How do I receive a bank transfer on a Sunday?

Banks aren't open every day: they don't process all transactions outside their business days. But your business may be open 24/7. So you're wondering whether it's possible to receive a bank transfer on Sunday , or another day off in the banking sector?

Can I receive a bank transfer on a Sunday?

A standard bank transfer cannot be cashed on a Sunday. This constraint is explained by the need to register the transaction with the Banque de France. However, the register is not open on public holidays and weekends.

Can I receive a transfer on a weekend or public holiday?

As this legal control is not carried out on Saturdays and public holidays either, it is not possible to carry out a legal control on Saturdays and public holidays. transfers cannot be cashed outside weekdays .

Can I receive a transfer on Monday?

Knowing that the Banque de France register is open every day of the week, it is possible to receive a transfer on Monday . However, your bank must be open and provide this service.

The solution for receiving transfers when the bank is closed: instant transfers

Instant transfers can be made and cashed on public holidays and weekends.

At present, banks often charge these fees. But a European directive now obliges banks to make them free of charge: these fees should disappear.

Is it possible to receive money by other means on Sundays?

Credit card payments and direct debits can be ordered at any time. However, please note funds are only received on working days . So if you carry out the transaction on a Sunday, you won't receive the funds until the following day (Monday).

How long does a transfer take?

A standard SEPA credit transfer is normally carried out the day after the transaction. (working days). However, this period can sometimes be extended to 2 days.

An international transfer usually takes 2 to 4 days. An instant transfer, on the other hand, takes just a few seconds.

When does a transfer made on a Friday arrive?

If you make a transfer on a Friday, it will usually take 1 working day to be cashed by the recipient. It should therefore be cashed the following Monday or on Tuesday if the bank is not open on Monday, or if the transfer order was made in the evening on Friday.

When does a Saturday transfer arrive?

A standard transfer issued on a Saturday should be cashed by the recipient on the following Tuesday. or even Monday. This time may vary from bank to bank. It will be much shorter if the 2 entities are customers of the same bank.

Do instant transfers work on Sundays?

An instant transfer works every day including Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. You can make an instant transfer at any time of day. Beware of input errors: this is an irrevocable order.

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Frequently asked questions

On which days do transfers not go through?

Transfers are not processed on public holidays and weekends.

How do I know if I have a transfer coming in?

You can check online in your bank's digital space whether a transfer is being transferred to your account. To be notified of any transaction, you can activate push, SMS or email notifications for certain transactions (e.g. when they exceed a certain amount).

What time do transfers arrive?

Transfers are received between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. during bank opening hours.

Until what time can I receive a transfer?

Standard bank transfers can be received up to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays.

Can I receive a transfer on a Sunday at certain banks?

With Caisse d'Epargne, Crédit Agricole, Crédit Mutuel, CIC, LCL, Société Générale, Banque Postale and all online banks, transfers cannot be received on Sundays, Saturdays and public holidays (except for instant transfers).

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