Chime is facing a major outage in the US. Many users report that the app is not working. Mobile banking and fund transfers are the main issues.
Thousands Report Outages
Down Detector received over 2,500 outage reports as of 10 p.m. EDT. Most users complained about failed transactions and frozen accounts. As of 10:30 p.m. EDT, Chime has not responded to the reports.
Frustration Among Users
Users took to online platforms to express their frustration.
On DownDetector, some users shared:
- “It’s been down for over 30 minutes. We need access to our money!”
- “Still on hold! My balance shows correctly, but I can’t use or move my money.”
- “Are transfers not updating for anyone else?”
- “This is what it feels like when all your money is digital.”
On X (formerly Twitter), users reacted:
- “I was trying to get a car wash, and Chime went down! I left my card unlocked, but it still won’t work. I’ve never had an issue like this before!”
- “My app is frozen. It started with a declined card, and now I can’t see or do anything!”
- “I’ve been using Chime for years, and this is the first major problem. I don’t like not being able to access my money.”
- “Money issues? That’s something I don’t play with!Get my money out of here, please.
Chime’s Reaction
Chime hasn’t acknowledged or dealt with the problem yet. Because they are unable to access their money, users are in limbo. Incidents like these raise questions about reliability in digital banking.
What Happens Next?
It’s unclear when the issue will be resolved. Users should check Chime’s official channels for updates.
For updates on this outage, visit this page frequently.
Source: Hindustan Times