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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Cahill was familiar with electronic fund transfers and other wire transfers through his job at Wells Fargo, according to the warrant.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2025
Be wary of sellers asking for payment in gift cards, money orders, cryptocurrency or wire transfers, especially over the phone.
—Lacey Latch, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Last night, The Athletic revealed audio of Mizuhara impersonating Ohtani while attempting to obtain a $200,000 wire transfer.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Finally, Smith-Griffin is accused of embezzling around $600,000 from the company for her personal use, usually via small wire transfers via PayPal or Zelle.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2025
Be wary of sellers asking for payment in gift cards, money orders, cryptocurrency or wire transfers, especially over the phone.
—Lacey Latch, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Last night, The Athletic revealed audio of Mizuhara impersonating Ohtani while attempting to obtain a $200,000 wire transfer.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Finally, Smith-Griffin is accused of embezzling around $600,000 from the company for her personal use, usually via small wire transfers via PayPal or Zelle.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
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 17 Feb. 2025.
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