Money you can actually see.
One app. One view. Bundle multiple cards.
Download YELL to know what’s safe to spend, bundle for bills, and send money instantly to your YELL friends. Take control of your finances today.
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You’re the richest you’ve ever been, but why do you feel broke?
You have money, but it doesn’t feel like it. It’s spread across apps and accounts, so small charges slip through, subscriptions stack up, and you lose track of what you’ve really spent.
It shouldn’t be this hard to pay, get paid, and stay in control. YELL pulls it all back together, and lets you run your life on your own terms.
See all your money at once.
Link every account, then bundle what you need onto one secure YELL debit card. From there, spend any balance instantly.
BUNDLE
Money that matches your lifestyle.
Add your virtual YELL card to Apple Pay or Google Pay and spend anywhere with total confidence – your money stays protected every step of the way.
PAY
Plan for life’s bigger purchases.
Whether it’s rent week, new tires, or a weekend getaway, YELL helps you set aside the amount you need for surprise bills or planned expenses.
TRACK
Track those “treat
Track those “treat
yourself” moments.
See exactly where your money goes into one dashboard. Track side income, separate it from personal spending, and download monthly statements in seconds.
SEND
Move money instantly with YELL-to-YELL.
Receive money from loved ones effortlessly, YELL-to-YELL transactions are free and instant. Sync contacts to send or request funds, add notes to keep things clear.
YELL is partnering with
Bank-level
security, built In.
Your money is always kept securely in your dedicated and FDIC* insured bank account with our partners at Bangor Savings Bank. YELL is a backed by a no-fee FDIC* insured bank account and equipped with a debit card.
*Yell Services Inc. is a financial technology company, not an FDIC insured depository institution. Banking services provided by Bangor Savings Bank, Member FDIC. FDIC insurance coverage protects against the failure of an FDIC insured depository institution. Pass through FDIC insurance coverage is subject to certain conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I link all my bank accounts, how safe is that?
Very safe, and completely in your control. You’re not handing over your login details to anyone. You sign in directly through your own bank, the connection is handled through Plaid using OAuth, and YELL only ever gets a secure tokenised link, not your actual credentials. Want to disconnect at any point? You can, anytime, no questions asked.
What exactly does YELL have access to?
Only what’s needed to make the app useful, and only what you choose to share. That’s usually your balances and recent transactions so YELL can show you where you actually stand. No hidden permissions, no access to your login, nothing sketchy going on in the background.
Can YELL move money out of my account?
No, and that’s a hard no. Nothing moves unless you choose to make it happen. There’s no surprise transfers, no background activity, none of that “we took care of it for you”. You approve it, you control it.
Where does my money actually live?
When you’re using a YELL wallet, your money is held with Bangor Savings Bank, not with YELL. So your funds are sitting with a regulated bank, eligible for FDIC insurance within the applicable limits. YELL is the app that brings it all together in one place, but the bank holds the money.
Do I have to track everything I spend?
Nope, that’s kind of the whole point. YELL updates automatically so you’re not sitting there manually logging every coffee or random little purchase. You just check in, see where you stand, and get on with your day.
I've tried budgeting apps before. Why is this different?
Because YELL isn’t trying to turn you into a completely different person. It’s not about tracking every cent or making money management your whole personality. More like: set your number, check in when you need to, adjust if something comes up, and carry on. Less pressure, more progress.
What if I forget to use it?
Honestly, you probably will at some point, and that’s completely fine – we’re not going to hunt you down. Just open it back up and pick up where you left off.
Is this going to judge my spending?
Absolutely not. YELL isn’t here to shame you for brunch, concert tickets, a spontaneous Sephora run, or whatever else made your week worth it. You get the full picture of where you stand, and then you decide what to do with that. It’s your money.
How long does it take to get started?
Genuinely just a few minutes. Connect your account, get set up, and you’re good to go. No lengthy onboarding, no tutorial you have to sit through first, and best of all, it’s free to sign up.
Do I need to be good with money to use YELL?
Not even a little bit. YELL is built for people who don’t want to think about money all day or live that spreadsheet life. It’s there to help you feel more in control without having to become a finance expert overnight.
Can anyone else see my finances?
No, your finances stay completely private. If you use social features like buddies or challenges, other people only see progress updates like check-ins or streaks, not your actual balances or what you’ve been spending. You get the accountability without having to put your business on display.
Isn't this just what my bank already does?
Not really. Your bank tells you what already happened. YELL shows you where you actually stand right now and what that means for your spending today. There’s a big difference between a list of past transactions and knowing whether you’re good or whether you should probably ease up a little.
