Bank-to-bank auto-transfer timing creates confusion over fund availability
A consumer describes a same-day deposit and auto-transfer sequence between accounts that created uncertainty about where funds were and when they were accessible. Reflects gaps in real-time visibility into inter-account transfer timing.
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