JOURNAL ARTICLE

Chime.

  • Published In: TIME Magazine, 2026, v. 207, n. 15/16. P. 60 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Mullich, Joe 3 of 3

Abstract

DISRUPTERSBANKING FOR THE MASSESIn the second half of last year, Chime was the top destination for new checking-account openings in the U.S., validating the app's approach of catering to the 200 million Americans making under $100,000 a year with no overdraft fees, no paycheck delays, and no minimum balances. "There's a generational shift under way in how Americans choose to bank," says co-founder and CEO Chris Britt. In June, Chime went public in one of the largest fintech IPOs in recent years, with a $11.6 billion valuation.—J.M. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:TIME Magazine. 2026/05, Vol. 207, Issue 15/16, p60
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0040-781X
  • Accession Number:193359984
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