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Get a personalized credit card debt payoff plan and never miss a payment with Tally’s debt automation app.
Even if you’re decent with money, juggling multiple payments and due dates across several cards can be a hassle. And the stakes are high — accidentally missing a credit card payment could impact your credit score for years to come. That’s when the Tally app can help.
Tally streamlines credit card debt repayment with a debt management dashboard and algorithm that determines the best way to tackle your balances so you can pay them down faster. If you’re struggling with debt, eliminating some of it could help alleviate a bit of financial burden.
In this Tally app review, we’ll discuss what Tally is, how it works, and what you need to know before signing up.
What is the Tally app?
How does the Tally app work?
Who can use Tally?
Founded in 2015 by Jason Brown and Jasper Platz, Tally is a debt automation app that helps users manage several credit cards in one place. The goal is to help simplify debt management and make the repayment process easier.
Tally users also get access to Tally Advisor, which the company calls the “robo advisor for your debt.” Similar to how a robo advisor recommends an investment strategy based on your risk tolerance and goals, the Tally Advisor tool analyzes your credit card debt and goals to recommend a debt payoff plan.
In addition to its debt management and advising tools, Tally also offers a credit line to consolidate high-interest credit cards and help you save money and repay debt faster.
It’s free to download Tally, but to get the most out of the app, you need to qualify for its credit line. You need a minimum credit score of 660 to qualify. During this process, Tally does a soft pull that shouldn’t affect your credit score. Then, it analyzes your debt balances and APRs to figure out the best way to help you pay down your debt. Tally’s credit line APRs range from 7.90% to 25.90%, as of June 29, 2020.
Once you’re approved, your high-interest debt is moved over to the Tally credit line. If you link credit cards to the app that have a lower interest rate than the Tally credit line, Tally makes just minimum payments on those cards. You also have the option to turn off the automatic minimum payment feature. In that case, Tally will remind you to pay that bill, and you can make credit card payments in the app or directly with the card issuer.
You’ll receive one statement per month from Tally with a minimum payment due. The minimum payment includes interest on the Tally credit line, the amounts Tally paid to your different card issuers that month, plus 1% of your Tally credit line balance. The extra 1% is tacked on to make sure you’re chipping away at the credit line. After all, the objective here is to be completely debt-free, and that involves paying down your Tally credit line, too.
We mentioned the advisor feature above in the app overview, but it’s worth highlighting here as well. Tally Advisor analyzes your credit cards and tells you what payments you should make to get out of credit card debt. You can also set debt repayment goals, and Tally will tweak your repayment plan to help you meet those goals.
Tally’s Late Fee Protection makes it simple to avoid credit card late fees. It scans each linked credit card account monthly to make sure at least the minimum payments are made. Even if you hit your Tally credit line limit, Tally will advance you the money to make minimum card payments with no fee; the amount of your advance will be tacked on to your next statement.
Tally launched the COVID-19 Relief Program to support users experiencing a loss of income due to the pandemic. Those who qualify can postpone a credit line payment, but interest will still accrue on the balance. Also, Tally will not pay your credit cards while you’re in the program, so you’ll need to make payments directly with your card issuers again.
To qualify for relief, you must have a Tally account that’s been open for at least 30 days. If you’re facing financial hardship, the Tally website says it’ll “help you create a custom payment plan that accommodates your situation,” but also warns that your first payment after the program may be higher because of the missed payment and accrued interest.
Tally is free to download in the Apple App Store and on Google Play. But you need a credit score of 660 or better to qualify for the line of credit — this is considered a fair score on the FICO scale.
There are also state limitations. As of June 29, 2020, Tally is available only in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Washington, D.C. and Wisconsin. Tally mentions adding more states in the future, so stay tuned if you don’t live in a state that it currently serves.
As far as credit cards go, you can connect credit cards from American Express, Bank of America, Barclays, Capital One, Chase, Citibank, Discover, First Bankcard, Fifth Third Bank, US Bank and Wells Fargo to Tally. The app also lets you connect store cards from Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot, Macy’s, Sears, Target, TJ Maxx and Walmart.
Is the Tally app legit?
Yes, Tally is a legitimate financial services company registered with NMLS Consumer Access. As for security, the app doesn’t store your bank usernames or passwords, and information is transferred using SSL encryption. Tally will not share any data without permission.
Tally has more than 13,000 reviews in the Apple App Store, many with a rating of 4.5 stars. Most reviews are positive, with several commenters saying it’s helped them better manage their debt. People do, however, complain about the stringent credit score requirement. Other users say there are sometimes problems keeping credit cards linked up to the app.
The Tally app is free to download. You do pay interest on the credit line, but there are no other fees. Although Tally offers rates as low as 7.90%, rates go up to 25.90%, as of June 29, 2020. The average credit card interest rate is 16.61% (as of June 29,2020), according to the Federal Reserve.
Depending on your credit, you could qualify for a Tally credit line that’s not too far from what you already have on your existing credit cards. If you have good to excellent credit (740 or higher on the FICO scale), you may be able to land a better interest rate on a low-interest personal loan. And you can consolidate debt with that loan instead.
Does Tally impact your credit score?
Tally does a soft credit check to approve you for the line of credit, according to a representative. A soft inquiry should not impact your credit score.
What credit score do I need for Tally?
You need at least a 660 to qualify for the Tally line of credit. Although, Tally may look at other factors besides your credit score to determine whether you’re eligible. Some applicants report applying and getting denied despite having a FICO score greater than 660.
Tally charges interest on its credit lines (7.90% to 25.90% APR, as of June 29, 2020). Besides interest, there’s no annual fee, origination fee, prepayment fee, balance transfer fee, or over-the-limit fee.
Download the app. Go to the Apple App Store or Google Play to download for free.
Create an account. When you create an account, Tally will ask for some personal information, such as your first name, last name, email, and mailing address. Tell Tally your first and last name.
Qualify for a line of credit. Tally will ask for your birthday and annual salary before doing a soft inquiry to determine whether you qualify for a credit line.
Add your cards. Tally will scan your cards to determine the best way to eliminate your debt. If you’re approved for a credit line, it’ll help you pay your high-interest cards to save you money.
Personal loans offer a lump sum you can use for credit card consolidation. Often, these loans come with a fixed rate, payment, and payoff schedule. Credible is an online marketplace that can help you compare customized personal loan offers. Personal loans typically have repayment terms ranging from 12 to 84 months with fixed APRs starting at 4.99%.
When you do a credit card balance transfer, you move your credit card balances to a new card with a lower interest rate. Ideally, the new card offers a 0% APR introductory period. During the interest-free period, you can attack the principal to pay off your debt faster.
The low-interest introductory rate may last anywhere from 12 to 21 months, depending on the balance transfer card. To make the most of the balance transfer, you should repay as much debt as possible before interest kicks back in. Also be aware of balance transfer fees, which are typically 3% to 5% of the