May 29, 2026
A Washington federal judge on Friday declined to throw out a proposed class action accusing online banking company Chime Financial Inc. of violating state law through its refer-a-friend text messages, ruling that the marketing texts don't fall under an exception to Washington's Commercial Electronic Mail Act.
October 21, 2025
Online banking company Chime seeks to shed a proposed class action alleging its "refer a friend" texts violate Washington's Consumer Electronic Mail Act, arguing that its text referrals fit "squarely" within the anti-spam law's statutory exemption for legitimate business activities.
July 22, 2025
Online banking company Chime has been breaking a Washington state ban on unsolicited texts by encouraging customers to send "refer a friend" messages in order to expand its reach, according to a new proposed class action.