How long does Scotiabank e-transfer take?

Okay, so you’re wondering how long a Scotiabank e-Transfer really takes, huh? I get it! Waiting on money is never fun.

Well, officially, Scotiabank says e-Transfers usually take up to 30 minutes, even if the person you’re sending it to has Autodeposit set up. But, and this is a big BUT, sometimes things happen.

Think of it like this: I remember one time, I was sending money to my sister for her birthday. I sent it bright and early, thinking she’d get it in plenty of time to buy herself a nice brunch. Nope! It sat there, pending, for almost an hour and a half! I was starting to panic! I was thinking, “Oh no, did I mess up the email? Did the system just eat my money?!” Turns out, it was just a temporary glitch. But still, it was stressful!

So, while 30 minutes is the typical timeframe, don’t be surprised if it takes a bit longer. I mean, things happen, right? Maybe the system’s overloaded, maybe there’s a temporary connection issue… who knows? Just try to be patient, and if it’s been significantly longer than 30 minutes, maybe check your email address you sent to, and then give Scotiabank a call just to be sure!