How do I deposit into my Betterment account?

The primary way to fund your Betterment account is via ACH transfer from a linked bank account. However, deposit methods and requirements vary by account type, and general ACH instructions may not apply to all accounts. For account-specific details, select the destination account type: Taxable Investing Cash Reserve Betterment Checking IRA 401(k) HSA 529 ACH Transfer Instructions for Deposits Using the Mobile App: Log into the Betterment mobile app. Click Move Money on the home page. Select ...

How do I deposit into an IRA?

Betterment offers three types of IRA deposits that you can initiate in your account: 1. One-Time IRA Deposits A one-time deposit lets you make a single contribution to your IRA for a specific tax year. Tax Year Options for IRAs: Before the tax filing deadline, you can contribute to last year or the current year. After the deadline, contributions apply only to the current year. Processing Time: IRA deposits typically complete in 3–5 business days. 2. Recurring Deposits into an IRA Recurring ...

Deposits

How it works

The primary way to fund your Betterment account is via ACH transfer from a linked bank account. However, deposit methods and requirements vary by account type, and general ACH instructions may not apply to all accounts. For account-specific details, select the destination account type: Taxable Investing Cash Reserve Betterment Checking IRA 401(k) HSA 529 ACH Transfer Instructions for Deposits Using the Mobile App: Log into the Betterment mobile app. Click Move Money on the home page. Select ...
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IRA transfers

Betterment offers three types of IRA deposits that you can initiate in your account: 1. One-Time IRA Deposits A one-time deposit lets you make a single contribution to your IRA for a specific tax year. Tax Year Options for IRAs: Before the tax filing deadline, you can contribute to last year or the current year. After the deadline, contributions apply only to the current year. Processing Time: IRA deposits typically complete in 3–5 business days. 2. Recurring Deposits into an IRA Recurring ...
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