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SoFi Essential Credit Card

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New! Credit Card

It’s here—the new SoFi Essential Credit Card with 0% Intro APR.

You’re preselected1 for a credit card you can actually rely on. Wave goodbye to overlimit fees, returned payment fees, and annual fees. Enjoy a special 0% Intro APR on balance transfers and purchases for nine months4 and a 28.99% APR after that. Balance transfers must be completed within 60 days of account opening. Offer ends 1/7/2026.


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This offer is only valid for original recipients of a prescreened invitation from SoFi.

1You can choose to stop receiving “prescreened” offers of credit from this and other companies by calling toll-free 1-888-5-OPTOUT (1-888-567-8688). See PRESCREEN AND OPT-OUT NOTICE BELOW for more information about prescreened offers.

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Benefits that

have your back.




  • No surprise fees

    Forget overlimit fees, returned payment fees, and foreign transaction fees.



  • No annual fee

    That’s right, you won’t have to worry about getting dinged every year just for having a card.



  • Enhanced fraud protection2

    Rest assured with our Zero Liability Fraud Protection for an extra layer of security.



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No penalty repricing

Your APR won’t increase for making a late payment.

SoFi Travel rewards3

Earn unlimited 3% cash back rewards when you book through SoFi Travel.

Track your finances

Set and monitor spending targets, and track your credit score—at no cost.

Mastercard benefits2

Enjoy Priceless Experiences, Airport Concierge, and more.

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FAQs


Will applying to a SoFi Credit Card impact my credit score?


The initial SoFi credit card application is a soft credit pull, which will bring no impact to your credit score if you get declined. However if you’re accepted – we will run a hard pull which may impact your credit score.


Can I share this offer with friends or family?

No – the SoFi Essential Card is currently invite only. Offers are non-transferrable.


Can I make a one-time payment?

You can set up auto-pay right away, but if you want to make a one-time payment, you can do so anytime in the app.


How do I get started applying for a SoFi credit card online?

If you’re not currently a SoFi member, the Apply Now button above will prompt you to create a SoFi account. If you are already a member, you’ll be asked to log in before applying. In either case, your online application can be completed in less than 2 minutes!


How do ID Theft Protection and Zero Fraud Liability work?


At SoFi, the protection of our members is of the utmost importance. Click here to learn more about how we protect you against identity theft and fraud.


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Personal Loans $200 Welcome Bonus | SoFi

Personal Loans

Low rates. No fees required.

Get a $200* special bonus when you sign up.

Offer ends 12/31/2024


View your rate

Checking your rate will not affect your credit score.

  • Low fixed rates

    Consolidate high-interest debt with a low fixed-rate personal loan and you could save big.

  • No fees required

    No origination fees required, no prepayment penalty fees, and no late fees whatsoever.

  • Fast funding

    Borrow $5K–$100K and receive funds fast. Your funds could be available as soon as the same day you sign.1

  • Apply online

    Our online application process is quick and easy. View your rate in just 60 seconds to get started.



Easily apply for a personal loan online in 3 steps.

  1. Prequalify

    Find the rate that you qualify for in 60 seconds with no commitment.

  2. Choose your loan terms

    Choose from 2-7 year terms and finish your application online.

  3. Receive your funds

    Sign your documents and funds will be wired to your account—as soon as the same day.1


View your rate

Checking your rate will not affect your credit score.

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The savings and experiences of members herein may not be representative of the experiences of all members.
Savings are not guaranteed and will vary based on your unique situation and other factors.

2Fixed rates from 8.74% APR to 35.49% APR reflect the 0.25% autopay interest rate discount and a 0.25% direct deposit interest rate discount. SoFi rate ranges are current as of 12/18/25 and are subject to change without notice. The average of SoFi Personal Loans funded in 2022 was around $30K. Not all applicants qualify for the lowest rate. Lowest rates reserved for the most creditworthy borrowers. Your actual rate will be within the range of rates listed and will depend on the term you select, evaluation of your creditworthiness, income, and a variety of other factors.

Loan amounts range from $5,000– $100,000. The APR is the cost of credit as a yearly rate and reflects both your interest rate and an origination fee of 0%-7%, which will be deducted from any loan proceeds you receive.

PERSONAL LOAN INTEREST RATES AND FEES | ELIGIBILITY AND IMPORTANT DETAILS. Annual percentage rates (APRs) shown include the 0.25% autopay discount. If approved for a loan, the rates and terms offered will depend on things like creditworthiness, the length of the loan, and other factors, and will fall within the range of rates available by applicable loan term; check out our full APR examples and terms. Remember, not all applicants will qualify for the lowest rate. Want to learn more? See our eligibility criteria at SoFi.com/eligibility-criteria. SoFi reserves the right to change interest rates at any time without notice, changes would only apply to applications begun after the effective date of the change. Fixed Rates: Fixed rates range from 8.74% APR to 35.49% APR (with autopay). The SoFi 0.25% autopay interest rate reduction requires you to agree to make your scheduled monthly payments by an automatic monthly deduction (ACH) from a savings or checking account. Enrolling in autopay is not required to receive a loan from SoFi. Loan Terms: SoFi Personal Loans offer loans with a period of repayment between 2 and 7-year terms. Loan Fees: SoFi personal loans have no fees required; specifically, no origination fees required, no late fees, no prepayment penalties.

PERSONAL LOAN | REPAYMENT EXAMPLE. The following example depicts the APR, monthly payment and total payments during the life of a $30,000 personal loan with a 2-year repayment term, a 0.25% autopay discount, and a fixed rate between 8.74% APR to 35.49% APR. It works out to 24 monthly payments ranging from $1,356.68–$1,529.07 for a total amount of payments ranging from $32,560.37–$36,697.76. This repayment example assumes that the borrower is signed up for autopay and that all payments are made on time, with no pre-payments. Actual rates may vary based on repayment term, loan amount, creditworthiness, and other terms and conditions. SoFi does not offer variable rate personal loans. State restrictions may apply.


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