How to initiate a single or bulk transfer

Updated 30 months ago

Flutterwave enables you to make transfers to bank accounts and mobile money wallets across the world. To make a transfer:

  • Go to the Payments page on the left side of your Flutterwave dashboard.

  • Click the "Transfers" tab and click the ‘New Transfer +’ button to get started.

  • Select the transfer destination — bank transfer, mobile money, a Flutterwave account, or transfer between currencies.

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  • Select "Transfer to an individual" for a single transfer or "Transfer to multiple people" for bulk transfers.

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For Single Transfers

  • Select a balance to transfer from and enter the amount and beneficiary details.

  • Click “Confirm Transfer” and enter the OTP sent to you via email or SMS.

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For Bulk Transfers

  • Select a balance to transfer from and the transfer currency

  • Upload a CSV file containing the beneficiary bank name, account number, amount, and narration. A sample CSV file is provided for you.

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  • Click "Make Transfer" and enter the OTP sent to your email address or phone number.

How do I initiate a Bulk Transfer?

Bulk transfer allows you to transfer money to multiple recipients at once. To initiate a bulk transfer on your Flutterwave for Business account:

  • Log in to your Flutterwave for Business dashboard.

  • Navigate to Payments and go to  Transfers

  • Click on New Transfers, and select "Transfer to Bank Account".

  • Choose "Transfer to Multiple People" and follow the prompts to initiate bulk transfers in your preferred currency.

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Ensure that your Flutterwave account is fully verified and your wallet is funded for the transfer to be successful.

For a visual guide on how to Transfer from your Flutterwave account, check out this YouTube video [How to transfer from your Flutterwave account to a bank account]

Can I make bulk transfers to different account types?

Yes. You can select different recipient account types (e.g., bank accounts and mobile money wallets) for your bulk transfers. Select your preferred recipient account type and upload a CSV file containing recipient details accordingly.

How much can I send with USD bulk transfers?

The minimum payout amount for USD bulk payouts is $10, and there is no maximum payout amount. So, feel free to send as much as your business needs.

What are the processing fees for Bulk Transfers?

Our Transfer fees are transparent. You can find out more about it here.

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