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  1. Electronic Funds Transfer - You can send funds from your external bank account using your PenFed account number and the PenFed routing number: 256078446.
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Generally, when you request an electronic transfer or make a check deposit, our funds will be available for withdrawal no later than the 5th business day after you initiate your transaction at PenFed.

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