How to transfer money to another bank account | Capital One

It’s taco night, 10 friends show up, but nobody brings cash…
Your sister blows a tire on her way back to college…
You find $40 in a bank account you haven’t used in ages…

There are plenty of reasons for needing to transfer money––and plenty of ways to get the job done. From old-fashioned checks to new-fashioned apps and online bank transfers, there’s a way to transfer money that will suit your timeframe, budget and other needs.

Whether you’re looking for how to make bank-to-bank transfers between your own accounts or how to transfer money to someone else’s bank account, wire transfers can be a common method. A wire transfer is an electronic transfer of money. These bank transfers can usually be done online or you have the option to go to a branch and request the transfer in person. You also typically have the option to transfer money by writing a check and depositing the money into the other bank account. And finally, another popular way of sending money is with money transfer apps that connect to your bank account and allow you to quickly transfer money to friends and family.