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Fee
From $0 per month
APY
4.00%
Minimum deposit to open
$0

Our verdict

High-yield checking, budgeting and ExtraCash™.

Dave is a banking app that provides deposit accounts, budgeting, high APYs and more. The Dave Checking Account offers early direct deposit, up to 4% APY, rewards and savings round-ups. There's a Goals account for savings, the ExtraCash™account for when you might need extra cash and a side hustle job board. However, Dave is a digital-only banking option, and you'll need the paid membership to access ExtraCash™, which is up to $5 per month.

Best for: Those who prefer online banking with earning opportunities.

Pros

  • $0 monthly fee for basics
  • High 4% APY
  • Savings round-ups and budgeting features
  • Side hustle board and cash advance options

Cons

  • No physical branches
  • No joint accounts
  • Doesn't accept wire transfers
  • Paid membership required for some features

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Who is Dave best for?

Dave is a banking app. More specfically, it’s a fintech company with banking services provided by Evolve Bank & Trust, Member FDIC.

Dave has a Dave Checking account for spending, the optional ExtraCash™ account for extra funds, a Goals account for saving and more. The checking and savings accounts don’t require any monthly fees or opening deposits. But if you want access to ExtraCash™ and budgeting external accounts, you’ll need to sign up for the paid membership, which is listed as “up to $5” per month.

If you want to bank with a traditional bank that can offer things like joint accounts, certificates of deposit and financing, you’ll have to look elsewhere. Also, Dave uses Plaid to connect to external accounts, so if your external account isn’t compatible, it may not be a good fit if you want to budget your current accounts.

What we like about Dave

Dave was founded in 2016 and was originally focused on its ExtraCash™ account, previously known as a cash advance service. It now offers more products, including its checking and savings accounts.

Checking Account earns up to 4% APY

One of the best perks is the 4% APY you earn on your Dave Checking Account — with no requirements at all. The national average rate for interest checking is 0.07%(1), so Dave wipes the floor with that rate.

The Dave Checking Account has no monthly maintaince fees or opening deposit minimums, and offers early direct deposit. However, you must request to get your Dave Debit Mastercard®f, as it won’t be sent out automatically upon opening. Dave uses the MoneyPass ATM network, giving you access to over 40,000 ATMs nationwide.

Goals account

The savings account is called Goals, which lets you set up individual savings goals with timelines to help you stay on track. You’ll earn 4% APY on each goal you create, which is much higher than the 0.42% national average for savings accounts. Opening a Goals account doesn’t require the paid membership plan and has no monthly fees or opening deposit requirements.

To start, you’ll create a Goal from your Dave app by inputting how much you want to save, what you’re saving for and the date you want it achieved. You’ll then be prompted to set up recurring transfers or deposits and use the savings roundup feature if you have the Dave Checking account, which sends rounded-up amounts from purchases. And like most savings accounts, you can withdraw from a Goals account up to six times per month.

ExtraCash™ account

Dave’s original flagship product, the ExtraCash™ account is designed for times when you might need a little extra cash. You’ll need to join Dave’s paid membership plan to apply for an ExtraCash™ account.

ExtraCash™ could offer up to $500. If you qualify, the funds are sent to your Dave Checking account. There are no interest charges, late fees or credit check. You’ll have a “settlement” date, which the day you agree to pay the ExtraCash™ account back. This service used to have optional tipping, but new pricing model has a 5% fee with a $5 minimum and $15 cap per transaction, and an optional 1.5% express fee to external debit cards.

Side Hustle board to find quick cash

A unique feature we haven’t seen anywhere else: Dave has a Side Hustle board where you could find quick jobs for quick cash. It features anything from seasonal and temp positions, work-from-home opportunities and more. There’s also Survey, which is a service that pays you for completing questionnaires, up to $5 per survey.

Where it falls short

Dave falls short in the same way other banking apps do: it lacks physical branches. But if you’re switching to Dave because you’d rather not go to a branch, then this won’t be too big of a deal for you, and Dave does have a customer phone line.

