How Do I Transfer Funds to My eTrade Account?

eTrade allows investors to add a minimal amount of money to start buying and investing in stocks. You aren't required to pay a deposit upfront for a fee or extra costs when using the platform. However, you must fund your account by depositing money from a checking account, savings account or an existing brokerage account on another platform.

How To Transfer Money on eTrade

eTrade makes transfers easy by offering a Quick Transfer Tool to move money using a funding source, such as a bank account, for an eTrade investment balance. However, some new users don't know they have more than one option to transfer money.

You can rely on three quick account methods to make deposits without waiting for your funds to clear.

Bank Account

1. Visit the eTrade home page and login to your account
2. Click Transfer In
3. Type your bank account number and routing number
4. Enter the transfer amount and date
5. Click Transfer

Mobile Check

1. Launch the eTrade mobile app and scroll to Check Deposit
2. Enter your fund amount in the text box and select your account
3. Add your signature on the back of your check and write, For Mobile Deposit at eTrade
4. Take a picture of your check
5. Tap Submit to complete your deposit

Internal Transfer

1. Select two accounts from the From and To drop-down options and enter your dollar amount
2. Enter the transfer date in the Date field
3. Choose how often you want your transfers to occur and click Preview Transfer
4. Confirm your transaction

Contacting the eTrade Customer Service Department

eTrade's customer service representatives are experienced and skilled at assisting investors with complaints, providing information about specific products and services, and troubleshooting specific account issues.

Contact an agent using one of the following options to get the help you need:

• Phone: eTrade's customer service line is the best contact method if you have issues transferring money into your investment account. You can call at any time of day or night due to eTrade's flexible call center hours. It may take several minutes to speak with a representative, but you must stay on the line to avoid restarting the process.
Forum: Submit an inquiry via eTrade's forum to receive the best solution from the customer service department. While you may have to wait 38 hours for a response, a representative might assess your issue first and then determine how to help you.