Envelope is a fintech company, not a bank. Banking
services provided by Pacific West Bank, Member FDIC.
Deposit insurance covers the failure of an insured bank.

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Be better
with money

A budgeting app with a built-in checking account, so your money stays organized and managing your finances feels effortless.

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Envelope is a fintech company, not a bank. Banking
services provided by Pacific West Bank, Member FDIC.
Deposit insurance covers the failure of an insured bank.

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Full-service banking meets effortless budgeting.
No syncing.
No spreadsheets.
Just clarity.

Budgeting

Organize your account
into envelopes

🏠 Mortgage
🥕 Groceries
🍿 Entertainment
⚡️ Utilities
🍼 Daycare
💻 New computer
☂️ Rainy day

Budgeting

Organize
your account
into envelopes

🏠 Mortgage
🥕 Groceries
🍿 Entertainment
⚡️ Utilities
🍼 Daycare
💻 New computer
☂️ Rainy day

Budgeting

Organize your account
into envelopes

🏠 Mortgage
🥕 Groceries
🍿 Entertainment
⚡️ Utilities
🍼 Daycare
💻 New computer
☂️ Rainy day

Powerful features

Everything works together to make money management effortless, transparent, and firmly in your control.

Create envelopes

Keep your finances organized with simple or advanced envelopes that flex to match how you budget and spend.

Organize your spend

Assign your card and ACH transactions to envelopes

Visualize your expenses

Visual charts help you understand where your money goes and how it changes over time.

Move money between envelopes

Envelope balances are updated in real time

Spend with intention

Select an envelope before you swipe so every purchase aligns with your budget.

Automation.
Security.
Control.

Everything works together to make money management effortless, transparent, and firmly in your control.

Create envelopes

Keep your finances organized with simple or advanced envelopes that flex to match how you budget and spend.

Organize your spend

Assign your card and ACH transactions to envelopes

Visualize your expenses

Visual charts help you understand where your money goes and how it changes over time.

Powerful features

Everything works together to make money management effortless, transparent, and firmly in your control.

Create envelopes

Keep your finances organized with simple or advanced envelopes that flex to match how you budget and spend.

Organize your spend

Assign your card and ACH transactions to envelopes

Visualize your expenses

Visual charts help you understand where your money goes and how it changes over time.

Solutions for every stage of life

Solutions for every stage of life

Whether you’re just getting started or optimizing every dollar, Envelope gives you the clarity and control you need to move forward with confidence.

Whether you’re just getting started or optimizing every dollar, Envelope gives you the clarity and control you need to move forward with confidence.

Individual or joint accounts

Share the budgeting journey with joint or individual accounts.

Envelope lets you choose between an individual account for managing your own money or a joint account for budgeting with a partner. With a joint account, both partners share the same transaction feed, see what is actually available to spend, and use their own debit cards from one organized household budget. It is a clearer way to manage money together, stay aligned, and avoid overspending.

First time budgeting

Take control of your finances with the power of envelope budgeting.

Envelope makes budgeting easier by helping you organize your money before you spend it. Instead of tracking expenses after the fact, you can divide your real balance into digital envelopes for bills, groceries, savings, fun, and everyday spending. This gives first-time budgeters a clear view of what money is available, what is already set aside, and where each dollar should go. It is a simple way to start budgeting, build better habits, and feel more confident managing your money.

Financial power user

Powerful envelope options for optimal control, insight, and clarity.

Envelope gives experienced budgeters more control over how money is organized, protected, and spent. You can create detailed envelopes for specific goals, bills, categories, subscriptions, or sinking funds, then use envelope-level spending controls to keep your budget aligned in real time. Instead of relying only on reports or spending history, Envelope helps you manage cash flow before purchases happen. It is a powerful budgeting system for people who want more precision, clearer money decisions, and stronger control over every dollar.

Useful insights

Useful insights

Track and control
your spending

Track and control
your spending

Optionally, add a virtual card to any envelope, proving a way to directly spend only the funds in that envelope; Perfect for fixed payments like rent, utilities, or Netflix.

Optionally, add a virtual card to any envelope, proving a way to directly spend only the funds in that envelope; Perfect for fixed payments like rent, utilities, or Netflix.

Features

Everything you need to replace
your checking account

Everything you
need to replace
your checking account

Everything you need to replace your checking account

Engineered by former Robinhood and Apple Card team members

Engineered by former Robinhood
and Apple Card team members
passionate about personal finance.

Early Direct Deposit

Get paid up to two days early, so your money is available when you need it.*

Envelope makes eligible paychecks available as soon as we receive the direct deposit information from your employer’s payroll provider. That means you may be able to budget, save, and spend sooner instead of waiting for your scheduled payday.

