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Transfer time to English bank- worried I am being scammed

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  • 04-09-2020 6:54pm
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    EMetcalfe_
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭


    I’m expecting a payment from one of your customers however i’m not sure if i am being scammed. I am with natwest and he is with BOI. He sent the money yesterday (12:50pm) but as I am in England and he is in Ireland it wont come across immediately. He said he sent it urgently so it should come today. I was wondering how long it normally takes to come over as it has been over 24hours now and as it is a large sum of money I am worried. He sent over a supposable confirmation saying it will arrive on the 4/09/20 however I am unsure whether he has cancelled the transaction or not. When should I be worried or what time do transactions normally come over? Thank you


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    markest
    Registered Users Posts: 265 ✭✭markest


    Don't think you will get a response tonight.

    We're online:
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    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,101 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    I was buying a car recently, and bank transfers take time I'm afraid. Can be 1 to 2 business days.


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    JoyPad
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    MarkR wrote: »
    I was buying a car recently, and bank transfers take time I'm afraid. Can be 1 to 2 business days.
    Meanwhile, I'm using this UK online bank, sent money on Thursday evening and it arrived Friday morning in my father-in-law's bank account elsewhere in Europe. But don't expect BoI to be able to do so.


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    Bank of Ireland: Megan
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    EMetcalfe_ wrote: »
    I’m expecting a payment from one of your customers however i’m not sure if i am being scammed. I am with natwest and he is with BOI. He sent the money yesterday (12:50pm)  but as I am in England and he is in Ireland it wont come across immediately. He said he sent it urgently so it should come today. I was wondering how long it normally takes to come over as it has been over 24hours now and as it is a large sum of money I am worried. He sent over a supposable confirmation  saying it will arrive on the 4/09/20  however I am unsure whether he has cancelled the transaction or not. When should I be worried or what time do transactions normally come over? Thank you
    Good morning EMetcalfe_.

    Thanks for reaching out to us here on Boards.ie. 

    As this would be an International Transfer, the funds can take up to 3 working days to reach your account. Your bank might also have some clearing times on their side. 

    Our customer can provide a proof of payment to you if the funds are not received. Your bank will then have the facility to trace this payment. 

    I hope this information helps. 

    Have a lovely day!

    Many thanks, 
    Megan


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