I need to send money to a friend who is currently studying abroad in France. I normally use Zelle to send money domestically, but I’m unsure if it works for international transfers. Specifically, does Zelle support sending money to recipients in France, and if not, what are the limitations regarding international payments? Does it matter if the recipient has a US bank account but is currently located in France? Are there any plans for Zelle to expand its services to include international transactions in the future?
Answer
No, Zelle is generally not available for international payments. It is designed for sending money between individuals within the United States. While there may be limited exceptions depending on the specific bank or credit union using Zelle, these are uncommon and usually involve the recipient also having a U.S. bank account.