How do i sign up for zelle

Zelle® is the answer for so many situations.

Need to pay rent? Zelle®. Share household expenses? Zelle®. Settle up with friends for a night out? Yep, Zelle® again. Check out the video below to see how easy it is.

Plus, with Zelle® ready contacts, it’s easy to know who’s already enrolled with Zelle®. When you see a purple “Z” icon next to someone’s name on your contact list, you can send them money with Zelle® anytime with the confidence that it’ll be in their account in minutes. Learn more about Zelle® ready contacts below in the FAQ.

Why use Zelle®?

It’s safe.

With Zelle®, money travels directly between accounts with no stops in between. And as a U.S. Bank customer, you’re protected by our Digital Security Coverage.

It’s fast.

Money you send with Zelle® can be in your recipient’s account in minutes,2 making Zelle® an ideal way to share the cost of expenses between friends or send the gift of money.

It’s convenient.

Find Zelle® in the U.S. Bank Mobile App or online banking. All you need to send money is the recipient’s email address or U.S. mobile number.

It’s easy.

Sending money is simple. Just pick a trusted recipient, enter an amount and hit Send. You can track your payment in mobile or online banking. Requesting money is just as easy.3

It’s personal.

You can add emojis and choose from a wide variety of colorful, entertaining eCards to send with your Zelle® payment. Add a personal touch for any occasion – or just a bit of fun for no reason at all. See our eCard FAQ.

Already have the U.S. Bank Mobile App?

You can also use Zelle® in online banking.

You can start using Zelle®anytime you're banking in the app or online. Simply log in to your account and explore everything you can do.

Log in and try Zelle® now

Frequently asked questions

We strive to provide you with information about products and services you might find interesting and useful. Relationship-based ads and online behavioral advertising help us do that.

Here's how it works: We gather information about your online activities, such as the searches you conduct on our Sites and the pages you visit. This information may be used to deliver advertising on our Sites and offline (for example, by phone, email and direct mail) that's customized to meet specific interests you may have.

If you prefer that we do not use this information, you may opt out of online behavioral advertising. If you opt out, though, you may still receive generic advertising. In addition, financial advisors/Client Managers may continue to use information collected online to provide product and service information in accordance with account agreements.

Also, if you opt out of online behavioral advertising, you may still see ads when you log in to your account, for example through Online Banking or MyMerrill. These ads are based on your specific account relationships with us.

To learn more about relationship-based ads, online behavioral advertising and our privacy practices, please review Bank of America Online Privacy Notice and our Online Privacy FAQs.

How it works:

Fast

Send and receive money in minutes1 while keeping your account information private.

Easy

All you need is a U.S. bank account and a U.S. mobile number or email.

Free

Zelle® is free in our mobile app and Online Banking.

Nearly Everywhere

Zelle® is in most people's banking apps, and money is sent directly between accounts.1

Get started

Open the Bank of America® Mobile Banking app. Sign in and tap "Transfer | Zelle®," and then follow the on-screen instructions.

You can also add the Bank of America widget to your home screen to link straight to your contacts, giving you fast, direct access to send and request money.

No matter where they bank, you'll know if your friends and family are already using Zelle® - just look for the purple z next to their contact.

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