Chime news and trends

Chime Cuts 10% of Workforce in AI Pivot
Banking // July 31, 2026

Chime Financial plans to lay off about 150 people, or 10% of its workforce, Bloomberg reported Friday (July 31), citing a memo to employees from Chime CEO and Co-Founder Chris Britt. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Chime Expands Banking App to Include Investment Services
Banking // July 20, 2026

Banking app Chime says it now offers its members an investment option. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

Chime Turns a Profit as Members Hit 10.2 Million
Earnings // May 06, 2026

The FinTech landscape is undoubtedly a mature one these days. But as Chime Financial’s first quarter 2026 earnings call Wednesday (May 6) revealed, that doesn’t mean that firms can’t still achieve scale without abandoning growth, or that both scale and growth are ever risk-free. Get...

Chime Launches Prime Membership Tier to Get Deposits
Banking // April 02, 2026

Chime has launched a premium membership tier that rewards members who make Chime their primary checking account. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Interviews & Exclusives
FinTech IPO Index Dips 0.9% as Platform Earnings Ding Stocks

November 14, 2025
For the FinTech IPO Index, it was all earnings, all the time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Circle Rallies and Chime Joins the Nasdaq as FinTech IPO Surges 3.7%

June 13, 2025
Recent debuts on the public markets have added to the FinTech IPO Index’s roster. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Chime Gets a Ringing Endorsement on Wall Street as IPO Valuation Hits $11.6B

June 11, 2025
The pricing of an initial public offering (IPO), a ritual that comes the night before the first day of trading, gauges the enthusiasm of the market for the new kid...

Chime Sets Sights on the Affluent Consumer and an $86 Billion Revenue Opportunity

May 14, 2025
In 2022, as the pandemic waned, PYMNTS Intelligence found that only about 9% of consumers used digital banks for their primary financial relationships and accounts. Get the Full Story Complete...

Quick Reads
Chime Cuts 10% of Workforce in AI Pivot

July 31, 2026
Chime Financial plans to lay off about 150 people, or 10% of its workforce, Bloomberg reported Friday (July 31), citing a memo to employees from Chime CEO and Co-Founder Chris Britt. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Chime Expands Banking App to Include Investment Services

July 20, 2026
Banking app Chime says it now offers its members an investment option. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Chime Launches Prime Membership Tier to Get Deposits

April 02, 2026
Chime has launched a premium membership tier that rewards members who make Chime their primary checking account. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Chime Enterprise Adds 3 Employers to Financial Wellness Program

February 23, 2026
Chime Enterprise has announced three of the latest employers that have adopted its financial wellness suite, Chime Workplace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...