Varo Bank: Mobile Banking

Build credit & savings faster, get no-fee checking and send money to anyone!

Varo Bank: Mobile Banking

App stats

Version: 3.54.1 (Last updated: 2024-11-26)
Creation date: 2020-10-01
Permissions
Contacts: read your contacts, modify your contacts
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Camera: take pictures and videos
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • change network connectivity
  • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  • full network access
  • change your audio settings
  • run at startup
  • draw over other apps
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • read Google service configuration

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App summary

No fees¹, fast access to cash⁸, and safe credit-building². All from a FDIC-insured bank built to get you ahead.

Protect Your Money
• No surprises— Every dollar you deposit stays with Varo, not a third-party bank.
• Varo Bank Accounts are FDIC insured up to $250k per depositor, per ownership category.

Keep More of Your Money
• No Monthly, Minimum Balance or Overdraft Fees¹
• 40,000+ U.S. fee-free Allpoint® ATMs¹⁰
• Auto-saving tools
• Grow your money with a high-yield savings account that provides up to 5% APY⁴

Get Money Faster
• Get paid up to 2 days early³
• Borrow up to $500 over time for when you need it⁸
• One of the highest advance limits around⁸
• Instantly send/receive money fast & free with Varo to Anyone
• Get a contactless Varo Bank Debit Card when you sign up

Build Your Credit
• Varo Believe credit-building card with no security deposit once you qualify² and no APR or annual fee²

¹We don’t hide our fees: www.varomoney.com/no-hidden-fee-bank-account

²Varo Believe is a secured credit card designed to help you build credit; however, a variety of factors impact your credit and not all factors are equally weighted. Building credit may take time and Varo Believe may be able to help when you consistently make on-time payments. Customers who had an existing VantageScore® 3.0 credit score showed an average VantageScore® 3.0 score increase of approximately 40 points after three months of having Varo Believe and no late payments on their credit. Individual results may vary, and some customers may not see a score increase. As of July 3, 2024.

³We give access to direct deposits from employer & government payers on the day we receive them, typically up to 2 days earlier than your scheduled pay date

⁴Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of 7/3/24. Rates may change at any time without notice, before or after account opening. Start earning 3.00% APY on savings. To qualify for 5.00% APY (on up to $5,000) the following month, there are 2 requirements: 1. Receive qualifying direct deposit(s) of at least $1,000; & 2. End the current month with a positive balance in your Bank & Savings Accounts. Once you qualify, all balances over $5,000 will earn 3.00% APY

⁵The standard deposit insurance coverage limit is $250,000 per depositor, per FDIC-insured bank, per ownership category.

⁸Advance is a small dollar line of credit. Qualifications apply, including direct deposits to your Varo Bank Account: www.varomoney.com/cash-advance. Information about advance amounts is based on April 2024 internal Varo research among single standalone loans with repayments of 30 days or less, no subscription fees or early wage payment requirements.

⁹Testimonials reflect real experiences of Varo customers. Results & experiences vary

¹⁰No fee to use U.S. Allpoint® ATMs. We charge $3.50 for cash withdrawals at all out of network & international ATMs. Additional 3rd-party fees may be assessed by ATM owner. All ATM fees will be charged to the Varo account used for each transaction

¹¹ The Varo Line of Credit is designed to help customers with unforeseen expenses with monthly payments, no late fee, no prepayment penalties, and no interest. Eligibility required. Once qualified for Varo Line of Credit, you will be assigned a credit limit from $600 to $2,000. A one-time fee is added to your borrowed amount. Your credit limit may fluctuate based upon a variety of factors. You may only take one Varo Line of Credit out at a time. Your eligibility information and/or credit limit is always available to you in the home screen of your Varo app.

¹²Transactions will be declined when you don’t have sufficient funds. You could have a negative balance if a transaction is approved for one amount, but the actual charge is more than what you have in your account, but we won’t charge you an overdraft fee.

©2024 Varo Bank, N.A. All Rights Reserved. Member FDIC

The Varo Visa® Debit & Believe Cards are issued by Varo Bank, N.A. pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Early direct deposit feature is beneficial.
  • User-friendly and easy to navigate app.
  • Ability to transfer funds without fees.
  • Credit score tracking and building options available.
  • High APY on savings.
Cons
  • Poor customer support, difficult to reach a human.
  • Frequent app errors and technical issues.
  • Account closures without warning.
  • Inability to deposit checks through the app.
  • Issues with transfers failures and processing delays.
Most mentioned
  • Problems with customer service and support.
  • Technical difficulties with the app.
  • Account management issues, including closures and fraud alerts.
  • Credit score impact from using credit card features.
  • Positive experiences related to direct deposits and ease of use.
User reviews
I've been a member since March. I own both a debit card and a Believe card and still have yet to see a credit score increase. Or a portion of my earnings going straight into my secured account. It has also stopped giving my deposit alerts. All of which I talked to tech support about. They assured me that all is working correctly. It's been four weeks and I have the same exact problem. The only plus would be the early deposit, but the other bank I am about to use does that with the same high int.
by Female Woman, 2024-11-13

They are absolutely useless. My card was declining. I got told it was a security issue on why it was declining...they claimed to have cleared it but the card was still declining...the amount was in the account. Their cleared the security issue and told me to try again in 15 minutes. Well it kept declining. Got in chat with them 2 more times. Same result. You can't talk to anyone by phone and their chat is worthless. I dealt with them for 6 years...well I'm getting rid of them now.
by Jason Williams, 2024-11-12

Love this banking App. Helped me a lot while paying huge interest rates on loans. It took away the edge bills went up so much. I didn't have to graw my teeth so much. I could pay back with no interest. Also there are credit rating, giving you your score. This helps as well. Yes I would recommend this App, you can transfer between check and savings and checking and credit. Yeah. You can lock you card if it is lossed or stolen. Transfer funds from your brick and mortar bank to Varo. Try it out
by Donna James, 2024-11-07
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