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Chime

By Chime Financial, Inc.

Chime is a leading U.S. financial technology company and neobank designed for users seeking accessible digital banking without monthly fees or minimum balance requirements. It serves as a fee-free alternative for day-to-day money management, particularly catering to individuals who may have fair or bad credit. The platform offers mobile-first checking and savings accounts alongside tools for early direct deposit and fee-free overdraft protection.

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What it offers
  • Users can receive their paychecks up to two days early through the platform's direct deposit feature.
  • Customers can deposit cash into their accounts at more than 85,000 partner retail locations such as Walgreens and Walmart.
  • Eligible members can use the SpotMe service to overdraft their accounts by up to $200 without incurring fees.
  • Account holders can save money automatically using a Chime Savings Account that earns up to 3.00% APY with Chime Plus.
  • Users can make purchases abroad without paying foreign transaction fees using the Chime Visa Debit Card.
Standout features
SpotMe fee-free overdraft protectionNo monthly or minimum balance feesEarly direct deposit accessSecured credit builder Visa card85,000+ retail cash deposit locations
Fees and rates

Free. Chime has no monthly fees or minimum deposit requirements, though out-of-network ATM withdrawals and cash deposits may incur third-party charges.

Background

Founded in 2013, Chime is a U.S.-based digital bank that debuted as a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ under the ticker CHYM.

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