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Self-directed investing

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reinvestment of dividends or account for investment fees, expenses, or taxes,
which would reduce actual returns.

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members access to our best APY, discounts, rewards, and more when they set up
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to change and may not be available to everyone. All{” “}
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SoFi Wealth Automated Investing account. Regular deposits set up from your
SoFi Checking & Savings account using Autopilot are eligible for the
bonus. One-time transfers are excluded from the bonus. If funds are
withdrawn and later redeposited manually into your SoFi Invest® account,
the manual deposit will not be eligible for the bonus. Offer can be combined
with SoFi Invest 1% IRA match.

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services offered to investors as described below:

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LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser (“SoFi Wealth“). Brokerage
services are provided to SoFi Wealth LLC by SoFi Securities LLC.

2) Active Investing and brokerage services are provided by SoFi Securities
LLC, Member{” “}

FINRA

/

SIPC

. Clearing and custody of all securities are provided by APEX Clearing
Corporation.

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in order to redeem their points, but not to be eligible for the bonus. Learn
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Bonus amounts are calculated on the total net recurring inflows (incoming
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example, if you have a recurring Invest deposit of $1,000 on 11/4/2024 and
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equal to 1% of $500 net monthly inflows. If you lose SoFi Plus eligibility
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11/4/2024 as a SoFi Plus member, lose Plus status on 11/10/2024, and have
another recurring Invest deposit of $1,000 on 11/12/2024, you would earn $10
in rewards points (1% of the $1,000 that was deposited while you were a Plus
member).

Eligibility Period: Funds must remain in your SoFi Invest®
account for two years to be eligible for the bonus. If the deposit is
removed prior to the end of the two-year Eligibility Period, SoFi, at its
discretion may remove the corresponding proportion of the 1% Match from the
customer’s account. For instance, if $1,000 was deposited receiving a $10
rewards points match and $500 was withdrawn in a subsequent month, SoFi may
remove $5 in rewards points from the bonus. SoFi reserves the right to
liquidate securities to pay for the removal of the Match bonus. Further,
SoFi may bill this to a receiving firm in the event of an account transfer.


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Name of Promotion: SoFi Pay Worldwide Rollout Promotion

Eligible Participants:

•  All new and existing SoFi members who (i) complete the required actions set forth below by 3/31/2026, and (ii) have a SoFi Checking and Savings account in good standing are eligible to earn $30 in Rewards Points. Eligibility will be determined by SoFi in its sole discretion. One offer per person.

Promotion Period:

•  The SoFi Pay Worldwide Rollout Promotion (the “Promotion”) begins on 9/30/2025 at 12:01AM ET. Eligible participants will have until the promotion ends on 3/31/2026 at 11:59PM ET to make qualifying international remittances.

Offer Terms:

•  To earn $30 in Rewards Points through this Promotion, an eligible participant must successfully: (i) have a SoFi Checking and Savings account in good standing, and (ii) make three (3) international remittance transfers by 3/31/2026 at 11:59pm ET. Not all countries may be available for international remittances.

Bonus Payment Timeline:

•  Rewards points will be credited to your account within 45 days after all Promotion requirements have been met.

Other Important Details:

•  SoFi reserves the right to exclude any member from participating in this Promotion for any reason, including suspected fraud, misuse, or other suspicious activities. SoFi also reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Promotion at any time.

•  Bonuses are considered miscellaneous income, and may be reportable to the IRS on Form 1099-MISC (or Form 1042-S, if applicable).

•  SoFi Member Rewards: All terms and conditions applicable to the use of SoFi Member Rewards apply. To learn more about SoFi Member Rewards, please see the Rewards page. No points will be earned with respect to reversed transactions, returned purchases, or other similar transactions. When you elect to redeem rewards points toward active SoFi accounts, including but not limited to, your SoFi Checking or Savings account, SoFi Money® account, SoFi Active Invest account, SoFi Automated Invest account, SoFi Credit Card account, SoFi Personal Loan, Private Student Loan, Student Loan Refinance, or toward SoFi Travel purchases, your rewards points will redeem at a rate of 1 cent per every point. Brokerage and Active investing products offered through SoFi Securities LLC, Member FINRA(www.finra.org )/SIPC(www.sipc.org ). SoFi Securities LLC is an affiliate of SoFi Bank, N.A.

Interest Rates:

SoFi members can earn the following annual percentage yields (APY):

With Eligible Direct Deposit:

•  Savings (including Vaults): 3.80% APY.

•  Checking: 0.50% APY.

No minimum Direct Deposit amount is required to earn the 3.80% APY on savings.

Without Eligible Direct Deposit:

•  Savings (including Vaults): 1.00% APY.

•  Checking: 0.50% APY.

Other Rates Details:

•  Rates are variable and are subject to change at any time.

•  Rates are current as of 1/24/25.

