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To qualify, just open a new Checking Account and direct deposit $500 or more within your first 30 days.

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Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A.; Members FDIC

Your money shouldn’t cost money.®

no monthly fees
no overdraft fees
no minimum balance requirement
no foreign transaction fees

All the important
checking perks.

Everything you want out of your banking app with no monthly fee.

Get paid up to 2 days early^ with direct deposit
Over 47,000 fee-free ATMs~
Fee-free overdraft up to $200**
24/7 live support, with a real human
Debit card

Forget monthly fees.

You earned it, so you deserve to keep it. That’s why the Chime® Checking Account and Visa® Debit Card come with no minimum balance fees and no monthly fees.

Get
paid early.

Enroll in direct deposit with Chime and we’ll help you get your paycheck up to 2 days early^ for free. Yes, really.

Overdraft
fee-free.

Need money in a pinch? SpotMe® covers you up to $200** on debit purchases and withdrawals.

Find an ATM ASAP.

Find 47,000+ fee-free~ ATMs at stores like Walgreens®, 7-Eleven®, CVS Pharmacy® & more. That’s more than the top 3 national banks combined1.

We take security seriously.

FDIC Insured

Deposits are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank N.A.; Members FDIC.†

Block your card

If your card is missing or you suspect unauthorized use, you can block all transactions on your Chime Debit Card and Credit Builder card. Open the Chime app and disable transactions to immediately prevent new debit or credit card purchases or ATM withdrawals.

Real-time alerts

Chime allows you to receive instant transaction alerts anytime you use your Chime debit card. Turn on daily notifications so you always know what’s happening with your money.

Privacy and security

We support two-factor authentication and support fingerprint authentication.

FAQs

What is Chime®?

At Chime, we’ve created a new approach to online banking that doesn’t rely on fees~, gets you your paycheck up to 2 days early with direct deposit^, and helps you grow your savings automatically. When you open a bank account through Chime, you get a Visa® Debit Card and a Checking Account that can be managed entirely from your smartphone, plus an optional Savings Account that can help you grow your savings automatically! The Chime mobile banking app is available on both Android and iOS.

Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A.; Members FDIC.†

What is Chime's mission?

Our mission is to unite everyday people to Unlock Financial Progress™. We’re doing that by changing the way people feel about banking. Chime’s business was built on the principle of protecting our members and making managing your money easy. We’ll never profit from your misfortune or mistakes and everything we build is focused on improving our member’s lives.

Who can use Chime?

U.S. Citizen or legal resident of the United States 18 years and older are welcome to apply! While Chime cards work all over the world, currently we can only offer accounts to members with a valid SSN, living in the United States and District of Columbia.

How does Chime make money?

Chime makes money from the interchange fee charged on card transactions. Every time you use your Chime Visa® Debit Card or Credit Builder Secured Credit Card for purchases and paying bills, Visa processes the transaction and charges an interchange fee to merchants for the service. Chime receives a portion of this fee. This is how Chime can continue building new and better products that help members get the most from their money.

When do I receive my Chime Visa® Debit Card after I open a Chime Checking Account?

After you open a Checking Account, we get started on personalizing your new Chime Visa Debit Card. Your Chime Visa Debit Card is usually placed in the mail within one (1) business day after you open your Checking Account. It can take 5 to 10 business days for your Chime Visa Debit Card to arrive at your home address.

If you don’t have your Chime Visa Debit Card within 10 business days after opening your Checking Account, please contact our Member Services team at 1-844-244-6363.

 

Does Chime charge any fees?

We have no fees to sign up, no overdraft, no monthly service fees, no minimum balance fees, and no card replacement fees either. We do charge two fees. (1) $2.50 when you get cash from either an over the counter withdrawal, or an out-of-network ATM that is not part of Chime’s fee-free network of 50,000+ ATMs35865. $2 to receive funds instantly57863 through MyPay®.
Please note that third-party services, such as money transfer services used to deposit funds or out-of-network ATM. You can access your money at 50,000+ in-network fee-free ATMs35865.

How many ATMs accept the Chime debit card?

You can get cash at more than 50,000+ fee-free ATMs* – more than the top 3 national banks combined¹! Including ATMs at popular retail stores like Walgreens®, CVS®, 7-Eleven®, Circle K®, and Target®.

Get fee-free transactions at any Moneypass® ATM in a 7-Eleven location and at any Allpoint® or Visa® Plus Alliance® ATM. Otherwise, out-of-network ATM withdrawal fees may apply.

Will I ever be charged an overdraft fee through Chime?

No. If you don’t have sufficient funds in your Chime Checking Account or have reached your SpotMe limit (if enrolled), your Chime Visa® Debit Card will be declined. There is no fee for declining transactions or for utilizing SpotMe.

