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In my experience as a trader, immediate withdrawals are one of the most sought-after features when selecting a broker, especially for active traders like myself who often need flexible access to funds. With TradeStation, I have carefully examined their available payment methods, especially regarding deposits and withdrawals. TradeStation supports a range of funding methods such as wire transfers, ACH (Automated Clearing House), checks, and internal account transfers. However, based on the details provided, none of these options offer truly immediate withdrawals. Wire transfers, while commonly used, typically require at least one business day or more to process withdrawals. ACH transactions can be convenient for those with U.S. bank accounts, but generally, these also take several business days for funds to clear. Check withdrawals are even slower, depending on mailing times and bank processing. Internal transfers between TradeStation accounts are usually fast, but these only move funds within the broker and do not provide cash access outside TradeStation. In summary, from what I’ve observed and experienced, TradeStation currently does not provide any withdrawal method that instantly credits funds to my bank or card. For anyone requiring same-day or near-instant withdrawals, I believe it is vital to recognize these limitations and plan accordingly, factoring in expected settlement and transfer times before needing access to trading proceeds.