The largest US neobank by user count. Partner-bank model gives FDIC pass-through cover to $250K via The Bancorp Bank and Stride Bank — Chime itself is not a chartered bank. Aggressive fee-free positioning, early-paycheck access, and a domestic ATM network of 60K+ are the headline value props.
All 5 available in United States.
Specifics for United States.
United States — neobank market is dominated by partner-bank fintechs (Chime, Cash App) plus a small number of chartered banks (Varo, SoFi). FDIC ceiling is $250K standard; Mercury Sweep extends pass-through to $5M for business banking. // TODO(verify) — refresh with editor's regional research.
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Is your money actually protected in United States?
2 of the 5 neobanks available here hold a full credit-institution licence with €100,000 DGS cover; the rest "safeguard" money at a custody bank, which is not insurance. Read the distinction in our deposit-protection guide, or jump to the live DGS tracker for the current per-bank status.