Summary:
Chime lowers savings APY from 3.50% to 3.00%
Why It Matters:
Chime is reducing the interest rate it pays to customers on savings accounts. This makes their savings product less competitive compared to other high-yield options in the market.
What Changed:
- The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) for savings accounts decreased from 3.50% to 3.00%.
- The MyPay instant transfer fee changed from a flat $2 to a 3% fee (minimum $2, maximum $5).
- A new "For Employers" link was added to the company footer section.
- The website now includes a detailed cookie consent manager and privacy preference center.
- The copyright year was updated from 2025 to 2026.
- The "holiday spirit" promotional banner was removed from the top of the page.