Take money from my 529 account
Find out how to transfer money online from a 529 account.
What to know before transferring money
- Withdrawing money for nonqualified expenses is allowed by the IRS but your withdrawal will be subject to federal income tax and a 10% federal penalty tax. There may also be state or local income tax, as well as interest or dividends tax.
- You can transfer money between Fidelity accounts or to your bank account.
- You can withdraw any amount up to the full value of the account.
- After taking a withdrawal from your 529, you will be sent IRS form 1099-Q.
- Learn more about withdrawals and paying for qualified expenses in our 529 plan FAQs.
How to transfer money online from a 529 account
- To transfer money to a bank account, add electronic funds transfer (EFT) to your 529 account. In most cases, you can link your bank account online and start using it on the same day. Read How to add electronic funds transfer (EFT) to your account to get started.
- You can start your transfer by clicking the button at the top of this page or here: Take a 529 withdrawalLog In Required.
- If you own multiple investment portfolios in your account, the amount of your withdrawal will be taken proportionally from each. To take a withdrawal from one portfolio when there are multiple, please use this form, Withdrawals – 529 College Savings Plan (PDF).
What to expect
- Your withdrawal will take 1–2 business days from the time of your withdrawal request because the investments must be sold and the trade must settle. Then the funds are transferred.
- It can take 2–4 business days for the money to be available in the account you're transferring to.
Other options: Send money directly to a school or to someone else from your 529
- Use the form Standing Payment Instructions—529 College Savings Plan (PDF) to set up payments to a third party.
- Once your instructions are set up, make a call to a College Planning Specialist to get the payment sent. The number is 800-544-1914.
- You can also use Fidelity BillPay. Read How to set up and use BillPay on your account.
- It can take 7–10 business days for the check to be received using either of these payment methods.
Questions?
Contact a College Planning Specialist at 800-544-1914
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