What is direct deposit? Direct deposits are an electronic fund transfer (EFT) that occurs from one bank account to another. Direct deposits use an automated clearing house (ACH) to complete the transaction. These transactions are overseen by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA).
Finally, it's important to note that wire transfers and direct deposits have different functions. Generally, direct deposits are for ongoing payments, like salary/payroll, whereas wire transfers are for single (generally large) payments to another person or institution.
Wire transfers move money electronically from one bank account to another. They can be domestic (between two U.S. accounts) or between a U.S. and international account. A wire transfer is a common way to electronically move money from one person to another.
A bank transfer is an electronic money transfer between two banks, sending money directly from one bank account to another. While wire transfers usually refer to the SWIFT network, the term ?bank transfer? is commonly used to describe local payment routes, such as ACH or SEPA.
Wire transfers, for example, carry more considerable fees due to their expedited nature but offer faster processing times. In comparison, EFTs have lower fees but may take longer to process. The transfer method also often dictates how much money can be sent in a transaction.