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Brigit reviews: complaints & concerns

Last Updated: Apr 03, 2025

Although Brigit has a lifetime rating of 4.8 on the App Store and Google Play store, recent user reviews in March 2025 gave it a lower average rating of 3.7. Some users have voiced complaints about various aspects of the app. Read on to discover these complaints, common concerns, and more.

What do Brigit users complain about?

Out of hundreds of user reviews published in early 2025, here are some of the biggest frustrations shared:

  • Unwanted Charges: Many users report being charged monthly fees even after cancelling their subscriptions or not using the app.
  • Low Advance Limits: Dozens of users are stuck at a $50 advance limit despite long-term use and on-time repayments.
  • Poor Customer Support: Numerous users are frustrated by the lack of human support, only reaching automated responses and unable to resolve issues.
  • Slow Processing Times: Several users mention that processing repayments or receiving funds takes much longer than expected.
  • App Glitches: Users report frequent technical issues like login problems, bank account linking failures, or the app freezing.
  • Misleading Fees: Some feel misled about fees, saying they weren't informed about monthly charges or couldn't opt out of memberships.

Overall, unwanted charges, low advance limits, and poor customer service dominate the dissatisfaction.

App reviews talking about Complaint:
"...I canceled my account and brigit is still pulling money out of my account..."
"I have contacted customer support several times about my cash advance approval..."
"...I have been fighting to reconnect my bank account all afternoon..."

Scam reports

Even though Brigit is a legitimate company, we found 20+ reviews published recently describing the service as scammy (for context, this is out of hundreds we analyzed). About 15 users explicitly call the service a “scam”, “fraud”, or “thieves,” while others mention unexpected charges or hidden fees that made them feel deceived.

Some users worry about identity theft or data misuse, and several say they never received the promised “instant” advances but were still charged subscription fees.

The common theme is that people feel tricked or financially harmed, often pointing to unwanted subscriptions, surprise charges, difficulty canceling, and lack of helpful customer service.

App reviews talking about Scam:
"...they said even though it would not give me the loan I still have the $8.99 coming out of my account..."
"I deactivated my accounts months ago and they kept taking money..."
"...they promised me a advance and I pay them it says oh you don’t qauelfy for the advance..."

Overdraft reports

We found seven overdraft-related complaints, mostly about unexpected charges leading to overdraft fees from $15 to $97.

Two users report incorrect due-date calculations, causing payments to be attempted before funds are available or before their payday, resulting in NSF fees. Others claim unauthorized charges after deleting the app or without receiving a loan, triggering overdrafts, and one mentions unexpected membership fees causing additional overdraft costs.

Another user says after paying off their balance, they received an email stating their account went negative and were urged to take another advance to avoid overdrafting.

App reviews talking about Reported Overdraft:
"...intentionally makes my payments late, by charging my account prior to funds being available, thus causing my account to be charged 16$ per overdrafted transaction..."
"I was checking out the services in 10/24 and decided not to go with Brigit...then nearly three months later they charged me a $39 fee and I also got charged an overdraft fee $15..."
"Got approved for $25 for $3.99 fee...then pull out a $5.99 membership charge which overdrew my account costing additional $32..."

What users say on other topics

Positive
1%
Negative
99%
Many users complain about Brigit's subscription model, highlighting the high monthly fees ranging from $8.99 to $15, which they find excessive for the limited cash advance amounts offered, often capped at $50. Users express frustration over misleading advertising, as they are not informed about the subscription fees upfront and feel trapped into paying them. Some mention that despite paying for the subscription, they still face difficulties in qualifying for cash advances due to the app's scoring system. The sentiment is largely negative, with users feeling that the service is not worth the cost, especially when compared to other apps offering better terms.
App reviews talking about Subscription Model:
"...they charge a monthly fee plus I have had it for over 1 year and never got an increase in the amount I can borrow it stayed at 50 dollars..."
"I was so excited to try out this app because I’ve seen the commercials all over the place and saying how there’s no membership fees no late fees, but after you get done putting in your information..."
"...now that they charge 8.99 for a subscription and still charge an advance fee to get the $50... There are much better options..."

Complaints about Brigit

In November 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ordered Brigit to pay $17 million in refunds to over 1.8 million customers due to deceptive practices. The FTC found that Brigit misled users by advertising cash advances up to $250 when only 1% of users qualified for that amount, and by charging hidden fees despite promoting free instant transfers and no hidden costs.