To get started, move money into your Credit Builder Secured Deposit Account. You can do this by either depositing cash*, transferring funds from your other Chime accounts, or by splitting a portion of your direct deposit.
The amount you have in your Credit Builder Secured Deposit Account equals the amount you can spend on your Credit Builder card. This simply means that your credit limit matches your deposit balance.
If you're enrolled in SpotMe®**, it can also cover purchases and cash withdrawals made with your secured Credit Builder Visa® Credit Card.
*Once the retailer accepts your cash, the funds will be transferred to your selected Chime Account. Barcode and debit card cash deposits land in the Checking Account. Credit Builder card cash deposits first go through your Card Account and then land in your Secured Account. Cash deposit fees may apply if using a retailer other than Walgreens and Duane Reade.
**SpotMe® on Credit Builder is an optional, no interest / no fee overdraft line of credit tied to the Secured Deposit Account available to qualifying members with an active Chime Credit Builder Account. To qualify for the SpotMe on Credit Builder service, you must receive $200 or more in qualifying direct deposits to your Chime Checking Account each month and have activated your physical secured Chime Credit Builder Visa® Credit Card or Chime Visa® Debit Card. Qualifying members will be allowed to overdraw their Secured Deposit Account up to $20, but may later be eligible for a higher limit of up to $200 or more based on Chime account history, direct deposit frequency and amount, spending activity and other risk-based factors. The SpotMe on Credit Builder Limit will be displayed within the Chime mobile app and is subject to change at any time, at Chime’s or its banking partners’  discretion. Although Chime does not charge any overdraft fees for SpotMe on Credit Builder, there may be out-of-network or third-party fees associated with ATM transactions and fees associated with OTC cash withdrawals. SpotMe on Credit Builder won’t cover non-card transactions. SpotMe on Credit Builder Terms and Conditions.