No. You cannot use your Chime Credit Builder card if you have no money on it. The reason for this is the “Available to Spend” feature on your credit builder card. It doesn't allow you to overdraft, hence preventing you from unnecessary spending and helping you build your credit.
We'll spot you up to $200* on debit card purchases and cash withdrawals with no overdraft fees. Eligibility requirements and limits apply.
Chime SpotMe can provide you up $200* in fee-free overdrafts. Once you're set up with SpotMe, you can overdraft Chime by $20 right away and that amount can grow to up to $200, based on your account activity and history.
You don't have to worry about that with Credit Builder because Chime does not report credit utilization. On-time payment history can have a positive impact on your credit score. Late payment may negatively impact your credit score.
SpotMe isn't available on Credit Builder, so make sure to keep your Chime debit card handy too.
Yes, you can now use your Chime Credit Builder card at an ATM to withdraw cash up to the amount of either your Available to Spend amount or a max of $500 every 24 hours – whichever is the lower amount. You will need to set a PIN from within the Chime app before making your first ATM withdrawal.
You can add up to $1,000 every 24 hours for a maximum of $10,000 every month. You can deposit cash to your Chime Checking Account at Walgreens locations, including Duane Reade locations, without fees.
Similar to other secured credit cards, cardholders set credit limits by depositing (or using a direct deposit to add funds) to a Credit Builder account. However, cardholders must set up direct deposit before applying for the Credit Builder Visa credit card.
No. To get the Chime Credit Builder Visa® Credit Card, you must open a Chime Spending Account that has had at least $200 in direct deposits made to the account within the past 365 days.
SpotMe is available to Chime members who have activated their Chime debit card and receive a qualifying direct deposit of $200 or more a month. Once you've enrolled in SpotMe (it's fee-free!), we've got your back when you overdraft your account by up to $200.
Due to their commitment to always helping out their customers when in times of need, Chime created the SpotMe feature for those low moments. But, if you don't have the SpotMe feature set up in your account, you won't be able to overdraft on your card. Instead, your Chime card will be declined due to insufficient funds.
Chime's feature SpotMe allows eligible members to overdraft up to $200¹ on debit card purchases with no fees. Whether you need a tank of gas or a cart of groceries, Chime's got your back.
How Much Can My Credit Score Improve With This Card? Chime touts that participating in this Credit Builder program can, on average, increase your credit score by 30 points, as long as you make your payments on time.
There is no pre-set starting credit limit for the Chime Credit Card. The credit limit for this card depends on the money you decide to move into your Credit Builder Secured account. Chime only gives a maximum credit limit for this credit card, which is $10,000.
Cash Withdrawal Limits
You can withdraw up to $500 per day via ATM at any ATM, however there is a $2.50 fee every time you make a withdrawal from an out-of-network ATM.
You could potentially raise your credit score in 1 – 2 months. However, it depends on your current score, your financial situation, and how much you want to raise it.
Can you withdraw money from your Chime's Credit Builder card? No. Unfortunately, Chime Credit Builder card cannot be used for ATM withdrawal. However, you can do this via your Chime Spending Account which is a prerequisite for getting the Credit Builder card.
Cash advance apps like Earnin, Dave and Brigit let you borrow a small amount from your next paycheck before you receive it. This quick fix may be helpful if you need cash in an emergency, but look for cheaper options before you borrow from an app.
If you're looking at cash advance apps that work with Chime, the simplest place to start is SpotMe, Chime's own advance program. SpotMe is a no-fee overdraft service. If you have a Chime bank account and you have received $500 in direct deposits in the last 31 days you are eligible for SpotMe.
When you transfer money to Credit Builder, Chime keeps the money in your Credit Builder Secured Account to secure the purchases you make on your credit card. The amount you transfer to your Credit Builder Secured Account becomes available to spend on your Credit Builder Card.
Unfortunately, Chime Member Service agents cannot manually increase your limit for you. Chime SpotMe is an optional, no fee service that requires a single deposit of $200 or more in qualifying direct deposits to the Chime Checking Account each month.
Current lets you overdraft up to $200¹ with no overdraft fees, so you're covered. Just set up direct deposit, receive a qualifying deposit, and enable Overdrive™ on your Current Account. Current is a financial technology company, not a bank.
Option One: Use overdrafts to withdraw the money you don't have, incur a fee, and pay back both the overdraft and the overdraft fee when you can. Option Two: Top up your checking account and withdraw the money you do have, avoid overdraft fees, and pay back the amount on terms you're in control of.