David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, taxes and travel. Based in Chicago, he writes with one objective in mind: Help readers figure out how to save more and stress less. He is ...

If you’ve moved away from traditional branch banking, chances are you’ve considered Chime or Varo. These two digital banking platforms are leading the charge in mobile-first money management, offering ...

If the only thing you hate more than filing your taxes is paying to do them, you might want to check out Varo Bank. This online bank, which consistently earns a spot on CNET Money's best high-yield ...

Varo Bank offers a high-yield savings account (up to 5.00% APY) and a fee-free checking account with cash back rewards. The bank also offers a user-friendly mobile app, automated savings tools, and a ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinwheel, the fintech helping banks win primacy with frictionless account activation and engagement experiences, announced today that its groundbreaking Switch ...

First U.S. Techbank Offers Free, Instant People-to-People Payments to Anyone with a U.S. Debit Card SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Varo Bank, N.A., the first nationally chartered ...

This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. The service will allow Varo Bank account users to send funds ...

Parker's Experience at General Electric, Amazon, and Zillow, Combined with Mitra's Lending Roles at Goldman Sachs and Lending Club, Bolsters a Robust Leadership Team In his new role at Varo Bank, ...

Four years after Varo Bank received a de novo banking charter, Founder and CEO Colin Walsh says the company is closing in on profitability, a status neobank competitors Chime and Dave recently ...

AUSTIN, Texas and SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Varo Bank, the first all-digital nationally chartered bank in the U.S., today announced a collaboration with Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: ...

SAN FRANCISCO, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Varo Bank, N.A., the first all-digital, nationally chartered consumer techbank in the U.S., today announced the appointment of Sachin Shetty as Chief ...