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Chime®* is a popular financial technology app that provides users with simple banking services like a checking account, savings account and a secured credit card. The app’s popularity stems from its ...

*Early access to direct deposit funds depends on the timing of payer’s submission of deposits. Chime generally posts such deposits on the day they are received which may be up to 2 days earlier than ...

A wave of digital-first challengers to traditional banks has attracted millions of customers with free accounts and hassle-free sign-ups. But a recent report highlights some risks of entrusting money ...