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Fedwire

Fedwire is a real-time gross settlement (RTGS) system operated by the Federal Reserve Banks, used by US financial institutions to settle large, time-sensitive USD transactions. Transactions settled via Fedwire are final and irrevocable upon execution, routing via 9-digit ABA transit numbers.

Aliases: Fedwire Funds Service, Fedwire RTGS

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