What is the Chime Card?

The secured Chime Visa® Credit Card, or Chime Card, can help you build your credit history when you make on-time payments. It has no interest*, no annual fees, and doesn’t require a credit check to apply. 

Am I eligible for The Chime Card?

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

How do I apply for The Chime Card?

You can enroll in the Chime Card  in your Chime app:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap Try Chime Card.
  3. Follow the steps to enroll.

Once you’re approved, you’ll typically receive your card in the mail within 7 to 10 business days.

How do I use my Chime Card?

The first step is to add money, which goes to your Checking Account and is automatically transferred to your Chime Card Secured Deposit Account, except Chime Card cash deposits1at retailers which go to the Chime Card account first then transfer to the SDA automatically. You can fund your account through ACH, Cash Deposits1, or Direct Deposit.

You can make credit purchases with your Chime Card. The amount you have in your Secured Deposit Account equals the amount you can spend on your Chime card. That is, your Chime Card limit is determined by your Secured Deposit Account balance.

*Out-of-network ATM withdrawal and OTC advance fees may apply. View The Bancorp agreement or Stride agreement for details; see back of card for issuer.

1Cash deposit fees may apply if using a retailer other than Walgreens and Duane Reade.

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Chime® is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC. Deposit insurance covers the failure of an insured bank. Certain conditions must be satisfied for pass-through deposit insurance coverage to apply.

The Chime Visa® Debit Card and the secured Chime Credit Builder Visa® Credit Card are issued by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., pursuant to licenses from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa debit or credit cards are accepted. Please see back of your Card for its issuing bank.

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