•  No minimum balance is required.

•  Fees may reduce earnings.

•  Additional information can be found at https://www.sofi.com/legal/banking-rate-sheet.

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SOFI PLUS EXPERIENCE GIVEAWAY

NBA Suite Seats Could Be Yours


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The details:

• Indiana Pacers vs. Chicago Bulls.
• December 5th @ the United Center.
• Exclusive suite tickets for you and a guest.
• Complimentary food and beverages.
• Plus, swag and other surprises.

Only available to SoFi Plus members. Winners must provide their own travel and accommodations. Hurry and enter now—this SoFi Plus Experience is first come, first served!

Suite Seats for Bulls vs. Pacers Form

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Bank Inertia Could Be Costing You

This article appeared in SoFi's On the Money newsletter. Not getting it? Sign up here.

Let’s face it, switching banks can be a pain. If you have one main bank, your checking account is probably there, your paycheck lands there, and your bills, payment apps, and other accounts may all be connected there.

Even if you’ve thought about changing banks, it may feel a bit like switching gym memberships or cellphone plans: Whether you’re better off or not, it’s easier to just stick with what you have. With everything else going on, and the hassle and time it would take, it tends to fall low on the to-do list.

The thing is, there are tradeoffs — especially if inertia keeps you from earning a competitive interest rate on your savings. And these days, you don’t have to settle for just one bank. Thanks to online banking, setting up new accounts is pretty simple, making it easier to cherry pick the rates and products you like the best.

So what? A little curiosity can go a long way. And a growing share of people, especially younger folks, are rethinking where they keep their money. One in four U.S. households are now considering changing their main bank — a 10-year high, according to data from RFI Global, a market analytics firm for financial services companies.

If you’ve been toying with the idea of adding or switching banks, here are a few things to consider:

•  Interest rates: Online-only banks have a clear edge when it comes to savings accounts. They typically offer high-yield accounts with much higher interest rates than traditional banks, according to Bankrate. (SoFi offers an annual percentage yield, or APY, of up to 4.30%.1)

  This gap adds up: Put $5,000 into a savings account earning an APY of 0.01% and after five years, you’d barely have earned enough to buy a hamburger. A high-yield account earning 4.30% would net you almost $1,200 in interest.

  (Caveat: The Federal Reserve is lowering benchmark interest rates. That means banks can borrow more cheaply and have less incentive to use strong APYs to attract customers. Translation: High-yield APYs have probably peaked for now.)

•  Rewards and incentives: This is the top reason people switch banks, according to the RFI data. (Though competitive interest rates are also high on the list.) “Rewards” can mean anything from cash sign-up bonuses and loan discounts to financial advice and access to special events. Only you’ll know what’s important to you — and what’s worth making a move for.

•  Fees: From overdraft and ATM fees to monthly account charges, small costs can quietly chip away at your balance. That doesn’t mean fees are always a dealbreaker — if you’re earning more in interest than you’re paying in fees, the trade-off can make sense. But you should know exactly what you’re paying for and whether you’re getting value in return.

•  Convenience: This one’s personal. Some people want a one-stop shop that includes crypto, investing, and budgeting tools. Others value physical branches and ATM access. Think about what you actually use your bank for — and whether you’re getting what you need.

Ultimately, you’re in control. If you’re a SoFi member, we hope we’ve earned a place in your financial life. But if your bank is profiting from your inertia, it may be time to take a closer look. Check your rates, tally your fees, and ask yourself whether your bank deserves your loyalty.

Related Reading

Banks Love Your Loyalty – Do They Actually Reward You for It? (U.S. News & World Report)

How Much Americans Are Losing by Keeping Money in Low-Yield Accounts (Bankrate)

How to Switch Banks: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide (Yahoo)


1 Earn up to 4.30% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on SoFi Savings with a 0.70% APY Boost (added to the 3.60% APY as of 11/12/25) for up to 6 months. Open a new SoFi Checking & Savings account with Eligible Direct Deposit by 1/31/26. Rates variable, subject to change. Terms apply at sofi.com/banking#2. SoFi Bank, N.A. Member FDIC.

Please understand that this information provided is general in nature and shouldn’t be construed as a recommendation or solicitation of any products offered by SoFi’s affiliates and subsidiaries. In addition, this information is by no means meant to provide investment or financial advice, nor is it intended to serve as the basis for any investment decision or recommendation to buy or sell any asset. Keep in mind that investing involves risk, and past performance of an asset never guarantees future results or returns. It’s important for investors to consider their specific financial needs, goals, and risk profile before making an investment decision.

The information and analysis provided through hyperlinks to third party websites, while believed to be accurate, cannot be guaranteed by SoFi. These links are provided for informational purposes and should not be viewed as an endorsement. No brands or products mentioned are affiliated with SoFi, nor do they endorse or sponsor this content.

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