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How to Delete Your Dwolla Account

Dwolla is a financial services company that allows users to send and receive money, pay bills, and manage their finances. This article provides instructions on how to delete your Dwolla account.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1

Log in to your Dwolla account.

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Step 2

Click on the "Account" tab.

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Step 3

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the "Delete Account" link.

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Step 4

Enter your email address and account password.

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Step 5

Click on the "Delete Account" button.

📋 Required for Deletion

  • email address
  • account password

âš ī¸ What Happens

  • loss of account data
  • inability to access funds

â„šī¸ Account Info

  • Deletion type: contact-required
  • Recovery period: 30 days
  • Data retention: 3 years
  • Founded: 2008
  • Monthly users: 1 million+
  • Headquarters: Des Moines, Iowa
  • GDPR: recorded as compliant
  • CCPA: recorded as compliant

📝 Important Notes

All accounts stay in their system for at least 3 years. Remove any banking information before you delete.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover my Dwolla account after I delete it?

No, once you delete your Dwolla account, it cannot be recovered.

What happens to my funds if I delete my Dwolla account?

Your funds will be transferred to your linked bank account.

How long does Dwolla keep my data after I delete my account?

Dwolla states a data retention period of 3 years after account deletion. Back-ups and statutory records can fall outside that figure, so request written confirmation from support if you need certainty.

What will I lose if I delete my Dwolla account?

Deleting your account means: loss of account data; inability to access funds. Export or download anything you want to keep before you begin — it is normally not recoverable afterwards.

What do I need before deleting my Dwolla account?

Have the following ready: email address; account password. Having it to hand avoids getting part-way through the flow and having to start again.

Is Dwolla GDPR and CCPA compliant?

Dwolla is recorded as GDPR compliant and recorded as CCPA compliant. If you are in the EU or California you can also file a formal erasure request under GDPR Article 17 or the CCPA — that route creates a record you can follow up on, separately from the in-product delete flow.

What are the alternatives to Dwolla?

Common alternatives include Venmo, PayPal, Zelle. If you are switching because of how Dwolla handles your data, check the replacement's retention and deletion policy before you migrate.

Where is Dwolla based?

Dwolla is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, which is the jurisdiction whose data-protection rules govern your account.

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