Push for a Bank Transfer Recall After a Scam

Bank transfers can sometimes be reversed via inter-bank channels in the first 24-72 hours.

What to do

• Insist the bank submits a formal recall request to the receiving bank — get the recall reference
• If the receiving bank is in another country, ask whether a SWIFT GPI stop-payment is possible
• Provide the recipient's name, account number and BSB/sort-code/IBAN exactly as you sent it
• Follow up daily until you have a written outcome — recalls go cold quickly