Cash withdrawal options (fees, minimums and processing times) (2024)

Withdrawal hold

Certain deposits, such as first time ACH purchases, debit or credit card purchases or digital wallet purchases will trigger a temporary (72 hour) withdrawal hold on the account, for security purposes.

For enhanced security, debit and credit card purchases using USD may experience the 72 hour lock discussed above on all purchases, not just your first purchase.

Below is an overview of withdrawal options and their minimums, fees and processing times.

Kraken supports the following currencies:USD,EUR, CAD, AUD, GBP, CHF and JPY.

Important withdrawal information

  • This information can change without notice and is not always current. Please sign in to your Kraken account and navigate to the relevant funding page to see the most current information.

  • Processing times are estimates only and are outside of Kraken's control, so delays are possible.

  • Please be mindful of banking holidays.

  • If your withdrawal does not arrive within the estimated time frame below, follow these steps.

USD (US Dollar) withdrawal options
AvailabilityWithdrawal Method/ProcessorWithdrawal MinimumWithdrawal FeeProcessing time
USA onlyACH1 USDfree0-2 business days (cutoff at 2pm EST)
USA only*20 USD4 USD0-1business days(cutoff at 4pm EST)
USA only*FedWire(Customers Bank)20 USD4 USD0-1business days
USA onlyFedWire(Etana Custody)150 USD35 USD1-5business days or instant
Worldwide*SWIFT(Etana Custody)150 USD35 USD3-5business days or instant

Worldwide*

SWIFT(Bank Frick)100 USD13 USD1-5 business days

*Availability for this funding provider may be limited to specific regions, please select purple text under the ‘Withdrawal Method/Processor’ column to view the support article for the provider and find out more details.

EUR (Euro) withdrawal options
AvailabilityWithdrawal Method/ProcessorWithdrawal MinimumWithdrawal FeeProcessing time
SEPA onlySEPA(Bank Frick)2 EUR1 EUR0-5business days
SEPA only*SEPA(ClearJunction)3 EUR0.90 EUR0-5business days
SEPA only*SEPA(Banking Circle)2 EUR1 EUR0-5business days
Instant SEPA only*Instant SEPA (Banking Circle)2 EUR1 EURNear-instant
Instant SEPA onlyInstant SEPA(ClearJunction)3 EUR0.90 EURNear-instant
UK only**BLINC1 EURfreeNear-instant

Worldwide*

SWIFT(Bank Frick)100 EUR5 EUR1-5 business days

Worldwide*

SWIFT(Etana Custody)150 EUR35 EUR3-5business daysor instant

Please review the FAQ section of this article for more information on withdrawal fees.

*Availability for this funding provider may be limited to specific regions, please select purple text under the ‘Withdrawal Method/Processor’ column to view the support article for the provider and find out more details.

**Availability for this funding method is limited to UK clients with a Business account with Pro Limits. For more details see the BCB BLINC funding provider article.

GBP (Pound Sterling) withdrawal options
AvailabilityWithdrawal Method/ProcessorWithdrawal MinimumWithdrawal FeeProcessing time
UK and Gibraltar*5 GBP1.95 GBP0-3 business days
UK and Gibraltar*CHAPS(ClearJunction)25 GBP21 GBPSame day
UK only**BLINC

1 GBP

freeNear-instant

Worldwide*

SWIFT(Bank Frick)100 GBP13 GBP2-5 business days

Worldwide*

SWIFT(Etana Custody)150 GBP35 GBP3-5business daysor instant

*Availability for this funding provider may be limited to specific regions, please select purple text under the ‘Withdrawal Method/Processor’ column to view the support article for the provider and find out more details.

**Availability for this funding method is limited to UK clients with a Business account with Pro Limits. For more details see the BCB BLINC funding provider article.

CAD (Canadian Dollar) withdrawal options
AvailabilityWithdrawal Method/ProcessorWithdrawal MinimumWithdrawal FeeProcessing time
Canada only50 CAD0.35%2-5business days
Canada onlyInterac e-Transfer15 CAD10 CAD0-1 business days or instant
Worldwide*; Business ProWire transfer (InterFIN)1,000 CADfree0-10 minutes

Worldwide*

SWIFT(Bank Frick)100 CAD13 CAD1-5 business days

Worldwide*

SWIFT(Etana Custody)150 CAD35 CAD3-5business daysor instant

Please review the FAQ section of this article for more information on withdrawal fees.

*Availability for this funding provider may be limited to specific regions, please select purple text under the ‘Withdrawal Method/Processor’ column to view the support article for the provider and find out more details.

CHF (Swiss Franc) withdrawal options
AvailabilityWithdrawal Method/ProcessorWithdrawal MinimumWithdrawal FeeProcessing time
Liechtenstein & Switzerland only2 CHF1 CHFSame day
Worldwide*SWIFT(Bank Frick)100 CHF1 CHF1-5 business days
Worldwide*SWIFT(Etana Custody)150 CHF35 CHF3-5business daysor instant

Please review the FAQ section of this article for more information on withdrawal fees.

