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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
Top Post
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."
September 26, 2024
On the wires
iWallet® First to Allow Zelle® Invoicing to SMEs
PR News Wire
"iWallet today announced that it is the first company to enable Zelle® invoicing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), marking a significant milestone in the evolution of digital payment solutions. With this innovative integration, SMEs can now leverage Zelle® for invoicing, facilitating seamless and efficient payment processes."
July 18, 2024
On the wires
Aurus Integrates Paze for Easy, Convenient Online Checkout Option for Retailers
PR News Wire
"Aurus, Inc., a leading provider of payment processing solutions, announced a partnership with Early Warning Services, LLC to integrate a new online checkout solution Paze SM, into their payment platform. Wakefern Food Corp., the nation's largest retailer-owned cooperative, is among the first group of retailers using the Aurus platform to begin offering their online shoppers the quick and convenient Paze checkout option."
June 25, 2024
On the web
After Coming ‘a Really Long Way,’ Paze Signs Sellers As It Executes a Staged Rollout
Digital Transactions
"Paze, the online checkout platform backed by some of the nation’s biggest banks, is barreling through a state-by-state rollout that could culminate in nationwide coverage by late summer or early fall, according to James Anderson, the platform’s general manager who has spearheaded the project since Early Warning Services LLC announced it early last year."
May 10, 2024
On the web
LAFC Welcomes Zelle® as a Golden Boot Club Partner
Early Warning
"Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) announced Zelle® as a Golden Boot Club corporate partner and the official peer-to-peer payment provider of LAFC."
February 22, 2024
On the web
Paze Pulse Report Offers Deep Dive into Online Shopping Patterns
Paze
"New research from the Paze Pulse Report, by Early Warning Services, LLC, revealed that over the past year, 71% of online shoppers have abandoned their online shopping carts."
December 1, 2023
On the web
Cinemark and Paze: Improving the Off-Screen Movie Theater Experience With Simplified Checkout
Paze
"Paze announced their newest participating merchant, Cinemark. Cinemark is one of the largest and most influential theatrical exhibition companies in the world, operating theaters throughout North, South and Central America."
November 15, 2023
Top Post
Payments-App War Drags Banks Into Discomfort Zone
Reuters
"Zelle, the payment service owned jointly by seven of the biggest names in household finance, has tweaked its policy and started compensating casualties of some fraud."
November 13, 2023
Top Post
Payments App Zelle Begins Refunds for Imposter Scams after Washington Pressure
Reuters
"Banks on the payment app Zelle have begun refunding victims of imposter scams to address consumer protection concerns raised by U.S. lawmakers and the federal consumer watchdog, in a major policy change."
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