Banks That Don’t Use ChexSystems in Nebraska

SoFi doesn’t use ChexSystems and offers a no-fee checking and savings account with solid perks.

You can earn up to 3.30% APY on savings, access over 55,000 fee-free ATMs, and get paid up to two days early with direct deposit.

There are no overdraft fees, balance requirements, or monthly charges. You can also earn a sign-up bonus of up to $400 when you set up qualifying direct deposits.

Current doesn’t use ChexSystems or run credit checks, so approval is easy—even with a rough banking history.

There are no monthly fees, no minimum balance, and you get access to 40,000 fee-free ATMs.

You can also build credit by using your debit card—no loans, credit pulls, or interest charges.

Current includes fee-free overdraft protection up to $200 and lets you get paid up to two days early with direct deposit. Optional Savings Pods earn up to 4.00% APY.

Chime doesn’t use ChexSystems or run credit checks, so anyone can open an account.

There’s no monthly fee, no minimum opening deposit, and access to over 47,000¹ fee-free ATMs.

You can also build credit⁷ with the Secured Chime Credit Builder Visa® Credit Card—no annual fees, interest charges¹, or credit pull required.

Direct deposit users can get paid up to two days early², and cash deposits are free at over 8,500 Walgreens locations.

Stash offers a checking account that doesn’t require a credit check or ChexSystems approval, making it accessible if you’ve faced banking challenges in the past.

Each time you use your Stash debit card, you earn Stock-Back® rewards—fractional shares of stock in the companies where you shop.

You can also receive your paycheck sooner with early direct deposit, and there are no overdraft fees to worry about.

The account includes access to over 55,000 fee-free ATMs and is managed through the Stash app, which also features investing and money management tools.

They offer three checking options: E-Checking, Regular Checking, and Super Now Checking.

The E-Checking account has the lowest balance requirement, allowing you to avoid a monthly fee if you keep at least $500 in the account.

If your balance falls below $500, you’ll be charged a $3 monthly fee and $0.30 for each debit beyond the first 30.

Adams County Bank has branches in Kenesaw and Juniata, Nebraska.

They offer three checking options: Country Free, Country Plus Interest, and Country Gold.

The Country Free account is a solid choice with no monthly fees or minimum balance requirements. It includes a free ATM card or Visa debit card, and you can open it with just a $50 minimum deposit.

Other perks include unlimited check writing, free online and mobile banking, bill pay, and free ATM access at Bruning State Bank machines. Just remember to keep the account active, as a $5 monthly fee applies after 12 months of inactivity.

Bruning State Bank has locations in Bruning, Broken Bow, Grand Island, Hebron, Holdrege, and Kearney, Nebraska.

They offer three checking options: Primary, Prime, and Premier Checking.

With the Primary account, there’s no monthly service fee if you maintain a balance of $500 or more. It also allows 20 checks to be processed for free, with a $0.15 fee for each additional check. Full-time students and individuals aged 65 or older enjoy fee-free accounts.

All checking options include a MasterCard debit card, which can be managed through the CardValet app for transaction alerts and the ability to turn off the card if it’s lost or stolen.

Butte State Bank has branches in Butte and Spencer, Nebraska.

Their checking accounts are designed for convenience, allowing you to manage your finances stress-free.

With any checking or savings account, you’ll enjoy benefits like a Visa debit card (upon approval), free e-statements, surcharge-free access to ATMs through the MoneyPass network, and online and mobile banking.

Citizens State Bank has branches in several Nebraska cities, including Friend, Laurel, Leigh, Newman Grove, Papillion, Plattsmouth, Spalding, West Point, and Wisner.

They offer several options, including Performance Checking, Advantage Checking, Simple Checking, and Prime Checking.

For a straightforward option, Simple Checking is a great choice. It has no minimum balance requirement and comes with a low $3 monthly fee.

You’ll need a $100 initial deposit to open the account, but it offers cash back rewards, adding a competitive edge.

First Nebraska Bank has branches in several cities, including Arcadia, Bennet, Brainard, Columbus, Decatur, Elkhorn, Emerson, Nebraska City, Stanton, Valley, and Weeping Water.

Their most popular option is the Cash Back Banking account, which requires a $100 minimum deposit to open.

There’s no minimum balance, and the $6 monthly fee can be reduced by $0.25 for each debit card transaction you make. If you use your debit card at least 24 times a month, the fee can be completely waived.

The account comes with free features like a debit card, bill pay, e-statements, online banking, and mobile banking with remote check deposit.

Heritage Bank has branches in several Nebraska cities, including Broken Bow, Grand Island, Hastings, Kearney, Loup City, Neligh, Norfolk, Orleans, Red Cloud, St. Paul, Stromsburg, and Wood River.

Their most basic option is Simple Checking, which comes with no monthly maintenance fee, no minimum deposit, and no minimum balance requirement.

It’s a straightforward account that includes a free debit card, unlimited check writing, and features like online banking, bill pay, and e-statements.

Additional perks include a monthly shred day at the credit union, and depending on your history, you may qualify for overdraft protection. To become a member, you need to live, work, worship, or attend school in one of these Nebraska counties: Buffalo, Dawson, Hall, Kearney, or Phelps.

Trius Federal Credit Union has branches in Kearney, Lexington, and Grand Island, Nebraska.