Self Financial, Inc. Reviews 1,945

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Review summary

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Evaluating 992 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers are really happy with the service, finding it easy to use and effective for improving their credit scores. Many appreciate the clear communication and the ability to manage their accounts simply through the app. People frequently mention that their credit scores have significantly increased, and they value the options provided for building credit. However, some customers also noted issues with payments and customer service. There were instances where payments took several days to process, leading to confusion about due dates and potential late fees. Some people were dissatisfied with customer service, describing difficulties in getting assistance, being disconnected during calls, or experiencing unhelpful responses regarding account issues and fraud reports.

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Payment

Users describe ambiguous interactions with payment. While some customers find the autopay settings convenient... See more

User experience

Clients share positive opinions on user experience, highlighting its convenience and ease of use. Many... See more

Service

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of service, with many praising its effectiveness in helping to build... See more

Application

Customers consistently note positive experiences with the app, finding it convenient, easy to use, and... See more

Customer service

Reviewers mention ambiguous feedback about customer service. Many customers express significant frustration,... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I love self very much it has been so extremely helpful with getting my credit from a zero to where I’m at now with a 680 or something! Only issue I have had recently is someone stole my card and made... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

So far so good when I had to take my money out is it gonna charge me for taking my money out if it does this app sucks but if it does not then this app is good

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The company help me keep my spending below 30 percentage. They always remind you that you bill is do before hand. You can pay before your due date. They constantly provide me with feed back... See more


Company details

  1. Non-Bank Financial Service

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4 Million Builders served, and counting. Self is a financial technology company with a mission to help people build credit, particularly those who are new to credit or who might not have access to traditional financial products.


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4.2

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Seems very fraudulent.

The customer service is not worth having the card. I report fraud.They never investigated nor cancelled card.Email provided to obtain a new card does not work as well. When I called to report fraud I was told I was to be transferred to main customer service to be helped. After being transferred, hung up, and falsely transferred and two hours of my day off gone. I was told they can not just transfer you to customer service. Spoke with “manager” and nothing came of it but 100$ of my money being taken, card still active. Cancelling card

February 6, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent company

Excellent company. It's helped me raise my credit score for that I'm grateful. I don't like the interest with the new company. But I get it. I'm a American that has to rely on credit. My husband lost his job so I have to use credit more than I planned to. But overall happy with Self Inc.

February 7, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unacceptable and Unprofessional

Self Financial has been holding my payout from a credit builder account for over three months with absolutely no clear explanation or resolution. After having the account for months with no issues, I was suddenly told my funds are being withheld because they can’t “verify” my information.

What’s most frustrating is the complete lack of answers. Every time I contact customer service, I’m told the same vague response: “We’re conducting an investigation.” No timeline. No specifics. No accountability. Just my money sitting in limbo.

If you’re considering Self to help build credit, be warned: when it comes time to actually receive your own money, you may be met with delays, excuses, and zero transparency. Holding someone’s funds for months without answers is unacceptable and erodes all trust.

I would not recommend this company to anyone who values reliability, communication, or access to their own funds.

December 12, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Just Terrible - Just Say No - Run Away

Just terrible. When you call their toll-free number you get disconnected. You cannot conduct business through the support application --- there is very little you can do through it, and it is not informative. Also, beware of a business that does not readily provide an email address. My impression is they are hiding from their customers.

They are based out of Southlake TX. I think that is somewhere around Dallas.

My bank assisted me with blocking any future debits from this company. I cannot recommend them to anyone because they are simply not reachable. Until they fix their phone system and provide an email address, I cannot take them seriously as a business interested in helping consumers, and I am not sure why anyone else would. Forget about what they may have been before because this is what they are like today. Run away. Don't go near them.

February 2, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I love self very much it has been so…

I love self very much it has been so extremely helpful with getting my credit from a zero to where I’m at now with a 680 or something! Only issue I have had recently is someone stole my card and made a bunch of purchases and self gave the credit back but then took it away again and said that I gave permission for each purchase which is not at all correct. So that has been really frustrating to deal with and now I have all this money I have to pay back that I didn’t even spend… so that’s why I gave a 4 for rating. Everything else has been fantastic though!

February 2, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used Self for a few years now…

I have used Self for a few years now and just finished my 2nd self credit builders account and now have almost a 650 credit score and a credit card with almost $1,000 limit. When I am able to open a 3rd self credit builders account I will.

If your looking to build credit this is a game changer.

October 1, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam

Scam. Never signed up for this account They somehow got ahold of my bank account info and withdrew money, but I've never heard of them, never signed up, and they claim that don't have an account in my name. Scam, scam, scam.

January 28, 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I needed to make a transfer

I needed to make a transfer, ($18.00), your system only allows transfers of 25.00 or more, what if I don't have $25.00. This needs to be reviewed. You shouldn't be dictating how much a person transfers.

January 27, 2026
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