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If you apply for a new checking account and your application is denied, chances are it’s because there’s a negative report of your banking history by ChexSystems. ChexSystems is a specialty consumer ...

Financial institutions review ChexSystems reports before they open bank accounts for new customers. ChexSystems reports show negative banking history, so if you had – or currently have – accounts that ...

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ChexSystems tracks negative banking history for up to five years and is used by over 90% of U.S. banks and credit unions to screen new accounts. You can get a free ChexSystems report annually and ...

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ChexSystems is a consumer reporting agency that runs reports on your savings and checking account history. It is commonly used by banks and credit unions to screen applicants before approving new ...

If you've ever been denied a bank account, it is likely because of negative actions in your ChexSystems report. ChexSystems is a consumer reporting agency that collects information on the opening and ...