Automatic funds transfer

Automatic funds transfer

A transfer of funds from one account or investment vehicle to another using electronic or telecommunications technology.

Automatic Funds Transfer

A transaction in which a person moves money from one of her accounts to another over the Internet, telephone, or other electronic service. Automatic funds transfers are a convenient way to move money easily and conduct different transactions. There may or may not be a fee assessed to conduct an automatic funds transfer. See also: Direct deposit.