Chime review: An online checking account with no hidden fees

Written by: Tim Devaney
• Updated •1 min read
This date may not reflect recent changes in individual terms.
A smiling woman looks at her mobile device while sitting on a staircase in the sun.Image: A smiling woman looks at her mobile device while sitting on a staircase in the sun.
Editorial Note: Intuit Credit Karma receives compensation from third-party advertisers, but that doesn’t affect our editors’ opinions. Our third-party advertisers don’t review, approve or endorse our editorial content. Information about financial products not offered on Credit Karma is collected independently. Our content is accurate to the best of our knowledge when posted.

Chime checking account at a glance

Chime offers an online checking account with no hidden fees.

It’s easy to get started. But you won’t be able to talk to a banker face-to-face. You’ll have to settle for managing your account virtually.

About the author: Tim Devaney is a personal finance writer and credit card expert at Credit Karma. He’s a longtime journalist who prides himself on being a good storyteller who can explain complex information in an easily digestible wa… Read more.