Will it require a hard credit check to apply?

No way! We think everyone deserves a chance to build credit, so we don’t check your credit score when you apply.

Do I need to have a Chime Checking Account to use Credit Builder?

Yes. We designed Credit Builder to work with the Chime Checking Account so that you can move money instantly—across your Chime accounts!

How can Credit Builder help my credit score?

Credit Builder offers features that help you stay on top of key factors that impact your credit score. Consistent use of Credit Builder can help you build credit with on-time payments and increase the length of your credit history over time. We report monthly to the major credit bureaus – TransUnion®, Experian®, and Equifax®.

Learn more about credit building with Credit Builder.

The Chime Visa® Debit Card and the secured Chime Credit Builder Visa® Credit Card are issued by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., pursuant to licenses from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa debit or credit cards are accepted. Please see back of your Card for its issuing bank.

* To be eligible for the $200.00 direct deposit promotion (the “Promotion) monetary reward, the participant (“Participant”) must: (1) have never previously opened a Chime Checking Account (“Account”) before participating in this Promotion; (2) obtain a promotional code from one of Chime’s official affiliate partners either via webpage or email; (3) enter the promotional code into the designated field labeled “Promo Code” on the specified promotional webpage and receive a green success notification tag; (4) successfully open an Account; and (5) receive a Qualifying Direct Deposit to their Account within 30 calendar days of opening an Account. A Qualifying Direct Deposit is a deposit of $500 or more by Automated Clearing House (“ACH”) that comes from your employer, payroll provider, gig economy payer, or benefits payer OR a deposit by Original Credit Transaction (OCT) from your gig economy payer. Bank ACH transfers, Pay Anyone transfers, verification or trial deposits from financial institutions, peer to peer transfers from services such as PayPal, Cash App, or Venmo, mobile check deposits, cash deposits, one-time direct deposits, such as tax refunds and other similar transactions, and any deposit to which Chime deems to not be a Qualifying Direct Deposit are not Qualifying Direct Deposits. Eligible Participants may only receive this promotional reward once. Participants who satisfy the above conditions will receive a $200.00 credit to their Account typically within ten (10) business days after receiving the Qualifying Direct Deposit. This Promotion will run through January 22, 2026 or as otherwise designated by Chime. Chime reserves the right to amend the Promotion duration and may permit Participants to enter a valid promo code after the listed date. In the event that the Promotion has ended, Participants will receive a “not a valid promo code” message after they enter the applicable promotional code, so that the Participant knows they are not eligible for the monetary reward prior to enrolling in an Account. Chime reserves the right to cancel or modify the Promotion terms or terminate the Participants’s eligibility at any time with or without prior notice. An Account may be available to legal permanent residents of the fifty (50) United States (“U.S.”) or the District of Columbia; who are at least 18 years of age with a valid Social Security number; and who provide Chime with a U.S. residential street address (not a P.O. Box). Credits of $600 or more shall be reported on tax form 1099-MISC. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC.

^ Early access to direct deposit funds depends on the timing of the submission of the payment file from the payer. We generally make these funds available on the day the payment file is received, which may be up to 2 days earlier than the scheduled payment date.

~ Out-of-network ATM withdrawal and over the counter advance fees may apply except at MoneyPass ATMs in a 7-Eleven, or any Allpoint or Visa Plus Alliance ATM.

** SpotMe® for Credit Builder is an optional, no interest/no fee overdraft line of credit tied to the Secured Deposit Account. SpotMe on Debit is an optional, no fee service attached to your Chime Checking Account (individually or collectively, “SpotMe”). Eligibility for SpotMe requires $200 or more in qualifying direct deposits to your Chime Checking Account each month.

Qualifying members will be allowed to overdraw their Chime Checking Account and/or their Secured Deposit Account up to $20 in total, but may be later eligible for a higher combined limit of up to $200 or more based on member’s Chime account history, direct deposit frequency and amount, spending activity and other risk-based factors. Your SpotMe Limit will be displayed to you within the Chime mobile app. You will receive notice of any changes to your SpotMe Limit. Your SpotMe Limit may change at any time, at Chime or its banking partners’ discretion. Although there are no overdraft fees, there may be out-of-network or third party fees associated with ATM transactions or OTC cash withdrawal fees at retailers. SpotMe® won't cover non card transactions, including ACH transfers, Pay Anyone transfers, or Chime Checkbook transactions. SpotMe Terms and Conditions.

2 Chime Checking Account is required to be eligible for a Savings Account.

3 Bank ranking and number of ATMs according to U.S. News & World Report® 2023.

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San Francisco, CA 94104-0417

Address: 101 California Street, Floor 5, San Francisco, CA 94111, United States.

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