You ever open one tab to look something up, then suddenly you’ve got 37 tabs open and you’re somehow reading about deep-sea aliens at 1am? The human brain is mysterious. Luckily, app updates are simpler. This week, we cleaned up bugs and made performance improvements so your Chime experience stays smooth, fast, and focused. No weird internet rabbit holes required.

Chime Prime is here. We’ve been working on something new to help you get more from your everyday—like earning more on savings and getting extra value in the places you already spend. It’s all built right into the Chime experience you know and love. Tap update and take a look around.

We did a little routine maintenance this week—nothing dramatic, just the good stuff. A handful of bug fixes, a few performance upgrades, and a smoother experience all around. It’s the kind of update you don’t notice. Until you do. Then you're like "Wow I'm so happy I updated my app this week and I definitely am going to do it every week from now on and will set a reminder on my phone so I don't ever forget". Or something like that.

We’ve been working on something new—and it’s almost here. Chime Prime is rolling out soon. It’s designed to give you more from your everyday, like: • 5% cash back on a category you choose • Higher savings APY to grow your money • Credit building with everyday purchases • And other Premium perks along the way All on top of fee-free banking you know and love. In the meantime, update your app for bug fixes and performance updates. Chime Prime is coming.

We’ve been working on something new—and it’s almost here. Chime Prime is rolling out soon. It’s designed to give you more from your everyday, like: • 5% cash back on a category you choose • Higher savings APY to grow your money • Credit building with everyday purchases • And other Premium perks along the way All on top of fee-free banking you know and love. In the meantime, update your app for bug fixes and performance updates. Chime Prime is coming.

Ever hear the theory that chapstick actually makes your lips more dry, making you use more chapstick in a never-ending, lip-moisturizing loop? These updates aren’t like that. They’re more like putting deodorant on each day just to stay fresh. But if you don’t put it on, you’re still ok, just won’t perform as good or something? Wait no. What I’m saying is, update your app for the latest performance updates. Not because you’re smelly. But if you are, that’s ok too. At least you’re not dry-lipped.

Everyone knows about Self-Care Sundays, but why stop there? You should try making self care an everyday thing. How about Fab Feet Fridays? A Lot of people neglect their feet—guys, I’m looking at you. Get a pedicure and thank me later. Or Sheet Washin’ Wednesdays? We all know the saying “clean sheets, clear minds, can’t lose.” And the most important—Tune-up Tuesdays: where you smash that Chime app update button. Because a smooth-running app is like self-care for your cash.

Some things just make sense. Like downloading this week’s app update, jam-packed with performance updates and routine bug bashes. Others, not so much. Like the Easter Bunny. Seriously, has anyone looked into this? Traditional characters like this normally have some sort of backstory (Santa, Leprechaun), but what does a bunny hiding eggs have to do with Easter? I’m not going to try and answer that within the space allowed here, but hopefully we’ve got the wheels turning. Think about it people!

We fixed some bugs, tuned things up, and made your app run a little smoother. Because like this week’s update notes, progress isn’t always flashy—but it should always feel good.

They’ve done it again. Our devs and engineers released yet another app update that improves performance and fixes bugs. They’re basically like a Formula 1 pit crew. But instead of tires, you get a freshly updated app. And instead of a racetrack, you get it right on your phone. And instead of a high-speed garage filled with the smell of gasoline, it’s a team of smart engineers working in an office building which may or may not contain free snacks. So, nothing at all like a pit crew. Better.

They’ve done it again. Our devs and engineers released yet another app update that improves performance and fixes bugs. They’re basically like a Formula 1 pit crew. But instead of tires, you get a freshly updated app. And instead of a racetrack, you get it right on your phone. And instead of a high-speed garage filled with the smell of gasoline, it’s a team of smart engineers working in an office building which may or may not contain free snacks. So, nothing at all like a pit crew. Better.

If you ever wonder which way the clock goes for daylight savings time,  just use “Spring forward” and “Fall back”. If you ever forget what hand is left and right, just hold them both up in front of you, palms facing down. Your left hand will make an “L” between the pointer finger and thumb. And if you ever want the most up to date bug fixes and performance updates, come here every week and hit that update button. Like right now.

Tax refund season is here. Filed? Waiting? Refreshing your account like it’s your job? We get it. While you track that refund, we’ve been busy behind the scenes with bug fixes and performance updates to keep things running smoothly for when that refund hits (and for everything else in the app, too). And if you haven’t filed yet, we’ve got you—Chime’s fee-free tax filing makes it easy to file and keep more of your money. So hit update and happy filing.

