Struggling to open a checking account in Kansas due to a negative ChexSystems listing?
While most banks use ChexSystems to review your banking history, there are some that don’t. Additionally, some banks offer second checking accounts.
Non-ChexSystems & Second Chance Banks in Kansas
We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of Kansas banks and credit unions that allow anyone to open a checking account, regardless of their banking history.
Chime
Features & Benefits
- Over 14.5 million downloads
- No credit check or ChexSystems
- No minimum opening deposit
- Over 60,000 fee-free1 ATMs
U.S. Bank
Features & Benefits
- $400 sign-up bonus
- Minimum opening deposit of $25
- Monthly service fee: $0 or $6.95
- Over 40,000 surcharge-free MoneyPass ATMs
GO2bank
Features & Benefits
- No ChexSystems or credit check
- 4.50% APY on savings
- Over 19,000 fee-free ATMs
- $5 monthly fee can be waived
Chase
Features & Benefits
- $100 bonus after 10 purchases
- No credit check or ChexSystems
- Over 16,000+ fee-free ATMs
- Over 4,700 branches nationwide
- $4.95 monthly service fee
Current
Features & Benefits
- No minimum balance or monthly fees
- Fee-free overdraft up to $200 with Overdrive
- 40,000 fee-free Allpoint ATMs in the U.S.
- Get paid up to 2 days faster
- No credit check or ChexSystems
BankWest of Kansas
You’ll need two forms of identification to open an account with BankWest of Kansas and your ChexSystems record shouldn’t be checked. If you’re approved, there are several checking accounts to choose from. The simplest version is Prestige Prime.
While it requires a steep $200 opening deposit, there’s no ongoing minimum balance required. There’s no base fee and you can use 40 checks for free each month; after that, there’s a $0.05 fee for each additional one.
There are three BankWest of Kansas branches, which are located in Goodland, Colby, and St. Francis.
Credit Union of America
At Credit Union of America, you’ll have your credit report checked rather than your ChexSystems report. They offer three personal checking accounts: SimpleCheck, ConnectCheck, and ReserveCheck.
It’s easy to meet at least one monthly requirement in order to get the monthly fee of $5.95 waived. These include enrolling in direct deposit, having a minimum combined deposit of $1,000 or have at least $5,000 in loan balances.
To be eligible for membership, you must meet one of the following requirements:
- Be employed or retired from the education field in Kansas
- Work for an employer partner
- Be a family member of an existing member
- Live or work in one of the following counties: Barber, Barton, Butler, Chase, Clark, Clay, Cloud, Comanche, Cowley, Dickenson, Edwards, Ellis, Ellsworth, Ford, Geary, Harper, Harvey, Hodgeman, Kingman, Kiowa, Lincoln, Lyon, Marion, McPherson, Mitchell, Morris, Osborne, Ottawa, Pawnee, Pratt, Reno, Rice, Rooks, Russell, Rush, Saline, Sedgwick, Stafford, Sumner or Wabaunsee
- Become a member of the American Consumer Council
There are multiple branch locations throughout the Wichita area.
Central National Bank
New Opportunity Checking is a second chance account available from Central National Bank. You get the same features as a traditional checking account and there’s no minimum balance required.
You’ll need just a $30 deposit to get started and then the monthly fee is $9.99. If you enroll in direct deposit, that fee drops to $7.99. You’ll get things like online and mobile banking, plus bill pay.
You’ll find Central National Bank branches throughout Kansas. Many locations are conveniently placed in Walmart centers.
Citizens State Bank
Citizens State Bank doesn’t use ChexSystems. They require a valid photo ID and Social Security card to approve account holders.
Their Free Checking account requires a $50 opening deposit but doesn’t come with a monthly maintenance fee. You don’t get access to check writing, but you do get an ATM card with unlimited withdrawals. All accounts do come with online and mobile banking, and bill pay.
To qualify for a new account, you must live in one of the following counties: McPherson, Harvey, Marion, Saline, Rice, or Reno. Citizens State Bank’s Kansas locations include Canton, Goessel, Hesston, McPherson, Moundridge, and Newton.
Community Bank and Trust
Community Bank and Trust has four different checking accounts available. They are Absolutely Free Checking, Premier 50+ Free Interest Checking, Preferred Free Interest Checking, and Prestige Checking.
The most basic option is Absolutely Free Checking. It requires a $50 minimum deposit. There are no minimum balance requirements or monthly frees.
You also get a free debit card, unlimited checking writing, mobile banking, and free E-statements.
Corporate America Family Federal Credit Union
Members of Corporate America Family Federal can apply for Fresh Start Checking. You’re required to keep $100 in your Regular Share Account and the monthly fee is $10.
You can also sign up to take an online class called Get In Balance. Use it to learn the most effective ways to become a successful account holder.
KC Fairfax Federal Credit Union
You’ll have your Telecheck account checked rather than ChexSystems when you apply for an account with KC Fairfax Federal. There’s free checking available, but you’ll need to maintain a balance of at least $250.
If your balance drops below that, you’ll pay a low monthly service fee of $3. You’ll also need to open a share savings account which can be linked to your checking and used for overdraft protection.
Membership to KC Fairfax Federal is eligible to anyone who lives, works, worships, or goes to school in Wyandotte County, Kansas.
United Consumers Credit Union
You can qualify for the Second Chance Checking account from United Consumers. It comes with both a debit card and unlimited checking.
The minimum opening deposit is $100 and you’ll also pay a $10 monthly fee. After 12 months of successfully managing your account, you can switch to the Free Classic Checking account.
You do need to apply for Second Chance Checking in person, so visit a Kansas branch in Olathe. To become a member, you must live, work, or worship in Johnson County.
Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services and debit card provided by The Bancorp Bank N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A.; Members FDIC. Credit Builder card issued by Stride Bank, N.A.
1. Out-of-network ATM withdrawal fees may apply with Chime except at MoneyPass ATMs in a 7-Eleven, or any Allpoint or Visa Plus Alliance ATM.
2. Early access to direct deposit funds depends on the timing of the submission of the payment file from the payer. Chime generally make these funds available on the day the payment file is received, which may be up to 2 days earlier than the scheduled payment date.
7. To apply for Credit Builder, you must have received a single qualifying direct deposit of $200 or more to your Checking Account. The qualifying direct deposit must be from your employer, payroll provider, gig economy payer, or benefits payer by Automated Clearing House (ACH) deposit OR Original Credit Transaction (OCT). Bank ACH transfers, Pay Anyone transfers, verification or trial deposits from financial institutions, peer to peer transfers from services such as PayPal, Cash App, or Venmo, mobile check deposits, cash loads or deposits, one-time direct deposits, such as tax refunds and other similar transactions, and any deposit to which Chime deems to not be a qualifying direct deposit are not qualifying direct deposits.
Non-ChexSystems Banks by State
Looking for more information and additional options available in your area? Select your state from the list below to find out all your options for banking.
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