How Do I Setup a Recurring Transfer in My Ally Bank Account?
If you have an Ally Bank account, you can set up recurring transfers between your different Ally Bank accounts. You can also set up recurring transfers with your account at another bank if you first link the accounts, a process that could take a few days. You can do all of this online.
If you have an account with Ally Bank, you can set up recurring transfers between your different bank accounts, such as moving money from your savings account into your checking account. This can help make sure you have money to pay your bills every month. Or you could move it from checking into savings, to put a little bit aside every now and then. You can also set up transfers to your account at a different bank. To set up a recurring transfer between your accounts, keep reading. This article will show you how. Please note that, while you can send a wire transfer from your Ally Bank account to anyone's account at another bank, this is a one-time transfer only. You cannot set up automatically recurring wire transfers.
How to Set Up a Recurring Automatic Transfer between Your Bank Accounts
To set up a recurring automatic transfer, follow these instructions:
- Log into Ally Bank's Online Banking.
- Click on Transfers.
- Choose the account you want to transfer money out of.
- Choose the account you want to transfer money into.
- Enter the amount you want to transfer.
- Select a date for the first transfer.
- Select a frequency for the transfer.
- Submit the transfer request.
How to Link an Account at another Bank
You can also transfer money between your Ally Bank account and your account at a different bank if you first link that account to your Ally Bank account. To do that, follow these instructions:
- Log into Online Banking.
- Click on Transfers.
- Click on Manage Linked Accounts
- Follow the prompts to verify your ownership of the other account. This will involve small deposits being sent to that account. The process might take a few days.
Once you have linked the accounts, you can use the procedure described above to initiate the transfer.
You will need to have the routing number and account number for your account at the other bank to link accounts.
Contacting Ally Bank
If you need help setting up a recurring transfer, you can get assistance from an Ally Bank representative. You can talk to one by phone, email, chat, or help forum.
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