Schwab Alliance Client Portal

Overview

Hover over the Accounts button in the main navigation and select Transfers and Payments in the submenu. The transfers and payments menu allows you to: 

  • transfer funds online between Schwab accounts;
  • link an external bank account, and then transfer funds from that bank account to Schwab; and
  • transfer an investment account to Schwab from another financial institution (e.g., this is how you would transfer a retirement account held by another custodian).  

Linking an External Account

  • If you plan to transfer money from a non-Schwab bank account, look for the box called External Bank Accounts and select Link or delete external bank accounts. 
  • Once you link your external bank account with Schwab, the external account will receive two small deposits and one withdrawal. Schwab will email you once that’s done. 
  • Once you see the deposits and withdrawal in your external bank account, go back to Accounts → Transfers and Payments → External Bank Accounts and select Verify trial deposits.
  • Once you verify, you’ll be able to easily transfer funds from your external account to Schwab.

Online Transfers from Schwab Account or External Account

  • If you have linked an external bank account or have an existing Schwab account, the most common way to transfer funds is by visiting Accounts → Transfers and Payments → Online Transfers
  • Alternatively, you can call your bank, provide them with Schwab’s information, and ask them to facilitate the transfer. To do that, please visit Accounts → Transfers and Payments → Incoming wires and routing numbers.

Online Transfers of Investment Account Held by Another Custodian

  • If you are transferring an investment account held by another custodian, you have a couple options. 
  • To complete the process online through Schwab, you can visit Accounts → Transfers and Payments → Transfer an Account. 

Alternatively, you can call your current account holder, provide them with Schwab’s information, and ask them to facilitate the transfer. To do that, please visit Accounts → Transfers and Payments → Incoming wires and routing numbers.

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