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SOFI CRYPTO

Now’s your chance to win $1,000 in Bitcoin—
and be a Founding Member.*


We’re celebrating the launch of SoFi Crypto. And the more you trade,
the better your chance to win.




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*NO PURCHASE OR QUALIFYING TRANSACTION NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the 50 US/DC, 18+. Void where prohibited by law. Sweepstakes starts 12/22/25 at 9 a.m. PT and ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on 1/15/26. See Official Rules for how to enter, free entry method by mail, prize details, limits, and odds: click here. Sponsor: SoFi Bank, National Association (“SoFi Bank”), 2750 E Cottonwood Pkwy #300, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121.

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100 winners will get $1,000 in Bitcoin.

Enter for a chance to become one of 100 Founding Members who will each win $1,000 in Bitcoin for their portfolio.

Every $10 in crypto trades is another chance to win.


That means a $100 trade would give you 10 entries, a $1,000 trade would give you 100 entries, and so on. Enter by 1/15/26.

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*NO PURCHASE OR QUALIFYING TRANSACTION NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the 50 US/DC, 18+. Void where prohibited by law. Sweepstakes starts 12/22/25 at 9 a.m. PT and ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on 1/15/26. See Official Rules for how to enter, free entry method by mail, prize details, limits, and odds: click here. Sponsor: SoFi Bank, National Association (“SoFi Bank”), 2750 E Cottonwood Pkwy #300, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121.

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Show off your Founding Member status.

We’ll commemorate each of the 100 Founding Members with a custom award you can put on a shelf or share on your socials. And give you bragging rights that you were in on SoFi Crypto from the start.

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*NO PURCHASE OR QUALIFYING TRANSACTION NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the 50 US/DC, 18+. Void where prohibited by law. Sweepstakes starts 12/22/25 at 9 a.m. PT and ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on 1/15/26. See Official Rules for how to enter, free entry method by mail, prize details, limits, and odds: click here. Sponsor: SoFi Bank, National Association (“SoFi Bank”), 2750 E Cottonwood Pkwy #300, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121.

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Turn to SoFi to trade crypto on a platform with the safeguards of a bank.

Our bank grade regulation and custody standards now apply to crypto.

Trade over 25 coins including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.

Helpful education and in-app guidance answer questions and raise your confidence.

Bank, borrow, invest, and now trade crypto—all in one app.


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SOFI INVEST®

‘Tis the season to triple your stock bonus.


For a limited time, get up to $3,000 in stock when you open and fund a SoFi Active Invest account through SoFi Securities, LLC. That’s triple our usual offer! Offer ends 1/2/26.



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*Offer valid from 12/15/25 through 1/2/26. Customer must fund their Active Invest account with at least $50 within 45 days of opening the account. Receive a minimum of $15. Probability of member receiving $3,000 is a probability of 0.026% If you don’t make a selection in 45 days, you’ll no longer qualify for the promo. Percentages for the $3,000 are subject to decrease. See full terms and conditions.

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Access Reddit IPO shares with SoFi Active Invest®.

Reddit ($RDDT) just filed to go public. View the prospectus and request shares for an opportunity to invest in the IPO.


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Investing in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) involves substantial risk, including the risk of loss. Further, there are a variety of risk factors to consider when investing in an IPO, including but not limited to, unproven management, significant debt, and lack of operating history. For a comprehensive discussion of these risks please refer to SoFi Securities’ IPO Risk Disclosure Statement. This should not be considered a recommendation to participate in IPOs and investors should carefully read the offering prospectus to determine whether an offering is consistent with their investment objectives, risk tolerance, and financial situation. New offerings generally have high demand and there are a limited number of shares available for distribution to participants. Many customers may not be allocated shares and share allocations may be significantly smaller than the shares requested in the customer’s initial offer (Indication of Interest). For more information on the allocation process please visit IPO Allocation.



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Active Investing

Trade stocks and ETFs with no commissions or participate in upcoming IPOs before they trade on the public market. Plus, fractional shares mean you can buy a piece of your favorite companies for as little as $5. Restrictions may apply.**

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Robo Investing

Not sure where to start? Tell us your risk tolerance and goals, and you’ll get a diversified portfolio automatically managed for you.

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Retirement Accounts

Save for retirement with our active or automated Traditional, Roth, and SEP IRAs. Get access to a broad range of investment options, member services, and our robust suite of planning and investment tools.

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Financial Planners

Get investment advice for your unique needs. Schedule an introductory 30-minute session with a SoFi Financial Planner, or upgrade to SoFi Plus to unlock unlimited sessions.3

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Active Investing offered via SoFi Securities LLC; Robo Investing offered via SoFi Wealth LLC



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AVAILABLE NOW!