It’s 2026, so you probably think these app notes are written by AI. It would make sense right? But let’s face it, it would just be so much less…fun. The people who write these are indeed real humans from flesh and blood (personally, I’m writing this from bed with my dog snoozing next to me). How the bug fixes and performance updates work behind the scenes though? Not sure about that. We very well may use Allen Iverson for those. He’s really dunking on those bugs.

Another year, another “big game” has come and gone (legal won’t let us say it’s real name). Since this is being written before it happens, I’m not sure who won—but I’m pretty sure I know what happened: both teams played hard only to be out-shone by halftime. That’s kind of like these app updates. We’re putting in hard work that eliminates bugs and makes your app run faster, while our awesome features like SpotMe Boost and MyPay steal the shine. But unlike the players, we like it that way.

Another year, another “big game” has come and gone (legal won’t let us say it’s real name). Since this is being written before it happens, I’m not sure who won—but I’m pretty sure I know what happened: both teams played hard only to be out-shone by halftime. That’s kind of like these app updates. We’re putting in hard work that eliminates bugs and makes your app run faster, while our awesome features like SpotMe Boost and MyPay steal the shine. But unlike the players, we like it that way.

Life’s busy. Bills, plans, groceries, goals. Your banking should be the easy part. That’s why this week’s update is all about keeping things like performance updates and bug fixes smooth behind the scenes—so balances load balancier, taps feel tappier, and everything just works when you need it. All you have to do is tap update.

No shame—how are those New Years resolutions going? Keeping up at the gym? Awesome. Already stopped going? That’s cool too. We’re all about progress, not perfection over here in app notes land. But in the actual Chime app, it’s a different story. That’s because we’re working day in, day out to bring you the best banking tools on the planet, and performance updates to your app every week. So skip leg day, smash update, and try that resolution again next year. We won’t tell.

No shame—how are those New Years resolutions going? Keeping up at the gym? Awesome. Already stopped going? That’s cool too. We’re all about progress, not perfection over here in app notes land. But in the actual Chime app, it’s a different story. That’s because we’re working day in, day out to bring you the best banking tools on the planet, and performance updates to your app every week. So skip leg day, smash update, and try that resolution again next year. We won’t tell.

No shame—how are those New Years resolutions going? Keeping up at the gym? Awesome. Already stopped going? That’s cool too. We’re all about progress, not perfection over here in app notes land. But in the actual Chime app, it’s a different story. That’s because we’re working day in, day out to bring you the best banking tools on the planet, and performance updates to your app every week. So skip leg day, smash update, and try that resolution again next year. We won’t tell.

The Winter Olympics are coming up so we’ve been practicing our luge form, our triple sow cows, and of course our breakdancing - in case they bring that back. In the spirit of the Olympics, here are a couple new events we think should be added that really capture the spirit of the season. Extreme napping positions, creative blanket wrapping, 10 hour binge watching of buzzy awards movies, and of course, new bug fixes and performance updates.

You finally find a great show. You get invested. You binge responsibly (or not). And then boom—season finale. Roll credits. Cue emotional void. But there’s good news! Chime’s App Updates won’t leave you hanging like that. No budget cuts. No cancellations. No guessing. This week’s episode includes (cue trumpet fanfare): performance improvements and bug fixes! Same app. New improvements. Every week. Thanks for watching.

Remember waiting in line for Redbox while hoping no one rented the movie you wanted before your turn? We went ahead and fixed that for you with Chime’s YouTube channel. Go over and check it out because we’re recently added a bunch of new series and episodes for your eyes. Everything from NYC told through treats to Celebrities and their mommas. You can even learn about the app itself. Just make sure you hit update for the latest performance updates first. (I know, Redbox was a weird way in here.)

Choose your own update notes adventure! Pick only one: A, B, or C. A. The holidays are coming up and we’ve been busy planning a celebration of bug bashes and performance enhancements, so get merry and smash that update button. B. Shorter days, longer nights, colder temps. You know what helps the Winter blues? Instant gratification. Tap update, watch that progress bar fill up, and feel the dopamine flow. C. Whoever made up the mistletoe thing was crazy. You know what’s not? Updating your app.

Space is running out. Update your app. It’s good for the people who live inside your phone.