Smarter banking,
made for you.

  • Zero-fee everyday banking with early paycheck access.
  • Up to 5% cash back and credit-building you actually own.
  • 3.75% APY on every dollar in Savings.
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#1 Most Loved
Banking App™
Editor's Pick
Best Overall Checking Account 2026
1 Million+ 5 star reviews
in the Google Play and Apple App Stores
Top Rated
5 stars for customer service
#1 Most Loved
Banking App™
Editor's Pick
Best Overall Checking Account 2026
1 Million+ 5 star reviews
in the Google Play and Apple App Stores
Top Rated
5 stars for customer service

Fee-Free Banking

  • Fee-free banking with no minimum balance.
  • 60K+ fee-free ATMs nationwide.
  • SafetyNet covers up to $200 in overdraft, fee-free.

5% Cash Back

  • 5% cash back with Nova Prime, or 2% with Nova Plus.
  • Pick a bonus category — gas, groceries, utilities.
  • Earn on every tap with the Nova Card.

Grow Credit

  • No credit check required to start building.
  • No interest, no annual fee, no security deposit.
  • Average member sees a 70-point lift in year one.

Easy Savings

  • Up to 3.75% APY on every Savings dollar.
  • Round-ups quietly grow your stash on autopilot.
  • Set named goals and track progress in real time.

Early Payday

  • Access up to $500 of your paycheck early when you ask.
  • Direct deposit lands up to two days sooner.
  • No mandatory fees and no interest.

24/7 Support

  • Real-time alerts on every transaction.
  • Talk to a real human, any hour, any day.
  • Protected by Visa's Zero Liability Policy.
Prime

The most rewarding way to bank.

Unlock Nova Prime with qualifying direct deposits and stack 5% cash back, 3.75% APY on Savings, and a credit lift you can actually feel.

Security

Safeguard your money.

  • FDIC-style coverage via partner banks
  • Backed by Visa's Zero Liability Policy
  • Protection against fraudulent charges

Hear from our members

"Switched from a legacy bank after a billing mistake — Nova refunded me in under a minute and shipped a replacement card the next day. I'm not going back."

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Nova is a fintech experience that partners with FDIC-style member banks to provide banking services. Your money sits with a partner bank; Nova builds the experience around it.

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