With the wide array of investing apps available today, it is not uncommon to switch from one to the other.
In this article, we will be outlining the steps involved with transferring your brokerage account from Webull to Robinhood.
Whatever your reason may be for switching, we will show you how to transfer step by step.
If you are still on the fence about which platform is best for you, then check out our article comparing Robinhood vs Webull here.
Check out my video on how to transfer your brokerage account below, let's dive in!
Robinhood is a popular "all-in-one" investing app.
While they are most well-known for their commission free stock trading, they've recently shaken up the Retirement Investing World too.
Introducing Robinhood Retirement; home of the biggest IRA match on the market.
Here's what you need to know:
And don't worry, this comes with a Portfolio Builder Tool. You don't have to construct your investment portfolio from scratch if you don't want to.
Lastly, you'll even get a free stock worth up to $200 when you open a new Robinhood account using our link.
Robinhood supports the transfer of various asset types, including stocks, ETFs, and cash balances, among others.
Fractional shares, crypto, mutual funds, bonds, and other specific assets remain non-transferable.
Only individual cash, margin brokerage accounts, or traditional or Roth IRAs are eligible for transfers.
Next, you will need to open a Robinhood account.
Use the button above to get a completely free stock when you sign up!
Once you download the app on your phone or begin creating an account on their website, you will be prompted to provide basic information.
In order to transfer your Webull account over to Robinhood, you will need your Webull account number. This is something you can retrieve from within the app, or it is on all of your statements.
You will most likely need your most recent brokerage statement from Webull, so it is a good idea to retrieve a downloaded copy of this.
Here's how to find your Webull statement:
The next step is to ensure that your Webull account has no balances that are due. You want to ensure that your Webull account is in good standing with no balances due before initiating the transfer. If not, it will likely delay the process.
If you own any crypto within your Webull account, you will want to liquidate this into cash before initiating the transfer process. Crypto cannot be transferred at this time.
Once you have opened a brokerage account with Robinhood, the next step is to initiate the transfer within Robinhood.
Before executing the transfer, you ought to be aware that Webull will charge $75 for an outgoing ACATS transfer. This fee will be deducted from your cash balance.
The good news is, Robinhood will reimburse you this transfer fee up to $75 if your transferred account value is $7,500 or more.
Once you have opened a brokerage account with Robinhood, the next step is to initiate the transfer within Robinhood.
Follow the steps below to initiate the transfer:
Robinhood enables users to track their transfer requests through the app's history section.
Upon initiating a transfer request, it typically takes 5-7 business days for the assets to settle in the Robinhood account. During the transfer period, users will be unable to access the positions being transferred from the external brokerage.
Account transfer requests can face rejection due to various reasons, including incorrect account numbers, the presence of ineligible assets, unmet margin balance requirements, or a lack of approved options trading status.
In such instances, users may need to resubmit their transfer requests to initiate the process again.
