Banks That Don’t Use ChexSystems in Oklahoma

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.

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

You can earn up to 3.80% 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 $300 when you set up qualifying direct deposits.

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 60,000¹ 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.

Among the choices are accounts specifically designed for students and military members.

The most basic option is Personal Checking, with no monthly fee if you maintain a daily balance above $75. Otherwise, there’s a $3.95 charge. This account includes a Visa debit card, online and mobile banking, and overdraft protection.

You’ll find City National Bank locations inside Walmart stores across Oklahoma, including cities like Broken Arrow, Edmond, Lawton, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa.

If approved, you can choose from several account options, with the most basic being the Connect Card.

This reloadable card offers the convenience of mobile banking and comes with a savings account. The monthly fee is $4.95, and you only need a $25 opening deposit.

There’s no worry about overdrafts since the card operates like a cash card, making it a straightforward option for everyday use.

CFCU has branches and ATMs throughout Oklahoma, including cities like Ada, Ardmore, Broken Arrow, Edmond, and Oklahoma City.

If approved, you can choose from four checking options. The Free Checking account comes with a Visa debit card, online banking, and access to their mobile app.

There are no monthly fees, but certain features like bill pay, checks, teller checks, and foreign ATM fees may incur extra charges.

To join, simply open a share savings account with a $25 deposit. Credit Union One has two branch locations in Oklahoma City.

Their checking account is free if you sign up for e-statements; otherwise, a $2 monthly fee applies for paper statements, unless you’re 60 or older. You may also qualify for overdraft protection, and every account includes a free debit card.

You can become a member if you live, work, worship, or attend school in Atoka, Coal, Haskell, Hughes, Latimer, McIntosh, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Pittsburg, or Pushmataha Counties.

Branches are located in Checotah, Henryetta, Okmulgee, McAlester, and at the OSU Institute of Technology.

They offer various checking account options: Advanced Checking comes with a $10.95 monthly fee, while Career Checking and 50+ Checking are free with direct deposit. Basic Checking has a $6.50 fee if the balance falls below $100.

Each account includes a Visa check card, free online and text banking with bill pay, and an interest-bearing option for accounts that maintain a minimum balance.

Perks include fee-free ATM transactions at FSNB locations, mobile banking, free e-statements, and no charge for cashier checks and money orders. Customers also receive one free box of standard checks quarterly.

FSNB branches can be found in Lawton and Fort Sill.

If approved, consider their Essential Checking, which has a $3 monthly fee, but it can be waived by maintaining a $250 minimum daily balance, being at least 62 years old, or making 12 debit card transactions monthly.

Liberty National Bank has locations in Apache, Blanchard, Chickasha, Elgin, Lawton, Medicine Park, and Oklahoma City.

The Basic Checking account has no monthly fees, as long as you meet two requirements: set up direct deposits of at least $400 and maintain another account with MTC, such as a loan, share certificate, or money market account with a minimum balance of $2,000.

You’re eligible for membership if you live, work, worship, or attend school in Carter County, Oklahoma. You can also qualify through select employers or by having a family member who is already a member.

MTC Federal has a branch in Ardmore.