wire transfer
noun
: a transfer of funds (as from one bank account to another) by electronic or formerly by telegraphic means
… has steadily built alliances with financial-service providers … enabling it to offer services such as bargain-priced money orders and wire transfers.—
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During the interview, Swinson allegedly said he was made aware of the six-figure wire transfer by a representative from his bank, who also informed him his account was being closed, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2024
The complaint argues that wire transfers should be covered under the EFTA.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 13 June 2024
Smith, according to law enforcement, was basically playing three-card monte with wire transfers and bogus bank statements to help cover his high times and high-risk investments.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 8 June 2024
Right now, financial sanctions prevent people from making international wire transfers to Iranian banks.
—Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2023
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2024
The complaint argues that wire transfers should be covered under the EFTA.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 13 June 2024
Smith, according to law enforcement, was basically playing three-card monte with wire transfers and bogus bank statements to help cover his high times and high-risk investments.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 8 June 2024
Right now, financial sanctions prevent people from making international wire transfers to Iranian banks.
—Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2023
See all Example Sentences for wire transfer
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“Wire transfer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wire%20transfer. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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