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Troubleshooting Interac e-Transfer Issues

Waiting for your e-Transfer deposit to appear? Most deposits are processed quickly, but delays can occasionally happen. Here are the most common issues to check first.


⏱️ First, Give It a Little Time

Most Interac e-Transfer deposits are processed within:

  • 30 minutes during business hours

If it has been longer than:

  • 1 hour

review the checks below before contacting support.


βœ… Check the Recipient Email Address

Make sure the recipient email matches exactly what is shown in your 1Bitcoin.ca dashboard.

Even small spelling mistakes can delay processing.


πŸ”‘ Check Your Reference Code

Your unique Account ID or reference code must be included in the message field of your e-Transfer.

Without it, your deposit may not automatically connect to your account.

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🏦 Make Sure the Transfer Came From the Correct Account

Deposits should be sent from:

  • a Canadian personal bank account

Delays may happen if the transfer was sent from:

  • a business account

  • a joint account

  • an account under a different name


πŸ“© Still Not Showing Up?

If your deposit still has not appeared, please contact support and include:

  • screenshot of your e-Transfer confirmation

  • time the transfer was sent

  • amount sent

  • bank used

To contact support:


⚠️ Important Reminder

Bank processing delays, weekends, holidays, or security reviews may occasionally slow down Interac e-Transfers.

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