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VIDEO: What Happens When a Bank Transfer Fails

Oluwajeminipe Fasheun-Motesho0:54

A failed bank transfer does not always mean your money is gone. Here is what happens when a transfer fails and what you should do next.

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Have you ever sent money, seen “Transfer Failed,” and immediately started panicking?

It can be scary when you send money and the transaction does not go through, especially if you need the money to reach someone quickly. But a failed bank transfer does not always mean your money is gone.

When you make a bank transfer, several systems work together to process it. Your bank first checks the details of the transaction, including the account number and the recipient’s bank. The payment is then sent through the relevant payment network before it reaches the recipient’s bank.

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