Bright Credit is a revolving line of credit that you can use to refinance your credit card debt and can save on interest fees.
Individual interest savings may vary and are not guaranteed.
Once you apply for Bright Credit, our team will review your application. If your application is approved, you can use your approved line of credit to refinance your credit card debt.
You can choose which cards and how much debt on those cards you would like to pay down using your approved limit. Funds will be transferred directly to pay down those cards.
Bright Credit is a revolving line of credit and hence there is no fixed term. The time you have to pay this off will depend on your approved credit limit and your monthly minimum due. You can find those details on the app once you are approved for Bright Credit.
You will be required to pay a minimum payment each month. But you can always pay more than the minimum monthly payment if you wish to pay off the loan faster. We don’t charge any prepayment fees and you can pay as much as you like above your credit limit up to the full amount outstanding.
Debt settlements are typically where a law firm or other agency negotiates your debt with your creditors. This will likely result in the closing of your accounts and your creditors will highlight the debt settlement on your credit report. This could affect your ability to get future loans and may increase your rates on those loans for which you are approved.
Bright does not negotiate with your creditors and we do not require you to close your cards. You can keep using your cards even after paying them off with Bright Credit. Bright Credit is a line of credit you can use to pay off your credit cards.
If you decide to apply for Bright Credit, the process typically looks like this:
Bright Credit is a revolving line of credit. You can continue to use Bright Credit even if you have paid it off once before and can draw down up to the credit limit as frequently as you like.
The difference between a Revolving credit line and an Installment Loan is mainly that the Installment Loan may have terms for when full repayment is due and you may no longer borrow. A revolving credit line is generally open indefinitely. You can access and use your available credit limit at any time.
Revolving credit is a credit line that remains available even as you pay the balance. You can access and use your available credit limit at any time. Account holders can repay the balance in full, or make just minimum payments each month. Each payment, minus the interest, opens the credit again to the account holder.
No, Bright Credit is an unsecured line of credit that does not require any security deposit.
We value the privacy and security of our customer's personal information. We have very strict privacy policies in place to protect your data. For more details refer to the Privacy policy.
Paying more than the minimum payment on your credit cards is a good practice to reduce your debt, but it may not be the most efficient way to save on interest charges. Bright Credit typically offers a lower interest rate than credit cards. So, if you use Bright Credit, you could save money on interest charges and pay off your debt faster*. Additionally, consolidating your payments into one monthly payment can make it easier to manage your finances.
*Individual interest savings may vary and are not guaranteed.
At this time, we only offer one Bright Credit loan per customer.
If you need help related to the Bright Credit application, please reach out to Bright’s Customer Support via:
You can use Bright Credit to refinance your credit card debt. If the interest rates on your credit cards are very high, you can pay them off with Bright Credit and you can save interest fees*.
*Individual results may vary.
Following are the benefits of Bright Credit:
*Individual interest savings may vary and are not guaranteed.
Yes, you can use Bright Credit to pay down multiple credit cards.
Once your Bright Credit application is approved & you decide to accept the offer, to pay down your cards, you just need to select which cards and how much you want to pay down with Bright Credit and we will directly send the funds to your cards.
Yes. You are free to continue using your credit cards after you have used Bright Credit to pay them down.
Yes, you can refinance multiple credit cards with Bright Credit.
Our goal is to help you consolidate your high-interest credit card debt into one manageable payment, saving you money on interest charges and simplifying your finances.
Individual interest savings may vary and are not guaranteed.
To be eligible to apply for Bright Credit:
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee approval for our credit line.
We review many aspects of your credit history to determine if you are approved for Bright Credit. The following are some of the factors that may be considered when reviewing your application.
Yes, you can still apply for our credit line even if you have bad credit or a low credit score. We understand that everyone's financial situation is unique, and we're committed to helping our customers get back on track. While approval is not guaranteed, we will review each application carefully and consider a range of factors beyond just your credit score to make our decision.
Currently, Bright Credit is only available in selected states. You can reach out to support@brightmoney.co to check if Bright Credit is available in your state.
Our team is working hard to make Bright Credit available to all the states of the USA.
No, checking your rates does NOT impact your credit score. When you check your rates for Bright Credit, we only initiate a “soft pull” of your credit report.
Yes, using Bright Credit to pay off your credit card debt can affect your credit utilization ratio positively. By paying off your credit cards, you'll be reducing your credit card balances, which can improve your overall credit health.
We offer credit lines of up to $8,000. Once you apply for Bright Credit, our team will review your application. If your application is approved, you will get to know the exact credit limit you are eligible for via Bright Credit. You can use that amount to refinance your credit card debt.
Also, users who make on-time payments and are in good standing may be evaluated for credit limit increases (limit changes are subject to credit underwriting and approval.)