We’re giving you more options when you want to trade options.

Trading options1 with SoFi means no commissions and no contract fees (other fees apply). And now our platform is opening up more possibilities for investors, to suit your experience and risk2 tolerance for options—all in the single, powerful SoFi app you already love.


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1Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Please read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before engaging in options trading.

2Check out the OCC Options Disclosure Document.


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MARGIN INVESTING

Put your investments to work with new tiered margin rates.

Margin investing may let you borrow against your portfolio to increase your buying power and liquidity, all while staying invested. You could get interest rates from 4.75%-9.50%, depending on your loan size. Note that if your investments drop, you still owe the loan plus interest and may need to add funds or sell assets.


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Utilizing a margin loan is generally considered more appropriate for experienced investors as there are additional costs and risks associated. It is possible to lose more than your initial investment when using margin. Please see https://www.sofi.com/wealth/assets/documents/brokerage-margin-disclosure-statement.pdf for detailed disclosure information.

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FAQs


How can I trade stocks without a commission?

Many brokerages charge trading fees to use their platforms. SoFi Active Investing, via SoFi Securities, offers online stock trading with no commissions so you can trade what you want, when you want—all from the SoFi App. Other Fees apply.


How do I open a SoFi Invest Account?

Go to SoFi Invest Home in the mobile app, tap Get Started, select Start Investing under active investing account. There you’ll find step-by-step instructions on how to get started. Or if you prefer desktop, head here.


Am I able to buy a part of a share rather than a whole?

Yes! You can purchase fractional shares for some stocks. We maintain a list of securities available for fractional trading in our fractional shares collection. All of these securities will appear on our “Fractional Collection” page within the Discovery section of the app. Trading restrictions may apply.


Can I buy my own stocks?

Yes—SoFi Active Investing, offered through SoFi Securities, allows users to buy and sell stocks and ETFs of their own choosing! For a more hands off investing approach, you can also select SoFi Robo Investing, offered through SoFi Wealth.


Is there an account minimum to start investing?

With Active Investing, via SoFi Securities, you can get started with as little as $5. With Robo Investing, via SoFi Wealth, you need a minimum of $50 to start investing.


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$1K FL offer

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Home Mortgage Loans

Save more with an exclusive $1,000 bonus on your mortgage.1

✓ $1,000 bonus in SoFi Checking and Savings.1

✓ Close on-time, guaranteed.
✓ Lock your rate for up to 90 days.2


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Terms, conditions, and state restrictions apply. Before you apply for a SoFi Mortgage, please note that not all products are offered in all states, and all loans are subject to eligibility restrictions and limitations, including requirements related to loan applicant’s credit, income, property, and loan amount. SoFi Mortgages may be available for primary or second home residences or investment properties. Lowest rates are reserved for the most creditworthy borrowers. Products, rates, benefits, terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice. Learn more at SoFi.com/eligibility. Information current as of 10/31/22.

SoFi Mortgages originated through SoFi Bank, N.A., NMLS #696891 (Member FDIC). Equal Housing Lender. SoFi Bank, N.A. is currently able to issue and refinance mortgages in all states except Hawaii and purchase only for New York.

✝ To check the rates and terms you may qualify for, SoFi conducts a soft credit pull that will not affect your credit score. However, if you choose a product and continue your application, we will request your full credit report from one or more consumer reporting agencies, which is considered a hard credit pull and may affect your credit.

1 1,000 HL/HE Funded Bonus Offer: This offer is only available for new SoFi home purchase mortgage, SoFi mortgage refinance or SoFi-originated home equity loan. To receive the $1,000 offer you must: (1) Apply for a SoFi home purchase, SoFi mortgage refinance or SoFi-originated home equity loan through the promotional ‘View Your Rate’ link in this ad. (2) You must not have locked a rate for a SoFi home purchase mortgage, mortgage refinance or SoFi-originated home equity loan within the preceding 90 days. (2) Fulfill SoFi’s eligibility criteria and lock your rate. (3) Fund your SoFi home purchase mortgage, SoFi mortgage refinance or SoFi-originated home equity loan by 12/31/25. (4) Either have an existing SoFi Checking and Savings account or establish a new SoFi Checking and Savings account within 60 days after starting your home equity loan application.

