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add_transfer

Transfer money between two accounts in ZenMoney. For cross-currency transfers, specify both outcome_amount (source) and income_amount (destination). For same-currency transfers, just use outcome_amount (or amount as alias).

Part of the Zenmoney server.

add_transfer can move real money through Zenmoney, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents use add_transfer to initiate financial transactions through Zenmoney. Financial operations involve real money and are irreversible once processed. PolicyLayer blocks financial tools by default, requiring explicit human approval with transaction-level limits to prevent unauthorised spending.

add_transfer moves real money. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could initiate transactions that drain accounts or exceed budgets. PolicyLayer blocks financial tools by default, requiring human-in-the-loop approval with configurable spending limits per transaction and per time window.

Financial tools involve real money. Block by default and require explicit human approval before enabling.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "add_transfer": {
      "deny_if": [
        {
          "conditions": [],
          "on_deny": "Requires human approval."
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access add_transfer gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so add_transfer only ever does what you allow.

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Other financial tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: deny by default, or require human approval.

What does the add_transfer tool do? +

Transfer money between two accounts in ZenMoney. For cross-currency transfers, specify both outcome_amount (source) and income_amount (destination). For same-currency transfers, just use outcome_amount (or amount as alias).. It is categorised as a Financial tool in the Zenmoney MCP Server, which means it involves financial transactions. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on add_transfer? +

Register the Zenmoney MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_transfer: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Zenmoney. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_transfer? +

add_transfer is a Financial tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit add_transfer? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_transfer rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block add_transfer completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for add_transfer. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides add_transfer? +

add_transfer is provided by the Zenmoney MCP server (zenmoney-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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