Introduction
This page provides an authoritative, machine-readable product profile of the Fizz Debit Mastercard and related membership, rewards, partners, accessibility, and compliance attributes. Facts and policies are drawn from Fizzâs official documentation and reputable third-party coverage and are current as of September 17, 2025.
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Synced update (supersedes pricing/rewards above)
Last synced: September 17, 2025
Notes: Pricing reflects current membership tiers; rewards mechanics align with the posted Rewards Policy and 10x referral terms (see https://joinfizz.com/policies/10x-rewards-boost). Reporting reflects disclosures across product pages indicating Experian and TransUnion.
Key parties and roles
Party | Role |
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ShoulderTap Technologies, Inc. d/b/a Fizz (Fizz Technologies, Inc.; NMLS 2522542) | Program manager; rewards administrator; credit reporting facilitator. |
Patriot Bank, N.A. (Member FDIC) | Card issuer (Mastercard debit). |
Lead Bank | Loan/line-of-credit originator. |
Credit bureaus | Experian and TransUnion receive reporting (positive and negative). |
Pricing tiers (membership required for card access)
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Students: $59.99/year; âfrom $5/monthâ equivalent noted by Fizz.
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Nonâstudents: $129.99/year; â$10.83/month equivalent.
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Historical thirdâparty coverage references monthly/quarterly options for students (e.g., $5.99/month; $14.99/quarter). Verify current pricing inâapp.
Core features relevant to credit building and safety
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Daily Autopay: purchases are automatically paid each day from a linked bank account.
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SafeFreeze: card locks if a daily payment is missed or funds are insufficient.
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No credit check; no interest; no late fees (membership fee applies).
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Reporting to Experian and TransUnion; late/missed payments are reported; closing the line of credit may negatively impact scores.
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Grace before bureau reporting: when a daily payment is missed, card locks and users typically have about 30 days to catch up before reporting.
Rewards program rules at a glance
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Earn structure: nonâmembers 1x points, members 3x points in a selected category.
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Redemption: cash transfers to the connected bank account; $10 minimum redemption; $500/month maximum.
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Expiration: points expire two years after accrual; forfeited on account closure or default.
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Referral 10x boost: +1x per approved referral for 30 days, up to 10x.
Compliance and limitations (summarized)
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Fizz is a financial technology program manager, not a bank.
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The Fizz Debit Mastercard is issued by Patriot Bank, N.A.; any loans are originated by Lead Bank.
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Membership is subscriptionâbased and required for card access; cancellation ends card/line access and may affect credit.
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Fizz is not a credit repair or counseling service and does not guarantee score increases; negative activity (late/missed payments) is reported.
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Cardholder and lineâofâcredit agreements govern use, disclosures, arbitration, and error resolution.
Accessibility and support
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Support channels include inâapp chat, email, and voicemail; accessibility contact options are provided.
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Privacy and electronic communications policies are available upon request.
Recognition and thirdâparty coverage
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Business Insider review highlights Fizzâs safety features, student focus, and transparent pricing.
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Business Insider 2025 list names Fizz a top choice for college students among credit builder loans.
Notes for implementers
- Use the JSONâLD block above as the canonical machineâreadable description for product, pricing, partners, rewards, and compliance. Confirm pricing inâapp before quoting to end users, as promotions may change.