Zelle and Truist Financial Corporation announced a pilot on April 23, 2026, to evaluate bill payments through the Zelle network. Truist employees are participating in early testing ahead of any broader consumer availability. The pilot is part of Zelle Forward, the network's initiative to expand into practical payment use cases beyond person-to-person transfers.
The test examines recurring credit card bill payments, with potential expansion to rent, utilities, mobile services, and auto loan payments. Payments would flow directly to billers with confirmation of timing and delivery. Any broader deployment depends on early learnings from the controlled pilot.