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Does Chime® Report to Credit Bureaus?
July 1, 2025
Quick Answer
No, Chime MyPay® does not report your activity to the three major credit bureaus, so it will not affect your credit score. MyPay is a line of credit designed to give you access to your pay without impacting your credit. To build credit through Chime®, you can use the Chime Card™, which reports to TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax.
Understanding Chime MyPay and Credit Reporting
Chime MyPay is a line of credit that allows you to get up to $500 of your pay before payday¹ with no interest2, no credit check, and no mandatory fees. Because MyPay doesn't require a credit check and is designed to help you access your pay before payday, your MyPay activity is not reported to credit bureaus.
What this means for you:
- Using MyPay will not help build your credit history
- Using MyPay will not hurt your credit score
- MyPay won't appear on your credit report
- No credit check is required to access MyPay
Chime Products That Don't Affect Your Credit
It's important to understand which Chime products impact your credit and which don't:
Get Paid Early
Chime's Get Paid Early feature allows you to receive your paycheck up to 2 days early3 when you set up direct deposit to your Chime® Checking Account.3 This is not a loan, advance, or credit product.
MyPay®
MyPay is a line of credit that gives you access to up to $500 of your pay before payday.¹ While it is technically a line of credit, MyPay does not report to credit bureaus and will not affect your credit score.
How to Build Credit with Chime Card™
If you want to build credit with Chime, the Chime Card™ is designed specifically for that purpose. The Chime Card™ is a secured credit card that reports your payment activity to all three major credit bureaus.4
Key Features of Chime Card™:
- Credit building - On-time payments are reported to TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax
- No interest - Build credit without paying interest charges5
- No annual or late fees - Keep more of your money
- No credit check to apply - Get started building credit even if you have limited credit history
- Safer Credit Building6 - Turn on this feature and your monthly balance will automatically be paid on time
Which Credit Bureaus Does Chime Card™ Report To?
The Chime Card™ reports your payment activity to all three major credit bureaus:
- Experian
- Equifax
- TransUnion
This comprehensive reporting helps ensure your positive payment history is reflected across all major credit reporting agencies.
How Chime Card™ Reporting Can Affect Your Credit Score
Positive Impact:
Consistently making on-time payments builds a positive payment history, the most significant factor in calculating your FICO® and VantageScore credit scores. Adding the Chime Card™ to your credit mix can potentially give your score a boost, especially if you have limited credit history. Over time, this account contributes to the length of your credit history, demonstrating your long-term reliability to lenders.
To apply for a Chime Card, Chime® Checking Account is required to apply.
Credit building, stress-free. Turn on Safer Credit Building, and your monthly balance will automatically be paid.
Potential Negatives:
Any late or missed payments are reported to the credit bureaus, which can damage your credit score by negatively impacting your payment history. Opening a new account lowers the average age of all your credit accounts, which can cause a temporary, minor dip in your credit score.
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Tips for Managing Your Finances with Chime
You can use Chime's products strategically to manage your finances while building credit:
Access funds before payday with MyPay®¹. MyPay® is a line of credit that lets you access up to $500 of your pay before payday for unexpected expenses. Since MyPay® does not report to credit bureaus, it does not impact your credit score.
Get paid up to 2 days early.3 With direct deposit set up to your Chime® Checking Account, you can receive your paycheck up to 2 days early — giving you faster access to your money to cover expenses before your official payday.
Build credit with Chime Card™6. Use the Chime Card for everyday spending to build credit history. Enable Safer Credit Building so your balance is automatically paid on time every mont, helpying you establish a positive payment history.
Create a budget. Allocate a portion of each paycheck toward debt repayment and credit building. Sticking to a consistent plan is essential for long-term financial health.
Monitor your credit score regularly. Check your credit score within the Chime app to track your progress and spot any inaccuracies quickly.
The Bottom Line
Chime’s MyPay is a line of credit that allows you to take an advance of up to $500 before payday.¹ MyPay does not report to credit bureaus and will not affect your credit score.
If you want to build credit6, the Chime Card™ is specifically designed for credit building and reports your payment activity to all three major credit bureaus—TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax.
By understanding how each Chime product works, you can use them strategically to manage your finances and build credit over time.
DISCLOSURES
Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC. The Chime Visa® Debit Card and the secured Chime Visa® Credit Card are issued by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.
MyPay® line of credit provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A. MyPay services provided by Chime Capital, LLC (NMLS 2316451).
¹To be eligible for MyPay, you must receive qualifying direct deposits to your Chime Checking Account in the preceding 36 days as set forth in the MyPay Agreement. A qualifying direct deposit is a deposit from an employer, payroll provider, gig economy payer, government benefits payer, or other permitted source of income by Automated Clearing House (“ACH”) or Original Credit Transaction (“OCT”). Your MyPay Credit Limit and Maximum Available Advance may change at any time. MyPay is a line of credit and available limits are based on estimated income and risk-based criteria. Eligible members may be offered a $20 - $500 Credit Limit per pay period. Your Credit Limit and Maximum Available Advance will be displayed to you within the Chime app. MyPay is currently only available to eligible Chime members in certain states. Other restrictions may apply. See Bancorp MyPay Agreement or Stride MyPay Agreement for details.
2Option to get funds instantly for a fee of 3% of the advance amount ($2 minimum, $5 maximum) per advance, or get funds for free within 24 hours. See Bancorp MyPay Agreement or Stride MyPay Agreement for details.
3Early 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.
4Credit score calculated based on FICO® Score 8 model. Your lender or insurer may use a different FICO® Score than FICO® Score 8, or another type of credit score altogether. Learn More.
5Out-of-network ATM withdrawal and OTC advance fees may apply. View The Bancorp agreement or Stride agreement for details; see back of card for issuer.
6On-time payment history may have a positive impact on your credit score. Late payment may negatively impact your credit score. Results may vary.
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