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April 27, 2026
On the web
New Zelle® Survey Data: Boomers Built Main Street. Now They're Ready to Sell - But Gen Z and Millennials Aren't Buying.
PR Newswire
"A massive wave of small business owners is preparing to exit (often referred to as the "Silver Tsunami"), but the next generation isn't lining up to take over. New data from the 2026 Zelle Small Business Pulse Report reveals a generational disconnect between retiring owners and younger buyers that is putting small businesses at risk of closing. While nearly half (49%) of small business owners over 50 surveyed plan to exit within the next decade, most lack a succession plan – and many may not meet the expectations of a generation raised on fast, digital-first payments."
April 23, 2026
Top Post
Zelle® and Truist Pilot Fast, Reliable Bill Payments
Early Warning
"Zelle® announced a pilot with Truist Financial Corp. to evaluate the use of Zelle for bill payments, with Truist teammates participating in early testing ahead of broader consumer availability. The effort explores how greater payment certainty could help simplify one of the most common financial tasks for consumers. This pilot is part of Zelle® Forward, the network’s initiative focused on expanding Zelle into practical, real-world payment use cases, with Truist serving as the lead pilot partner for bill payments."
April 16, 2026
Top Post
Early Warning Sharpens Financial Fraud Intelligence with Certos
Early Warning
"Early Warning Services LLC, the company behind Zelle® and the Paze® digital wallet, announced the launch of CertosSM, a unified brand portfolio of its fraud and identity risk solutions that help financial institutions stop fraud and expand financial access in the U.S. banking system. “Building on Early Warning’s proven scale, Certos brings together decades of trusted fraud prevention capabilities under a unified brand with a critical role in protecting financial trust and expanding financial inclusion,” said Andrea Gilman, chief marking officer of Early Warning."
March 30, 2026
On the web
Zelle® Expands MDI Access Program to Jack Henry®, Broadening Access to Fast, Reliable Digital Payments
Early Warning
"The Zelle® Network announced the second year of its Minority Depository Institution (MDI) access program: Renewing its collaboration with Velera to bring Zelle to MDI credit unions. Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization and an integrated financial technology solutions provider. Expanding the program through a new partnership with Jack Henry to bring Zelle to additional MDI banks and credit unions."
March 17, 2026
On the web
Early Warning Services Expands Paze® Online Checkout to Citi
Early Warning
"Early Warning Services, the company behind Zelle, announced that Citi will offer Paze, the bank-offered online checkout solution, expanding access to millions of customers through one of the largest U.S. credit card issuers. Eligible Citi cardmembers will be able to activate Paze through Citi.com, the Citi Mobile® App or mywallet.paze.com. Customers can then look for the Paze button at the online checkout of participating retailers and easily complete their purchase with just a few clicks."
March 12, 2026
On the web
Zelle® and Bank of America Partner to Accelerate Delivery of Charitable Donations to Nonprofits
Bank of America
"Zelle® and Bank of America announce a first-of-its-kind application of Zelle to enable charitable disbursements from Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). The new capability allows nonprofits to receive charitable grant funding in near real time, replacing the traditional multi-week, paper-based process with fast and reliable digital payments using the Zelle network. This new capability is part of Zelle® Forward, the network’s innovation agenda."
March 11, 2026
On the web
Early Warning Submits Comments on the Future of Fed’s Check Service
Early Warning
"Early Warning Services, LLC, submitted a comment letter responding to the Federal Reserve Board’s Request for Information on the future of its check services, urging a measured transition that preserves nationwide stability while also supporting a shift to digital payment alternatives. In its letter, Early Warning emphasized that the Federal Reserve plays a unique role in providing nationwide reach, predictable settlement, and system-wide coordination. Any modernization effort should avoid abrupt changes that could shift costs, increase disputes, or disproportionately impact community banks, credit unions, small businesses, and underserved populations."
February 11, 2026
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Zelle® Posts 20% Growth with $1.2 Trillion Sent, Far Outpacing Consumer Spending and Cementing Its Role in the U.S. Economy
Early Warning
"In 2025, American consumers and small businesses sent more than $1.2 trillion using Zelle®, marking the second consecutive trillion-dollar year and delivering 20% year-over-year growth in total dollars sent. That growth occurred at a nearly six-times-faster clip than U.S. consumer spending (3.5%) and business investment (3.2%) in the third quarter of 2025, underscoring the vital role the Zelle plays as a foundational financial tool in the U.S. economy."
January 27, 2026
On the wires
Zelle® Widens the On-Ramp for Community Banks and Credit Unions: 337 New Bank and Credit Unions Went Live or Signed in 2025
PR Newswire
"Zelle® reported that in 2025 it continued to scale its network, expanding access to more community banks and credit unions seeking real-time payment capabilities: 337 financial institutions went live or signed up to bring Zelle to their customers during 2025. 97% were community banks and credit unions with assets of less than $10 billion and that serve a broad range of Americans."
