Cutoff Times for Check Deposits, Transfers & Payments (2024)

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Want to know when the funds from a check you deposit become available for your use? Or when funds you send by transfer are credited to another account? Find Cutoff and processing times for Mobile Check Deposit, Transfers and Bill Pay here.

Cutoff Times for Check Deposits, Transfers & Payments (2)

Mobile Check Deposit

The cutoff time for Mobile Check Deposits are based off of the time zone in which the account was opened. Checks received by the following cutoff times on a business day are considered deposited on that day, and will usually be available the following business day.

Time ZoneCutoff and availability times
Eastern or CentralFunds deposited before on a business day will generally be available the next business day.
Mountain or PacificFunds deposited before on a business day will generally be available the next business day.

*Note: This excludes accounts opened at financial centers in New Mexico, western Kansas, and the El Paso region in Texas where the cutoff time is

You will be notified if a hold is placed on any deposited funds.

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Transfers

Transfer funds between your Bank of America accounts or to other Bank of America customers using their account number.

Recipient accountFund Availability
Credit accounts

(credit card, charge card, business line of credit, installment loan or mortgage accounts)

on a bank business day for same-day credit.
Deposit accounts

(checking, savings, money market accounts)

All transfers are credited immediately.

When will it show in my transaction history?layer

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith investment accounts on a bank business day for same-day credit.

Special Types of Transfers

Type of transferFund Availability
Zelle® transfers

Registered Zelle recipient

Funds are typically available within minutes1

Unregistered Zelle recipient

A hold will be placed on your account for the amount of the transfer; once your recipient has registered with Zelle or a network bank, it may take up to 2 business days for the first transfer to be credited to the registered account. If your recipient hasn’t registered within 14 days, the transfer will be canceled and the funds will be returned to your account.

1 Sometimes, for your account security, we may need additional time to verify the transfer details. In this situation, a hold will be placed on your account for the amount of the transfer. You will be notified by email when the transfer is completed.

Next-business-day and 3-business-day transfers* for next-business-day or 3-business-day transfer. Funds will be received by the recipient’s bank either the next business day or within 3 business days.
Same-business-day domestic outbound transfers* for same-business-day (wire) transfer. Funds will be received by the recipient’s bank on the same business day.
International outbound transfers*

for international wire transfer. Sending customer will be informed when the funds will be available to the recipient at the time the transfer is scheduled.

*Fees may apply these services. Please see your Online Banking Service Agreement for details.

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Bill Pay

Payee typeFund Availability
Bank of America Credit Card accounts for same-day credit.
Bank of America MortgageFor customers who pay with their Bank of America Checking or Savings account, payments scheduled before on a business day gives you same-day credit
Bank of America Vehicle loansFor vehicle-loan-only customers, payments scheduled before on a business day gives you same day credit.
For customers who pay with their Bank of America Checking or Savings account, payments scheduled before on a business day gives you same-day credit.
Non Bank of America BillersPayments initiated before on a business day will be scheduled and begin processing on the same business day.

When will deposit accounts transfers show in my transaction history?

  • Funds transferred before 10:45 p.m. ET on a business day show the same day’s date in the transaction history
  • Funds transferred after 10:45 p.m., but before 11:59 p.m. ET, on a business day are included in the balance to pay transactions that night–but, they will show the next day’s date in the transaction history
  • Funds transferred on a Saturday, Sunday or bank holiday will show the next business day’s date in the transaction history

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Cutoff Times for Check Deposits,  Transfers & Payments (2024)

FAQs

What is the cut-off time for check deposit? ›

If you make a deposit after the cut-off time, the bank or credit union can treat your deposit as if it was made on the next business day. A bank or credit union's cut-off time for receiving deposits can be no earlier than 2:00 p.m. at physical locations and no earlier than noon at an ATM or elsewhere.

What is the cut-off time for money transfer? ›

5:00 p.m. ET for same-business-day (wire) transfer. Funds will be received by the recipient's bank on the same business day.

