Your security is our priority
We work hard to make Betterment a secure place to grow your money.
Data Security
Protection behind the scenes.
We use the strongest browser encryption available, store all of our data on servers in a secure facility, and implement systematic processes and procedures for securing and storing data.
Fraud Protection
Safeguards to protect against unauthorized activity.
We are committed to protecting your account from fraud. If you see any unauthorized activity in your account, report it immediately. We'll work to recover any loss that results from unauthorized use of your Betterment account.1 Learn more.
Privacy
Respect for your personal data and information.
We protect the privacy of your information and will never share your data with any third party without your permission. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy.
Advanced Login Protection
Additional features to help ensure your security.
Two-Factor Authentication provides a second layer of security beyond your password to access your Betterment account. App Passwords allow you to use third-party personal finance applications, while minimizing the risk of potentially unwarranted access to your Betterment account.
Security Tips
Advice for how you can help protect yourself.
We're in this together. We recommend choosing secure and unique passwords, regularly updating your devices, and never sharing your login information. Learn more.
Need to report a security problem?
If you'd like to disclose a security issue affecting Betterment or our customers, please email us at security@betterment.com (PGP public key).
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Betterment Securities is a member of SIPC. Securities in your account protected up to $500,000. For details, please see www.sipc.org.
Looking out for investors' accounts is a legal duty.
Regulated by the SEC and a member of FINRA, our Broker-Dealer, Betterment Securities, follows a strict set of rules, designed to protect our investors' accounts.
1 Applies only to transactions covered under the federal Electronic Fund Transfer Act, and requires that you notify us within 60 days of the unauthorized transaction and that you have exercised appropriate account safeguarding practices and have complied with your responsibilities as set forth in the Betterment account agreement and disclosures.