We have partnered with Zelle® to bring you a fast and easy way to send and receive money with friends, family and people you know. With Zelle®, you can send money directly from your account to enrolled recipients in minutes, all from the convenience of online banking or our mobile app.
Easily start today using just your email address or U.S. mobile number:
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1. Enroll or log in to the Ideal Credit Union Digital Banking App
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2. Select "Message Center" under Tools
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3. Compose a new message
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4. Select the subject: "Request Zelle® Service"
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5. Answer the questions in the body of the message and send message
Once the request has been submitted, it may take up to two business days to receive a response.
That's it! You're ready to start sending and receiving money with Zelle®.
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Follow these simple tips to ensure your money is sent safely:
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Only use Zelle® to send money to friends, family and other people you trust.Verify
Make sure your recipient's name, U.S. mobile phone number and email address are correct before sending money.Be Aware
If a payment situation feels off, it probably is. Trust your gut and investigate.Watch the video to learn more about Zelle®!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use Zelle®?
You can send, request or receive money with Zelle®.
- To get started, log in to online banking or our mobile banking app:
1 Log in to the Ideal Credit Union Digital Banking App
2 Select "Message Center" under Tools
3 Compose a new message
4 Select the subject: "Request Zelle® Service"
5 Answer the questions in the body of the message and send message - To send money using Zelle®, simply add a trusted recipient's email address or U.S. mobile phone number, enter 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 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 to request, 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 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 . 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.
How do I receive money that someone sent me 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 bank account and will be available typically within minutes.
If 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 Ideal Credit Union.
- 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 where you received the notification to ensure you receive your money.
Is my information secure?
Keeping your money and information safe is a top priority for Ideal Credit Union. When you use Zelle® within our mobile app or online banking, your information is protected with the same technology we use to keep your bank account safe.
Who can I send money to with Zelle®?
Zelle® is a great way to send money to family, friends and people you are familiar with such as your personal trainer, babysitter or neighbor.1
Since money is sent directly from your bank account to another person's bank account within minutes, 1 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).
What if I want to send money to someone whose bank or credit union doesn't offer Zelle®?
As of March 31, 2025, all users must be enrolled through one of the more than 2,200 banks and credit unions that offer Zelle® in order to send and receive money. You can find a full list of participating banks and credit unions live with Zelle® at Zellepay.com. If their bank or credit union is not listed, we recommend you use another payment method at this time.
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 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 support team at for assistance with canceling the pending payment.
If the person you sent money to has already enrolled with Zelle® through their bank or credit union's mobile app or online banking, 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 support team at to determine what options are available.
What are scheduled and recurring payments?
We offer you the flexibility to schedule payments to be sent at a later date if you like, or even set up recurring payments for things like regularly sending money to your college student.
Scheduled or recurring payments sent directly to your recipient's account number (instead of an email address or mobile number) are made available by but are a separate service from Zelle® and can take one to three business days to process. You can cancel a payment that is scheduled in advance if the money has not already been deducted from your account.
Are there any fees to send money using Zelle®?
No, Ideal Credit Union does not charge any fees to use Zelle®. Your mobile carrier's messaging and data rates may apply.
Ideal Credit Union does not charge fees to send or receive money with Zelle®, but there is a fee to cancel a Zelle® transaction that is still pending because the recipient hasn't yet enrolled. If the recipient doesn't enroll with Zelle® within 14 days, the payment will naturally expire, the funds will be returned to your account and no fees will be assessed.
Your mobile carrier's messaging and data rates may apply.
Are there any limits for sending and receiving money with Zelle®?
The amount of money you can send, as well as the frequency, is set by each participating financial institution. To determine send limits, call our service at 651-770-7000.
There are no limits to the amount of money you can receive with Zelle®. However, remember that the person sending you money will most likely have limits set by their own financial institution on the amount of money they can send you.
How do I use a Zelle® QR code?
The Zelle® QR code feature is currently not available at Ideal Credit Union. The ability to use Zelle® QR code will be available soon.
I believe I have been a victim of a scam. Whom should I contact?
Please contact our support team at 651-770-7000. Qualifying imposter scams may be eligible for reimbursement.
Does Zelle® offer purchase protection?
Zelle® does not offer purchase protection for payments made with Zelle®.