Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional methods of sending money often involve the inconvenience of writing checks or physically mailing funds, leading to delays and potential security risks. Existing solutions may not offer real-time transfers directly to a recipient's bank account.
Solution
Zelle, offered through Fiserv, enables real-time digital person-to-person (P2P) payments directly between bank accounts, using only an email address or mobile phone number. This eliminates the need for checks and provides a faster, more secure way to transfer funds. The platform facilitates frictionless implementation for financial institutions, allowing them to quickly offer mobile money movement capabilities to their customers. Zelle also incorporates robust security measures, including fraud and risk management tools, with 24/7 cybersecurity support.
Target Audience
Zelle targets consumers of all generations and small businesses seeking a fast, secure, and convenient way to send and receive money, as well as financial institutions looking to attract and retain customers by offering modern P2P payment solutions.
Features
- Real-time payments directly to bank accounts
- Payments initiated using only an email address or mobile phone number
- Fast implementation for financial institutions
- Mobile P2P payment capabilities
- Fraud and risk management tools
- 24/7 cybersecurity support
- Supports small business payments for requesting and receiving funds