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Fifteen plain-English guides researched from Brigit's terms, app-store disclosures and regulator filings, and tested in the app. Updated November 6, 2026.
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How it works: Brigit advances and loans up to $5,000
How the Brigit Score sets your limit, the 7-step application, and how our $200–$5,000 loan matching works.
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Brigit eligibility rules explained
The 60-day, three-deposit and positive-balance rules, and why gig workers get denied.
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Brigit fees & plans: Free vs Plus vs Premium
What each tier includes, when Premium pays for itself and the no-subscription route.
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Is Brigit legit? The FTC settlement explained
What the FTC alleged in 2023, what the $18M order changed, and how refunds worked.
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How Brigit Instant Cash works
Limits, scoring, delivery speeds and repayment — the mechanics in plain English.
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How to increase your Brigit limit
The account behaviors that move your Brigit Score, and a realistic timeline from $50 to $500.
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Brigit Credit Builder review
How the Premium credit-builder account works and whether it moves your score.
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How to cancel Brigit
Steps for iPhone, Android and web, what happens to an open advance, and refunds.
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Brigit not approving you? 7 reasons and fixes
Why Instant Cash says no, and what to change before your next pay cycle.
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Read guideBrigit vs EarnIn
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Fees, limits, speed and who should pick which — with the cost of a $100, $250 and $500 advance on each.
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Fees, limits, speed and who should pick which — with the cost of a $100, $250 and $500 advance on each.
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Fees, limits, speed and who should pick which — with the cost of a $100, $250 and $500 advance on each.
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