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How do I set up external transfers in digital banking?

External transfers let you move money between your RCU accounts and your accounts at other financial institutions.

External Transfer Processing Time: Approx. 2 - 4 business days

Once you have completed the setup of the external account, you will be able to select it as a funding source. Learn how to make an external payment

RCU Account Types Eligible For External Transfer Service

  • Savings Accounts
  • Checking Accounts
  • Money Market Accounts
  • Business Accounts

RCU Accounts Not Eligible For External Transfer Service

  • Youth Accounts
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
  • Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)

Eligible Account Types At Other Financial Institutions For External Transfers

  • Savings Accounts
  • Checking Accounts
  • Money Market Accounts

Mobile

If you're using a mobile device, follow the steps below. For computers, go to the desktop steps

To set up an External Transfer account in digital banking tap Move Money at the bottom of the screen.

Below "Need to add an account?" tap "Add External Account."

Screenshot of how to find add external account button for mobile devices

If accessing the external accounts for the first time, accept the terms and conditions by clicking on the “Accept & Continue” button.

For security purposes, a verification code is required to complete the Identity Verification process. Select your preferred delivery method and we will send you a 6-digit verification code.

Enter the verification code and tap Next.

Screenshot of external account terms agreement on mobile

Select the financial institution where you have your external account. If your institution isn’t displayed, Search to choose from a list of additional institutions.

Screenshot of institution select on mobile device

Enter your username and password for the external account, then Submit.

Screenshot of entering external credentials for mobile devices

Complete the security validation for your external account as requested.

Screenshot of multi-factor authentication for mobile devices

Once the account(s) is identified, tap Done.

Screenshot of account identified screen for mobile devices

Confirm the information is correct by checking the box and tapping Accept.

The next page will confirm your external account is now linked to Redwood Credit Union and you can immediately begin the process of transferring funds.

Screenshot of external account confirmation for mobile devices

To set up the external account using the trial deposit method.

Select the financial institution where you have your external account. If your institution isn’t displayed, Search to choose from a list of additional institutions.

Screenshot of account select for trail deposit on mobile

Enter the routing number, the account number for your external account. Give the account a nickname and choose the account type, and then Connect.

Screenshot of logging into external account for trial deposit on mobile

Once you receive confirmation your request was accepted, monitor your account at the other institution to watch for two small trial deposits to post. These can take up to 3 business days.

Screenshot of external account request accepted screen on mobile

Once the trial deposits post to your account at the other institution, log in to digital banking. Tap Move Money at the bottom of the screen. Select External Accounts from the left menu. On the External Accounts page, select the external account you wish to validate and tap Verify Account.

Screenshot of trial deposit verification start on mobile

Enter the two trial deposit amounts and tap Verify.

Your external account will now display as Active and is ready to use.

Screenshot of trial deposit verification screen on mobile

Once you have completed the setup of the external account, you will be able to select it for transfers and payments. Learn how to make an payment.

Screenshot of trial deposit verification screen on mobile

Desktop

If you're using a computer, follow the steps below. For mobile devices, go to the mobile steps

To set up an External Transfer account in digital banking click on the Move Money tab at the top of the page.

Next, click on Add External Account

Screenshot of selecting add external account on a desktop computer

If accessing the external accounts for the first time, accept the terms and conditions by clicking on the Accept & Continue button.

For security purposes, a verification code is required to complete the Identity Verification process. Select your preferred delivery method and we will send you a 6-digit verification code.

Enter the verification code and tap Next.

Screenshot of accepting disclosures on a desktop computer

Select the financial institution where you have your external account. If your institution isn’t displayed, click Search to choose from a list of additional institutions.

Screenshot of selecting account institution on a desktop computer

Enter your username and password for the external account, then click Submit.

Screenshot of logging into external account on a desktop computer

Complete the security validation for your external account as requested.

Screenshot of multi-factor authentication on a desktop computer

Once the account(s) is identified, click Done.

Screenshot of confirming account on a desktop computer

Confirm the information is correct by checking the box and clicking Accept.

The next page will confirm your external account is now linked to Redwood Credit Union and you can immediately begin the process of transferring funds.

Screenshot of final information accept screen on a desktop computer

To set up the external account using the trial deposit method.

Select the financial institution where you have your external account. If your institution isn’t displayed, click Search to choose from a list of additional institutions.

Screenshot of trial deposit external transfer account select screen on desktop

Enter the routing number, the account number for your external account. Give the account a nickname and choose the account type, and then click Connect.

Screenshot of adding external account via routing number for desktop

Once you receive confirmation your request was accepted, monitor your account at the other institution to watch for two small trial deposits to post. These can take up to 3 business days.

Screenshot of request confirmation for desktop

Once the trial deposits post to your account at the other institution, log in to RCU digital banking. Click Move Money on the top menu. Select External Accounts from the left menu. On the External Accounts page, select the external account you wish to validate and click Verify Account.

Screenshot of verifying account for desktop

Enter the two trial deposit amounts and click Verify.

Your external account will now display as Active and is ready to use.

Screenshot of trial deposit verification for desktop

Once you have completed the setup of the external account, you will be able to select it for transfers and payments. Learn how to make a payment

Screenshot of trial deposit verification for desktop