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Having opened and managed multiple accounts with Questrade over the years, I’ve learned that their deposit and withdrawal process is quite streamlined, though not as varied as some global forex brokers. For funding, Questrade currently supports Visa Debit, Interac e-Transfer, bank transfer (bill payment), and electronic funds transfer (EFT). Deposits via Visa Debit and Interac are often instant—something I’ve found incredibly convenient when I needed to transfer funds quickly, provided the daily bank limits allow. Bank transfers and EFTs tend to take about 1–2 business days based on my experience. When it comes to withdrawals, Questrade allows you to withdraw via electronic funds transfer, and there are no withdrawal fees on their part. They process withdrawal requests directly to your bank, which means the speed depends partly on your banking institution but, in most cases, is completed within five business days. In my own practice, I’ve found this system to be reliable if not the fastest in the industry. However, Questrade does not support credit card funding, nor do they accept PayPal, Skrill, or any form of cryptocurrency. For traders used to those rapid or alternative payment systems, this is an important limitation to keep in mind. The focus here seems to be on secure, regulated banking channels, which aligns with Canadian regulatory expectations but sacrifices some flexibility that offshore brokers might offer. For me, this trade-off increases the trust factor but can be less convenient for those seeking instantaneous or more varied funding options.