Now, eligible business customers can send and receive payments with Zelle®1. More convenient than cash and checks, Zelle® offers a fast, secure and easy way to receive payments from customers1 you trust, directly to your account.
Fast
Enhance cash flow. No need to wait for a check to clear, payments are sent typically within minutes1, directly from one account to another.
SECURE
No need to provide your account information to send and receive payments1 with Zelle®.
Easy
Send and receive money right from your Amalgamated Bank app, simply share your email address or U.S. mobile number and customers can pay you where you are1.
What is Zelle®?
Zelle® is a fast, safe and easy way for businesses to send, receive, and request money typically within minutes1 with customers and eligible vendors they trust. If your customers use Zelle® within their financial institution’s banking app, they can send payments directly to your Amalgamated Bank bank account with just your email address or U.S. mobile number.
How do I use Zelle® with a business account?
Eligible business accounts can send, receive, or request money with Zelle®. To get started, log into Amalgamated Bank’s online banking or mobile app and select “...More” in the app then select Zelle®. If you do not see Zelle®, please call our customer service team at (800) 662-0860, contact your Account Executive directly, or visit one of our branch locations.
To enroll with Zelle®, enter your email address or U.S. mobile number, receive a one-time verification code, enter it, accept the terms and conditions, and you’re ready to start sending and receiving money with Zelle®.
To send money with 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.” In most cases, the money is available to your recipient in minutes.1
If the business or consumer you send money to has already enrolled with Zelle® through their banking app, the money is sent directly to their bank account and cannot be canceled. 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.
To receive money using Zelle® with a business account, share your enrolled email address or U.S. mobile number with your customers and ask them to send you payment with Zelle® right from their banking app. No need to share any sensitive account details. After the consumer sends you payment with Zelle®, you will receive your money directly into your enrolled bank account.
To request money using Zelle® with a business account, click “Send Money with Zelle®,” select “Request,” enter the individual’s email address or U.S. mobile number, confirm the recipient is correct and tap “Request.”
If your customer is using Zelle® through their banking app, they’ll be able to pay you with Zelle®. You’ll receive a payment notification once your customer has sent you money in response to your request.
How do I tell my customers that they can pay me with Zelle®?
There are a few ways you can encourage your customers to pay you with Zelle®.
- Tell customers verbally that you accept payments with Zelle®, and that they can easily send you money right from their banking app.
- Include it on an invoice. We recommend adding “I accept payments with Zelle®” or “Pay me with Zelle®”.
- Use Zelle® to request money from your customers (which will send them a notification telling them you’ve requested payment with Zelle®).2
Does Zelle® or Amalgamated Bank offer purchase protection?
Neither Amalgamated 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 businesses you trust and always ensure you’ve used the correct email address or U.S. mobile number when sending money.
Are there any fees to use Zelle® with a business account at Amalgamated Bank?
There is no transaction fees for Zelle®. For more information, call our customer service team at (800) 662-0860, contact your Account Executive directly, or visit one of our branch locations.
Is my information secure?
Keeping your money and information secure is a top priority for Amalgamated Bank. When you use Zelle® within our online banking or mobile app, your information is protected with the same technology we use to keep your Amalgamated Bank account secure.
Are there any differences in the experience between using Zelle® with my personal bank account versus my business account?
Whether you use Zelle® with a business account or a consumer account, Zelle® uses the same network to initiate payments to businesses and consumers. Consumers who are already enrolled with Zelle® through their banking app don’t need to do anything different to send money to a business.
I already use Zelle® through my personal bank account. How do I enroll to use Zelle® with my business bank account?
Simply log into Amalgamated Bank’s online banking or - mobile app and select “Send Money with Zelle®.” Then, enter an email address or U.S. mobile number to connect to your business bank account. If you don’t see Zelle®, please call our customer service team at (800) 662-0860, contact your Account Executive directly, or visit one of our branch locations.
Important note: If you already use Zelle® for personal use, you must use a different email address or U.S. mobile number than the one you used to enroll your personal bank account. For example, name@email.com would be connected to your personal checking account, and 555-555-1234 would be connected to your business bank account.
I believe I’ve been a victim of a scam. Who should I contact?
Please contact our customer support team at (800) 662-0860. Qualifying imposter scams may be eligible for reimbursement.
How do I know if my business is eligible to use Zelle®?
Eligible business accounts can send, receive, or request money with Zelle®. To get started, log into Amalgamated Bank’s online banking or mobile app, select "...more" in the bottom right of the mobile app then select Zelle®. If you do not see Zelle®, please call our customer service team at (800) 662-0860, contact your Account Executive directly, or visit one of our branch locations.
Who should I call if I have questions or need help?
Contact your Account Executive directly, call our customer service team at (800) 662-0860 or visit one of our branch locations so we can help you.
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 reverse or cancel a payment?
No, Zelle® payments cannot be reversed.
You can only cancel a payment if the business or consumer 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) 662-0860 for assistance with canceling the pending payment.
If you send money to a business or consumer that 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 know and 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) 662-0860 to determine what options are available
How do I use a Zelle® QR code with a business account?
Zelle® QR code provides peace of mind knowing you can send and receive money, without typing or providing an email address or U.S. mobile number. To locate your Zelle® QR code, log into the Amalgamated Bank mobile app and click "...More" in the bottom right of the app, then select Zelle®, click “Send,” then click on the QR code icon displayed at the top of the “Select Recipient” screen. Navigate to “My Code.” From here you can view and use the print or share icons to text or email your Zelle® QR code.
To send money, log into the Amalgamated Bank mobile app and click "...More" in the bottom right of the app, then select Zelle®, click “Send,” then click on the QR code icon displayed at the top of the “Select Recipient” screen. Once you allow access to your camera, simply point your camera at the recipient’s Zelle® QR code, enter the amount, hit “Send,” and the money is on the way! When sending money to someone new, it’s always important to confirm the recipient is correct by reviewing the displayed name before sending money.
Are there Zelle® limits on how much my business can send and receive funds?
There is no limit on receiving funds to your Amalgamated Bank account. However, the sender may be subject to Zelle® limits with their own bank.
For your protection, we limit the amount of funds you can send to a recipient. You can send up to $2,000 per transaction, up to $4,000 daily.
1 To send or receive money with Zelle®, both parties must have an eligible checking or savings account with a financial institution that offers Zelle®. Transactions between enrolled users typically occur in minutes.
2 Payment requests to persons not already enrolled with Zelle® must be sent to an email address.
Zelle® and the Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.