This offer cannot be combined with other offers, with the exception of the standard Member discount and the SoFi Plus Member discount. To be eligible for the SoFi Plus member discount, the member must receive a Direct Deposit into their SoFi Checking/Savings account or pay the SoFi Plus Subscription Fee, at or before the time their home loan application is approved (indicated as “final approval”). 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 (“Direct Deposit”) via the Automated Clearing House (“ACH”) Network during a 30-day Evaluation Period (as defined below). Deposits that are not from an employer or government agency, including but not limited to check deposits, peer-to-peer transfers (e.g., transfers from PayPal, Venmo, etc.), merchant transactions (e.g., transactions from PayPal, Stripe, Square, etc.), and bank ACH funds transfers and wire transfers from external accounts

2 Lock and Look Program: Terms and conditions apply. Applies to conventional purchase loans only. Rate will lock for 90 calendar days at the time of pre-approval subject to payment on 60th day of the fee below. If you submit a fully executed purchase contract within 30 days of the initial rate lock, SoFi will reduce the interest rate by an additional 0.125% at no cost. If current market pricing has improved by .75 percentage points or more from the original locked rate, you may qualify for an additional rate reduction. If you have not submitted a fully executed purchase contract within 60 days of your initial rate lock, you will be charged $250 to maintain the rate lock through the 90-day period. The $250 fee will be credited back to you at the time of closing. SoFi reserves the right to change or terminate this offer at any time with or without notice to you.

3 Obtain a SoFi mortgage for the purchase of a home and SoFi will waive its administrative fee when you refinance. Eligibility conditions: (1) You must close your new purchase mortgage by June 30, 2023; (2) at the time of refinancing, the current market interest rate must be at least 1% less than the interest rate of the original loan; and (3) To redeem this offer, you must request waiver of the administrative fee at the time you apply for the refinancing loan and prior to locking your rate. This offer is limited to one (1) refinance transaction per person. Refinance transaction must occur by June 1, 2024. SoFi reserves the right to change or end this offer at any time.

‡ SoFi On-Time Close Guarantee: If all conditions of the Guarantee are met, and your loan does not close on or before the closing date on your purchase contract accepted by SoFi, and the delay is due to SoFi, SoFi will provide you $2,000.^ Terms and conditions apply. This Guarantee is available only for loan applications submitted after 6/15/22 for the purchase of a primary residence. Please discuss terms of this Guarantee with your loan officer. The property must be owner-occupied, single-family residence (no condos), and the loan amount must meet the Fannie Mae conventional guidelines. No bank-owned or short-sale transactions. To qualify for the Guarantee, you must: (1) Have employment income supported by W-2, (2) Receive written approval by SoFi for the loan and you lock the rate, (3) submit an executed purchase contract on an eligible property at least 30 days prior to the closing date in the purchase contract, (4) provide to SoFi (by upload) all required documentation within 24 hours of SoFi requesting your documentation and upload any follow-up required documents within 36 hours of the request, and (5) pay for and schedule an appraisal within 48 hours of the appraiser first contacting you by phone or email. The Guarantee will be void and not paid if any delays to closing are due to factors outside of SoFi control, including delays scheduling or completing the appraisal appointment, appraised value disputes, completing a property inspection, making repairs to the property by any party, addressing possible title defects, natural disasters, further negotiation of or changes to the purchase contract, changes to the loan terms, or changes in borrower’s eligibility for the loan (e.g., changes in credit profile or employment), or if property purchase does not occur. SoFi may change or terminate this offer at any time without notice to you. ^To redeem the Guarantee if conditions met, see documentation provided by loan officer.

* Terms and conditions apply. The discount is only available for SoFi purchase mortgage transactions only. The discount will be reflected in the rate you are provided at the time of rate lock. This discount cannot be combined with other offers, with the exception of the standard $500 Member discount and the $1000 SoFi Plus Member discount. SoFi reserves the right to change or terminate this offer at any time with or without notice to you

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Which Money Transfer Option Should You Use?


Help Center > Banking FAQ > Transfer FAQ > Which Money Transfer Option Should You Use?

Which Money Transfer Option Should You Use?

Last updated November 27, 2024. For the latest limits, please visit the SoFi app.

Situations:

    Sending money should be easy, but with so many options out there, figuring out the best way can be confusing. Whether you’re buying a home, paying rent, or just sending cash to a friend, different situations call for different solutions. That’s where SoFi comes in. This guide breaks down the top transfer methods available through SoFi Checking & Savings for each situation, helping you find the safest, most affordable way to move your money – no matter the reason. Let’s dive in and make those transfers a breeze!

