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SuperMoney Net Recommendation Score +58  

SUPERMONEY NET RECOMMENDATION SCORE

This product is strongly recommended by SuperMoney users with a score of +58, equating to 4.2 on a 5 point rating scale.

+58

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Highlights
Community Rating Strongly recommended
Cashback Rewards N/A
APY (Annual Percentage Yield) N/A
(Verified 09/19/2023)
Monthly Fee $0
(Verified 08/04/2023)
Minimum Balance to Avoid Monthly Fee $0
Number of Reviews 110

Chime® Checking Account Review

Chime® Checking Account is offered by Chime®, a nonbank financial services provider founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, CA. It is made possible by a bank partnership with The Bancorp Bank or Stride Bank, N.A.; Members FDIC. Chime® checking account is available in 50 states (and Washington, DC).

Key Takeaways

  • 60K+ fee-free ATMs: Chime Checking Account does not charge fees on ATM transactions within its network but there is a fee of up to $2.50 for out-of-network ATM transactions.
  • $0 monthly fee. This account does not charge any monthly account fees.
  • No minimum initial deposit. There is no minimum balance required to open an account online.
  • Bill pay. Pay your bills to practically anyone in the United States through Chime®.
  • Early direct deposit. Get access to you paycheck funds faster If you set up a direct deposit to this account.

Chime® checking account Pros & Cons

Pros Cons
  • Chime's SpotMe® offers you fee-free overdraft up to $200* for eligible members
  • Any negative balances are taken out of your next direct deposit.
  • Access your paycheck up to 2 days earlierˆ if you set up direct deposit.
  • Chime Visa® Debit Card
  • Available in all 50 states.
  • Free debit card
  • Access to a nationwide network of ATMs.
  • No charge on incoming domestic or international wire transfers.
  • No signup bonus.
  • Does not earn interest.
  • Online-only account with no access to physical branches.
  • Charges a higher than average fee on out-of-network ATM transactions.

Chime® checking account FAQ

Are Chime® Checking Account deposits federally insured?

Yes, your Chime® checking accounts are insured up to $250,000 per person by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The FDIC is an independent agency of the United States government that protects you against the loss of your insured deposits if an FDIC-insured bank or savings association fails. FDIC insurance is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government.

What APY does Chime® checking account offer?

Chime® does not provide interest rate information until a customer applies for a new account.

What are the account minimums for Chime® checking account?

Chime® checking account does not require a minimum initial deposit.

Chime® Checking Account Minimums
Description
Minimum Opening Deposit $0
Minimum Balance to Avoid Monthly Fee $0
Minimum Combined Balance to Avoid Monthly Fee $0
Minimum Direct Deposit to Avoid Monthly Fee Starting at $0
Minimum Balance to Earn APY $0

What fees does Chime® checking account charge?

The good news is that this account does not have a monthly Service Charge.

Chime® Checking Account Fees
Description
Monthly Fee $0
ATM Fee: In-Network $0
ATM Fee: Out-of-Network Starting at $2.50
Foreign Transaction Fee (Debit Card) 0%
NSF Fee $0
Overdraft Item Fee $0
Overdraft Protection Fee (per transfer) $0
Returned Deposit Fee (Domestic) $0
Returned Deposit Fee (International) $0
Stop Payment Fee $0
Wire Transfer Fee - Domestic (Incoming) $0
Wire Transfer Fee - Domestic (Outgoing) $0
Wire Transfer Fee - International (Incoming) $0
Wire Transfer Fee - International (Outgoing) $0
Paper Statement Fee $0
Online Bill Pay Fee $0
Debit Card Replacement Fee $0
Early Account Closure $0

Does Chime® checking account charge overdraft fees?

No, Chime® checking account does not charge overdraft fees.

What features and perks does Chime® checking account offer?

This account includes the following features:

  • Check images with statement - Reconciling your accounts and complying with document retention standards is easier when you have access to a copy of your checks.
  • Online Bill Pay - Online Bill Pay allows you to pay bills easily from your account.
  • Get paid early - If you set up direct deposit with your employer and request this service, you can collect your salary early.
  • Mobile Banking Services - Chime® checking account allows you to manage your money online or with a mobile app. This includes depositing checks in your account with a mobile app on your smartphone.
  • Nationwide ATM network - Conveniently transact at a nearby ATM.

What is the customer support email for Chime® checking account?

