Lisa J.
Great Registry, Terrible Customer Service: Zola Needs to Step Up
We selected Zola for its cash gift registry feature, which turned out to be a convenient and user-friendly option for our wedding guests. However, our experience took a stressful turn when we tried to withdraw the funds and received an unexpected email requesting identification. Alarmed by this and unsettled by some worrisome online reviews, we grew increasingly nervous about proceeding. Hesitant to share our ID without reassurance, we attempted to reach Zola for clarification—only to discover that none of the listed phone numbers worked, leaving us stranded without support. We were left with a difficult choice: abandon the registry entirely or send our ID and hope for the best. Reluctantly, we chose to submit our information, and fortunately, the transfer was approved and processed smoothly, with the funds arriving in our bank account as promised. That said, the complete lack of responsive customer support was a major red flag—unprofessional, frustrating, and honestly made us question Zola’s legitimacy at the time. It’s an area they urgently need to improve, and I hope this feedback helps them address it for the sake of future users. Despite this ordeal, we were ultimately pleased with the online cash registry itself, which functioned flawlessly for our guests and met our expectations.




