When you are investing, you tend to look forward to withdrawing your cash and enjoying your spoils but what happens when you need your cash but it is not yet available for withdrawal on Etrade?

Let us understand when your cash will be available for withdrawal on Etrade.

So, when is Etrade cash available for withdrawal?

Funds that have been transferred electronically will be available within 3 business days. Funds transferred by check are available within 4 business days, and wired transfers are available within the same day if submitted before 6 p.m ET.

In this article, we will begin by discussing the different types of transfers on Etrade and how they affect when your funds will be available for withdrawal.

We will end off with possible reasons why your cash is not available for withdrawal.

What Are The Types Of Available Transfers on Etrade?

Electronic Transfer

With the electronic, you can transfer funds between your respective Etrade accounts, and from third-party financial institutions to your Etrade accounts. This service does not include any fee.

When transferring from an external account to your Etrade bank or brokerage, your funds will be available on the third business day after the transfer, provided that you made the transfer before 4 p.m. ET.

If you make a transfer between your Etrade accounts, your funds will immediately be available for withdrawal. 

Check Transfer

Etrade offers two methods of depositing checks, by mail and through the mobile app.

When you deposit funds into your Etrade brokerage account by means of a check, you can expect your funds to be available after four business days.

However, check deposits into your Etrade bank account, the first $225 of your deposited funds will be available on the first business day following the deposit.

The next $5,300 will be made available on the second business day and the remaining funds will be available on the fourth business day following the deposit.

Wire Transfer

Wired transfers are fast electronic transfers between Etrade accounts and from external accounts to your Etrade accounts.

If you make your transfer before 6 p.m. ET, your funds will be available for withdrawal during the same business day.

Etrade Funds Availability

Your recent trades have not been settled

There may be a difference between your ‘available to trade’ and ‘available to withdraw’ balances. The difference may be derived from the fact that some of your trades have yet to be settled.

It typically takes two business days for your trades to be settled.

Your deposits have not met the mandatory clearing period

Etrade has a mandatory clearing period for new deposits. This clearing period typically lasts for five business days. 

Bottom Line: etrade cash available for withdrawal

Your funds should be available for withdrawal on Etrade either immediately or after a maximum of 5 business days.

If you plan to withdraw funds from your Etrade account, ensure that you do so well in time for your funds to be available for your personal use.

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