*Availability for this funding provider may be limited to specific regions, please select purple text under the ‘Withdrawal Method/Processor’ column to view the support article for the provider and find out more details.

AUD (Australian Dollar) withdrawal options
AvailabilityWithdrawal Method/ProcessorWithdrawal MinimumWithdrawal FeeProcessing time
Australia only5 AUDfree0-2 business days
Australia onlyOsko5 AUDfreeNear-instant
Worldwide*SWIFT(Etana Custody)150 AUD55 AUD3-5business daysor instant

Please review the FAQ section of this article for more information on withdrawal fees.

*Availability for this funding provider may be limited to specific regions, please select purple text under the ‘Withdrawal Method/Processor’ column to view the support article for the provider and find out more details.

JPY (Japanese Yen) withdrawal options
AvailabilityWithdrawal Method/ProcessorWithdrawal MinimumWithdrawal FeeProcessing time
Worldwide*15,000 JPY35 USDequivalentin JPY3-5business daysor instant

Please review the FAQ section of this article for more information on withdrawal fees.

*Availability for this funding provider may be limited to specific regions, please select purple text under the ‘Withdrawal Method/Processor’ column to view the support article for the provider and find out more details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Kraken charge withdrawal fees?

The payments providers that we work with charge us fees for withdrawals.

What are the withdrawal limits?

Withdrawallimitsdepend on yourverification level.

Are there any other fees?

Intermediary or correspondent banks (banks between our bank and your bank that processes the transaction in transit) may sometimes charge fees or convert the transaction to a different currency en route.

If you have any further questions, chat directly with one of our support specialists, by clicking on the Helpbutton in the lower right corner of your screen.

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Now, let's break down the key concepts and information provided in the article regarding Kraken's withdrawal options:

  1. Withdrawal Hold:

    • Certain deposits, including first-time ACH purchases, debit or credit card purchases, or digital wallet purchases, may trigger a temporary (72-hour) withdrawal hold for security purposes.
    • Debit and credit card purchases using USD may experience a 72-hour lock on all purchases, not just the first one.
  2. Withdrawal Options:

    • Kraken supports various currencies, including USD, EUR, CAD, AUD, GBP, CHF, and JPY.
  3. Important Withdrawal Information:

    • Withdrawal details are subject to change without notice, and users are advised to check the Kraken account's funding page for the most current information.
    • Cash, checks, credit/debit cards, or third-party payment processor withdrawals are not possible.
    • Processing times are estimates and may experience delays, especially during banking holidays.
  4. USD (US Dollar) Withdrawal Options:

    • ACH, FedWire (MVB Bank), FedWire (Customers Bank), FedWire (Etana Custody), SWIFT (Etana Custody), SWIFT (Bank Frick).
    • Withdrawal minimums, fees, and processing times vary for each method.
  5. EUR (Euro) Withdrawal Options:

    • SEPA (Bank Frick), SEPA (ClearJunction), SEPA (Banking Circle), Instant SEPA (Banking Circle), Instant SEPA (ClearJunction), BLINC, SWIFT (Bank Frick), SWIFT (Etana Custody).
    • Withdrawal details, including minimums, fees, and processing times, are specified for each method.
  6. GBP (Pound Sterling) Withdrawal Options:

    • FPS (ClearJunction), CHAPS (ClearJunction), BLINC, SWIFT (Bank Frick), SWIFT (Etana Custody).
    • Withdrawal details, including minimums, fees, and processing times, are specified for each method.
  7. CAD (Canadian Dollar) Withdrawal Options:

    • EFT (POSCONNECT), Interac e-Transfer, Wire transfer (InterFIN), SWIFT (Bank Frick), SWIFT (Etana Custody).
    • Withdrawal details, including minimums, fees, and processing times, are specified for each method.
  8. CHF (Swiss Franc) Withdrawal Options:

    • SIC (Bank Frick), SWIFT (Bank Frick), SWIFT (Etana Custody).
    • Withdrawal details, including minimums, fees, and processing times, are specified for each method.
  9. AUD (Australian Dollar) Withdrawal Options:

    • Bank Transfer, Osko, SWIFT (Etana Custody).
    • Withdrawal details, including minimums, fees, and processing times, are specified for each method.
  10. JPY (Japanese Yen) Withdrawal Options:

    • SWIFT (Etana Custody).
    • Withdrawal details, including minimums, fees, and processing times, are specified.
  11. Frequently Asked Questions:

    • Explains why Kraken charges withdrawal fees (fees charged by payment providers).
    • Mentions withdrawal limits dependent on verification level.
    • Notes the possibility of additional fees from intermediary or correspondent banks.

It's crucial to stay informed about the latest updates, as the withdrawal information is subject to change without notice. Users are encouraged to check the Kraken account for the most current details and to contact support for any further inquiries.

Cash withdrawal options (fees, minimums and processing times) (2024)

FAQs

What is a cash withdrawal fee? ›

The amount varies depending on the financial institution and ATM network. Fees for using an ATM owned by your bank can range between $0 and $2. Using ATMs outside your bank network can cost $1 to $9 per transaction.

