Self - Credit Builder & Cards

Self - Credit Builder & Cards

Secured Card & Score Tracker

340K ratings
935 reviews
#160 in free Finance
📊 Productivity
💰 Finance
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Released
March 30, 2018
Updated
November 2, 2026

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Build credit and grow savings with a secured credit card or credit builder account. This tool helps establish better financial habits and offers a path to credit with no initial credit check. Report rent, utility, and cell phone payments to credit bureaus.

✓Secured Self Visa® Credit Card with no credit check
✓Credit Builder Account to improve credit score
✓Report rent, utility, and cell phone payments
✓Credit monitoring by TransUnion
✓Savings unlocked after Credit Builder Account completion
✓Cancel anytime
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What's New in Self

15.0.0

November 2, 2026

Thank you for using Self! This app update includes: - Minor app improvements updates & bug fixes

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This app rose +2 positions in Finance chart.

Last updated on November 8, 2026.

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User reviews

Please don’t choose self

It’s been 2 months and I closed my account they owe me 156 plus then the 200 deposit but there phone number never works and they won’t be honest with me.if you need money or to build your credit this card does nothing even after 6 months made my score worse

Terrible

I canceled my account, thinking it was over . Later finding out they have been charging late fees after the cancellation for months!!! Apparently tanking my credit!!! Never use this!

One of the Worst Credit Decisions I’ve Ever Made!

I signed up for this app hoping to rebuild and improve my credit. Instead, it has done more damage to my credit score than I ever imagined.

What I didn’t fully understand when signing up was that this so-called “credit card” wasn’t actually lending me money. The money associated with the account was money I was expected to deposit myself. Yet somehow, the company began reporting missed payments to the credit bureaus every single month, despite the fact that I had never actually received or borrowed any money from them!

Once I realized what was happening, I immediately contacted customer service to cancel my account. A representative confirmed through chat that my enrollment had been canceled, and I assumed that would be the end of it.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t have been more wrong.

The following month, my credit score dropped AGAIN because another missed payment was reported. I have since contacted customer service TWO MORE TIMES regarding an account that was supposedly already canceled. And just when I think it’s finally resolved, I receive yet another email claiming my payment is overdue!

How am I continuing to owe payments on an account I canceled, for money I was never loaned in the first place?

The entire experience has been beyond frustrating. I signed up because I was trying to take responsibility for my credit and improve my financial future. Instead, I’ve spent months dealing with negative credit reporting, repeated customer service conversations, and damage to the very credit score I was trying to rebuild.

I genuinely regret ever signing up.
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Love this credit builder app

Cancelling Soon

My SELF card is denied at least 50% of the time and that is very frustrating and embarrassing. I appreciate being safe, but it is quite absurd that it is happening when I attempt to use the card anytime and anyplace. Furthermore, it is even more embarrassing in front of colleagues and customers.

User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Autopay failures

Bug

Unexplained account closures

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Faster payout process after loan completion

Feature

More transparency around fees and policies

Feature

Improved autopay reliability

Feature

Ability to easily close accounts

Feature

FAQ

Does Self have ads?

No, Self does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without interruptions from ads.

How does Self help build credit?

Self offers a Credit Builder Account where your payments are reported to the three major credit bureaus. Additionally, the secured Self Visa® Credit Card allows you to build credit with every purchase, as these are also reported.

What are the costs associated with Self?

Credit Builder Accounts start at $25/month, with plans up to $150/month. Reporting rent, utility, and cell phone payments costs $6.95/month. The secured Self Visa® Credit Card has a $0 annual fee for the first year, then $25 annually, with a variable APR of 27.74%.

Can I use Self if I have a low credit score?

Yes, Self is designed for individuals starting fresh or needing to improve their credit. No credit score is required to open a Credit Builder Account or to apply for the secured Self Visa® Credit Card.

How often is Self updated?

The latest version of Self is 15.0.0, and it was last updated on November 2, 2026. This indicates a consistent update schedule to improve the app's functionality and security.

What devices does Self support?

Self is available on iPhone and iPod devices. The app is designed for iOS users looking to manage their credit building and savings.

What do users like most about Self?

Users frequently praise Self for helping them build credit quickly, its ease of use, and its ability to save money while improving credit scores. Many also report significant boosts to their credit scores.

Are there any common complaints about Self?

Some users have reported inconsistent autopay issues, unexpected account closures, and concerns about fees and interest charges. There are also mentions of a slow payout process after loan completion and unclear policies.