How long does it take to receive money with Zelle?
Money sent with Zelle is typically available to an enrolled recipient within minutes1.
If you send money to someone who is not enrolled with Zelle, they will receive a notification prompting them to enroll. After enrollment, the money will move directly to your recipient’s account, typically within minutes1.
If your payment is pending, we recommend confirming that the person you sent money to has enrolled with Zelle and that you entered the correct email address or U.S. mobile phone number.
If you are waiting to receive money, you should check to see if you have received a payment notification via email or text message. If you have not received a payment notification, we recommend following up with the sender to confirm they entered the correct email address or U.S. mobile phone number.
Still having trouble? Please call us at 800.897.6991 for assistance.
1Transactions typically occur in minutes when the recipient’s email address or U.S. mobile number is already enrolled with Zelle.