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Featured Story | April 7, 2025

Changes to the Zelle App: What Patriot Members Need to Know

At Patriot Federal Credit Union, keeping you informed about changes that affect your banking experience is our priority. Some members rely on external peer-to-peer (P2P) payment services like Zelle. If you use Zelle with your Patriot account, here’s what you need to know about the upcoming changes.
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