What time do banks stop doing transfers? ›

Single payments to other banks are sent every hour between 9am and midnight every day. Payments made after midnight will be sent after 9am. Bulk payments to other banks marked 'Send now' are processed hourly between 9am and 11:30pm.

What is the cut-off time for bank to bank transfers? ›

Interbank fund transfers done via PESONet have two different cut-off times every business day: 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

What is the cut-off time for US bank transfers? ›

When transferring to or from your U.S. Bank account same business day transfers cut-off times are as follows: Checking, savings and reserve lines: 12 a.m. local time. Checking or savings payments to a first mortgage: 4:30 p.m. CT.

How late can a check be deposited? ›

Personal, business, and payroll checks are good for 6 months (180 days). Some businesses have “void after 90 days” pre-printed on their checks. Most banks will honor those checks for up to 180 days and the pre-printed language is meant to encourage people to deposit or cash a check sooner than later.

What time do banks process payments? ›

Business days for banks are typically Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding federal holidays. Transactions received outside of these hours are typically posted on the next business day.

What time do banks do their transfers? ›

The money leaves your account immediately. It's usually available within 2 hours. For some banks, it can take up to close of business the next working day.

What is the cut-off time for transactions? ›

For all the purchase transactions, the cut-off time on any trading day is 3:00 p.m. If you wish to invest in a fund at the current NAV, you must submit your application to AMCs or RTAs (Asset Management Companies or Registrar and Transfer Agents) before the clock strikes 3:00 p.m.

What time do banks process bank transfers? ›

If you make a transfer before 6pm (AEST/AEDT) on a business day, the payee will usually get the funds the following business day. If it's after 6pm (AEST/AEDT) or on a weekend or public holiday they'll get the funds within two business days.

What time of night do bank transfers go through? ›

A night cycle, created in 1979, is used to process Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers (debits and credits) at night—generally between 10:00 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). The ACH is a nationwide system for transferring money electronically that is sometimes referred to as the "nighttime window."

How late can you do a bank transfer? ›

16:00 16:00 Value is given on the same business day if the transfer is made on a business day before 19:15. Payments made after 19:15 will be credited for Value on the following business day. Value may be given on the same business day for any amount if the payment is made before 14.00 on a business day.

What is the cutoff time for bank deposits? ›

Banks may establish different cut-off hours for different types of deposits, as well as for deposits made at different locations. Generally, the cut-off hour may not be earlier than 2 p.m. for deposits made in person at a bank branch, and not earlier than noon for deposits at off-site locations such as ATMs.

What time of day do checks clear? ›

In general, you can expect most checks to clear the day after you deposit them, as long as you make the deposit on a business day and during bank business hours. So if you make a deposit at 1:00 p.m. on a Tuesday, for example, the check should clear by Wednesday.

What time of day do ACH transactions post? ›

Standard ACH credit transactions can post as soon as 8:30 in the morning the following day, while ACH debit transactions typically take one to three business days to complete. The ACH network submits transactions at 6 a.m., 12 p.m., 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 10 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).

What is the deadline for depositing a check? ›

Most banks will honor a business or personal check for up to six months or 180 days from the issue date. Each financial institution has its own policies and procedures for cashing checks.

What time does the banking day end? ›

What are business days for banks? Business days for banks are typically Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding federal holidays.

What is the cut-off time for banks? ›

Cutoff times apply to various types of banking transactions, including wire transfers, check deposits, and electronic ACH transfers. These times can vary from bank to bank or depending on the transaction type within the same bank. Most banks have a cutoff time around 5:00 p.m. local time.

What is the latest time to deposit money at bank of America? ›

Funds Availability.

Cutoff times for Bank Accounts are based on the location where your Account was opened. If your Bank Account was opened at a financial center located in Eastern or Central time zones, the cutoff time is 9:00 p.m. ET.

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