How to delete your Brigit account
To delete your Brigit account, log into the app, go to Settings, select Account, and tap Delete Account. Brigit will ask you to confirm the deletion and may require you to enter your password again. Once you confirm, your account and all associated data are permanently removed from Brigit's servers. The process takes effect immediately, though it may take a few business days for the deletion to fully process on the backend.
Before you delete, understand what happens: any pending transfers or cash advances will be cancelled, your payment history with Brigit disappears, and you lose access to future cash advances or other Brigit features. If you have an active cash advance or loan, Brigit may require you to repay it before allowing deletion. Check your account balance and pending transactions first.
Key Takeaways
- Deletion happens through the app's Settings menu under Account, and takes effect immediately once you confirm.
- Any active cash advances or loans must be repaid or cancelled before Brigit will let you delete the account.
- Your payment history and transaction records are permanently removed and cannot be recovered after deletion.
- If you want to pause Brigit temporarily instead of deleting, you can turn off notifications and stop using the app without closing the account.
What to check before deleting
Open the Brigit app and review your account status. Look for any active cash advances, pending transfers, or outstanding balances. If you have borrowed money from Brigit that you have not yet repaid, you must settle that debt before deletion is possible. Brigit will not let you close an account with an unpaid balance.
Check whether you have any scheduled automatic transfers or payments tied to your Brigit account. If Brigit is set to automatically transfer money to or from your linked bank account, those settings will be cancelled when you delete. Make sure you have another way to handle any regular payments or transfers you were relying on Brigit for.
Steps to delete through the mobile app
Open the Brigit app and log in if you are not already signed in. Tap the menu icon (usually three horizontal lines) or navigate to the Settings section. Look for an Account or Profile option and select it.
Scroll down to find the Delete Account option. Tap it and read the confirmation message carefully. Brigit will warn you that deletion is permanent and that you will lose access to all features and history. Tap Confirm or Delete Account to proceed. You may be asked to enter your password or verify your identity one more time before the deletion completes.
What happens to your linked bank account
Deleting your Brigit account does not delete your bank account or affect your banking relationship. Brigit simply removes its access to your bank account and stops monitoring your balance or initiating transfers. Your bank account remains open and active.
However, any recurring transfers or automatic payments you set up through Brigit will stop. If you were using Brigit to automatically transfer money to cover overdrafts or to move funds between accounts, you will need to set up a different method or manually manage those transfers yourself.
If you cannot delete your account
If the Delete Account option does not appear or if Brigit blocks the deletion, the most common reason is an outstanding balance or active cash advance. Return to your account dashboard and check the balance section. If you see a debt, you must repay it through the app before deletion becomes possible.
If you have repaid everything but deletion is still blocked, contact Brigit support through the app. Tap Help or Support and describe the issue. Support can investigate whether a technical problem is preventing deletion or whether there is a hold on the account you cannot see. Response times vary, but Brigit typically replies within one to two business days.
Alternatives to deleting your account
If you are not sure whether you want to delete permanently, consider pausing instead. You can simply stop using the app and turn off notifications. Your account will remain open, and you can log back in later if you change your mind. This preserves your payment history and account status without committing to permanent deletion.
If you are concerned about privacy or data, you can request that Brigit delete your personal information separately from closing your account. Contact support and ask about data deletion requests. Brigit may honor this request even if you keep the account open, though the specifics depend on their data retention policies and your state's privacy laws.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover my account after I delete it?
No. Once you confirm deletion, your account and all associated data are permanently removed. You cannot recover transaction history, payment records, or account settings. If you want to use Brigit again in the future, you will have to create a new account from scratch.
Will deleting my Brigit account hurt my credit score?
Deleting your account does not directly affect your credit score. However, if you have an outstanding balance when you delete, that debt does not disappear—Brigit may still report it to collection agencies or credit bureaus. Pay any balance before deletion to avoid this.
What if I have a pending cash advance when I try to delete?
Brigit will not let you delete if you have an active or pending cash advance. You must either wait for the advance to be repaid (if it is already in your account) or cancel the pending request. Once the advance is settled or cancelled, you can proceed with deletion.
How long does it take for my account to be fully deleted?
Deletion takes effect immediately in the app, but the backend processing may take a few business days. You lose access to Brigit features right away, but Brigit's servers may take time to fully purge your data from their systems.
Do I need to unlink my bank account before deleting Brigit?
No. Deleting your Brigit account automatically removes Brigit's access to your bank account. You do not need to manually unlink it first, though you can if you want to be extra cautious about data access before deletion.