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Have you ever wondered if you can add Zelle to your Apple Pay account? Unfortunately, this isn't possible. Zelle only works with bank accounts and debit cards, and Apple Pay isn't a bank. In this article, we'll go over why Zelle and Apple Pay don't work with each other, and offer a workaround for using Zelle to get money to a debit card that's connected to your Apple wallet.
Using Zelle with Apple Pay
Zelle does not work with Apple Pay. Zelle is a service that transfers money between bank accounts, and Apple Pay (nor Apple Wallet or Apple Cash) isn't a bank. However, you can use Zelle to transfer money to a debit card that is connected to Apple Pay, as long as the debit card is also connected to your Zelle account.
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![Step 1 Connect a debit card to both Zelle and Apple Pay.]()
Connect a debit card to both Zelle and Apple Pay. As Zelle only transfers money between bank accounts, you will need a debit card connected to your checking account.- Zelle is built into most banking apps. To get started, tap the Zelle option in your banking app and follow the on-screen instructions to sign up.
- If you don't have Zelle in your banking app, you can download the Zelle app from the App Store. Launch the app to create an account and connect your debit card to get started.
- If you are using Zelle to send money to yourself, you will need separate Zelle accounts for each bank account. You will need either a phone number or email to create an account, and each phone number or email can only be used once.
- To add a debit card, check out this wikiHow article on adding cards to Apple Pay.
- Zelle is built into most banking apps. To get started, tap the Zelle option in your banking app and follow the on-screen instructions to sign up.
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![Step 2 Use Zelle to transfer money to your debit card.]()
Use Zelle to transfer money to your debit card. If you're getting money from someone else, have them use Zelle to send money to your debit card (or bank account connected to your debit card). If you're sending money to yourself, use your second Zelle account to send the money to your primary Zelle account that's connected to the debit card you have in Apple Pay.- If you use Zelle through your banking app, simply tap the Zelle option and follow the on-screen instructions to send money. Each banking app may work slightly differently, but you will likely have to select the Send money option, then choose a recipient and enter how much money you want to send.
- If you use Zelle through the Zelle app, tap the Send button, select your recipient (tap Access Contacts if your recipient isn't on the list), then enter how much money you want to send.
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Use the debit card via Apple Pay. The Zelle transfer should be instant unless you sent it in the evening, on the weekend, or over a holiday. Once the money is in your account, you can use the debit card via Apple Pay.- You can also transfer the money from your debit card to Apple Cash, if you prefer.
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Zelle works with Apple Bank, a bank in New York and New Jersey.[2] Apple Bank has no affiliation with Apple.Thanks
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The Zeller debit card can be used with Apple Pay.[3] The Zeller debit card is available in Australia.Thanks
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