Ben Gran is a freelance contributor for Forbes Advisor on banking. He also writes for The Ascent (a Motley Fool service), where he covers insurance, credit cards, personal finance and investing. Ben ...

ChexSystems tracks closed bank accounts due to negative reasons, which can affect new account approvals. You can request a free ChexSystems report annually to review for inaccuracies or fraud. Resolve ...

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 ...

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 ...