Closed Bank Accounts Blocking Zelle Token Transfer to New Financial Institution
When banks close accounts, they sometimes fail to release Zelle token associations, preventing customers from registering the same phone number or email with a new institution. Despite bank representatives acknowledging no flags exist, customers cannot port their Zelle identity. This creates a hidden infrastructure lock-in that traps users.
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