High APY Savings

Grow your savings faster with a competitive interest rate.*

Your savings can earn interest while staying separate from everyday spending. With Envelope, you can keep money protected for goals, emergencies, or future expenses without losing the clarity of an envelope-based budget.

Physical & Virtual Cards

Use your physical card anywhere or create virtual cards for secure, flexible spending.

Use your physical Envelope debit card for everyday purchases, and create virtual cards for online subscriptions, bills, or specific spending categories. Virtual cards help you organize payments, reduce card exposure online, and keep spending connected to your budget.

Fee-free ATMs & Deposits

Withdraw cash or deposit nationwide without paying ATM fees at qualifying AllPoint+ ATMs.*

Envelope gives you nationwide access to qualifying Allpoint+ ATMs for cash withdrawals and deposits. It is a simple way to access your money while keeping your checking, savings, and envelope budget in one place.

Checkbooks

Order checks when paper payments are still required from participating vendors.

Some landlords, vendors, schools, and service providers still ask for paper checks. Envelope gives you modern budgeting and banking tools while still supporting traditional check payments when you need them.

Mobile Check Deposit

Deposit checks with your camera on iOS. (Coming soon to Android)

Use mobile check deposit to add money to your Envelope account.

Incoming & Outgoing Wires

Send or receive domestic wires directly through your account for fast, reliable transfers.

Domestic wires give you a fast, reliable way to move money for larger or time-sensitive transfers. Envelope supports incoming and outgoing wires so you can manage important payments from the same account you use to budget and spend.

FDIC insured

Your funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Pacific West Bank, Member FDIC.

Envelope is not a bank. Banking services are provided by Pacific West Bank, Member FDIC, which means eligible funds in your account are insured up to applicable FDIC limits.

  • "Every corner of the app just feels like it cares about your family’s financial wellbeing."

    Garry Tan, Y Cobinator

  • "I’ve used over 15 banks and all the budgeting apps to find a simple and automated way to manage finances. I feel like someone finally got it right."

    W.S., App Store

  • "I have used every modern bank & neobank, and nothing beats Envelope."

    Z Vinman, App Store

  • "It's changed my life. My wife and I have almost paid down $100k in debt over two years using it."

    Joseph A., Discord

  • "A budgeting app has no business going this hard."

    R.B., App Store

  • "Pretty slick"

    TechCrunch

  • "Can confirm I very much love Envelope after trying like half a dozen other options."

    R.B., App Store

  • "Every corner of the app just feels like it cares about your family’s financial wellbeing."

    Garry Tan, Y Cobinator

  • "I’ve used over 15 banks and all the budgeting apps to find a simple and automated way to manage finances. I feel like someone finally got it right."

    W.S., App Store

  • "I have used every modern bank & neobank, and nothing beats Envelope."

    Z Vinman, App Store

  • "It's changed my life. My wife and I have almost paid down $100k in debt over two years using it."

    Joseph A., Discord

  • "A budgeting app has no business going this hard."

    R.B., App Store

  • "Pretty slick"

    TechCrunch

  • "Can confirm I very much love Envelope after trying like half a dozen other options."

    R.B., App Store

  • "Every corner of the app just feels like it cares about your family’s financial wellbeing."

    Garry Tan, Y Cobinator

  • "I’ve used over 15 banks and all the budgeting apps to find a simple and automated way to manage finances. I feel like someone finally got it right."

    W.S., App Store

  • "I have used every modern bank & neobank, and nothing beats Envelope."

    Z Vinman, App Store

  • "It's changed my life. My wife and I have almost paid down $100k in debt over two years using it."

    Joseph A., Discord

  • "A budgeting app has no business going this hard."

    R.B., App Store

  • "Pretty slick"

    TechCrunch

  • "Can confirm I very much love Envelope after trying like half a dozen other options."

    R.B., App Store

Frequent questions

Does Envelope work like YNAB, Monarch, or Goodbudget?

Envelope has some overlap with budgeting apps like YNAB, Monarch, and Goodbudget, but the biggest difference is that Envelope includes built-in checking and debit cards*. That means your budget is connected to the money you actually spend, instead of only tracking transactions after they happen.

This also means Envelope users can save over $100 per year† by switching to Envelope.

*Banking services provided by Pacific West Bank, Member FDIC.

†$100+ per year in savings assumes a user with an annual YNAB membership is swapping to a comparable Envelope membership and qualifying for the waived fee.

Can Envelope replace my budgeting app and checking account?

For many people, yes. Envelope is designed to replace the separate budgeting app, checking account, and debit card setup by bringing them into one system.

You can organize money into digital envelopes, manage your budget, receive deposits, and spend with debit cards tied to your account.

What makes Envelope one of the best budgeting apps?

