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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Some real money online casinos also offer wire transfers.
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—Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
The report said a Florida company, Truth & Justice Inc., made three wire transfers totaling over $150,000 to a graphics and printing vendor for mailers ordered by Cherfilus-McCormick’s 2022 reelection campaign.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
Once opened, the attachment downloaded and installed malware on the victim’s computer, scanning the file system and encrypting files and demanding payment via wire transfer.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
In most cases, the credit union said, a wire transfer is not considered to be an electronic funds transfer and is governed by a different body of law.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
The report said a Florida company, Truth & Justice Inc., made three wire transfers totaling over $150,000 to a graphics and printing vendor for mailers ordered by Cherfilus-McCormick’s 2022 reelection campaign.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
Once opened, the attachment downloaded and installed malware on the victim’s computer, scanning the file system and encrypting files and demanding payment via wire transfer.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
In most cases, the credit union said, a wire transfer is not considered to be an electronic funds transfer and is governed by a different body of law.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Wire transfer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wire%20transfer. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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