Card Controls
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Real-time debit card controls built into live processing

Today’s cardholders expect more than approvals — they expect empowerment. They want real‑time visibility, meaningful control and the freedom to take action instantly, without ever picking up the phone.

Brella® helps financial institutions deliver on that promise. It brings together integrated banking and payment services that give cardholders a secure, intuitive way to manage debit card accounts, electronic transactions and everyday financial activity. These financial services are made available by participating financial institutions and are accessed by cardholders through Brella as part of their digital banking experience.

With Brella, cardholders can seamlessly access and manage electronic fund transfers, debit card account services and payment transaction capabilities — all within a unified, modern digital experience that keeps them connected and in control.

Debit card controls & account services
Brella provides tools that support the use and management of debit card accounts, including:
  • Establishing and managing debit card settings
  • Monitoring account activity and transaction alerts
  • Supporting authorization and usage of payment cards

These capabilities are part of the broader financial services provided by participating financial institutions.

Payment transaction processing support

Brella supports debit card transaction activity by enabling cardholders to monitor, manage and interact with payment transactions associated with their accounts. This includes:

  • Transaction alerts and notifications
  • Card usage management and controls
  • Real-time visibility into card-based financial activity
ATM banking & access services

Brella provides access to ATM banking services by enabling cardholders to locate nearby ATMs associated with your financial institution, including those that offer surcharge-free transactions.

Account information & financial management

Brella provides cardholders access to personal financial information and account activity, supporting:

  • Balance and transaction visibility
  • Transaction history and monitoring
  • Transaction controls
  • Alerts related to account and transaction activity

Frequently asked questions 

What is Brella?

Brella is SHAZAM’s integrated debit card control app that delivers a modern digital banking experience to cardholders of participating institutions.

Does Brella help reduce fraud?

Yes. Brella uses fraud alerts, transaction monitoring and the ability to instantly lock and unlock debit card access to help cardholders prevent fraud and catch suspicious activity early.

Can Brella integrate into our financial institution's existing mobile app?

Yes. Brella supports secure API integration, allowing you to embed its debit card controls within your existing digital banking experience.

Download Brella today

The Brella app is available through the App Store and Google Play:

 

 

Real‑time debit controls that support real growth

Debit cards remain one of your most active — and most visible — products. As cardholder expectations rising and fraud risk evolving, real-time debit card controls are no longer optional. With Brella, community banks and credit unions gain a proven way to deliver immediate control, continuous visibility and friction‑free confidence, without adding operational complexity.

Integrated directly into live processing, Brella aligns cardholder empowerment with efficiency, security and sustainable growth.

Ready to strengthen your debit portfolio?