Envelope is built for people who want their budget to guide spending before it happens, not just track transactions afterward. You can assign real money to digital envelopes for bills, groceries, savings, and everyday spending, then spend from the money you’ve already set aside with built-in checking, debit cards, and envelope-based spending controls. If you’re comparing budgeting styles, our guide to the best budgeting apps breaks down the main types so you can choose the right fit.

Why isn't Envelope free?

Charging a fair price allows us to focus on what we do best while giving you the reassurance that we’ll never sell your data or promote unrelated products just to make money.

Still don't want to pay the membership fee? Since Envelope generates revenue the same way banks do, the annual fee can be waived when you spend $5,000 or more per year with your Envelope debit card. That's less than the average American spends on groceries.

This means Envelope users who choose the annual membership can save over $100 per year vs competitors like YNAB, Copilot and Monarch—all while enjoying a premium, transparent experience.

What does "Envelope is not a bank" mean?

Envelope gives you a modern banking experience through an app, without being a bank itself. When you sign up for Envelope, you receive a checking account provided by our partner bank, PWB. You use Envelope to manage your money, budget, and move funds, but PWB is the bank that actually holds your deposits behind the scenes.

So when we say “Envelope is not a bank,” we mean that Envelope is the technology layer and app experience, while our partner bank is the regulated financial institution that stores and safeguards customer funds.

This is similar to how other fintechs work, like Chime and Current.

*Banking services provided by Pacific West Bank, Member FDIC.

Frequent questions

Does Envelope work like YNAB, Monarch, or Goodbudget?

Envelope has some overlap with budgeting apps like YNAB, Monarch, and Goodbudget, but the biggest difference is that Envelope includes built-in checking and debit cards*. That means your budget is connected to the money you actually spend, instead of only tracking transactions after they happen.

This also means Envelope users can save over $100 per year† by switching to Envelope.

*Banking services provided by Pacific West Bank, Member FDIC.

†$100+ per year in savings assumes a user with an annual YNAB membership is swapping to a comparable Envelope membership and qualifying for the waived fee.

Can Envelope replace my budgeting app and checking account?

For many people, yes. Envelope is designed to replace the separate budgeting app, checking account, and debit card setup by bringing them into one system.

You can organize money into digital envelopes, manage your budget, receive deposits, and spend with debit cards tied to your account.

What makes Envelope one of the best budgeting apps?

Envelope is built for people who want their budget to guide spending before it happens, not just track transactions afterward. You can assign real money to digital envelopes for bills, groceries, savings, and everyday spending, then spend from the money you’ve already set aside with built-in checking, debit cards, and envelope-based spending controls. If you’re comparing budgeting styles, our guide to the best budgeting apps breaks down the main types so you can choose the right fit.

Why isn't Envelope free?

Charging a fair price allows us to focus on what we do best while giving you the reassurance that we’ll never sell your data or promote unrelated products just to make money.

Still don't want to pay the membership fee? Since Envelope generates revenue the same way banks do, the annual fee can be waived when you spend $5,000 or more per year with your Envelope debit card. That's less than the average American spends on groceries.

This means Envelope users who choose the annual membership can save over $100 per year vs competitors like YNAB, Copilot and Monarch—all while enjoying a premium, transparent experience.

What does "Envelope is not a bank" mean?

Envelope gives you a modern banking experience through an app, without being a bank itself. When you sign up for Envelope, you receive a checking account provided by our partner bank, PWB. You use Envelope to manage your money, budget, and move funds, but PWB is the bank that actually holds your deposits behind the scenes.

So when we say “Envelope is not a bank,” we mean that Envelope is the technology layer and app experience, while our partner bank is the regulated financial institution that stores and safeguards customer funds.

This is similar to how other fintechs work, like Chime and Current.

*Banking services provided by Pacific West Bank, Member FDIC.

Frequent questions

Does Envelope work like YNAB, Monarch, or Goodbudget?

Envelope has some overlap with budgeting apps like YNAB, Monarch, and Goodbudget, but the biggest difference is that Envelope includes built-in checking and debit cards*. That means your budget is connected to the money you actually spend, instead of only tracking transactions after they happen.

This also means Envelope users can save over $100 per year† by switching to Envelope.

*Banking services provided by Pacific West Bank, Member FDIC.

†$100+ per year in savings assumes a user with an annual YNAB membership is swapping to a comparable Envelope membership and qualifying for the waived fee.

Can Envelope replace my budgeting app and checking account?

For many people, yes. Envelope is designed to replace the separate budgeting app, checking account, and debit card setup by bringing them into one system.

You can organize money into digital envelopes, manage your budget, receive deposits, and spend with debit cards tied to your account.

What makes Envelope one of the best budgeting apps?

