Disputing a ChexSystems Report

Background
ChexSystems, like credit bureaus, is considered a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) and governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), which entitles consumers the right to repair their own credit report. A study by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (USPIRG) found that one in four credit reports contain errors.
The Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act of 2003 (FACTA) added new sections to the FRCA, which placed new emphasis on the accuracy of information in consumer reports. Previous to the FACTA, disputes regarding the accuracy of information in a consumer report restricted the consumer to deal only… Continue reading

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ChexSystems: Common Questions
 Who is ChexSystems, Inc.?

ChexSystems, Inc. is a deposit account verification service used by financial institutions such as banks and credit unions. Deposit account verification is simply a tool, used within the banking industry, to aid in the application process of new accounts. The purpose of using ChexSystems is to identify any account mishandlings by potential applicants.

What is account mishandling?

Account mishandlings are causes for your bank to close your deposit account. This may include: excessive overdrafts over a short period, fraud, debts owed to a financial institution, or false information… Continue reading

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ChexSystems: The Basics

Overview

Are you having trouble opening a banking account?Denied a Bank Account?
Do you keep getting denied and can’t understand why? This may be caused by a service, used by financial institutions, called ChexSystems. What is ChexSystems? And what does it have to do with you? I’m glad you asked.Approximately 80% of all banks and credit unions nationwide are members of, or use, ChexSystems. ChexSystems is a database of information, provided by financial institutions, containing reports on consumers with account mishandling issues in their past.

ChexSystems is used by banks when… Continue reading

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Resolved Question

» ING Direct? I opened an account with ING Direct a week ago. They have yet to transfer the two small deposits for me to confirm my account. How long does this take? Between my other two banks it>

by Sharon F

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they usually take 3 days so i’m not sure what is happening

why not give them a call and find out whats going>

When I opened my account, it>

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