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Finder x Chime® Promotion: What You Need to Know

Looking for a new banking account? Enjoy a little extra perk.

Get a $300 digital gift card with a new Chime® account

Open a new Chime® account through Finder and receive $300 after a single eligible direct deposit of $200+ within 30 days of enrollment. US residents. Offer ends May 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.

What is Chime®?

Chime is a mobile-first financial technology platform that offers a fee-free checking account through FDIC-insured banking partners. Chime Checking is a strong option for anyone looking for a low-hassle online account, especially if you want to avoid fees. There are no monthly maintenance fees, balance requirements or foreign transaction fees. This account also unlocks Chime’s optional Chime Card™, a secured credit card that helps build credit.
  • $0 opening deposit and no monthly fees
  • No overdraft or foreign transaction fees
  • SpotMe® overdraft service
  • Early direct deposit
  • No-fee access to more than 47,000 ATMs nationwide
  • Optional savings account
  • Optional Chime Card™
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How it works

Step 1

Create your Finder account

Sign up or log in to your Finder Member account.

Step 2

Open Chime® via Finder

Apply for and open a new Chime® account using the Finder promotional link during the promotion period.

Step 3

Receive a single eligible $200+ direct deposit

Within 30 days of enrollment, receive one eligible direct deposit of $200 or more into your new Chime® account. After verification, Finder emails your $300 digital gift card.

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Important: Eligible Direct Deposits are ACH deposits from an employer, payroll provider, benefits payer, or OCT from a gig economy payer. Bank transfers, peer‑to‑peer payments, mobile check deposits, cash loads, one‑time deposits like tax refunds, and similar transactions do not qualify.

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Eligibility at a glance

Who can participate?

  • Legal US residents, 18+.
  • New Chime® customers who apply via Finder during the Promotion Period.
  • Finder Member account required.
  • Limit one Reward per person and per Chime® account.

Direct deposit requirements

  • Single eligible direct deposit of $200+ within 30 days of enrollment.
  • No bank ACH or wire transfers from external accounts.
  • No PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, P2P transfers, or merchant processors (e.g., Stripe, Square).
  • No one‑time or nonrecurring deposits (e.g., IRS tax refunds) or mobile check deposits/cash loads.

When and how you'll get your $300

  • Finder issues the $300 digital gift card within 30 days after verifying eligibility.
  • Gift card is sent to the email associated with your Chime® application.
  • Keep your Chime® account open and in good standing until the Fulfillment Date.



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Frequently asked questions

What counts as an Eligible Direct Deposit?

An Eligible Direct Deposit is an ACH deposit from an employer, payroll provider, gig economy payer, or benefits payer, or an OCT from a gig economy payer. Bank transfers, peer‑to‑peer payments (e.g., PayPal, Cash App, Venmo), mobile check deposits, cash loads, one‑time deposits like tax refunds, and merchant processor payments (e.g., Stripe, Square) do not qualify.

When will I get the $300 reward?

Within 30 days after Finder verifies that you: (1) opened a new Chime® account via the Finder promotional link during the Promotion Period, and (2) received a single eligible direct deposit of $200 or more within 30 days of enrollment, with matching name and email between Finder and Chime®.

  • Eligibility check date: On or before May 1, 2026.
  • Reward issued date: On or before May 31, 2026, following verification of your Eligible First Deposit or qualifying transaction.

How will the reward be delivered?

Finder will email a digital gift card (fulfilled via Tremendous) to the email address associated with your Chime® application. Rewards are non‑transferable, non‑exchangeable, and have no cash value.

Is this sponsored by Chime®?

No. The reward is offered solely by Finder.com and is not provided, sponsored, or endorsed by Chime® or any of its affiliates.

Do I need to allow cookies?

For tracking and qualification, you may need to enable browser cookies and avoid ad‑blocking during the application session.

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