Envelope is built for people who want their budget to guide spending before it happens, not just track transactions afterward. You can assign real money to digital envelopes for bills, groceries, savings, and everyday spending, then spend from the money you’ve already set aside with built-in checking, debit cards, and envelope-based spending controls. If you’re comparing budgeting styles, our guide to the best budgeting apps breaks down the main types so you can choose the right fit.

Why isn't Envelope free?

Charging a fair price allows us to focus on what we do best while giving you the reassurance that we’ll never sell your data or promote unrelated products just to make money.

Still don't want to pay the membership fee? Since Envelope generates revenue the same way banks do, the annual fee can be waived when you spend $5,000 or more per year with your Envelope debit card. That's less than the average American spends on groceries.

This means Envelope users who choose the annual membership can save over $100 per year vs competitors like YNAB, Copilot and Monarch—all while enjoying a premium, transparent experience.

What does "Envelope is not a bank" mean?

Envelope gives you a modern banking experience through an app, without being a bank itself. When you sign up for Envelope, you receive a checking account provided by our partner bank, PWB. You use Envelope to manage your money, budget, and move funds, but PWB is the bank that actually holds your deposits behind the scenes.

So when we say “Envelope is not a bank,” we mean that Envelope is the technology layer and app experience, while our partner bank is the regulated financial institution that stores and safeguards customer funds.

This is similar to how other fintechs work, like Chime and Current.

*Banking services provided by Pacific West Bank, Member FDIC.

Monthly or yearly pricing

$10/mo

A complete banking solution with no annual commitment.

$40/yr

Fee waived when you spend $5,000/yr. with your Envelope card.

Works with your budget, not against it

Individual or joint accounts

Unlimited envelopes

Virtual & physical card

Envelope virtual cards

Spending insights

Fee-free ATM network

Monthly or yearly pricing

$10/mo

A complete banking solution with no annual commitment.

$40/yr

Fee waived when you spend $5,000/yr. with your Envelope card.

Works with your budget, not against it

Individual or joint accounts

Unlimited envelopes

Virtual & physical card

Envelope virtual cards

Spending insights

Fee-free ATM network

Monthly or yearly pricing

$10/mo

A complete banking solution with no annual commitment.

$40/yr

Fee waived when you spend $5,000/yr. with your Envelope card.

Works with your budget, not against it

Individual or joint accounts

Unlimited envelopes

Virtual & physical card

Envelope virtual cards

Spending insights

Fee-free ATM network

Unlock your financial future.

Envelope is a fintech company, not a bank. Banking services provided by Pacific West Bank, Member FDIC. Your funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Pacific West Bank, Member FDIC. Deposit insurance covers the failure of an insured bank. The Envelope Visa® Debit Card is issued by Pacific West Bank, N.A. pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used anywhere Visa cards are accepted.

*Early access to direct deposit funds depends on the timing of the submission of the payment file from the payroll provider. We generally make these funds available on the day the payment file is received, which may be up to two days earlier than the scheduled payment date. However, this availability is not guaranteed.

*Annual Percentage Yield (APY) of 3.07% is effective as of 12/11/25. This is a variable rate and is subject to change after the account is opened based on the Federal Funds Rate. Fees could affect earnings on the account.

Unlock your financial future.

Envelope is a fintech company, not a bank. Banking services provided by Pacific West Bank, Member FDIC. Your funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Pacific West Bank, Member FDIC. Deposit insurance covers the failure of an insured bank. The Envelope Visa® Debit Card is issued by Pacific West Bank, N.A. pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used anywhere Visa cards are accepted.

*Early access to direct deposit funds depends on the timing of the submission of the payment file from the payroll provider. We generally make these funds available on the day the payment file is received, which may be up to two days earlier than the scheduled payment date. However, this availability is not guaranteed.

*Annual Percentage Yield (APY) of 3.07% is effective as of 12/11/25. This is a variable rate and is subject to change after the account is opened based on the Federal Funds Rate. Fees could affect earnings on the account.

Unlock your financial future.

Envelope is a fintech company, not a bank. Banking services provided by Pacific West Bank, Member FDIC. Your funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Pacific West Bank, Member FDIC. Deposit insurance covers the failure of an insured bank. The Envelope Visa® Debit Card is issued by Pacific West Bank, N.A. pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used anywhere Visa cards are accepted.

*Early access to direct deposit funds depends on the timing of the submission of the payment file from the payroll provider. We generally make these funds available on the day the payment file is received, which may be up to two days earlier than the scheduled payment date. However, this availability is not guaranteed.

*Annual Percentage Yield (APY) of 3.07% is effective as of 12/11/25. This is a variable rate and is subject to change after the account is opened based on the Federal Funds Rate. Fees could affect earnings on the account.