How to Cancel Robinhood Account (And Withdraw Your Funds)
Ready to leave Robinhood? Whether you're switching brokers or just cashing out, closing your Robinhood account requires a few important steps to protect your funds and personal information. This 2025 step-by-step guide shows exactly how to cancel your Robinhood account the right way.
🔍 Quick Summary
TL;DR: Withdraw all funds and sell or transfer any investments. Then go to Account Settings in the Robinhood app and request a full account closure.
💸 Step 1: Sell or Transfer Your Assets
- Sell your stocks and crypto, or transfer them to another brokerage using Robinhood’s ACATS Transfer Out system.
- Note: Crypto assets must be sold—they cannot be transferred out.
- Wait for trades to settle (typically 2 trading days) before withdrawing the funds.
🏦 Step 2: Withdraw All Cash
- Open the Robinhood app.
- Tap the Account icon (bottom right).
- Select Transfer > Transfer to Your Bank.
- Enter the amount and confirm.
Important: You must wait for any recent deposits or trades to fully settle before withdrawing.
⚙️ Step 3: Close Your Robinhood Account
- Once your account balance is $0, go to the Account Settings in the Robinhood app.
- Select Account Information.
- Scroll down and tap Deactivate Account.
- Follow the instructions and confirm closure.
You can also email support@robinhood.com to request closure, especially if you're having app issues.
🔁 Want to Transfer Instead of Canceling?
If you're switching to another broker:
- Initiate a full or partial ACATS transfer from the new brokerage's platform.
- Use Robinhood’s DTC number: 6769.
- Robinhood will automatically close your account after a full transfer is completed.
🧾 Tax and Statement Access After Closure
- You can still access tax documents and account statements by logging in via robinhood.com.
- Be sure to download any documents before closing if you want offline access.
❓ FAQs
Can I delete the app to cancel?No. Deleting the Robinhood app does not cancel your account.
Is there a fee to cancel?No. But transferring your account to another broker may cost $75.
Will I lose my data after closing?No. Tax and statement records are still accessible via the website.