January 12, 2026
On the web
ACI Worldwide Enables Paze℠ for Online Checkout, Advancing Speed and Convenience for Digital Commerce
ACI Worldwide
"ACI Worldwide and Early Warning Services have announced a new partnership to enable Paze as a checkout option available to its merchants. Paze is an online checkout solution developed by Early Warning Services that is offered by leading banks and credit unions in the U.S. The convenient Paze checkout experience enables consumers to pay online with their preferred credit and debit cards via added security through tokenization, and streamlined digital authentication."
December 17, 2025
On the web
New York City FC Announces PazeSM Online Checkout from Early Warning as the First Founding Partner of Etihad Park
Early Warning
"New York City FC and Early Warning Services announced a multi-year partnership naming PazeSM the first Founding Partner of Etihad Park and the Official Online Checkout and Official Digital Wallet of New York City FC. As the Official Online Checkout of New York City FC and Etihad Park, Paze will be showcased on club channels and throughout the venue, including the newly named PazeSM City Square. The partnership begins in 2026, allowing both organizations to activate and engage well ahead of the new stadium’s 2027 opening."
October 27, 2025
On the web
Zelle’s Stablecoin Play Spurs More Questions Than Answers
American Banker
"Zelle has plans to incorporate stablecoins as it expands to international payments. What's at stake: Banks are still trying to find their place in the emerging stablecoin industry. Forward look: Early Warning said more information would be released in the "coming weeks and months. [Subscription Required]"
October 24, 2025
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Zelle® Goes International: Early Warning Expands $1T Payments Network with Stablecoin Initiative
Early Warning
"Early Warning Services, the network operator of Zelle®, announced a new initiative to enable Zelle to deliver faster and more reliable cross-border money movement. The effort marks an important step in expanding the reach of Zelle globally by leveraging stablecoins. Zelle is a preferred way of moving money to people they know and trust, designed to support the needs of consumers, small businesses and banks and credit unions of all sizes within the Zelle Network®, and is relied on by millions of Americans for fast and easy payments."
September 29, 2025
On the web
PazeSM From Early Warning and the Atlanta Hawks Announce Multi-Year Jersey Patch Partnership
Early Warning
"The Atlanta Hawks and Early Warning Services have announced a multi-year partnership in which Paze will become the Official Jersey Patch Partner of the Atlanta Hawks. Paze checkout enables consumers to shop online with their preferred credit and debit cards via added security through tokenization in which actual card numbers are not shared with merchants. In addition to having their signature Paze branding on all official Hawks jerseys, Paze will serve as the Official Online Checkout Partner and Digital Wallet of the Hawks and State Farm Arena."
September 16, 2025
On the wires
Zelle® Hits New Highs. Two Billion in Transactions and Nearly $600 Billion in Payments in First Half of 2025
PR Newswire
"Early Warning Services, LLC., the network operator of Zelle®, today announced that Zelle experienced double-digit year-over-year growth across key segments in the first six months of 2025: American consumers and small businesses sent and received 2 billion payments, a 19% increase. Total dollar amount sent is up by 23%, from $481 billion to nearly $600 billion. The total number of payments to small businesses jumped up by 31% to 180 million. This is currently the fastest growing use of Zelle."
September 11, 2025
On the web
Zelle Owner Early Warning Services Exploring Stablecoin for Retail Bank Customers
Yahoo Finance
"Early Warning Services, the company behind the Zelle payments network, plans to explore issuing its own stablecoin for retail bank customers in the coming weeks, according to people familiar with the matter. This undertaking, which would likely start with a small-scale test project, would give customers at some of the country’s biggest US banks a way to use stablecoins in everyday payments. The Clearing House is also considering stablecoin initiatives, but those haven't yet moved beyond discussions, sources added."
September 2, 2025
On the web
Zelle Payment Network Reframes Everyday Payments as Acts of Care [Video]
Lbb Online
"Zelle, the person-to-person payment network that reaches more than 150 million enrolled accounts in the US, has launched a new brand platform and creative campaign: 'When It Counts.' More than a tagline, 'When It Counts' signals Zelle’s shift from utility to cultural relevance, positioning the platform as quietly essential infrastructure in the people-for-people economy."
August 28, 2025
On the web
Zelle® Launches “When it Counts” Brand Platform, Elevating $1 Trillion in Payments into Moments that Matter
Early Warning
"Zelle®, the person-to-person payment network that reaches more than 150 million enrolled user accounts in America, is launching a new brand platform and campaign: “When it Counts.” The campaign, which goes live on September 2, shows everyday payments – to a babysitter, a roommate, or a loved one far from home – as quiet acts of care that power the people-to-people economy."
