Matanot LaEvyonim by Bank Transfer
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Question
If I now give Matanot LaEvyonim (gifts to the poor) by means of a bank transfer, is this considered fulfillment of the mitzvah? And if not, in what way can it be fulfilled?
Answer
Shalom u’vracha
If the poor person receives the money into his account and can withdraw it on Purim day, one thereby fulfills the obligation. But if he cannot withdraw it, one does not fulfill it.
The solution is to transfer the money to charity funds that undertake to give the poor cash in exchange for bank transfers and credit-card payments.
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