How it works
Build credit while saving money, starting at $25^ per month.
Apply for a Credit Builder Account.
Your money is safe and secure.
Pay off your Credit Builder Account in the specified amount of time.
You can choose the payment term and dollar amount that best fits your budget.
Each on-time monthly payment builds credit history and adds to your savings.
Your monthly payments are reported to all three credit bureaus.
Unlock your savings.
Once you’ve paid off your Credit Builder Account, your CD unlocks and the money is yours (minus fees and interest).
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Payment history makes up 35% of your credit score^^^
Self can help. By opening a Credit Builder Account and making your monthly payments on time, you can build positive payment history.
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Real people, real results
Over 600,000 people have signed up to build credit with Self.
Overall satisfaction rating based on 1031 ratings from actual customers.
"This really works...and pretty quick, too!! Score jumped 118 points in 4 months."
Cynthia C†
"Love love love this program and this app! In eight months my credit went up a hundred and nine points. Super happy and can't wait to renew once the first year is up."
Debbie G†
"I recently moved to the states and had no established credit. Using this service along with two prepaid credit cards, my score went from 4 - 710 in 9 months."
Neil M†
Benefits of a Credit Builder Account
Alternative to a secured credit card.
We don’t require an upfront deposit like most secured credit cards.
Convenient and available in all 50 states.
Unlike most credit unions, Self is available online and via our mobile app.
Build Payment History & Credit.
Self helps you establish payment history, which is key to building credit.