What do I need to get started?
Here’s what you need to start your credit building journey at Self:
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A bank account, debit card, or prepaid card
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A valid email address and phone number
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Your social security number
Please note, to apply you must be:
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A valid permanent U.S. resident or U.S. citizen with a physical address in the U.S.
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At least 18 years of age or older
This information is used to verify your identity, make your payments and for the purposes of reporting to the credit bureaus.
Note: if you pay by debit card, there's an expedited payment fee. To avoid this fee, please link a bank account instead.