With a bank account there is no need to buy money orders, worry about carrying cash or pay a check cashing store part of your hard-earned money.
Let's face it, having a bank account is just more convenient. You can write checks to pay your bills, have a place to build wealth and enjoy other services like direct deposit, online banking and automatic bill pay.
Check out our list of second chance checking accounts in Maryland. Many second chance bank accounts run a ChexSystems report.
If your ChexSystems record has unpaid debt, consider options at banks that don't use ChexSystems or bank accounts for bad credit.
Second chance checking accounts in Maryland
OneUnited Bank
OneUnited Bank's Online Checking Account is available to people in ALL STATES. We like OneUnited Bank because customers can add cash to the OneUnited Bank Debit Card at over 90,000 locations across the country through a partnership with Green Dot®.
OneUnited Bank offers the Black Wall Street Checking account with no monthly fee. However, if you don't qualify, they offer the U2 E-Checking Account specifically designed for bad credit.
To get started go to the “Get the Card” button, enter your name, email address and cell phone number. Choose the Black Wall Street Checking account option along with the opening deposit ($25.00 minimum), then complete your identification details (name, address, SSN, and employer).
Black Wall Street Checking Account Features
- Minimum opening deposit of $25 (can be funded with a credit card).
- No monthly fee.
- Get paid up to 2 days early with early direct deposit.
- Free Online & Mobile Banking.
- Obtain Cash, Surcharge Free at Over 35,000 ATMs Nationwide.
- Deposit checks through the mobile app.
- Free Bill Pay
- OneUnited also offers a secured credit card that reports to the major credit bureaus.
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Upgrade Rewards Checking
The Upgrade Rewards Checking Account offers up to 2% cash back on common everyday expenses at grocery and drug stores, gas stations, monthly subscriptions, restaurants, and cell phone utilities. Plus, account holders get unlimited 1% cash back on all other debit card charges. This account takes less than 10 minutes to open, the process is simple and easy.
Upgrade Rewards Checking Features
- No ATM fee.
- Zero Monthly Fees.
- Zero Overdraft/Insufficient Fees.
- 2% cash back on common everyday expenses and recurring payments and unlimited 1% cash back on every other debit card charge.
- use your Rewards Checking card wherever Visa® is accepted.
- FDIC-insured up to $250,000.
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Rewards Checking customers earn 2% cash back on common everyday expenses at convenience stores, drugstores, restaurants, and bars – including deliveries – and gas stations, as well as recurring payments on utilities and monthly subscriptions including phone, cable, TV and other streaming services, and 1% cash back on all other debit card charges. 2% cash back is limited to $500 in rewards per calendar year; after $500, customers earn 1% cash back on all eligible debit card charges for the remainder of the year. Some limitations apply. Please refer to the applicable Upgrade VISA® Debit Card Agreement and Disclosures for more information.
Upgrade is a financial technology company, not a bank. Rewards Checking services provided by Cross River Bank, Member FDIC. Upgrade VISA® Debit Cards issued by Cross River Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Personal Loans made by Upgrade's bank partners. Personal Credit Lines are issued by Cross River Bank, a New Jersey State Chartered Commercial Bank, Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender. The Upgrade Card is issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.
Current Checking Account
The Current Checking Account can be opened with a minimum of $10 with a debit card or an existing checking account.
Current Account Features
- $10 minimum opening deposit.
- Savings feature that pays 4.00% APY on balances up to $6,000.
- No overdraft fees when you overdraw by up to $200 with Overdrive™.
- Get your paycheck up to 2 days early with direct deposit.
- Earn points for unlimited cashback at participating retailers.
- Gas station holds immediately credited to your account.
- Send money instantly for free.
- 24/7 member support.
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Central Credit Union of Maryland
If you've had trouble with checking accounts in the past, the “Renew Checking” can help you get back on track. Renew Checking can give you a renewed opportunity to handle your personal finances. You must be established with net pay direct deposit and there is a monthly service fee. After 12 months of proper usage, you may reapply for a free CENTRAL checking account.
Clear Mountain Bank
Clear Mountain Bank offers two accounts. The “StartFresh First Step Account” requires a $50 minimum opening deposit and features a free Visa check card, free onine bill pay, online and mobile banking, a $9.95 monthly fee, $3.00 monthly discount with regular payroll direct deposit and after 12 months in good standing with a StartFresh First Step account, you may qualify and apply for a standard StartFresh Checking account. The “StartFresh Checking Account” offers the same features but after 18 months in good standing with a StartFresh Checking account, you may qualify and apply for a traditional checking account.
CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union
They offer a second chance checking which must be opened in the branch.
Greenbelt Federal Credit Union
Greenbelt Federal Credit Union uses Telecheck to open accounts. They offer a wide variety of financial products and services including a Share Draft Checking and Savings Account.
PNC Bank
PNC Bank offers the “Foundations Checking” for customers that are entering or re-establishing themselves in the banking system. The account is eligible for upgrade to a regular account in 6 months with good account management. There is a monthly service fee of $7 and a fee for a paper statement is $2 per month.
Premier Bank
They offer an account called StartFresh Checking. Customers get unlimited checking writing, a debit card, free online banking and bill payment. $50 minimum opening deposit is required. There is a $7.95 monthly service charge with direct deposit and $9.95 monthly service charge without direct deposit. After 18 months customers in good standing may qualify for a more favorable checking account at Premier Bank.
Security Plus Federal Credit Union
The “Revive Checking Account” is for members with past issues that prevented you from opening a checking account. The account features a minimum opening deposit of $25, a monthly service fee of $5.00 unless you have at least one ACH credit per month, access to a Visa debit card 30 days after you've opened your account and free smartphone and tablet apps.
United Bank
United Bank offers several checking accounts and they do have a free account for everyone. The “United FREE Checking offers No minimum balance; No monthly service charge; No per check charge; Unlimited check writing; United VISA® Check Card*; FREE Online Banking; FREE Bill Pay and eStatements. They do not use ChexSystems. The minimum opening deposit is $50.
Woodforest
Woodforest offers a “Second Chance” account. The minimum opening deposit is $25.00. There is a monthly service charge which breaksdown as follows: $7.95 with direct deposit(3); $9.95 without direct deposit and a $9.00 one-time account set up fee.
Washington Savings Bank
The Rewards Card Checking offers deposit of payroll or government benefit with a monthly fee of $5.05 and $7.95 per month without direct deposit, you'll receive a checkbook and Mastercard® debit card with no overdraft fees or ATM fees! Free nationwide ATM access at over 55,000 Allpoint®.