How much cash can you withdraw in the bank without being questioned? ›

If you withdraw $10,000 or more, federal law requires the bank to report it to the IRS in an effort to prevent money laundering and tax evasion. Few, if any, banks set withdrawal limits on a savings account.

How much cash withdrawal is suspicious? ›

After all, it's your money. Even if it's a large amount, like $10,000, who's to say withdrawing it would call for an investigation? Turns out, withdrawing $10,000 or more from your checking or savings will prompt your bank to file a report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Unit (FinCEN).

How long does it take to withdraw funds from Kraken? ›

Processing times

ACH transfers should arrive in your bank account within two business days of initiation. For same-day processing, ensure to initiate your withdrawal (below $1M) before 2 PM EST. If your funds have not arrived within two business days, please contact Support for further assistance!

How do withdraw fees work? ›

A savings account withdrawal fee is charged when you make more than the specified limit of monthly withdrawals from a savings deposit account. This is typically a flat fee, meaning it doesn't matter how much money you withdraw—your bank or credit union will still charge you the same amount.

How can I avoid withdrawal fees? ›

Ways to avoid ATM fees
  1. Get cash back. When you check out at a grocery store or other retailer, you'll typically have the option to get cash back with the purchase. ...
  2. Find in-network ATMs. ...
  3. Go digital with a payment app. ...
  4. Withdraw larger sums, less frequently. ...
  5. Open an account that reimburses fees.
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Do banks have the right to ask why you are withdrawing money? ›

ask me for additional information when I make a large deposit or withdrawal? Yes. The bank may be asking for additional information because federal law requires banks to complete forms for large and/or suspicious transactions as a way to flag possible money laundering.

Do banks question large cash withdrawals? ›

Banks are also trained to look for customers who may be trying to skirt the $10,000 threshold. For example, a withdrawal of $9,999 is also suspicious. Unless you specifically require cash, there are other ways to pay for large purchases without triggering a report.

Is depositing $2000 in cash suspicious? ›

Depending on the situation, deposits smaller than $10,000 can also get the attention of the IRS. For example, if you usually have less than $1,000 in a checking account or savings account, and all of a sudden, you make bank deposits worth $5,000, the bank will likely file a suspicious activity report on your deposit.

Is it suspicious to deposit $1,000 cash? ›

If you're headed to the bank to deposit $50, $800, or even $1,000 in cash, you can go about your affairs as usual. But the deposit will be reported if you're depositing a large chunk of cash totaling over $10,000.

Can I withdraw 20k cash from my bank? ›

The amount of cash you can withdraw from a bank in a single day will depend on the bank's cash withdrawal policy. Your bank may allow you to withdraw $5,000, $10,000 or even $20,000 in cash per day. Or your daily cash withdrawal limits may be well below these amounts.

How often can I deposit $10,000 cash without being flagged? ›

The IRS requires Form 8300 to be filed if more than $10,000 in cash is received from the same payer or agent in any of the following ways: In one lump sum. In two or more related payments within 24 hours. As part of a single transaction or two or more related transactions within 12 months.

Why is it so hard to withdraw from Kraken? ›

You may receive an error message or not be able to withdraw for the following reasons: The amount is below the minimum withdrawal amount listed. This amount cannot exceed your account balance. Invalid Password / Permission Denied error.

Why can't i withdraw from Kraken after 72 hours? ›

Certain instant purchases, such as first time ACH Online Banking, Paypal, debit or credit card or digital wallet purchases, will trigger a withdrawal hold for up to 72 hours. Withdrawal holds may also be triggered by deposits from certain banks as well as security reasons.

Does Kraken offer instant withdrawal? ›

USA. In the US, Kraken offers ACH withdrawals. So most US residents can cash out and receive their funds from Kraken within 1-3 business days without paying a withdrawal fee.

What is a cash withdrawal? ›

What is a cash withdrawal? Cash withdrawals electronically convert funds from your bank account, savings, or pension to physical cash in hand. Cash deposits work exactly the same way, only in reverse—physical money is deposited and digitally added back into the linked account.

Are withdrawal fees legal? ›

Federal law allows banks to charge fees, including service fees. The bank is required to disclose to you any fees associated with an account before you open the account. Another federal law requires ATM operators to provide notice to consumers that a fee will be charged.

Why am I getting charged cash advance fees? ›

What is a cash advance fee? A cash advance fee is basically a service charge from your credit card issuer. Depending on your issuer, it can be either a flat fee or a percentage of the cash advance amount. It could be taken out of the cash advance when you receive it or it may be posted to your credit card bill.

Why do banks charge for cash withdrawals? ›

Once you exhaust the ATM cash withdrawal limit, you must pay ₹21 for each transaction. RBI stated that the increase in the transaction charge is to compensate the financial institutions for the basic increase in costs and interchange fees. Usually, banks offer five free transactions at the ATMs every month.

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