What happens if I stop using it?
Nothing bad – genuinely. Come back whenever and pick right back up. No guilt trip, no starting from scratch, no “new week new me” required.
Why does YELL need my bank connected at all?
Because without it, you’re basically guessing, and won’t be able to get started with YELL.
With a real bank connection, YELL can show you your actual balance, track things automatically, and give you that quick “am I okay right now?” check whenever you need it. That’s what makes it genuinely useful rather than just another app sitting on your phone.
With a real bank connection, YELL can show you your actual balance, track things automatically, and give you that quick “am I okay right now?” check whenever you need it. That’s what makes it genuinely useful rather than just another app sitting on your phone.
Why would I switch to YELL if I already have a payment provider?
Honestly, most business owners aren’t looking for “another payment processor.” They’re looking for fewer headaches. If your current setup is eating into your margins with fees you can barely make sense of, paying out slowly, or just creating more admin than it’s worth, that’s the actual problem. YELL is built around fixing that, not just swapping one provider for another.
Is switching going to be a headache?
It really shouldn’t be. Rather than asking you to flip everything overnight, YELL starts with a pilot so you can try it on one part of your business first, agree upfront on what good looks like, and then expand only if it’s working. Much lower risk, much more manageable.
Do I need to buy new hardware?
Not necessarily, and that’s one of the biggest differences with YELL. The whole point is removing that friction, not adding to it. You’re not being pushed into more terminals, more contracts, or more equipment to manage. If you’ve got a phone or tablet, you’re already most of the way there.
How quickly can I get started?
Pretty fast. This isn’t a “see you in six weeks after a painful setup” situation. The pilot is designed to get you live and processing quickly, with proper support while you find your feet. Think days, not weeks.
How does the pilot actually work?
It’s straightforward. You start with a discovery conversation to figure out what matters most to your business, then set up the pilot with clear success criteria agreed upfront, so everyone knows what’s being measured. After the live period, you review together and decide whether to expand. No pressure, no ambiguity.
Will YELL work for both walk-ins and online bookings?
That’s exactly what it’s built for. Whether you’re taking payments at the chair, through your website, or at events, YELL is designed to give you one clear view across all of it instead of juggling mismatched systems and trying to reconcile them at the end of the month.
What makes YELL different from a standard payment processor?
A standard processor does one thing: processes payments. YELL is focused on the bigger picture, better checkout flow, cleaner reporting, faster payouts, and a setup that actually makes your day-to-day easier to run. More completed payments, less operational mess. That’s the short version.
How does YELL help with reporting?
This is a big one. Instead of your numbers living across five different places and nobody quite agreeing on which figure is right, YELL gives you one cleaner view across payments, refunds, disputes, and settlements. Useful exports, clear definitions, no more end-of-month chaos.
Can YELL help with chargebacks and disputes?
This is a big one. Instead of your numbers living across five different places and nobody quite agreeing on which figure is right, YELL gives you one cleaner view across payments, refunds, disputes, and settlements. Useful exports, clear definitions, no more end-of-month chaos.
How does YELL help with cash flow?
By making payout timing and settlement much more predictable. For a salon or studio owner, cash flow isn’t an abstract concept. It’s payroll, it’s product orders, it’s rent. Knowing what’s landing and when, with fewer nasty surprises, is genuinely useful in a way that “better payments reporting” doesn’t quite capture.
Is YELL only for bigger businesses?
Not at all. If anything, YELL is built for exactly the kind of owner-operator who feels every fee and every inefficiency personally. Salons, studios, tattoo shops, personal care businesses where tight margins and real operational pressure are just part of the job. That’s the sweet spot.
Will my team be able to use it without loads of training?
That’s the intention. The whole product is built around being easy to run day to day without needing a dedicated payments person or a manual to figure it out. Finance gets cleaner numbers, your team gets fewer fires to deal with, and you get a system that doesn’t add to your plate.
Is YELL secure?
Completely. YELL is PCI compliant, uses encryption and secure card storage, and the trust and security side of things is built to give you confidence before you even go live. It’s calm and straightforward, not something you need to worry about.
What kind of businesses is YELL best for right now?
If you’re running a salon, tattoo studio, barbershop, aesthetics practice, or any personal care business in NYC and you’re feeling real pain around fees, hardware costs, slow payouts, or messy reporting, YELL was pretty much built with you in mind. Simple, fast, and a lot cheaper than what most of these businesses are paying right now.
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