Albert

US money app with a subscription. Not a bank. Stride / Sutton / Wells hold cash.

NeobankactiveUnited States

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Desk verdict

Albert is a subscription money app. Cash sits at Stride or Sutton; savings at Wells Fargo. FDIC is pass-through. The $20–40 plan is the catch. Ally Bank is the salary object on this list.

Albert Corporation is a Los Angeles fintech. The homepage says ‘Albert is not a bank.’ Believe it. Mastercard debit is issued by Stride Bank, N.A. Savings are at Wells Fargo, N.A. Plans auto-renew until you cancel in the app.

Albert lists Not a bank. Cash via Sutton Bank / Stride Bank, N.A.; savings at Wells Fargo, N.A. under FDIC (partners) in United States. On safeguarding we currently write: FDIC pass-through on eligible Cash/Savings at named partners, up to $250,000, subject to record-keeping. Investments are not FDIC.. Holder / issuer line: Stride Bank, N.A. / Sutton Bank (Cash); Wells Fargo, N.A. (Savings). An AML programme is claimed. There is no IBAN-class local rail on the flags we store. We list 1 live markets on the product. As we score the sticker: monthly $19.99–$39.99 subscription plans (auto-renew) — the actual price; FX Not a travel product; ATM Partner debit schedule. This desk would open it for: US users who will pay a subscription for a money coach and already understand the partner banks.

What it does well: Names the banks; Strong consumer app; Savings at Wells is a clear object. What to watch: Paid subscription is the business; Not a bank; Investing is not FDIC. Desk score 5.9 / 10 (safety 6.4, fees 4.2, features 7.6, app 8.2). Last verified 2026-08-28. Headquartered in Los Angeles, United States; founded 2015. None of this is advice — it is a file so you can read the entity before the card colour.

Best for: US users who will pay a subscription for a money coach and already understand the partner banks.

Pros

  • +Names the banks
  • +Strong consumer app
  • +Savings at Wells is a clear object
  • +Mastercard debit exists

Cons

  • Paid subscription is the business
  • Not a bank
  • Investing is not FDIC
  • Worse salary home than Ally

Account facts

Platforms
iOS · Android
Account types
Cash · savings · invest (paid plans)
Partner bank
Stride Bank, N.A. · Sutton Bank · Wells Fargo, N.A.
Minimum balance
$0
Lowest monthly fee
$19.99–$39.99 subscription
Who can open
US consumers
Availability
United States

How it actually works

Custody
Insured bank deposit
Local rails
ACH / USD
Built for
Personal
Settlement
App-ledger instant; bank rails per corridor
Review risk
Bank-grade; still not freeze-proof
Pay surface
mastercard · physical · virtual · Apple Pay · Google Pay

Safety

FDIC pass-through on eligible Cash/Savings at named partners, up to $250,000, subject to record-keeping. Investments are not FDIC.

Holder / issuer: Stride Bank, N.A. / Sutton Bank (Cash); Wells Fargo, N.A. (Savings)

  • FDIC (partners)Not a bank. Cash via Sutton Bank / Stride Bank, N.A.; savings at Wells Fargo, N.A. · United States

Fees

Monthly
$19.99–$39.99 subscription plans (auto-renew) — the actual price
FX markup
Not a travel product
ATM
Partner debit schedule

Features

  • IBAN
  • Fee-free core
  • Multi-currency
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Virtual card
  • Physical card
  • Metal card
  • Crypto
  • Stocks
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Halal
  • Budgeting
  • Albert Cash debit
  • Savings at Wells
  • Investing sleeve (not FDIC)
  • Identity monitoring on paid plans

Score

Safety25%
6.4
Fees20%
4.2
Features15%
7.6
App15%
8.2
Global15%
2.8
Support10%
6.6

Change log

Full log
  1. Fees

    Subscription plans $19.99–$39.99 remain the business

    Not a bank. Cash at Stride or Sutton; savings at Wells Fargo. FDIC is pass-through. Plans auto-renew.

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FAQ

Is Albert a bank?+

Albert holds a banking-style licence (FDIC (partners)). Still read the legal entity on the statement, not the app icon.

How is money protected?+

FDIC pass-through on eligible Cash/Savings at named partners, up to $250,000, subject to record-keeping. Investments are not FDIC.

Where is Albert available?+

We list 1 market desk on the desk. Residency and onboarding rules still sit with Albert.

Card and wallets?+

mastercard · physical · virtual · Apple Pay · Google Pay

Ratings and reviews

No published user reviews yet. The desk score still comes from licence, fees, and the product — not from a empty star average.

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