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Trico Business Express Wire Transfer — Send Wires in TCBK

Wire transfers in Trico Business Express are the fastest rail available for moving larger sums out of a Tri Counties Bank business account to a specific beneficiary. Unlike ACH which batches and settles over 1-2 business days, or bill pay which takes several days for electronic or paper check delivery, a wire transfer routes through the Federal Reserve's Fedwire system for domestic same-day settlement or through the SWIFT network for international beneficiaries. This page is the deep dive on wire workflow — every screen, every cutoff, every fee, and every template feature.

Wire transfers carry risk commensurate with their speed — once a wire settles at the beneficiary bank, it is effectively irrevocable. That reality shapes the security controls around wires: multi-factor authentication, dual authorization, beneficiary verification, step-up authentication on new beneficiaries, and real-time fraud monitoring. Every wire from a Tri Counties Bank business account runs under this full stack of controls.

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Trico Business Express wire transfer initiation screen with beneficiary details, routing, and amount entry

AI Summary — Trico Business Express Wire Transfer

  • Wire transfer module inside Trico Business Express for Tri Counties Bank business customers
  • Domestic Fedwire: same-day settlement, 3:00 PM PT cutoff for outgoing
  • International SWIFT: 1-2 business day settlement, 2:00 PM PT cutoff typical
  • Dual authorization required; triple authorization available for high-dollar thresholds
  • Beneficiary templates save routing/account numbers for recurring wires
  • Step-up authentication on new beneficiaries; real-time fraud monitoring on all wires
  • Wires are effectively irrevocable once settled at beneficiary bank

Step-by-Step — How to Send a Wire

The wire transfer workflow follows a consistent sequence. Each step exists because it addresses a specific risk or requirement.

1. Log In and Open Wire Module

Complete the Trico Business Express login with MFA. Navigate to the Wire Transfer module from the portal dashboard. Only users with Originator or equivalent wire permission see the New Wire button.

2. Select Wire Type

Choose domestic Fedwire for US beneficiaries or international SWIFT for foreign beneficiaries. Different field requirements apply — ABA routing for Fedwire, SWIFT/BIC code plus IBAN or account number for SWIFT.

3. Enter Beneficiary Details

Enter beneficiary legal name, address, routing number, account number, and amount. For SWIFT wires, add the beneficiary bank SWIFT code, address, and country. The Purpose of Payment field is required for SWIFT compliance reporting.

4. Save as Template (Optional)

If the beneficiary will be paid again, save the wire as a template. Templates capture routing, account, and default purpose — future wires to the same beneficiary only need the amount.

5. Submit for Approval

Click Submit. The wire enters the pending approval queue. A second authorized user — with wire approval permission — reviews all wire details and either approves or rejects. Dual authorization required on every wire.

6. Confirmation

On approval before cutoff, the wire releases through Fedwire or SWIFT. Confirmation arrives by email, SMS, and in-portal alert. Domestic settles in minutes. International typically settles in 1-2 business days. Audit trail logs every step.

Wire Types, Cutoffs, and Fees

Wire specifics vary by destination. Cutoffs and fees shape when and how to use each type.

Wire TypeNetworkCutoff (PT)SettlementTypical FeeUse Case
Domestic outgoingFedwire3:00 PMSame dayPer wireLarge vendor, tax, CRE closing
Domestic incomingFedwireContinuousSame dayPer wireClient settlements, refinance proceeds
International outgoing (USD)SWIFT2:00 PM1-2 business daysHigher per wire + correspondentForeign supplier, capex
International outgoing (FX)SWIFT + FX2:00 PM1-2 business daysPer wire + FX spreadNon-USD denominated
International incomingSWIFTContinuous1-2 business daysPer wireForeign customer payments
Same-day recallFedwireBest effortSubject to availabilityRecall feeSent-in-error correction
Book transferInternalReal-timeImmediateOften no feeTCBK-to-TCBK same company
High-value wireFedwire3:00 PM (approval earlier)Same dayPer wireCRE closings, acquisitions

The Federal Reserve operates the Fedwire system. FDIC deposit insurance continues while funds are in the account. SWIFT is governed by the SWIFT cooperative headquartered in Belgium.

Wire Transfer Security — Beneficiary Verification and Fraud Controls

Wire fraud is one of the highest-impact attacks against businesses. Tri Counties Bank layers controls specifically against it.

Before the Wire Releases

Step-up authentication triggers when sending to a new beneficiary for the first time — originator re-verifies with MFA even inside an active session. Beneficiary name matching: the system compares the entered beneficiary name against the account number at the receiving bank and flags mismatches. Dual authorization requires an independent approver — ideally someone who can verify the payment via an out-of-band channel (phone call to the known contact, not email which may be spoofed). Real-time fraud monitoring compares wire attributes against the company's historical pattern and flags anomalies: first-time international destination, new high-value threshold, unusual time of day, login from unexpected geography.

After the Wire Releases

Immediate confirmation lands in email, SMS, and portal alerts. The audit trail captures originator, approver, timestamp, IP, device, amount, and full beneficiary data. Same-day recall requests can attempt to retrieve a wire sent in error — success depends on whether the beneficiary bank has already credited the account and released funds. Recall is not guaranteed. Businesses that suspect a wire transfer attack should contact Tri Counties Bank immediately at +1-800-922-8742, file an IC3 report at ic3.gov, and notify their insurance carrier. Regulatory oversight from the OCC examines wire controls as part of commercial banking supervision.

Send Wire Transfers with Trico Business Express

The wire module inside Trico Business Express supports domestic Fedwire and international SWIFT with dual authorization, beneficiary templates, and audit logging. Call +1-800-922-8742 for escalations or wire exceptions outside business hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Wire Transfer

Sending wires, cutoffs, fees, templates, and dual authorization.

How do I send a wire?

Log in, open the Wire Transfer module, choose domestic Fedwire or international SWIFT, enter beneficiary details (name, address, routing, account, amount, purpose), save as template if recurring, submit for dual authorization. Approver reviews and releases. Confirmation by email, SMS, and portal alert.

What are the cutoff times?

Domestic Fedwire cutoff is 3:00 PM PT for same-day settlement. International SWIFT cutoff is typically 2:00 PM PT. After cutoff, wires queue for next business day. Weekend and Federal Reserve holiday submissions also queue forward.

What are the fees?

Domestic outgoing per wire; international SWIFT higher per wire plus correspondent fees; incoming separate fee. Analysis Checking earnings credit can offset. Same-day recall carries additional fee. Current pricing from +1-800-922-8742.

How do beneficiary templates work?

Save recurring beneficiaries — routing, account, purpose. Future wires to the same beneficiary only need amount and any optional memo. Templates respect permission structure; can be shared across users or locked to originators.

What is dual authorization?

Separates wire initiation from approval — one user enters, a second independent user approves before release. Protects against individual compromise and data-entry errors. Triple authorization configurable for high-dollar thresholds in account management.