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    Business ProfileforChime Financial, Inc.

    Financial Technology

    Additional business information

    Government Actions:
    Government Action: BBB reports on known government actions involving business’ marketplace conduct:
    UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU vs CHIME FINANCIAL, INC.

    The following describes a government action that has been resolved by a settlement with an administrative agency.

    On May 7, 2024, Chime Financial, Inc. agreed to a consent order (File No:2024-CFPB-0002) with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). According to the
    CFPB, Chime was in violation of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, when the company allegedly failed to timely issue certain post-account-closure refunds according to
    their policy of 14 days that was in effect “until 2021.” It was alleged that certain consumers waited longer than the 14 days and many of those waited longer than 90 days to be issued their refund.

    Without an admission or denial, as part of the consent order Chime has agreed to notify and pay $1.3 million in redress to those defined as “affected consumers” and $3.25 million in
    civil penalties to the CFPB, and must be in compliance with the law pertaining to the issuance of refund checks on closed accounts.

    Government Actions:
    Government Action: BBB reports on known government actions involving business’ marketplace conduct:
    THE COMMISSIONER OF FINANCIAL PROTECTION AND INNOVATION, v. CHIME FINANCIAL, INC.
    The Following describes a government action that has been resolved by either a settlement by a decision by a court or an administrative agency. If the matter is being appealed, it will be noted below.

    On February 21, 2024, Chime Financial Inc. entered into to a consent agreement for allegations brought against the company by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
     
    According to the CFPB, Chime was in violation of Financial code section 90003 subdivision (a), when the company engaged in unfair acts with respect to consumer financial products or services. The findings of the investigation show occasional mistakes that occurred in Chime’s responsiveness to complaints. 
     
    Without an admission or denial, as part of the consent order Chime has agreed to pay $2.5 million to the CFPB and to make internal changes that will ensure customer service support 24 hours a day, ensure sufficient customers support staffing and training and to investigate and implement policies and procedures to maintain the proper handling of consumer complaints.  
     
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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    4.19/5stars

    Average of 3,141 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    8,081 complaints closed in last 3 years

    3,212 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Overview

    Chime is a financial technology offer financial services.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    101 California St Ste 500, San Francisco, CA 94111-5802
    BBB File Opened:
    11/6/2014
    Years in Business:
    11
    Business Started:
    8/20/2012
    Business Incorporated:
    8/20/2012
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Number of Employees:
    1250
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    Customer Complaints

    8,081 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    07/03/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Product Issues
    Status:
    Resolved
    Subject: Urgent Demand for Refund of Funds Left in Closed Account Dear ********************** Support Team,My name is ************************************, and I am urgently requesting the refund of funds left in my Chime account, which was closed on June 30, 2024. The abrupt and unethical manner in which my account was closed without prior warning has caused significant distress and hardship, particularly as I am a senior citizen relying on these funds.As a compliant account holder, I have provided all requested documentation and evidence to Chime to demonstrate my adherence to your policies. Despite this, my request for a refund of the remaining balance in my account has been denied without justification.The sequence of events is as follows:1. On June 27, 2024, I alerted Chime Support via phone about a suspicious ACH transaction. Your representative advised me to check with my credit union, NIH ******************** (NIHFCU). NIHFCU subsequently confirmed their responsibility for the error in an email communication.2. Following the closure of my account without notice on June 30, 2024, I contacted Chime Support immediately. Initially, I was denied information regarding the closure. However, upon escalating the matter to a supervisor (*****), I was provided with the necessary steps to address the issue.The documentation requested by *****, Supervisor of the Chime Member Protection Team, included:1. Front and back copies of my drivers license.2. A bank statement from June 1 to the present.3. A letter from NIHFCU addressing their ACH error.I have complied with these requests and provided all required documentation. The total amount left in my closed account is ************ the urgency and the impact of this situation, I demand the immediate refund of the remaining balance in my account. This matter has caused undue stress and financial instability . As a Senior Citizen
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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Ronald R

    5 stars

    07/19/2024

    Chime has been there for me 24/7, and has improved my credit score over the past 3 years.

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