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Can I cancel a money transfer?

Short answer

For most international transfers from the US, you can cancel within 30 minutes of paying if the money hasn’t been picked up or deposited.

Rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal or professional advice.

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Official sources

CFPB: sending money abroad (remittances)consumerfinance.gov
FTC consumer advice: money transfer scamsconsumer.ftc.gov
NCUA: find a credit unionncua.gov