Tagged: chime

November 11, 2024 @ 10:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Consumer Fintech Chime has reportedly submitted a comment to Joint Banking Regulators’ Request for Information on bank-fintech partnerships. Chime noted in a blog post that they recently submitted a comment letter in response to a Request for Information from federal banking regulators in the U.S…. Read More

October 13, 2024 @ 3:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent Chime survey has revealed consumers’ feelings or thoughts about cash. Chime notes in a blog post that consumers may have experienced that moment when you forget to bring cash. In a recent survey, Chime noted that of 2,000 adults across four different generations… Read More

October 2, 2024 @ 7:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Consumer financial technology company, Chime, which claims to offer the most “loved” banking app, announced that its fee-free overdraft feature, SpotMe, has covered its members with more than $30 billion in transactions since the product launched in 2019. SpotMe empowers everyday people to Unlock Financial… Read More

August 29, 2024 @ 2:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

StartEngine, a leading securities crowdfunding platform, is now offering investors to purchase securities in Chime – a very popular neobank. Chime claims to be the “most loved banking App.” While not a digital bank, Chime is a neobank that provides a broad range of services… Read More

August 25, 2024 @ 6:00 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

While the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) recent interpretive rule on earned wage access (EWA) products has generated plenty of interest, Jason Lee believes history will view it as a small, but inevitable step towards its logical conclusion – zero-fee products. Lee is the founder… Read More

August 7, 2024 @ 4:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tony Truong has reportedly been appointed VP of People Strategy, Operations, Technology, and Analytics at Chime. Truong previously worked at Roku, Nike, and PayPal. In his role, Truong is expected to oversee “strategy and planning, operations, technology, and analytics for the People team.” He will… Read More

June 29, 2024 @ 4:00 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Fintech firm Chime announced its acquisition of Salt Labs, an enterprise technology company dedicated to enhancing the financial stability of hourly workers. The transaction, which did not disclose its financial details, positions Chime to tap into new growth and revenue opportunities through Salt Labs’ extensive… Read More

June 21, 2024 @ 12:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In May, Chime announced the news of its latest product innovation: MyPay. Consumers across the country are done waiting for payday, Chime notes while claiming that within 48 hours of sharing the news of MyPay and early access to the product “for eligible members, more… Read More

May 23, 2024 @ 12:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

FairPlay, a Fairness-as-a-Service company, announced a customer relationship with Chime, a financial technology platform founded on the belief that everyday people deserve access to helpful, transparent and fair banking services to unlock financial progress. Chime will implement FairPlay’s solutions in “the underwriting models powering the… Read More

May 16, 2024 @ 10:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chime, provider of a banking app, is announcing MyPay, a new offering that will aim to transform how everyday people access their pay in America. MyPay, Chime’s innovation, lets eligible members “access up to $500 of their pay, including government benefits, before payday with no… Read More

May 8, 2024 @ 9:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against Chime Financial for allegedly “failing to give consumers timely refunds when their accounts were closed.” Thousands of consumers waited for weeks or even months “for balance refunds after closing their accounts – a failure that inflicted… Read More

April 22, 2024 @ 9:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

According to a recent survey, the memes are true: while only a quarter (26%) of Gen Z respondents say they can successfully define taxable income, “more than half (52%) of Gen Zs know the mitochondria as the powerhouse of the cell.” On top of that,… Read More

March 17, 2024 @ 11:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In time for tax season, Chime is offering its in-app tax filing pilot program for free¹ to even more members. After early success with the pilot launch, the all-new tax feature is now available to millions more Chime members, showing members are eager for a… Read More

March 1, 2024 @ 8:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced that it has entered into a consent order with San Francisco-based Chime Financial, Inc.. The order, which includes “a $2.5 million penalty, resolves DFPI’s investigation regarding the accuracy and responsiveness of Chime’s handling of customer… Read More

February 27, 2024 @ 4:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chime is pleased to announce a new partnership with Zogo, a financial education platform that offers bite-sized, gamified lessons where users can complete lessons to earn real rewards like gift cards, charity donations and more. All Chime members now “have fee-free access to more than… Read More

December 29, 2023 @ 9:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

At Chime, they claim to firmly believe that their members’ experience with our products is at the core of their success. That’s why Chime claims it continuously goes the extra mile “by investing in simple, beautiful, easy experiences that allow their members to control their… Read More

December 18, 2023 @ 9:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chime is pleased to welcome Shara Chang to the company as Chief Compliance Officer. Shara reportedly “brings 15 years of financial services, fintech, and consumer protection experience to Chime.” She’s previously advised banks and high-growth companies “on regulatory compliance, risk management, and product development.” As… Read More

July 25, 2023 @ 6:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chime is pleased to announce that Madhu Muthukumar has joined the company as our first Chief Product Officer (CPO). This appointment furthers Chime’s commitment “to creating the next wave of innovative products and services critical to their members’ needs and their long-term success as we… Read More

June 15, 2023 @ 10:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Venture capital firm Menlo Ventures announced a new partner: Amy Wu. Amy joins Menlo “to grow the firm’s consumer and gaming practice and build on Menlo’s track record, which includes early investments in well-known consumer companies like Chime, Pillpack, Poshmark, Roku, Rover, Siri, Uber, and… Read More

April 11, 2023 @ 8:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chime is pleased to announce that Nick Fairbairn has joined the company as VP of Product Marketing. Nick reportedly “brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as the former CMO of Gabi andr Sr. Director of Acquisition then later VP of Brand… Read More