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How to close robinhood account? Deactive Robinhood account
How to close robinhood account? Deactive Robinhood account
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### **Steps to Close a Robinhood Account**
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- Ensure your account balance is $0 before proceeding.
- Transfer your stocks to another brokerage using the Automated Customer Account Transfer Service (ACATS). Contact your new brokerage for instructions on initiating the transfer.++1.877.{9065}.853
- Withdraw any remaining cash balance to your bank account.
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- If you don’t want to transfer stocks, sell them and wait for the proceeds to settle (usually two business days).
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- Stop any recurring deposits or investments through the app to avoid future charges.
4. **Access Robinhood’s Support:**++1.877.{9065}.853
- Open the Robinhood app.
- Go to **Settings** → **Account Information**.
- Select **Deactivate Account** and follow the prompts.
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- Robinhood will guide you through the process, including confirming that your balance is $0.
- You’ll receive an email confirming your account closure once it’s processed.
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### **Tips & Tricks:**
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- **Watch for Pending Transactions:**
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- **Check Tax Implications:**
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- **Reach Out to Support for Assistance:**
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- **Be Aware of Partial Transfers:**
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### **Important Notes:**
- **Account Reactivation:** Once++1.877.{9065}.853
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