Struggling to open a checking account in Utah 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 Utah
We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of Utah banks and credit unions that allow anyone to open a checking account, regardless of their banking history.
U.S. Bank
Features & Benefits
- Up to $450 bonus
- Minimum opening deposit of $25
- Monthly service fee: $0 or $6.95
- Over 40,000 surcharge-free MoneyPass ATMs
Upgrade
Features & Benefits
- Up to 5.02% APY on savings
- Up to 2% cash back
- No minimum balance requirement
- No monthly fees or overdraft fees
SoFi
Features & Benefits
- Sign-up bonus up to $300 with qualifying direct deposits
- No monthly fee
- Earn up to 4.50% APY on savings
- Over 55,000 fee-free ATMs
Current
Features & Benefits
- Build credit just by using your debit card
- No minimum balance or monthly fees
- 40,000 fee-free Allpoint ATMs in the U.S.
- Get paid up to 2 days faster
- No credit check or ChexSystems
Chime
Features & Benefits
- Over 14.5 million downloads
- No credit check or ChexSystems
- No minimum opening deposit
- Over 60,000 fee-free1 ATMs
First Tech Federal Credit Union
Features & Benefits
- Earn up to 4.00% APY
- No monthly fees
- No minimum balance requirements
- Over 30,000 fee-free ATMs
American United Federal Credit Union
American United Federal has a second chance checking account called Fresh Start Checking. This account is intended for anyone who wants to improve their banking credit history with ChexSystems.
It comes with free online and mobile banking (including mobile remote deposit), free bill pay, free eStatements, and an end of the year reward dividend.
Members also get free access to over 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs. There is a $20 fee to open this account, as well as a $7.00 monthly fee. However, the monthly fee can be reduced to $4.00 if the account balance is $750.00 or more.
American United FCU has branch locations in West Jordan, Draper, Salt Lake City, Sandy, Kearns, Grantsville, Cabazon, and San Jacinto.
American United is also a part of the Co-Op Shared Branch Network. This means you get free access to your account at over 5,000 branches and 2,000 self-service locations across the United States.
Cyprus Credit Union
Cyprus does use ChexSystems to screen new applications, but it also offers a second chance checking account to help people repair their credit history.
Called Fresh Start Checking, it requires a $25 opening deposit and has a monthly fee of $5. It comes with free online bill pay, online banking, a free Visa debit card, and unlimited check writing. After a year of keeping your account in a positive balance, Cyprus will allow you to transfer to a standard checking account.
They have locations in Salt Lake City and West Valley. To become a member, you must live in Salt Lake City, be related to someone who is already a member, or work with a participating company. Membership is also available to any Utah resident who makes a one time $5 donation to the Community Recreation Association.
Desert Rivers Credit Union
Formerly Grand County, Desert Rivers doesn’t use ChexSystems or a credit report when screening new applications.
Membership is available to anyone in Grand County, San Juan County, and Green River City. Desert Rivers has locations in Moab, Blanding, Green River, and Monticello.
An account with Desert Rivers requires a $25 opening deposit, as well as a $25 minimum balance, but there is not a monthly service fee.
Account holders can access their account both online and through the mobile app. Online bill pay, eStatements, as well as automatic deposits are also available. Debit cards are available upon request.
Mountain West Bank
Mountain West Bank does not use ChexSystems, EWS, Telecheck, nor does it pull a credit report when reviewing applications.
To open a checking, you’ll need a minimum opening deposit of $50.
Mountain West Bank offers four types of checking accounts: Totally Free Checking, Easy Interest, 50+ Interest Checking, and Premier Interest Checking.
Each account comes with a host of free features, some of which include:
- Free online banking
- Free bill pay
- Free mobile banking
- Free remote deposit
- Free Visa Debit Card
- Free eStatements
Non-ChexSystems Banks by State
Looking for more information and additional options available in your area? Select your state from the list below to explore your options.
- Alabama
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- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Washington, DC
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming