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How to close robinhood account? "Step-by-Step Guide to Closing Your Robinhood Account"


Posted Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:13:12 GMT by KILLER women
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### **Steps to Close a Robinhood Account**

1. **Transfer or Withdraw Funds:**++1.877.{9065}.853
   - 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.

2. **Sell Any Remaining Assets (if needed):**++1.877.{9065}.853
   - 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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3. **Cancel Recurring Investments:**++1.877.{9065}.853
   - Stop any recurring deposits or investments through the app to avoid future charges.

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   - Open the Robinhood app.
   - Go to **Settings** → **Account Information**.:**++1.877.{9065}.853
   - Select **Deactivate Account** and follow the prompts.

5. **Submit Deactivation Request:**++1.877.{9065}.853
   - 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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  Save transaction records, statements, and trade confirmations before closing your account. You won’t have access to these once the account is closed.++1.877.{9065}.853

- **Watch for Pending Transactions:**
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- **Check Tax Implications:**
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- **Reach Out to Support for Assistance:**
  If you encounter issues during the process, contact Robinhood support through the app for help.++1.877.{9065}.853

- **Be Aware of Partial Transfers:**
  If you transfer only some assets, your Robinhood account will remain active until you close it manually.++1.877.{9065}.853

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### **Important Notes:**

- **Account Reactivation:** Once++1.877.{9065}.853

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