Category: FinTech News
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CakeClub Officially Launches Cash-Flow Focused Finance App
by Kyle Burbank
A new app built to help consumers manage their money in a realistic way has officially launched. About the CakeClub App: This week, the FinTech CakeClub announced the launch of its personal finance app. According to the company, this tool is meant to help individuals manage their cash flow and change the way they think about budgeting. In particular, the platform is designed for Gen Z, Millennials, and even Gen...
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SuperMoney Launches Personal Finance App with AI Tools
by Kyle Burbank
The financial products comparison tool SuperMoney is expanding, launching a new personal finance app. About the SuperMoney App: This week, SuperMoney announced the debut of the SuperMoney App. Now available for iOS and Android (as well as on the web), the new app promises "Financial Calm" and is powered by Sense AI. With the SuperMoney App, users can generate automatic budgets, discover new financial products (such as those that could...
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Revolut Officially Files for United States Bank Charter
by Kyle Burbank
Following rumors and reports in recent months, Revolut has made it official, applying to become a national bank. About Revolut's Bank Charter Application: This week, London-based neobank Revolut announced that it had filed applications with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in hopes of gaining a national bank charter. If successful, the new entity would be called Revolut Bank US, N.A. Along...
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Robinhood Reveals Family Features, New Credit Card, and More
by Kyle Burbank
Robinhood revealed a number of new offers during its "Take Flight" event last night. About Robinhood for Families, Robinhood Platinum Card, and More The investment app Robinhood had a lot to announce this week — including family features, a new credit card, and additional perks for Gold members. First up is Robinhood for Families. Soon, customers will be able to invite other adults to join a family hub. However, members...
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Chime Adds Another Service Tier With More Rewards, Perks
by Kyle Burbank
The neobank Chime has rolled out a third service tier to its banking platform. About Chime Prime: Less than one year ago, Chime introduced its premium tier called Chime Plus (previously stylized as Chime+). Now, another tier has arrived: Chime Prime. With Chime Prime, members can earn the highest APY on savings, earn up to 5% back on purchases, and more. For example, qualifying members currently earn 3.75% APY. Prime...
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Bilt Rolling Out Neighborhood Concierge Digital Assistant Feature
by Kyle Burbank
Bilt Rewards is bringing a new digital tool to members. About Bilt's Neighborhood Concierge: Today, Bilt unveiled the Bilt Neighborhood Concierge. This free service is integrated into the Bilt app and is meant to help users complete everyday tasks while also accessing exclusive member benefits and more. Among the Neighborhood Concierge tasks cited by Bilt are making rent or mortgage payments, placing maintenance requests (at participating Bilt properties), getting restaurant...
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Neobank Chime Announces Partnership with Major League Soccer
by Kyle Burbank
A popular neobank is becoming an official sponsor of Major League Soccer. About the Chime-MLS Partnership: This week, Chime revealed a new partnership with MLS. As part of the agreement, the app will become the Official Retail Banking, Credit Card, and Debit Card Partner of MLS in the United States. Furthermore, Chime will be integrated into the league's events, with the two parties collaborating on "meaningful opportunities to engage supporters,...