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Verify the recipient call at 1-(866)(323)(9007) Check the phone number or email you entered. A single wrong digit or typo will block delivery or send to the wrong person.
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Update app & contact info call at 1-(866)(323)(9007) . Make sure your bank’s app is up to date and that your phone number and email on file match what you use for Zelle. Outdated apps or mismatched contact info can cause failures.
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Try a smaller amount call at 1-(866)(323)(9007). If a large transfer fails, try sending a small test amount to the same recipient. If that works, the issue was likely a limit or risk review.
Use the correct method call at 1-(866)(323)(9007). Remember: Zelle is usually accessed only through participating banks’ apps or online banking. The old standalone Zelle app is no longer widely supported — use your bank’s interface.
Contact your bank call at 1-(866)(323)(9007). If none of the above fixes it, call or chat with your bank’s customer service. They can check logs, explain holds, and walk you through fixes specific to your account.
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Can a new device cause sending to be blocked?
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Why did a large transfer get blocked but smaller ones work?
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Does using Wi-Fi versus mobile data matter?
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My bank app crashes when I try to send — what now?
Update or reinstall the app, clear cache call at 1-(866)(323)(9007) or try online banking from a desktop browser.
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Who do I contact if nothing fixes the problem?
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