    To make it even easier, here’s a quick summary of the best methods for each scenario:

    Situation Recommended Method
    Sending Money to Friends & Family on SoFi Pay-a-Friend (P2P)
    Sending Money to Friends & Family Outside SoFi Zelle®
    Paying Bills and Rent Bill Pay
    Transferring Between Banks Transfer (ACH)
    Recurring Transfers Transfer (ACH)
    Buying a Home Wire Transfer
    Buying a Car Wire Transfer

    7 Common Scenarios for Sending Money Online

    1. Sending Money to Friends & Family on SoFi

    Recommended Method: Pay-a-Friend (P2P)

    Fees: None1

    Timing: Instant

    Limits: Up to $5,000 per day

    Step-by-Step Directions: How to Use SoFi’s Pay-a-Friend

    If your recipient is a SoFi Checking & Savings member, our internal Pay-a-Friend (P2P) transfer option is instant and secure.

    2. Sending Money to Friends & Family Outside SoFi

    Recommended Method: Zelle®

    Fees: Fee-free when you use our app or online banking platform1

    Timing: Within minutes2

    Limits: $1000 per day

    Step-by-Step Directions: How to Send Money Using Zelle

    Zelle® is a fee-free option that allows you to send money directly to your recipient within minutes, even if they are not a SoFi member, as long as they are enrolled with Zelle®. You can initiate these transfers within the security of our mobile app or online banking platform.

    3. Paying Bills and Rent

    Recommended Method: Bill Pay

    Fees: None1

    Timing: 1-5 business days

    Limits: Up to $25,000 per transaction

    Step-by-Step Directions: How to Use SoFi’s Bill Pay

    Staying on top of monthly bills is essential, and we make it a breeze with our online bill pay feature. You can schedule one-time or recurring payments to ensure your rent, utilities, credit cards, and other bills are paid on time, without any hassle. We use ACH (Automated Clearing House) transfers whenever possible, so your payments are processed quickly and are easy to track.

    For certain payments, like rent, where you only have your landlord’s physical address and not their bank account information, we will send a check by mail on your behalf. This ensures all your bills are covered and saves you time and effort.

    Whether it’s a company or an individual, our reliable bill pay option has you covered. Managing your bills has never been easier.

    4. Transferring Money Between SoFi Checking & Savings and an External Bank

    Recommended Method: Transfer (ACH)

    Fees: None1

    Timing: 1-3 business days

    Limits:

    Incoming Transfers – If transferring from another bank account to your SoFi Checking & Savings account:
    $100,000 per day | $200,000 per month

    Outgoing Transfers – If transferring from your SoFi Checking & Savings account to another bank account:
    $1,000,000 per day | $2,000,000 per month

    Step-by-Step Directions: How to Transfer Money Between SoFi and Another Bank

    Transferring money between banks is simple and secure with our bank-to-bank transfer option. Using ACH transfers, you can move funds between your accounts at different banks without any fees, making it easy to manage money across multiple accounts. Transfers typically take 1–3 business days to complete, but we work to ensure your funds are on the way quickly. Whether you’re saving, investing, or just moving funds, our bank-to-bank transfers make it convenient to manage your finances.

    5. Recurring Transfers

    Recommended Method: Transfer (ACH)

    Fees: None1

    Timing: Instant on the scheduled date

    Limits: $100,000 per day | $200,000 per month

    Step-by-Step Directions: How to Setup Recurring Transfers with SoFi Checking and Savings

    Recurring transfers make it easy to automate your finances and stay on top of your goals. With our recurring transfer options, you can set up automatic transfers between your SoFi Checking and Savings accounts or even to accounts at other banks. Whether you’re building your savings or sending monthly support to family, setting up a recurring transfer keeps you on track without having to remember to send or move money. It’s a hands-free way to stay organized and keep your financial goals moving forward.

    6. Buying a Home

    Recommended Method: Wire Transfer

    Fees: $301

    Timing: Same-day processing

    Limits: None

    Step-by-Step Directions: How to Setup Wire Transfer with SoFi Checking and Savings

    Buying a home is one of the biggest financial steps you’ll take, and we’re here to make the payment process as smooth as possible. For large transfers like a down payment, wire transfers are typically the safest and fastest option, allowing funds to move securely between banks on the same day. We also provide guidance and support through each step, so you can feel confident your funds are reaching the right place on time. With our secure transfer options, you’re one step closer to making your dream home a reality.

    7. Buying a Car

    Recommended Method: Wire Transfer

    Fees: $301

    Timing: Same-day processing

    Limits: None

    Step-by-Step Directions: How to Setup Wire Transfer with SoFi Checking and Savings

    Buying a car often involves transferring a significant amount of money, and Wire Transfer makes it easy and secure. With same-day processing, you can be confident that the funds will arrive securely and promptly, making the car-buying process smoother.

    For more questions and answers related to online transfers with SoFi, visit our Help Center.


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