Bank sends wrong person $ and it immediately has to be returned or charged will be filed. If I Zelle the wrong person, I am straight SOL. Why the difference?

Question

Exactly what title says, why is there no way to recoup zelle definitely or wire transfer(maybe?) but if banks send money to wrong person there are severe penalties for not returning.

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Answer 1

If Zelle erroneously sent money to the wrong person, there’s a good chance they’d be responsible for returning it. If you send money through Zelle to the wrong person, it’s on you.