Why Use Zelle®
With Zelle, money is sent directly to your business account in minutes, so there’s no need to wait for a check to clear. You can send money to eligible suppliers, pay bills such as your business rent and even your employees. Using just your business email address, U.S. mobile number or Zelle tag, customers already enrolled at their financial institution can use Zelle to pay you on the spot, right from their banking app.
EASY
Send money to your customers or vendors.
FAST
Money gets sent straight from your account to theirs and is available to spend in minutes.1
SAFE
All you need is an email address or U.S. mobile number. No account numbers are shared.
NO FEES
There are no fees to use Zelle in our mobile app.
Send and Receive Money with Zelle
Download the Providence Bank NC Business mobile app:
Enroll with Zelle
- Log into the ProvidenceBusiness NC Mobile app.
- In the main menu, select "Transfer and Pay". Then "Send money with Zelle".
- Enroll your email address or U.S. mobile number.
Once the request has been enrolled, you’re ready to start sending and receiving money with Zelle. Next time you need to be paid back, ask for Zelle!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use Zelle?
You can send, request, or receive money with Zelle. To get started, log into the ProvidenceBusiness NC Mobile app. In the main menu, select "Transfer and Pay". Then "Send money with Zelle".
To send money using Zelle, simply select someone from your mobile device's contacts (or add a trusted recipient's email address or U.S. mobile number), add the amount you'd like to send and an optional note, review, then hit "Send." The recipient will receive an email or text message notification via the method they used to enroll with Zelle. Money is available to your recipient in minutes if they are already enrolled with Zelle.
To request money using Zelle, choose "Request," select the individual from whom you'd like to request money, enter the amount you'd like, include an optional note, review and hit "Request". If the person you are requesting money from is not yet enrolled with Zelle, you must use their email address to request money. If the person has enrolled their U.S. mobile number, then you can send the request using their mobile number.
To receive money, just share your enrolled email address or U.S. mobile number with a friend and ask them to send you money with Zelle. If you have already enrolled with Zelle, you do not need to take any further action. The money will be sent directly into your Providence Bank account, typically within minutes.
If someone sent you money with Zelle and you have not yet enrolled with Zelle, follow these steps:
- Click on the link provided in the payment notification you received via email or text message.
- Select Providence Bank.
- Follow the instructions provided on the page to enroll and receive your payment. Pay attention to the email address or U.S. mobile number where you received the payment notification - you should enroll with Zelle using that email address or U.S. mobile number to ensure you receive your money.
is my informaTIon secure?
Keeping your money and information safe is a top priority for Providence Bank. When you use Zelle within our mobile app or online banking, your information is protected with the same technology we use to keep your Providence Bank account safe.
Who can I send money to with Zelle?
Zelle is a great way to send money to customers, employees or vendors.
Since money is sent directly from your Providence Bank account to another person's bank account within minutes1, Zelle should only be used to send money to friends, family and others you trust.
If you don't know the person or aren't sure you will get what you paid for (for example, items bought from an online bidding or sales site), you should not use Zelle. These transactions are potentially high risk (just like sending cash to a person you don't know is high risk).
Neither Providence Bank nor Zelle offers purchase protection for payments made with Zelle - for example, if you do not receive the item you paid for, or the item is not as described or as you expected. Only send money to people and small businesses you trust and always ensure you've used the correct email address or U.S. mobile number when sending money.
Can I pay a small business with zelle?
Some small businesses are able to receive payments with Zelle. Ask your favorite small business if they accept payments with Zelle. I they do, you can pay them directly from your Providence Bank NC or online banking using just their email address or U.S. mobile number.
Neither Providence Bank nor Zelle offers purchase protection for payments made with Zelle - for example, if you do not receive the item you paid for, or the item is not as described or as you expected. Only send money to people and small businesses you trust and always ensure you've used the correct email address or U.S. mobile number when sending money.
Can I use Zelle internationally?
In order to use Zelle, the sender and recipient's bank or credit union accounts must be based in the U.S.
Can I Cancel a Payment?
You can only cancel a payment if the person you sent money to hasn't yet enrolled with Zelle. To check whether the payment is still pending because the recipient hasn't yet enrolled, you can go to your activity page, choose the payment you want to cancel, and then select "Cancel This Payment". If you do not see this option available, please contact our customer support team at 800-510-9414 for assistance with canceling the pending payment.
If the person you sent money to has already enrolled with Zelle, the money is sent directly to their bank account and cannot be canceled. This is why it's important to only send money to people you trust, and always ensure you've used the correct email address or U.S. mobile number when sending money.
If you sent money to the wrong person, please immediately call our customer support team at 800-510-9414 so we can help you.
Are there any fees to send money using zelle?
No, Providence Bank does not charge any fees to use Zelle in our mobile app.
Your mobile carrier's messaging and data rates may apply.
What if I want to send money to someone whose bank or credit union doesn't offer zelle?
You can find a full list of participating banks and credit unions live with Zelle at Zellepay.com.
If your recipient's bank or credit union isn't on the list, don't worry! The list of participating financial institutions is always growing, and your recipient can still use Zelle by downloading the Zelle app for Android and iOS.
1 U.S. checking or savings account is required to use Zelle. Transactions between enrolled users typically occur in minutes.
Zelle and the Zelle related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.