Polam is now offering Zelle\u00ae through our mobile banking app to help provide our members with a better banking experience. For those who are unfamiliar, Zelle\u00ae is a feature that can be implemented through mobile banking that allows consumers to safely send and receive money digitally, and select the account to which they want funds to be sent and received. It\u2019s a great way to pay your babysitter or pet sitter, split a check with friends when dining out, or pay back someone to whom you owe money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you\u2019ve recently enrolled in Zelle\u00ae or have used it for a while, here are a few tips on how to stay safe when sending and receiving money with this feature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to your bank account and your money, you don\u2019t want to involve people you don\u2019t already know. Money sent via Zelle\u00ae is sent within minutes, and you can\u2019t cancel a payment once it\u2019s been sent to a fellow Zelle user. One good rule of thumb to keep in mind is that sending money via Zelle is the equivalent of handing cash to a person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For instance, if you see a deal while shopping online that seems too inexpensive or too good to be true, and the seller wants payment via Zelle\u00ae, you might be getting roped into a payment scam by someone looking to defraud consumers. If you aren\u2019t completely sure you\u2019re going to get what you\u2019re paying for, avoid using Zelle\u00ae for it, as you won\u2019t be able to get that money back if you\u2019re being scammed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pizza is always a crowd favorite, but ordering from a delivery service can not only cost more money, but they\u2019re already going to be slammed on the day of the big game. Instead, pick up a couple of large pizzas from Costco – they run about $10 for a large pie. You can also opt for the frozen pizza route, as there are a wide variety of high quality brands that will please anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people opt to pay in cash when they shop, because it\u2019s very easy to see your money disappearing when you handle it in a physical form. In the case of Zelle\u00ae, treat it the same way you\u2019d treat cash – it\u2019s a good way to remain cautious of who you\u2019re sending money to. Also, if you have doubts or questions about sending money via Zelle\u00ae to a friend, ask them to confirm their phone number or email address on their account so you know you\u2019re sending money to the right person.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Polam is now offering Zelle\u00ae through our mobile banking app to help provide our members with a better banking experience. For those who are unfamiliar, Zelle\u00ae is a feature that can be implemented through mobile banking that allows consumers to safely send and receive money digitally, and select the account to which they want funds … <\/p>\n