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Annual percentage yield (APY) is variable and subject to change at any time. Rates are current as of 10/20/26. There is no minimum balance requirement. Fees may reduce earnings. Additional rates and information can be found at https://www.sofi.com/legal/banking-rate-sheet.


Eligible Direct Deposit means a recurring deposit of regular income to an account holder’s SoFi Checking or Savings account, including payroll, pension, or government benefit payments (e.g., Social Security), made by the account holder’s employer, payroll or benefits provider or government agency (“Eligible Direct Deposit”) via the Automated Clearing House (“ACH”) Network every 31 calendar days.


Although we do our best to recognize all Eligible Direct Deposits, a small number of employers, payroll providers, benefits providers, or government agencies do not designate payments as direct deposit. To ensure you're earning the APY for account holders with Eligible Direct Deposit, we encourage you to check your APY Details page the day after your Eligible Direct Deposit posts to your SoFi account. If your APY is not showing as the APY for account holders with Eligible Direct Deposit, contact us at 855-456-7634 with the details of your Eligible Direct Deposit. As long as SoFi Bank can validate those details, you will start earning the APY for account holders with Eligible Direct Deposit from the date you contact SoFi for the next 31 calendar days. You will also be eligible for the APY for account holders with Eligible Direct Deposit on future Eligible Direct Deposits, as long as SoFi Bank can validate them.


Deposits that are not from an employer, payroll, or benefits provider or government agency, including but not limited to check deposits, peer-to-peer transfers (e.g., transfers from PayPal, Venmo, Wise, etc.), merchant transactions (e.g., transactions from PayPal, Stripe, Square, etc.), and bank ACH funds transfers and wire transfers from external accounts, or are non-recurring in nature (e.g., IRS tax refunds), do not constitute Eligible Direct Deposit activity. There is no minimum Eligible Direct Deposit amount required to qualify for the stated interest rate. SoFi Bank shall, in its sole discretion, assess each account holder's Eligible Direct Deposit activity to determine the applicability of rates and may request additional documentation for verification of eligibility. See additional details at https://www.sofi.com/legal/banking-rate-sheet.


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SoFi Credit Card: How do Cash Advances work?

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How do SoFi Credit Card Cash Advances Work?

A Cash Advance happens when you use your SoFi Credit Card to withdraw cash or funds from your available credit line (like using an ATM or a teller). 

It's key to remember this is different from a debit card withdrawal: you're borrowing money against your SoFi credit card limit, not taking money from your bank account.

 

Understanding the Cost of a Cash Advance

 

Cash advances are more expensive than regular purchases.

  • Immediate Interest: Interest begins accruing on the first day the cash advance is withdrawn. The rate is a separate, typically higher, Annual Percentage Rate (APR) from your purchase APR, as outlined in your Cardholder Agreement.
  • SoFi Fee: There is a 5% fee per transaction for every cash advance you make.
  • Surcharge Fee: The ATM or financial institution you use may also charge its own separate surcharge fee.

What Are the Cash Advance Limits?

 

To help you manage your funds, cash advances have two main limits:

  • Overall Limit: You can take a cash advance up to 30% of your total credit limit, but it cannot exceed $5,000.
  • Daily Limit: Cash advances may be subject to a daily limit, which will be the lesser of 30% of your total Credit Limit or $1,000.

Keep in mind that the specific ATM or bank you use may also have its own lower limits on how much cash you can withdraw.

What Are "Cash-like" Transactions?

 

Certain transactions are treated the same as a cash advance and will incur the same fees and interest. These involve direct access to cash or the equivalent, such as:

  • Currency exchange and other forms of payment (e.g., traveler’s checks, foreign currency, money orders, wire transfers, cryptocurrency, other similar transactions)
  • Person-to-person money transfers and account-funding transactions
  • Third-party bill-pay services (i.e., bill payment transactions not made directly with the merchant)
  • Payment of loans (i.e., auto/car payments)

 

Need more help?
 

If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact SoFi customer support at 844-945-7634. 

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