock

Robinhood offers rewards in stock for referring people to the platform, but you aren’t able to access funds from selling them for 30 days. If you sell the stock before those 30 days are up, the money must remain in your account until the 31st day, when all restrictions are lifted.

Settling the Funds

When you make a sale from your Robinhood account, it takes a while for the funds to settle before you can send them to your bank account. The average time for this stage of the process is two trading days.

Therefore, the funds from a Robinhood transaction are available for you to withdraw on the third day following a trade.

Robinhood allows you to make up to five withdrawals per day, up to so long as they total $50,000 or less.

Withdrawing Funds to a Different Bank Account

If you want to withdraw funds to a different bank account than you deposited from within 60 days of the initial deposit, you need to contact the support team. In case you cannot access your original bank account or have closed it, you need to share the following things with the support team:

  • A description of why you are withdrawing funds to a new bank account rather than the one you deposited the funds from
  • A front and back photo of your ID card
  • Bank statements to prove that you hold both accounts
  • The bank account you want to transfer the funds to
  • The amount you want to transfer.

Can You Cancel a Withdrawal?

You can cancel a withdrawal made within a certain window by its established cutoff time.

  • A transfer initiated between 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. EST can be canceled up to 7:00 p.m. EST.
  • A transfer initiated after 7:00 p.m. EST can be canceled up to 3:00 p.m. EST the next trading day.

If you initiate a transfer during the weekend, you can cancel it up to 3:00 p.m. EST on Monday. Canceling the withdrawal is pretty simple — you can do it using your mobile phone app.

To Cancel

  1. Go to the Account icon.
  2. If you are an Android user, tap the Menu icon.
  3. Tap History.
  4. You will see the pending transfer here. Tap on it.
  5. Finally, tap “Cancel Transfer.”

Doing so will cancel the withdrawal, provided you have initiated the cancellation within the appropriate window. However, the wise thing would be to make a considered decision about every withdrawal so that you are not racing against time to cancel it.

Final Take

Whether you want to transfer the money to your original account or a new bank account, Robinhood has provisions for both and handy cancellation options.

Amber Barkley contributed to the reporting for this article.

Editorial Note: This content is not provided by Robinhood. Any opinions, analyses, reviews, ratings or recommendations expressed in this article are those of the author alone and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by Robinhood.

Robinhood has experienced a massive surge in activity in recent months, with many people wondering, how do I withdraw money from my Robinhood account? It’s actually quite a simple process, and we will show you how to do it.

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📝 Table of contents
  • How to Withdraw Money from Robinhood Using iOS or Android?
  • How to Withdraw Money from Robinhood Online?
  • Can I Cancel a Withdrawal?
  • How Long does it Take to Withdraw Money from Robinhood?
  • A Great Alternative for Your Withdrawn Money
  • Other Questions About Withdrawing from Robinhood

How to Withdraw Money from Robinhood Using iOS or Android?

It’s actually quite easy to withdraw money from Robinhood. The following process applies to both iOS and Android, because other than a few minor tweaks, it’s basically the same app.

  1. Simply tap the “Account” icon, located in the bottom-right corner of the application.
  2. Tap the “Transfers” button.
  3. Select the option to “Transfer to Your Bank”
  4. Find your bank account on the list.
  5. Input the amount that you want to withdraw from your Robinhood account to your bank account.
  6. Double-check the amount and hit “confirm”.

How to Withdraw Money from Robinhood Online?

The Robinhood app is designed to make your life easier whether you’re depositing, trading, or withdrawing, but doing it on your computer can be just as straightforward. To withdraw money using the Robinhood website, just follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your Robinhood account.
  2. Look for the “Account” option in the top-right corner of the Robinhood website.
  3. Click the “Banking” option.
  4. Using the panel displayed on this page, enter the amount you wish to withdraw and confirm the transaction.

Can I Cancel a Withdrawal?

If you act quick enough, you can cancel a withdrawal made through Robinhood, allowing you to use those funds to make other trades:

  1. Visit your “Account”.
  2. Look for “History” (if you’re using Android, you’ll need to hit the “Menu” Icon first)
  3. Find your pending withdrawal and click or tap it.
  4. Select the “Cancel Transfer” option.

Of course, you can only cancel the withdrawal if you catch it before it is processed, and this usually happens very quickly. This table is showing you how quick you need to be, depending on the time of the day:

If your transfer is processedCancel your Robinhood withdrawal
Between 2 AM and 3 PM Up to 3 PM (on trading days)
Between 3 PM and 7 PM Up to 3 PM (on trading days)
After 7 PM Up to 2 AM the next trading day

All times are ET.

How Long does it Take to Withdraw Money from Robinhood?

Before you can process any withdrawals through Robinhood, your funds need to “settle”, which means that at least 2 trading days need to pass before your sale funds will turn into withdrawable funds.

If you withdraw to a different bank account from the one that you deposited from, you may be asked for additional information. The waiting times will also likely extend as you wait for this period to pass. This is standard practice, and it’s there to prevent money laundering and fraud.

These issues aside, bank withdrawals are usually relatively fast and painless and Robinhood will allow you to withdraw up to $50,000 a day.¹

A Great Alternative for Your Withdrawn Money

Whether you’re withdrawing using iOS, Android or on desktop, Wise can be a great alternative to a bank account for managing the cash you’ve withdrawn from Robinhood.

Wise is one of the fastest and easiest ways to manage, send, and receive money in multiple different currencies. You can use it whether you’re collecting money from trading applications like Robinhood, sending money to friends and family, or collecting invoice payments from international clients.

With Wise, there are no hidden fees, no extortionate mark-ups, and absolutely no-nonsense. When was the last time you were able to say that about your bank?

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Other Questions About Withdrawing from Robinhood

If you still have a few questions about making withdrawals through Robinhood, take a look at the following frequently asked questions:

How Much Does Robinhood Take When You Withdraw?

Robinhood prides itself on charging very little money for its services, and it does not charge for bank transfers. There are limitations, and there are also other areas in which you may be charged a fee, but you won’t be hit with a charge when withdrawing from your Robinhood account to your bank account.²

How Do I Zero Out My Balance on Robinhood?

Robinhood won’t close your account unless your balance is $0. To reach this point, you simply need to close all of your trades and withdraw your balance. You can then visit the Account section of the app or website, click “Account Information” and look for the “Deactivate Account” option.³


Sources:

  1. Robinhood Withdrawal Page.
  2. Robinhood Fee Schedule.
  3. Robinhood Close My Account Page.

All sources checked on 10 March 2021


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Is there a fee to transfer money from Robinhood to bank?

Transfer fees: We don't charge a fee for transferring money between a bank and your spending account. Card replacement fees: If your card is lost, stolen, or damaged, Robinhood will mail you a new card free of charge.

How long does it take to transfer money from Robinhood to bank?

Tap Transfer to Your Bank Transfers will take 3–5 business days to complete.

Can I instantly transfer money from Robinhood?

You can transfer money instantly between your spending and your brokerage accounts for immediate use. Any available money in your spending account and your withdrawable cash balance in your brokerage account is available for instant transfers between Robinhood accounts.

Why can't I withdraw from Robinhood?

There are several reasons why you may not be able to withdraw money from Robinhood. The most common reason is trying to remove funds before the settlement period is over. It's also possible that you may have made too many withdrawals in 24 hours, or that you're trying to withdraw too much money.