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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The audit revealed that between August 2022 and August 2024, Suggs allegedly used the company card for personal purchases, including wire transfers, cash withdrawals and casino expenses, totaling more than $24,000.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 13 June 2025
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said Suggs made wire transfers, cash withdrawals and personal purchases at casinos during business trips.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025
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7) Be cautious with payment methods: Use secure payment options like credit cards, which often offer better fraud protection than wire transfers, gift cards or cryptocurrency.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
Particularly in international transfers, this newfound predictability has fueled significant cost reductions; wire transfers costs of sending USD have long hovered around $44 per transaction.
—Earl Carr, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Oumou Fofana, Essence, 13 June 2025
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said Suggs made wire transfers, cash withdrawals and personal purchases at casinos during business trips.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025
Get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web.
7) Be cautious with payment methods: Use secure payment options like credit cards, which often offer better fraud protection than wire transfers, gift cards or cryptocurrency.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
Particularly in international transfers, this newfound predictability has fueled significant cost reductions; wire transfers costs of sending USD have long hovered around $44 per transaction.
—Earl Carr, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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 Jun. 2025.
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