Are there any banks or credit unions that offer checking accounts without using ChexSystems or EWS, and they’re not prepaid accounts?
Yes, Popular online bank Chime does not make use of EWS or ChexSystems.
They provide a checking account that is fee-free and has no monthly fees or minimum deposit.
Chime also offers early direct deposit and access to more than 60,000 ATMs.
US Bank is an additional credit union that does not utilize ChexSystems for its Safe Debit Account.
Top Banks and Credit Unions Without ChexSystems
Bank / Credit Union Forbes Advisor Rating Annual Percentage Yield (APY)
SoFi Checking and Savings Account 4.5 Up to 4.60%
Capital One 360 Checking Account 4.5 0.10%
Chime® Checking Account 4.4 None
LendingClub Bank Rewards Checking 4.2 Up to 0.15%
Here are some of the top banks that do not use ChexSystems:
- Best No Opening Deposit Bank: Chime
- Best Account to Build Credit: Current
- Strong Branch Network: Chase
- Best Business Checking: Found Banking
- Best Rewards Checking: Upgrade Rewards Checking Plus
- Best Fee-Free Account: SoFi
I would recommend Chime.Its Best known for its overdraft features, Chime provides a Checking Account without ChexSystems checks and with no monthly fees.