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About Self Financial, Inc.

Self Financial is a credit-building platform dedicated to increasing economic inclusion and financial resilience through accessible, easy-to-use financial products — including Self Cash Advance, Credit Builder Accounts, secured and unsecured credit cards, and rent reporting.

  • CompanySelf Financial, Inc. (formerly Self Lender)
  • Founded2014
  • HeadquartersAustin, Texas
  • CEOJulie Szudarek
  • CustomersOver 1 million nationwide
  • Partner BanksLead Bank, Sunrise Banks N.A., First Century Bank N.A. (FDIC)
  • App Rating4.9 stars — 250,000+ reviews
  • PartnershipOfficial Credit Building App of the San Antonio Spurs
1M+
Customers Served
4.9
App Store Rating
250K+
App Reviews
+47 pts
Avg. Score Increase*

Our mission

We believe everyone deserves the tools to build a stronger financial future — regardless of where they're starting from. That's why every Self product is designed with no hard credit check required to get started.

Accessibility first

No minimum credit score or hard credit check on most products — everyone gets a fair starting point.

Real transparency

Clear fees, honest APRs, and no hidden charges across every product we offer.

Proven results

An average 47-point VantageScore increase for customers who complete a 24-month Credit Builder Account.*

Our story

Self Financial started with a simple idea: credit-building tools shouldn't require good credit to begin with.

2014

Founded as Self Lender

Launched in Austin, Texas with the Credit Builder Account — a way to build credit and savings at the same time.

2019

Rebranded to Self Financial

Expanded beyond Credit Builder Accounts to a full suite of credit-building products.

2020

Launched the Self Visa Credit Card

Introduced a secured credit card with one of the lowest minimum deposits in the industry.

2023

Self Cash and rent reporting

Added Self Cash for short-term funding needs and free rent & bill reporting to help customers build credit from payments they already make.

2025

Secured Visa opens to the public

The secured Self Visa Card became available to new customers directly, with no existing Self product required.

Today

Over 1 million customers

Self has helped more than a million people nationwide take a step toward financial resilience.

Our partner banks

Self Financial, Inc. is not a bank. Credit Builder Accounts, Certificates of Deposit, and credit cards are issued by our FDIC-insured partner banks.

Lead Bank

Credit Builder Accounts, Secured Visa, and Self Plus Card

Member FDIC

Sunrise Banks, N.A.

Credit Builder Accounts and Certificates of Deposit

Member FDIC

First Century Bank, N.A.

Credit Builder Accounts and Secured Visa Card

Member FDIC

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