We offer interest rates as low as 9.95%. Once you apply for Bright Credit, our team will review your application. If your application is approved, you will get to know your exact interest rate from Bright Credit.
Bright Credit’s interest rates are variable. Interest rates are subject to changes based on the WSJ Prime Rate.
You can apply for Bright Credit on the Bright Money app.
To download the app, use this link -
Or you can also apply on Bright’s website, using this link - https://app.brightmoney.co/
We need your bank account information to verify your identity and to learn about your personal finances in order to personalize your offer (once you check your rates).
We take extreme care with our customers' financial information. Data is protected with bank-level security 256-bit encryption.
We require your Social Security Number (SSN) to verify your identity.
You should include your gross income on the application. Gross income is an individual’s total earnings before taxes or other deductions. This includes income from all sources, not just employment.
Alimony, child support, or separate maintenance income does not need to be revealed if you do not choose to have it considered as a basis for repaying this loan.
No, we currently do not offer joint applications for Bright Credit.
We obtain your credit information from one or more major credit bureaus.
We aim to review all Bright Credit applications as quickly as possible. In most cases, we provide a decision on the application within 1-2 business days. Individual results may vary.
If additional information is needed, we will reach out to you directly to request it, via email, SMS, or phone call.
We will keep you informed of the status of your credit line application via email. You can also visit the Bright app to check the status of your application.
You will receive an email confirming that we have received your application, and we will follow up with you as soon as we have reviewed your application and made a decision. If you have any questions or concerns about the status of your application, please don't hesitate to contact us.
You can contact Bright’s customer support team, via
Yes, you can cancel your application (request to close it) by reaching out to Bright’s customer support team, via:
To verify your income, we will just need any of the following:
To verify your identity, we just need the following documents:
As per our policy, we process each application within 30 days of application submission. Hence, even though Bright might need more information from you to process your application, we will have to close your application in case you fail to submit the required documents before the specified time.
To send the documents required for processing your Bright Credit application, simply reply to the email you would have received from the Bright team.
Or you can also send your documents to support@brightmoney.co.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us.
A credit freeze restricts access to your credit report. If you suspect your personal information or identity was stolen, placing a credit freeze can help protect you from fraud.
When you place a security freeze, creditors (like us) cannot access your credit report. This keeps us from processing your Bright Credit application.
To let us (or any other lenders) access your credit files again, you will need to lift your credit freeze permanently or temporarily.
Contact credit reporting agencies to freeze or unfreeze your credit report.
Lift the freeze on your credit report for free by contacting any of the three major credit reporting agencies:
You can submit your request online, by phone, or by mail.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us.
If you need help, please reach out to Bright’s support team via,
If your application was declined, you will get an email from Bright addressing the same.
Please refer to the email sent to you by Bright for details on why your Bright Credit application was declined.
If you need any help, please reach out to Bright’s support team via:
No, it won’t impact your Credit score. When you check your rates, we only initiate a “soft pull” of your credit report, which has no impact on your credit score.
Currently, we do not support re-applications on Bright Credit.
However, our team is working on making this feature available soon.
Yes, there are other options available for refinancing your credit card debt, such as personal loans or balance transfer credit cards. We recommend researching these options to find the best fit for your needs.
You can find the steps you can take here. If you have any questions, please contact Bright’s support team.
Some steps you can take to improve your chances of being approved for Bright Credit in the future include paying your bills on time, reducing your debt-to-income ratio, and improving your credit score.
If you need any help, please reach out to Bright’s support team via:
There could be various reasons why we were unable to retrieve your credit report, including but not limited to an error in the information provided, technical issues with credit bureaus, or a credit freeze on your account. If you are unsure why we were unable to retrieve your credit report, please reach out to our customer support team for further assistance.
An adverse action notice is an explanation that lenders (like Bright) must give you if you’re denied credit — or if you’re given less favorable financing terms — based on your credit history.
No, there is no prepayment penalty for paying off your Bright Credit early. You can pay off your credit line in full at any time without incurring any additional fees or charges.
Your credit limit is determined based on a variety of factors, including your credit score, income, credit history, etc. We offer credit lines of up to $8,000.
Once you apply for Bright Credit, our team will review and verify your application. If your application is approved, you will get to know the exact credit limit you would be eligible for Bright Credit. You can use that amount to refinance your credit card debt.
Also, users who make on-time payments and are in good standing may be evaluated for credit limit increases (limit changes are subject to credit underwriting and approval)
Following are some of the factors that affect credit limit increases:
If your account is eligible for a credit limit increase, we will notify you by email, SMS, and phone call.
