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On-time payment history may have a positive impact on your credit score. Late payment may negatively impact your credit score. Chime will report your activities to Transunion®, Experian®, and Equifax®. Impact on your credit may vary, as credit scores are independently determined by credit bureaus based on a number of factors including the financial decisions you make with other financial services organizations.

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We’re partnering with Boom to help report rent payments made with your Chime account. Boom reports your rent payments to the credit bureaus. Late payments may negatively impact your credit scores. Impact on your credit may vary, as credit scores are independently determined by credit bureaus based on a number of factors including the financial decisions you make with other financial services organizations.

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Results not typical and will vary. Not all payments are boost-eligible. Some users may not receive an improved score or approval odds. Not all lenders use Experian credit files, and not all lenders use scores impacted by Experian Boost®. Learn more.

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Out-of-network ATM withdrawal and OTC advance fees may apply. View The Bancorp agreement or Stride agreement for details; see back of card for issuer.

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Eligibility requirements and limits apply. See Chime Deals® Terms and Conditions.

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To be eligible for Chime Prime status, receive $3,000+ in qualifying direct deposits to your Chime Checking Account in the past 34 days. To be eligible for Chime Plus status, receive either 1) a single $200+ qualifying direct deposit; or 2) $400+ in cumulative qualifying direct deposits to your Chime Checking Account in the preceding 34 days. Certain products marketed as perks have additional eligibility requirements. While some perks may have associated fees, none of these fees are mandatory to access the perks or to maintain the applicable status. See the Chime Membership Tiers Terms and Conditions for details on all listed Prime and Plus perks.

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With qualifying direct deposits, earn 5% cash back as a Chime Prime member or 2% cash back as a Chime Plus member on up to $1,500 of eligible secured Chime Visa® Credit Card purchases. See the Secured Chime Visa® Credit Card - Cash Rewards Program Addendum for limitations and details on earning cash back on your monthly selected category.

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What is a good credit score?

Credit scores range from 300-850, and a "good" credit score is typically 670 or above on the FICO® scale. Higher credit scores can improve your chances of approval and lower interest rates.

How can I build credit?

You can build credit by paying bills on time, keeping credit balances low, and limiting new credit applications. Responsibly using tools like secured credit cards or credit builder accounts can also help.

What is a secured credit card?

A secured credit card requires a refundable deposit that usually equals your credit limit. It’s commonly used to build or rebuild credit with responsible use.

Can I improve my credit scores with Chime?

Yes, consistent use of the Chime Card™ can help you build credit1 with on-time payment history, increase the length of your credit history over time, and more. Plus, get access to additional credit-building tools like rent reporting2 and Experian Boost®3.

What is a Chime Card?

The Chime Card is a secured credit card that helps you build credit1 with everyday purchases, offering no credit check, 0% interest4, and no monthly fees.

Does Chime require a credit check to get a card?

No credit check is required to apply for or use the Chime Card.

How does the Chime Card help build credit?

The Chime Card helps you build credit by reporting your payment activity to credit bureaus, allowing you to establish payment history with everyday purchases.1

What are the fees for the Chime Card?

The Chime Card has no credit check, 0% interest,4 and no monthly fees.

How do cash back rewards work with Chime?

You can get cash back on gas, groceries, and more through Chime Deals® by activating available offers in the app5. Local deals are available to all members, and nationwide deals are available to Chime Plus and Chime Prime members.6 You can stack cash back from Chime Deals with cash back on Chime Card. With Chime Prime™, you’ll earn 5% cash back on a category of your choice, and Chime Plus™ members can earn 2% cash back on a category of choice.7

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