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Self - Credit Builder & Cards

Self - Credit Builder & Cards

Build credit for a credit card

337K ratings
918 reviews
#156 in free Finance
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💰 Finance
Free

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Released
March 30, 2018
Updated
October 5, 2026

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Developer

Self Lender, Inc.
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Build your credit history and savings simultaneously with tools designed to improve your financial wellness. Access quick cash advances for unexpected expenses without a credit check. Report rent and utility payments to boost your score.

✓Build credit and savings together
✓Cash advances up to $100
✓Secured Visa credit card with no credit check
✓Report rent and utility payments
✓Credit monitoring
✓Unlock savings at the end of plans
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What users say about Self

Reviews of Self are mostly positive: the Finance app is rated 4.9/5 from 337K App Store ratings. What users like most: helped build credit quickly, easy to use and understand. Top complaints: inconsistent autopay issues, unexpected account closures. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Helped build credit quickly
  • 👍Easy to use and understand
  • 💰Saves money while building credit
  • 🆙Boosted credit scores significantly
  • 🤝Responsive and helpful customer service

Negative things

  • 🐛Inconsistent autopay issues
  • ⚠️Unexpected account closures
  • 💸Fees and interest charges
  • 🕰️Slow payout process after loan completion
  • 🤔Misleading or unclear policies
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What's New in Self

14.0.0

October 5, 2026

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

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This app rose +1 position in Finance chart.

Last updated on October 25, 2026.

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Scary fast credit impact.

Treat yourself to early credit progress.

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A new path to better credit.

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User reviews

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Great

Great
Lluewop5

Phenomenal

I saw an improvement in 3 weeks but go with a good plan to see your progress.
M5Miracle credit Virgo 50

Review

great app overall, easy to use easy to understand.
Ffazettvbtw

AI

Provides some frustration with all this AI trash.
RRevperme3

Scan

Do not do this they raise your credit like two or three points every single month and as soon as you miss a payment, it’ll drop 53 points without any kind of warning. If you’re gonna do those, make sure you can make every single payment because the first time you’re 30 days 53 points and drop you another 53 of their second time late.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Autopay failures

Bug

Unexplained account closures

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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

What does the Self app do?

The Self app helps users build credit and savings simultaneously through various tools. It offers features like credit builder accounts, a secured credit card with no credit check, and the ability to report rent and utility payments to credit bureaus. It also provides quick cash advances for unexpected expenses.

How can I build credit with this app?

You can build credit by opening a credit builder account, which requires regular payments that are reported to the three major credit bureaus. Additionally, the app offers a secured Visa credit card with no credit check, and you can report rent and utility payments to establish positive payment history, a key factor in credit scores.

Is there a cost to use the Self app?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, there are costs associated with certain features, such as monthly fees for credit builder plans starting at $25/month and a fee for building credit with cell phone, water, electricity, and gas payments ($6.95/mo). The secured Self Visa® Credit Card has a $0 annual fee for the first year, then $25 annually.

What are the requirements for a cash advance?

You can qualify for cash advances of up to $100 with no credit check and no impact to your score. You can see offers in less than 5 minutes, and there are no hidden fees or monthly charges associated with these advances.

Can I report my rent payments to build credit?

Yes, you can report your rent payments at no extra cost to increase your credit score. This feature allows you to build credit with all three major credit bureaus by establishing positive payment history, which is the number one factor in credit scores. It's a fast way to build credit without a hard pull or credit check.