Opening a new checking or savings account can be difficult if you have a spotty banking history. Banks and credit unions report negative account activity such as involuntary account closures, habitual ...

If you’ve had banking troubles in the past, you might run into issues when applying for a new bank account. To avoid these ...

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 ...

Take a Financial Relief Quiz. Get matched with an Authorized Partner. If your application to open a bank account was denied, you might want to check your ChexSystems report, which is a record of your ...