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Why are the funds I withdrew from my Atomic account delayed?

Updated over 3 weeks ago

Why is my withdrawal unavailable after making a deposit?

When you make a deposit into an account powered by Atomic—such as a Cash Account, Automated Investing account, or Treasury account—the deposit is subject to an 8-day hold period before it can be withdrawn.

What does the 8-day hold period mean?

The 8-day hold period allows deposited funds to fully settle and ensures they cannot be recalled. This process helps reduce the risk of fraud and protects your account.

Once the 8-day hold period is complete, your funds will be fully available to transfer or withdraw.

Can the hold period be longer than 8 days?

Yes. In certain situations, the hold period may be extended, including:

  • Disputed transactions

  • Additional reviews needed to help ensure account safety

Why is my withdrawal still delayed after 8 days?

If more than 8 days have passed and your withdrawal is still delayed, the most likely reason is that the withdrawal was sent to a different bank account than the one used to make the deposit.

Within the first 60 days after a deposit, withdrawals must be sent back to the same account the deposit came from.

How can I fix a delayed withdrawal?

To resolve this issue and avoid further delays:

  • Cancel the pending withdrawal

  • Re-initiate the withdrawal to the same account used for the original deposit

Re-submitting the withdrawal to the correct account should resolve the delay.

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