Depositing cash to your Chime account has never been easier. You can deposit cash for free at Walgreens or make deposits at other retail locations.
Depositing cash1 into a account can be less convenient than using mobile check deposit2 or direct deposit for checks. And it can be a hassle if you don't have a branch nearby.
But here's the good news: you don't have to worry about deposit headaches when you bank through Chime. Chime makes it easy to deposit cash into your account at thousands of Walgreens locations for free. And you can also deposit money through other retail partners.
Keep reading to learn how to load cash into your Chime® Checking account and how to make the most of this feature.
Enjoy free cash deposits at any Walgreens location when you open a Chime Checking Account.
Chime cash deposit partner locations3
Where can I add cash to my Chime Visa® Debit Card? The short answer is: you can deposit cash into your checking account at more places than you might think.
Chime cash deposit locations include 8,000+ Walgreens stores. You can deposit cash in person with no fee.
But Chime deposit partners aren't limited to Walgreens. You can also deposit cash at over 75,000 retail locations, including:
Walmart
CVS
7-Eleven
Circle K
Cash deposits made at Walgreens or other retailers will typically arrive in your Chime account within minutes, though some may take up to two hours.
You can make cash deposits at retailers like Walgreens long after the closing hours of traditional banks. Gig workers and anyone working irregular hours can deposit cash when and where it's convenient.
Deposit cash at Walgreens
Depositing cash to your Chime account at Walgreens is a simple process. Here's how it works:
Go to the register
Give the cashier your money and either your Chime Visa® Debit Card, Chime Visa® Credit Builder Card, or in-app cash deposit Barcode.
Walk away ready to spend, save, or send money via Pay Anyone4
There's no fee to add cash to your account at Walgreens. And you can visit any of Walgreens' 8,000+ stores, which is more walk-in locations than you'd have using any bank in the US.
You can deposit $20 – $1,000 per day depending on the retailer deposit limits listed on your in-app Cash Map.
Whether your roommate pays you their share of the rent, your friends pay back the money you sent them on Pay Anyone, or you sell an old cellphone to make a few bucks, you can take that cash straight to Walgreens to deposit it to your Chime account.
Load your Chime card at other retailers
Not sure where to load a Chime card when there isn't a Walgreens around? You can still deposit cash to your Chime account at more than 75,000 retail locations across the U.S. Find the closest cash deposit location in the Chime app!
Depositing cash at Walmart, CVS, or other retailers isn't that different from adding cash at Walgreens. You'll need to give the cashier your Chime card and the cash you want to deposit.
There is one thing to know, however. Cash deposit fees may apply if using a retailer other than Walgreens. Fees and deposit limits may vary by retailer.
It's up to retailers to decide what to charge. If you're all about avoiding fees, depositing cash at Walgreens might be the better option. Finding a Walgreens cash deposit location is simple with the Chime app.
To do that, you'd simply:
Open the Chime app
Tap Move Money
Select Deposit Cash
Tap to see other cash deposit locations near you
If there are no Walgreens near you, you'll also be able to view other locations where you can deposit cash to your Chime account. When possible, we show you the deposit fee in-app for locations other than Walgreens.
Using ATMs with Chime
You might be wondering if you can add money to a Chime account at an ATM. Unfortunately, you won't be able to deposit cash at an ATM.
You can, however, withdraw cash at more than 47,000 fee-free ATM4 locations. Some of the places you can find fee-free ATMs to withdraw cash include: Walgreens, 7-Eleven, Target, CVS Pharmacy, and Circle K.