What is a sweep account? Types, uses and risks
Sweep accounts automatically move cash above or below a target balance to investments, deposits or credit lines.
By Rafael Ortiz 1 month agoFintech Correspondent
Rafael Ortiz
Rafael covers payments, banking infrastructure, and the software eating financial services. Former product lead at a payments processor.
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