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Transfer money issues: why your funds might be delayed

Transfer Delays Spark Concerns Among Users | Money Not Arriving

By

Kimberly Lee

Apr 22, 2025, 01:44 PM

Edited By

Priya Narayan

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A person looking stressed while checking their phone for bank transfer updates, surrounded by financial documents

A growing number of people are expressing frustration over delayed bank transfers from Irish banks to Revolut. Money sent last Thursday remains unaccounted for as users raise doubts about processing times amid the Easter weekend closures.

Lucrative Banking Weekends Create Backlog

The situation has escalated as multiple accounts detail similar experiences. One dissatisfied customer reported, "Previous transfers were instant; this is the longest I've waited."

Easter Weekend Impact

Comments suggest that the closure of banks over the recent Easter weekend has played a significant role in these delays. A user noted:

"You won’t receive it until tomorrow as the banks have been closed since Thursday due to the Easter weekend."

Broader Transfer Experiences

Others share their struggles with money transfers as well. One user mentioned a similar issue with Wise, saying it took four days for funds to move from their Australian bank to their Wise account. "Hoping mine will also arrive today," they added.

Key Points from the Discussion

  • 🚫 Delays attributed to bank closures during Easter weekend

  • πŸ”„ Previous transfers from the same banks reported as instant

  • πŸ“… Users awaiting funds have begun to worry, with comments reflecting growing concern over processing times

Reactions from the Community

Several commenters have expressed anxiety over their delayed transactions:

  • "I'm starting to get worried."

  • "Money to Wise account took 4 days. Arrived this morning."

As users await their funds, the ongoing delays highlight the need for clearer communication from financial institutions regarding processing times during holiday closures.

What will this mean for users relying on timely banking services in the future? It’s a developing story as more details emerge.