As an online fintech, Dave lacks many of the typical products you’d find with a full-fledged bank. You can’t get personal loans, credit cards or CDs. Also, Dave doesn’t support joint accounts, and it doesn’t support incoming or outgoing wire transfers. And while it supports cash deposits at MoneyPass locations, you’ll pay $4.95.

Dave’s fees and access

Type of feeFee details
Monthly service
  • $0 for Checking Account
  • $0 for Goals account
  • Up to $5 for membership fee to access ExtraCash™ account and external account budgeting
Opening deposit
$0
ATMs
  • Domestic: $0 at MoneyPass ATMs
  • Out-of-Network: $2.50
  • International: $3 plus 3% of transaction
Debit card fees
  • Cash withdrawals: $0 at MoneyPass ATMs, $2.50 out-of-network withdrawal fee and possible operator fees
  • Foreign transactions: $2.50 plus 3% of transaction amount
  • Card replacement: $0
Wire transfers
Doesn’t support wire transfers
Other fees
  • Paper statements: Digital only
  • Account closure: $0
  • Cash deposits: $4.95 fee at MoneyPass locations
    • $3 to $15 into Dave Checking
    • $5 to $25 into external accounts

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Customer reviews and ratings

BBB accreditedYes
BBB ratingA+
BBB customer reviews1.13 out of 5 stars, based on 394 customer reviews
App Store Score4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 718 customer reviews
Google Play Score4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 545,000 customer reviews
Customer reviews verified as of25 March 2025

Dave doesn’t have a Trustpilot profile at the time of writing, but it does have a Better Business Bureau (BBB) profile. Dave holds an A+ with the BBB, but there are also over 1,200 complaints filed in the last three years.

The majority of the negative reviews and complaints have to do with the ExtraCash™ account. Some members state they ended up accidentally tipping, while others report that funds were incorrectly sent out. Other reviews mention difficulties reaching customer support, accounts being closed without notice and getting double-charged payments for the ExtraCash™ account.

What do people on Reddit say?

On Reddit, Dave’s reception is very mixed. Many members state they’ve used Dave primarily for the ExtraCash™ feature with no issues, and others corroborate the struggle of speaking with a live person. On app stores, there are thousands of positive ratings and reviews, with most customers praising the ExtraCash™ account.

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Dave is not a bank. © 2025 Dave Operating LLC. All Rights Reserved. Evolve Bank & Trust, Member FDIC or another partner bank provides deposit accounts and issues the Dave Debit Card under a license from Mastercard.® All trademarks and brand names belong to their respective owners and do not represent endorsements of any kind. 1. Dave is not a bank. Banking services provided by Evolve Bank and Trust, Member FDIC, or another partner bank, which issues the Dave Debit Card through a license from Mastercard®. ExtraCash amounts range from $25-$500, typically approved in 5 min, with an overdraft fee equal to the greater of $5 or 5%. Multiple overdrafts may be required. Not all members qualify for ExtraCash and few qualify for $500. ExtraCash is repayable on demand. Must open an ExtraCash overdraft deposit account and Dave Checking account. Up to $5 monthly membership fee for ExtraCash, Income Opportunity Services, and Financial Management Services. Optional 1.5% fee for external debit card transfers. 2. Early access to direct deposit funds depends on timing and availability of the payroll files sent from the payer. These funds can be available up to 2 business days in advance of the scheduled payment date. 3. Rates accurate as of 10/1/2024. The interest rates and annual percentage yields (APY) are variable and may change at any time at our discretion. No minimum deposit or minimum balance requirements. Fees could reduce earnings on the account. 4. Out of network fees may apply. 5. Deposit account funds are insured through Evolve Bank & Trust, Member FDIC, or another partner bank, on a pass-through basis up to $250,000. Conditions must be met to qualify for this insurance, which only protects against the failure of the bank where the account(s) is held. For more information regarding these conditions, see here.

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