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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 either a settlement or a decision by a court or administrative agency. If the matter is being appealed, it will be noted below.

    On May 7, 2024, Chime Financial Inc. agreed to a consent order (File No:2024-CFPB-0002) brought against the company by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
     
    According to the Stipulation, Chime was in violation of the Consumer Financial Protection Act 2010, when the company failed to issue refunds according to their policy of 14 days. It was alleged that consumers waited longer than the 14 days and many 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 pay $1.3 million in redress to harmed consumers, $3.25 million in civil penalties to the CFPB’s victims’ relief fund and must be in compliance with the law pertaining to the issuance of refund check 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

    4.21/5stars

    Average of 3,322 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    8,142 complaints closed in last 3 years

    3,233 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

    8,142 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    06/02/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Sales and Advertising Issues
    Status:
    Resolved
    It was an unauthorized transaction that I was denied from Apple and from chime after I reported and called about me not authorizing the transaction of ***** and I dont feel I was fairly treated in this situation because I didnt authorize that transaction at all and I feel I should get my money back because I am currently pregnant and I had to be hospitalized because I didnt have any money to eat and neither did I know this transaction happened u til I got a notification and called apple first and then called chime to dispute that transaction didnt get solved by either
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    3,322 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Estrellita G

    5 stars

    06/13/2024

    Love Chime, unique from the rest of the bank. This one isn't like ****** **** of America, or thy other ones. Thank you, it helping during this bad economy, more understanding than other banks.

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