Alpha Futures Withdrawal Guide: Payout Speeds & Setup for Rise, Crypto & Wire Transfers

Alpha Futures processes payouts through five different methods: ACH, Wire Transfer, SWIFT, Wise, and Rise. All withdrawals are paid in USD regardless of which method you choose. Processing time is 48 hours once you request a payout from your dashboard.

Choosing the right payout method matters because fees, speed, and availability vary significantly. Here's what actually works for each method and which traders they suit best.

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The 5 Alpha Futures Payout Methods Explained

ACH (US Bank Accounts Only)

ACH transfers work exclusively for U.S. traders with domestic bank accounts.

• Speed: 2-3 business days after processing
• Fees: Usually free, some banks charge $0-$3
• Best for: U.S. traders wanting direct deposits

Wire Transfer

Domestic wires for U.S. accounts. Costs more than ACH but slightly faster.

• Speed: 1-2 business days
• Fees: $10-$25 incoming wire fee from your bank
• Best for: U.S. traders needing faster access

SWIFT (International Wire)

Standard international bank transfer for non-U.S. traders.

• Speed: 3-5 business days internationally
• Fees: $25-$80 total (intermediary + receiving bank fees)
• Best for: International traders with local bank accounts

Wise (International & Domestic)

Lower-fee alternative to SWIFT. Requires Wise account.

• Speed: 1-3 business days
• Fees: ~$6-$7 receiving fee, plus 0.33%-0.59% conversion
• Best for: International traders wanting lower fees than SWIFT
• Setup: Create account at wise.com, complete verification

Rise (International Payment Platform)

Prop firm payout specialist. Requires signed agreement before first payout.

• Speed: Under 24 hours for crypto, 2-7 days for bank
• Fees: Minimal, lower than traditional banks
• Best for: International traders wanting crypto options or managing multiple prop firm payouts
• Setup: Alpha emails agreement to sign, then create account at riseworks.io

Which Payout Method Should You Choose?

• ACH: U.S. traders wanting free/low-cost direct deposits
• Wire Transfer: U.S. traders needing faster access, accept $10-$25 fees
• SWIFT: International traders preferring direct bank deposits, accept $25-$80 fees
• Wise: International traders saving on fees vs SWIFT (works for 50+ currencies)
• Rise: International traders wanting fastest payouts, crypto options, or managing multiple prop firm accounts

Important Payout Details

All payouts in USD only. International banks convert at their rates (usually worse than Wise/Rise).

48-hour processing time from payout request. Add transfer time for your chosen method.

Rise requires signed agreement before first payout. Alpha emails this—sign promptly to avoid delays.

KYC required for all methods. Complete Alpha Futures KYC before first payout. Rise and Wise have separate KYC processes.

Minimum amounts: Standard/Zero = $200, Advanced = $1,000.

The Bottom Line on Alpha Futures Payout Methods

U.S. traders should default to ACH unless they need faster access and don't mind wire fees. International traders should choose between Wise and Rise based on whether they prefer traditional bank transfers (Wise) or want crypto flexibility with faster processing (Rise).

SWIFT works but costs significantly more than Wise or Rise for the same international transfer. Only choose SWIFT if your bank doesn't work with Wise and you can't access Rise for some reason.

Set up your chosen payout method early—before you pass your evaluation. This prevents delays when you're ready to withdraw your first performance fee.