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Transfer your account

Do you have accounts across multiple financial institutions? You can treat yourself to the benefits of consolidation by transferring your assets to one location.

Learn how to transfer

What is a transfer?

A transfer is moving money from one account into another. At Vanguard, you can do 2 types of transfers:

External transfers: Asset movements between an IRA or nonretirement account held at another company into a new or existing investment account at Vanguard.

Internal transfers: Asset movements between your Vanguard accounts. Visit our internal transfers page to learn more.

Looking to bring over your 401(k) or 403(b) instead? Visit our rollover page to see how you can easily move your employer plan to Vanguard.

Transfer an IRA

You can continue to have your retirement assets grow in a tax-advantaged account. Move your traditional, SEP-, inherited, or Roth IRA from another company to Vanguard.

Transfer a nonretirement account

You can explore the wide variety of mutual funds and ETFs (exchange-traded funds) we offer. Move your taxable investing account, such as a general investing account or a trust account, to Vanguard.

Transfer a custodial account (UGMA/UTMA)

You can choose from a variety of funds when you move your custodial UGMA/UTMA account to Vanguard.

Not sure how to transfer your assets?

Most account transfers are convenient to do online. Follow the 3 easy steps in our guide to learn more about account transfers and get started.

Learn how

Why choose Vanguard?

View your assets under one login

Make it easier to keep your portfolio balanced and diversified when you consolidate with one company that offers a broad range of investment choices.

Know that we put you first

We’re unique. Our 50 million investors own the funds that own our company, so your goals are our goals.*

Easily share with loved ones

Keep your family more informed and protect your heirs from a financial scavenger hunt.

Save on taxes and fees

Vanguard doesn’t charge fees for you to transfer to us. We also transfer in kind, which means the transfer won't be a taxable event since you aren’t buying or selling any investments.

Learn more about transfers

Still have more questions about how to transfer your assets to Vanguard?

Transfer FAQs

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New to Vanguard or looking to consolidate your savings?

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Already a Vanguard client? Log in and start your transfer.

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All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest. Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss.

*Vanguard is investor-owned, meaning the fund shareholders own the funds, which in turn own Vanguard.

There are important factors to consider when transferring assets. These factors include, but are not limited to, investment options in each type of account, fees and expenses, available services, potential withdrawal penalties, protection from creditors and legal judgments, and required minimum distributions.

Vanguard's advice services are provided by Vanguard Advisers, Inc. ("VAI"), a registered investment advisor, or by Vanguard National Trust Company ("VNTC"), a federally chartered, limited-purpose trust company.

The services provided to clients will vary based upon the service selected, including management, fees, eligibility, and access to an advisor. Find VAI's Form CRS and each program's advisory brochure here for an overview.

VAI and VNTC are subsidiaries of The Vanguard Group, Inc., and affiliates of Vanguard Marketing Corporation. Neither VAI, VNTC, nor its affiliates guarantee profits or protection from losses.