August 15, 2025
On the web
Zelle® Responds to New York Attorney General's Copycat Politically-Motivated Lawsuit
Early Warning
"Zelle® released a statement regarding the politically-motivated lawsuit filed by the New York Attorney General that fails to acknowledge that scams don’t start on Zelle; they start with criminals manipulating people long before dollars move."
July 25, 2025
On the web
Zelle® and Consumer Action Launch Multi-City Financial Education Initiative to Empower Underserved Communities
Early Warning
"The Zelle® network earlier this week launched a new multi-city financial education training roadshow in partnership with Consumer Action, a national non-profit dedicated to consumer protection and financial empowerment for more than 50 years."
July 14, 2025
On the wires
178 and Rising: Zelle® Accelerates Community Bank and Credit Union Adoption
PR Newswire
"Zelle announced that at least 178 new financial institutions from communities in all parts of the country have gone live with or signed up to bring the popular money transfer service to their customers during Q4 2024 and Q1 2025. With the addition of these new banks and credit unions, there will be more than 2,300 financial institutions on the Zelle Network® – 95% of which are community banks and credit unions."
July 9, 2025
On the wires
Payfinia Brings Paze Digital Wallet to Community Financial Institutions
Business Wire
"Payfinia, an independent payment services firm providing an open payments framework, announced its partnership with Early Warning Services to offer PazeSM, an online checkout solution developed by Early Warning Services and offered by participating banks and credit unions. Star One Credit Union, one of the nation’s largest credit unions with more than $9 billion in assets, is the first financial institution onboarding Paze through Payfinia."
June 18, 2025
Top Post
Zelle Owner Taps Fiserv to Jump-Start Mobile Wallet
American Banker
"Early Warnings Services wants a quick route to expand its Apple Pay rival Paze digital wallet by turning to the financial technology industry's massive distribution networks. Early Warning, which operates the popular Zelle transfer app and the newer Paze digital wallet, said that it is partnering with bank technology company Fiserv to expand Paze wallet beyond the immediate distribution channels provided by its seven owner banks. [Subscription Required]"
June 6, 2025
On the web
Worldpay Enables Paze, Brings New Levels of Convenience and Speed to Online Checkout
Paze
"Worldpay® and Early Warning Services have announced a new partnership at Worldpay’s annual client and partner event, Rethink, to enable PazeSM as a checkout option available to its merchants. Paze is an online checkout solution developed by Early Warning Services that is offered by leading banks and credit unions in the U.S. The convenient Paze checkout experience enables consumers to pay online with their preferred credit and debit cards via added security through tokenization, and seamless digital authentication."
April 28, 2025
On the web
Deep Dive Data Drop: Zelle® Unveils First-Ever Small Business Report – Here’s What it Reveals
Zelle
"Main Street makes the American economy move, and Zelle® today released never-before published data that provides new insight into when, where, and how U.S. small businesses rely on the payment tool’s unique features to help boost growth and unlock opportunities. The new data, released ahead of National Small Business Month in May, underscores the growing role Zelle plays in helping reduce uncertainty for America’s Main Street economy."
March 31, 2025
On the web
The Zelle App Is Shutting Down – Here's How to Send Money Now
US News
"The Zelle app is shutting down for good on April 1, 2025, marking the end of an era in the payment app world. According to Zelle and its parent company Early Warning Services, the company doesn't need to maintain a separate app because its service is now available through most banks – more than 2,200 across the country."
February 12, 2025
On the web
Finance Zelle Payments Top $1 Trillion in 2024 as Network’s Growth Outpaces Rivals Including PayPal
CNBC
"Zelle, the payments network run by bank-owned Early Warning Services, crossed $1 trillion in total volumes last year, which it said was the most ever for a peer-to-peer platform. Its user base jumped 12% to 151 million accounts in 2024, and that the total dollars sent on the platform jumped 27% from the year earlier."
November 5, 2024
On the wires
Payment Platform Zelle to Shift Users Away From Standalone Mobile App
Reuters
"Peer-to-peer payments platform Zelle is shifting users away from its stand-alone mobile app in favor of using the platform via banking apps, Zelle's parent company said on Thursday."
October 17, 2024
On the web
More People Than Ever Choose Zelle With Nearly Half a Trillion Dollars Sent in First Half of 2024
Early Warning Services
"Early Warning Services, LLC., the network operator of Zelle®, announced that in the first half of 2024 the person-to-person payments network reached 143 million enrolled users and helped consumers and small businesses move nearly half a trillion dollars -- $481 billion, up 28% year-over-year. Transaction volume on Zelle increased by 27% year-over-year to over 1.7 billion transactions sent by individuals and small businesses across the network."
October 1, 2024
On the web
A PayPal and Apple Pay Rival From the Big Banks Is Aiming Big
Quartz
"The platform is now available to 125 million credit and debit cardholders at Bank of America, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Capital One, PNC, Truist, and U.S. Bank — the seven banks behind Early Warning."