Yes, Bright will conduct a hard inquiry once you accept the offer. While it's true that a hard inquiry can temporarily have a temporary effect on your credit score, it's important to note that it's standard practice for most refinancing loans, and its impact on your credit score is usually minimal and temporary.
Moreover, making on-time payments on the loan can actually help build credit by creating a positive payment history.
If you need help related to Bright Credit disbursements, please reach out to Bright’s Customer Support via:
As soon as you activate your Bright Credit offer, your funds will be ready to use.
To start using your funds, you will need to tell us which cards and what amounts you want to pay down with your approved limit and we will directly send those funds to pay down your cards.
Once you’ve submitted your card preferences and the details are verified, It would typically take 2-3 business days for the funds to reflect in your credit cards.
Once you tell us which cards and how much you want to pay down with your approved limit, we will directly send those funds to your choice of cards.
We directly pay down your cards, so you don’t have to go through the hassle of paying your cards one by one.
If you need help related to your Bright Credit bills or payments, please reach out to Bright’s Customer Support via:
Your bill for Bright Credit will be generated each month and emailed to you. You can also access it via your Bright Money App.
Each bill will contain details about your total and minimum payment due. You can simply pay the minimum due amount each month (or more based on your convenience).
Your bill for Bright Credit will be generated each month and can be downloaded from the app. The bill will contain details about your total and minimum payment due. You can simply pay the minimum due amount each month (or more as per your convenience).
You can pay your due payments via the Bright Money App or via a link that you will receive in your email.
Payments can be made through either your checking account (via ACH), Debit/Credit Card, or Bright Savings Account.
AutoPay is a feature that automatically deducts monthly payments on your due date. It is a great way to ensure your Brigh Credit payments are on time.
To set up AutoPay, simply log in to your account on the Bright Money app and navigate to the "Settings" page. From there, you can select the option to set up automatic payments to Bright Credit.
You can also choose from which checking account your automatic payments will be debited. Automatic payments are powered by recurring ACH transactions.
You have a few different options on how to make your monthly payment to fit you best.
AutoPay is a feature that automatically deducts monthly payments on your due date. It is a great way to ensure your Brigh Credit payments are on time.
To set up AutoPay, simply log in to your account on the Bright Money app and navigate to the "Settings" page. From there, you can select the option to set up automatic payments to Bright Credit.
You can also choose which checking account your automatic payments should be debited from. Automatic payments are powered by recurring ACH transactions.
You can also make payments by yourself by logging in to your Bright Money app and authorizing one-time payment(s). Payments can be made either through your checking account (via ACH), Debit/Credit Card, or Bright Savings Account.
Please Note: Manual payments to your Bright Credit will be posted within 2-3 business days.
If you miss a payment or are unable to make a payment, we encourage you to contact us immediately. You can reach out to Bright’s Customer Support via:
Yes. You can enable Bright’s AutoPay feature to set up automatic payments to Bright Credit. It is a great way to ensure your Bright Credit payments are made on time.
To set up AutoPay, simply log in to your account on the Bright Money app and navigate to the "Settings" page. From there, you can select the option to set up automatic payments to Bright Credit.
You can also choose from which checking account your automatic payments will be debited. Automatic payments are powered by recurring ACH transactions.
No, setting up an AutoPay line is not mandatory. It is an optional feature for customers who prefer the convenience of automatic payments. It is a great way to ensure your Bright Credit payments are always on time.
Yes, you can stop or pause AutoPay at any time.
To do so, please contact our customer support team via:
Yes, you can change the checking account linked to AutoPay.
Simply log in to your account on the Bright Money app and navigate to the "Settings" page. From there, you will find the option to change your checking account used for AutoPay. You can enter the details of your new checking account here.
Your monthly minimum payment will depend on your approved credit limit, your current Bright Credit balance, and the terms of your agreement. You will receive detailed information about your minimum payment when you are approved for Bright Credit.
No, currently it is not possible to change your monthly minimum due.
You can choose to pay the minimum due each month or you can always pay more than the minimum due amount if you wish to pay down your loan faster.
For more help, please reach out to Bright’s Customer Support via:
If you believe you may miss or be late on a monthly payment, please reach out to our Customer Support team immediately and we will do our best to work with you.
You can reach out to Bright’s Customer Support via:
Yes, you can always make additional payments toward your Bright Credit.
You will be required to pay a minimum monthly due each month, but you can choose to pay more than the minimum due amount if you wish to pay down your loan faster.
If you need help related to credit reporting, please reach out to Bright’s Customer Support via:
Yes, once your Bright Credit application is approved and you decide to accept the offer, Bright reports your credit line activity to the major credit bureaus. As you keep making on-time payments, you will build a positive credit history.
The Bright Credit loan will appear on your credit report as an unsecured revolving line of credit from Bright Capital Inc.