A:Keep pressing 0.Our free phone can also navigate phone menus to get a live human at Zelle for you.
Q:
Does Zelle offer 24 hour customer service?
A:Not at this number; hours here are Mon-Fri 9am-5pm EST.The least busy day is Monday, and the most busy day is Friday.If the call center is closed, you can schedule a call.
Q:
How long will I wait on hold?
A:The average hold time is 3 minutes.The longest hold times are on Thursday, and the shortest are on Tuesday.You can skip the hold time for free.
How do I get through the phone menu to a live person?
Consider using our free service that calls and talks to customer service for you, then sends you a report. Or use our free service that waits on hold and tells you when a human rep is on the line. But if those options don't appeal to you, our team has also documented the phone menu for Zelle below.
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GetHuman researchers routinely call this Zelle phone number to document the phone system.
Here is how our research team describes the way the Zelle phone system greets you: Thank you for calling the zelle support. To repeat an option at any time press the pound key. Press 1 if you're using cell with your bank or Credit Unions Mobile or online banking. Press 2 if you're using the cell mobile app or never have used cell before.
Here is our latest tip for weaving through the phone menu to get to a real person the fastest:Keep pressing 0
Below are some clips we've found from Zelle's phone menus and tips that help give an idea of what you will encounter when you call. We've highlighted why they are important as well:
Heard when the phone system first answers
"Thank you for calling Zelle support.
The menu options have changed.
To repeat an option at any time, press the pound key.
Press one if you're using Zelle with your bank or credit union's mobile or online banking."
Excerpt from a call with Zelle
Sunday, January 7, 2024 9:25 PM
The first phone menu
"Thank you for calling Zelle support.
The menu options have changed. To repeat an option at any time, press the pound key.
Press one if you're using Zelle with your bank or credit union mobile or online banking.
Press two if you're using the Zelle mobile app or never have used Zelle before."
Excerpt from a call with Zelle
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 6:16 PM
After you press 2
"For information if you recently received a notice to collect funds and this is your first time using Zelle, press one.
If your funds have yet to be deposited, press two."
Excerpt from a call with Zelle
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 7:27 PM
What are the hours and when should I call?
Zelle operates the call center for this 844-428-8542 phone number Mon-Fri 9am-5pm ET.The short answer is that you should call on a Monday.This observation and the following section are based on analysis of a sample set of 294 calls made in the last 90 days using our free, web-based phone (see above).
When you use our free AI-powered phone to call and talk, wait on hold, or navigate for you, it will automatically wait until the Zelle call center opens before trying to call. It will ask your permission before it places the call, so you can also further delay that scheduled call until you are ready. But that means you can "set it and forget it" ahead of time.
An important note: busy times vs hold times vs best time to call
When we refer to busy or less busy times, we are talking about the volume of calls. The busiest times are when the most people are calling this Zelle phone number (least busy times have fewer people calling). This high call volume does not necessarily mean that you will have a long hold time when you call. Companies like Zelle staff their call centers differently based on the time of day and day of the week, so you may experience a shorter wait on hold at the busiest of times. When we refer to the best time to call, we are referring to the optimal combination of lower call volume and shorter wait times.
The least busy time to call
The least busy day to call Zelle is Monday.The most busy day to call is Friday, which averages 70% more phone calls by comparison.Again, this is based on a sample of 294 calls made with our AI-powered, web-based phone in the last 90 days.
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The shortest wait on hold
We measured the shortest hold times to be on Tuesday.The longest wait in the queue on average occurs on Thursday.
In summation, the best day to call Zelle is Monday.This is not the day with the shortest wait on hold in the phone system, but we still recommend it for its ideal combination of low call volume and short hold times. Plus we believe that Zelle staffs the call center well on Monday.
When you call Zelle for customer service, you get an automated menu system. The main menu options are press one if your bank/credit union offers Zelle through their website or app, or press two if you have the Zelle app or are a new user. They finish by providing URLs for two pages you can visit to learn about their data and privacy terms. Pressing the pound key (#) repeats the menu. If you don’t make a selection, the menu will repeat three times, then disconnect.
Selecting option one takes you to another recorded message. It informs you that you must use Zelle through your bank if available. You're instructed to hang up and call your bank. It allows you to press one if you're using the Zelle app instead. This is a frequent message throughout their website and phone calls; if your bank has Zelle, you have to go through them for support.
The menu options for the Zelle app support are for new users that have received funds, for funds that haven't been deposited, or for help with the Zelle app. The first time I got to this point, the call disconnected instead of repeating the menu. However, it did repeat it the next time. I'm not sure what the difference was, but try to make your selection the first time you hear it, just in case.
If you've selected the option for new users receiving funds, they congratulate you that someone sent you money. Then they give detailed enrollment instructions. Again, they open by saying you need to go through your bank if it's available. They instruct you to sign up with the method that you received the funds (email or phone number) or to "keep it simple" and use both. The directions are clear and in-depth. It's pretty easy to follow. However, you get another menu tree at the end: one if your bank offers Zelle, two if your bank doesn't, and three if you're not sure. If you repeat this menu, it starts back at the beginning of the congratulatory message.
Option one tells you to go through your bank, and option three spells out the URL for the list of banks offering Zelle. Option two got me to a representative. I got an automated message to be patient because associates may be "affected," but my call was answered right after. The rep immediately asked for my phone number and first and last name. After that, he politely answered all my new user questions. He was very helpful, and it only took a few minutes to get the information I needed.
All the menu trees are a little overwhelming. Each option takes you to at least three more options, and it was never clear if I’d get a rep or another recording. They do provide thorough information, though. If you have trouble calling Zelle’s customer support, their website is a good resource. If your bank offers Zelle, though, you must go through them.
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Why Customers Call Zelle
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No, there is typically no fee for using Zelle. The service itself is free, and most banks and credit unions that offer Zelle do not charge any additional fees for using it. However, it's important to note that while Zelle doesn't charge any fees, your bank or credit union may have their own fees for certain transactions, such as sending money to a different bank or using Zelle for business purposes. These fees can vary, so it's best to check with your financial institution to understand if they have any charges or limitations for using Zelle. Overall, Zelle enables users to send and receive money without any charges from the service itself.
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Before setting up a new account, you must cancel your old Zelle account. To proceed with the cancellation, you must contact the Zelle support team if you have been using the Zelle app. On the other hand, if you have been using Zelle through your bank mobile banking platform, contact your bank representative. However, it is easy to restore use with a Zelle account in a fast, seamless process.
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