Phone number change triggers 45-day Zelle and Apple Pay lockout at USAA
USAA enforces a 45-day waiting period for mobile payment features after any phone number update, treating routine account changes as high-risk events. No expedited review or alternative verification pathway exists. Security friction disproportionately penalizes legitimate account updates.
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