What is Chime Card, and how is it different from Credit Builder?

Chime Card1 is our new secured Credit Card. It replaces the older Credit Builder Card with:
  • 2% cash back rewards2 on rotating categories for members with Chime Plus status3
  • 5% cash back rewards2 for members with Chime Prime status3
  • One combined balance to use for purchases and credit building
  • No need to move money between Checking and Credit Builder accounts
  • New card designs, including a premium metal option
  • And continues to help build credit4 with on-time payments reported to major credit bureaus

1To apply for a Chime Card, you must also open a Chime Checking Account. 

2With qualifying direct deposits, earn 5% cash back reward as a Chime Prime member or 2% cash back reward 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 rewards on your monthly selected category.

3To 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.


4On-time payment history can 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.