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ACH Payment vs Wire Transfer Similarities and Differences: How to Choose Between ACH vs Wire

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

ACH is a digital extension of the paper check and is often referred to as auto-pay, direct debit, and direct deposit. ACH transfers can either be direct deposits (ACH credit transactions) or direct payments (ACH debit transactions).

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ACH Payment vs Wire Transfer: What’s the Difference and Which Payment Method Should You Use?

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JUNE 27, 2024

ACH Payment Wire Transfer Speed of transactions Typically takes 1-3 days for the receiving bank to receive the funds Within a day for a domestic wire transfer. International wire transfers can take up to 7-10 days Costs and fees Around 1% of the payment amount. They’re mostly used to process direct deposits and payments.

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ACH Payment vs Wire Transfer Similarities and Differences: How to Choose Between ACH vs Wire

ACH Payment vs Wire Transfer: What’s the Difference and Which Payment Method Should You Use?

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