The customer support email for Chime® checking account is support@chime.com.

How do people rate the customer service and user experience of Chime® checking account?

Overall, Chime® checking account is strongly recommended based on community reviews that rate customer service and user experience.

Chime® Checking Account Disclosure:

Banking services and debit card provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted.

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.
^ Early Payday/Get Paid Up to Two Days Early 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.
* SpotMe®/Fee-Free Overdraft Chime SpotMe® is an optional, no fee service that requires a single deposit of $200 or more in qualifying direct deposits to the Chime Checking Account each month. All qualifying members will be allowed to overdraw their account up to $20 on debit card purchases and cash withdrawals initially, but may be later eligible for a higher 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 limit will be displayed to you within the Chime mobile app. You will receive notice of any changes to your limit. Your limit may change at any time, at Chime's discretion. Although there are no overdraft fees, there may be out-of-network or third-party fees associated with ATM transactions. SpotMe® won't cover non-debit card transactions, including ACH transfers, Pay Friends transfers, or Chime Checkbook transactions. See Terms and Conditions.
˜ No Monthly Fees Out-of-network ATM withdrawal fees apply except at MoneyPass ATMs in a 7-Eleven location or any Allpoint or Visa Plus Alliance ATM. Other fees such as third-party and cash deposit fees may apply.
1) The Annual Percentage Yield (“APY”) for the Chime Savings Account is variable and may change at any time. The disclosed APY is effective as of November 17, 2022. No minimum balance required. Must have $0.01 in savings to earn interest.
2) The average national savings account interest rate of 0.21% is determined by FDIC as of November 17, 2022 based on a simple average of rates paid (uses annual percentage yield) by all insured depository institutions and branches for which data are available.
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Message From Chime® checking account

Chime is an award-winning app that allows you to manage your money on-the-go! We offer a Checking Account, an optional Savings Account, a Chime Visa® Debit Card, and a Chime Credit Builder secured Visa® Credit Card all designed to give you complete control of your finances through fee-free overdrafts up to $200*, early paydays, safe credit-building, and so much more!

Contact

Hours of Operation

  • Sunday All Day
  • Monday All Day
  • Tuesday All Day
  • Wednesday All Day
  • Thursday All Day
  • Friday All Day
  • Saturday All Day

Other Services by Chime®

Availability

  Available in 50 states and Washington, D.C.
  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • Washington, DC
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming

Feature Breakdown

Minimum Opening Deposit $0
Minimum Balance to Avoid Monthly Fee $0
Minimum Combined Balance to Avoid Monthly Fee $0
Minimum Direct Deposit to Avoid Monthly Fee Starting at $0
Minimum Balance to Earn APY $0
Monthly Fee $0
(Verified 08/04/2023)
ATM Fee: In-Network $0
ATM Fee: Out-of-Network Starting at $2.50
Foreign Transaction Fee (Debit Card) 0%
NSF Fee $0
Overdraft Item Fee $0
Overdraft Protection Fee (per transfer) $0
Returned Deposit Fee (Domestic) $0
Returned Deposit Fee (International) $0
Stop Payment Fee $0
Wire Transfer Fee - Domestic (Incoming) $0
Wire Transfer Fee - Domestic (Outgoing) $0
Wire Transfer Fee - International (Incoming) $0
Wire Transfer Fee - International (Outgoing) $0
Paper Statement Fee $0
Online Bill Pay Fee $0
Debit Card Replacement Fee $0
Early Account Closure $0
Immigration Status Considered
  • U.S. Citizen
  • U.S. Permanent Resident
Verification Documents Required
  • Proof of Identity
  • Government Issued Photo ID
Account Features
  • Free Bill Pay
  • Mobile Check Deposit
  • No Monthly Maintenance Fee
  • Interest Bearing Account
  • Nationwide ATM Network
  • Check Images with Statement
  • Mobile Banking
  • Fraud Protection
  • Debit Card
  • Automatic Transfers
  • Get Paid Early
  • Bauer Financial A+/A Rating
  • Online-Only Account

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SUPERMONEY NET RECOMMENDATION SCORE

This product is strongly recommended by SuperMoney users with a score of +58, equating to 4.2 on a 5 point rating scale.

+58

Recommendation score measures the loyalty between a provider and a consumer. It's at +100 if everybody recommends the provider, and at -100 when no one recommends.

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