Your Guide to Using

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Review this page to learn how to use Zelle® with people and eligible businesses you know and trust.[1]

Enroll with Zelle® in the PNC Mobile App[2]

If you don’t have the PNC Mobile app, download it from Google Play or the App Store, then follow the steps to enroll with Zelle®.

(External) Download on the Apple App Store

(External) Download on the Google Play Store

How to Use Zelle®

Review these short videos to learn how to Enroll with Zelle®, Send Money with Zelle®, Receive Money with Zelle®, Request Money with Zelle®, and Split an Expense with Zelle®.

How to Enroll with Zelle®

How to Send Money with Zelle®

How to Receive Money with Zelle®

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How to Request Money with Zelle®

How to Split an Expense with Zelle®

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Send Money with Zelle®

To send money to people you know and trust using Zelle®, follow the steps below.

If you're sending money to someone for the first time, you'll be asked to verify that it's you by entering your ATM or Voice Banking PIN, or a One-time Passcode.

Use Zelle® with the PNC Mobile App.

Screen of the PNC mobile app showing where the Send Money with Zelle button is

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Tap on Send Money with Zelle®.

Screenshot of the introductory messages with the Get Started button highlighted

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Tap on GET STARTED after reading the introductory messages.

Receive Money with Zelle®

Already Enrolled?

If you're already enrolled with Zelle®, you don't need to do anything to receive money--payments will move directly into the checking account associated with your Zelle® profile, typically within minutes.

Need to Enroll?

If you're not enrolled with Zelle®, simply click on the link provided in your text or email payment notification, then follow the instructions on the page to enroll and receive your payment.


NOTE: Enroll with Zelle® using the same email address or U.S. mobile phone number the payment was sent to. You may need to add that contact info to your PNC Online Banking account. After you enroll, you can view the payment in your Zelle® Activity and your PNC Account Activity. 

Unenrolled recipients have 14 calendar days to respond to a Zelle® payment notification—if you don’t enroll with Zelle® within 14 days, the payment will expire, and the sender will need to resend the money.

Request Money with Zelle®

To request money from people you know and trust with Zelle®, follow the steps below.

To send a request to a U.S. mobile phone number, the mobile number must already be enrolled with Zelle®.

Use Zelle® with the PNC Mobile App.

Screenshot of the Send Money with Zelle page with Request Money highlighted

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Tap on REQUEST.

Screenshot of the Recipients page in the PNC Mobile app

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Enter or tap on the name of the person in your contacts list you're requesting money from, then tap on CONTINUE.

Split an Expense with Zelle®

To split an expense with people you know and trust using Zelle®, follow the steps below.

To send a request to a U.S. mobile phone number, the mobile number must already be enrolled with Zelle®.

Use Zelle® with the PNC Mobile App.

Screenshot of the Send Money with Zelle page in the PNC Mobile app with Split button highlighted

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Tap on SPLIT.

Screenshot of the Select Recipients page in the PNC Mobile app

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Enter or tap on one or more names—up to ten—in your contacts list with whom you want to split an expense, then tap on CONTINUE.

Use Zelle® QR Codes

A quick and contactless way to send and receive money without entering or sharing your U.S. mobile number or email address.

Have peace of mind knowing you're sending money to the correct person, without typing an email address or U.S. mobile number. From the PNC Mobile App, you can scan a Zelle® QR Code, easily find a friend, family member, or eligible business—and quickly send them money.

Benefits

  • Getting started is easy. The next time you need to pay someone, just ask for their Zelle® QR Code.
  • Requesting money is easy—just share your Zelle® QR Code.
  • Send money faster by eliminating the need to manually enter contact information.

Remember to only use Zelle® with people and eligible businesses you know and trust.

PNC mobile app Zelle QR code features screen
PNC mobile app Zelle QR code screen

Explore More Zelle® Resources

Zelle® Benefits & Features

Visit PNC.com/Zelle to learn more about the benefits and features of using Zelle®.

Pay it Safe with Zelle®

Discover the tactics scammers use and learn how to use Zelle® safely on PNC.com/ZelleVideos.

Zelle® Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about Zelle®? Visit our Zelle FAQs.

Zelle® for Your Business

Simplify your Business Banking needs with Zelle®. Visit PNC.com/ZelleBusiness.