Your direct deposit can only go into your Chime Checking Account. However, there are a few ways that you can easily transfer money from your Checking Account into your Savings. The two main ways are:
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- Transferring funds directly into your Savings from your Checking Account
- Automatically transferring 10% of every direct deposit over $500 or more when you activate Save When I Get Paid.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I transfer funds directly to my Savings from my Checking Account?
To transfer funds directly to your savings account from your Checking Account in the Chime app:
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- From the home screen, tap Move Money.
- Scroll down to Transfer money and payments and tap Transfer Funds.
- Make sure you’re transferring from Chime Checking to Chime Savings.
- Enter the dollar amount you would like to transfer, tap Transfer, and hit Confirm.
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How do I enable Save When I Get Paid?
To enable Save When I Get Paid in the Chime app:
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- From the home screen, go to Settings.
- Tap Account management.
- Scroll to Savings.
- Tap the “Save when I get paid” or “Round ups” toggle to turn it on or off.
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Note: The toggle will turn green if it is on or gray if it is off.