Pending transactions are those that are still being processed. The pending amount is deducted from your Available to Spend balance, but it hasn't yet been fully transferred from your account to the merchant. The pending transaction may take a few days to settle.
A merchant can still cancel, expire, or change the amount of a pending transaction (e.g., if you added a tip at a restaurant). If a merchant cancels or expires a pending transaction before it settles, the money is returned to your Available to Spend balance within seven days.
Frequently asked questions
How soon will a pending hotel or rental vehicle charge be released?
Hotel and vehicle rental merchants often place holds on your account for things like damage deposits. It may take up to seven days for hotels and 30 days for car rentals for the merchant to settle the final charges once the transaction is complete.
It’s best to contact the merchant if the hold is taking longer than expected.
Where can I see pending transactions?
In your Chime app, tap View Transactions, and any pending transactions you have will be at the top.
What is an authorization hold?
Authorization (auth) holds are temporary charges for amounts greater than what you paid for a product or service. For example, gas stations, hotels, and car rental companies may charge them to make sure you have enough money in your account to cover the actual amount of the transaction. Visit What are authorization (auth) holds? to learn more.