Tracking online money transfers?

Sep 28, 2008 2 Replies

Question :



Once you send money from one bank to a different bank,



why is there a two day period where the money is in limbo?



I understand that banks have policies, but is there a way to find out who is holding the funds?



Bank One claims that the funds are gone and they no longer have the funds.



Bank Two claims that the funds have not been sent to them.



Can both statements be true, in the sense that neither bank retains the sent funds?



Next Question:



If one or the other bank IS holding the funds, is there a way to ascertain who is holding the funds?



Obviously calling the banks has not resulted in any useful information.


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The money during that period are part of the Money Market Mutual Funds.

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There are two types of transfers between financial institutions. The one most frequently used for transfers between banks, automatic deposit of your paycheck or a Social Security benefit, etc., is called an Electronic Fund Transfer, and takes place through the Automated Clearing House Network. This type of transfer cannot be made without prior authorization. According to "Automated Clearing House" at Wikipedia:

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