How to order a new chime card

So, you don't know what the Chime card is. It means, you also don't have an idea about a simple process to order, activate, and use a Chime Visa Debit Card. If so, I urge you don't look further as right here in this blog I am going to answer all of your basic questions about the Chime debit card.

As you are reading this post, I believe you are looking for a fast, free but safe online payment method. If it is true, I really appreciate your choice. As we all know Chime is a fully online bank. All of its money managing services are easily accessible through the website and mobile application. Tasks like sending, receiving, and making payments are quite simple in comparison to other payment systems available in the public domain. That's not all, you can simplify your money management activity even more by using a Chime card in your everyday life.

To help you understand how the Chime debit card works, I am going to answer some of the most basic questions. So, keep on reading.

Can I activate my Chime Visa card online?

Yes, any person who uses Chime does not only get the debit card online but also can activate his card in just a few simple taps on the phone. What you might have not known is that as soon as you open a brand new Chime account, you automatically get eligible to obtain a debit card. And one more great news is that debit cards on Chime are totally free to get, use, and activate.

In short, you are just one step away from hassle-free payments through Chime Visa debit card. And That step is an activation process which is a one-time procedure. So, let's walk through the simple step by step process to activate your Chime debit card.

Also Read: How to open a Chime account?

How can you activate your Chime card?

Here comes the most exciting part of the post as I am going to put forward the simple steps which you can follow and add life to your brand new card. Many of you who have not yet received their cards, might be wondering how many days Chime takes to deliver the card at the doorstep. Just relax! You will be pleased to know that Chime users get the soft copy of the debit card on the same day when you created your account through email and the successful delivery of physical cards you can expect within 5-7 business days. Once you received your card at your doorstep, follow the below-mentioned steps:

• Log in to your Chime account is the starting point.
• The second step is to select the "Card Status" tab which is available at the top side of the home screen.
• The next screen will open up showing you an option that reads "Activate card". Tap it and proceed.
• Now simply just follow the step by step instructions as mentioned on screen.
• You will require to enter your card details carefully.
• Once you complete the procedure, your Chime Visa Debit Card will all set to use for making instant payments.

Important Note: By any matter of chance, if you don't see the activate card tab in your mobile app or site, you can take the help of Chatbot. You can simply open the Chatbot and ask " Activate my Chime Visa Debit Card".

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How do I know If my Chime card is activated?

Good question! The answer to this question is quite simple. Once you successfully activate your card, you will not find the option for "Activate Card". This option will be disabled. Also, you will get the notification and messages as soon as you activate your card. Also, if you wish you can try to make payment through your Chime Visa Debit Card. If you can make a successful payment, it means your debit card has been activated.

Final Say

That's the end of today's helping post: What is a Chime debit Card? To help you understand better, we also discussed the simple step by step process to activate your Chime card online. All the steps mentioned above are the latest and updated. For more information and any kind of assistance, feel free to get in touch with us.

Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank or Stride Bank, N.A.; Members FDIC

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Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC. The Chime Visa® Debit Card is issued by The Bancorp Bank or Stride Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. The Chime Visa® Credit Builder Card is issued by Stride Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Debit card and Credit card may be used everywhere Visa credit cards are accepted.

*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. All qualifying members will be allowed to overdraw their account up to $20 on debit card purchases and cash withdrawals initially, but may be later eligible for a higher limit of up to $200 or more based on member's Chime Account history, direct deposit frequency and amount, spending activity and other risk-based factors. Your limit will be displayed to you within the Chime mobile app. You will receive notice of any changes to your limit. Your limit may change at any time, at Chime's discretion. Although there are no overdraft fees, there may be out-of-network or third party fees associated with ATM transactions. SpotMe won't cover non-debit card transactions, including ACH transfers, Pay Anyone transfers, or Chime Checkbook transactions. See Terms and Conditions.

‡Out-of-network ATM withdrawal fees may apply except at MoneyPass ATMs in a 7-Eleven, or any Allpoint or Visa Plus Alliance ATM.

^Early access to direct deposit funds depends on the timing of the submission of the payment file from the payer. We generally make these funds available on the day the payment file is received, which may be up to 2 days earlier than the scheduled payment date.

¹To be eligible to apply for Credit Builder, you need to have received a qualifying direct deposit of $200 or more to your Checking Account within 365 days of your Credit Builder application. See http://chime.com/applycb for details on qualifying direct deposit.

²Based on a representative study conducted by Experian®, members who made their first purchase with Credit Builder between June 2020 and October 2020 observed an average FICO® Score 8 increase of 30 points after approximately 8 months. On-time payment history can have a positive impact on your credit score. Late payment may negatively impact your credit score.

Chime received the highest 2021 Net Promoter Score among competitors in the industry according to Qualtrics®.

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