If you are in ChexSystems or EWS open a new account at a New Mexico No-ChexSystems bank. Some credit unions in New Mexico even offer second chance checking and there’s always the option of online checking accounts at No ChexSystems banks. New Mexico remains one of the highest unbanked and underbanked populations in the U.S. since a 2010 study by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
One of every 3 households is unbanked or underbanked in New Mexico. The state has the seventh-highest percentage nationwide of families with no bank accounts, and 10th-highest percentage of underbanked households. Get back into banking and stop wasting money at check cashing stores and with prepaid card fees.
Get back into banking. A negative ChexSystems record can remain 5 years unless you successfully dispute ChexSystems to get it deleted. For consumers with an EWS record, it can last for 7 years unless you’re able to successfully dispute EWS.
Small Banks and Credit Unions in New Mexico may have second chance checking accounts or may be a New Mexico Non-ChexSystems Bank. More choices also exist at larger nationwide No-ChexSystems Banks and 2nd Chance Checking Accounts that will give you an opportunity to get back into banking.
New Mexico Second Chance Checking Accounts and New Mexico Non ChexSystems Banks
1st Convenience Bank
1st Convenience Bank does not use ChexSystems and can be opened with only $1. The Checking with Interest monthly maintenance fee is $12. Customers enjoy a FREE Debit MasterCard®; FREE Online Services and FREE Money Orders.
Bank of Albuquerque
Bank of Albuquerque offers an “Opportunity Checking” account designed to let you start over even though you’ve been reported to ChexSystems. You must visit a banking center to apply for the account. Features of the Opportunity Checking include a $50 minimum opening deposit, free Visa Debit Card, Online BillPay – $3.95 monthly fee; includes 15 payments per month & $0.20 per payment thereafter. The monthly service fee is $15.05.
Bank of the Southwest
Bank of the Southwest offers a variety of checking accounts to fit your financial needs and goals. If your ChexSystems record is paid and over one year old you may be able to open an account.
First American Community Credit Union
They offer a Second Chance Checking Account. Rebuild your credit with this convenient account. The monthly service charge is $10 and there is no minimum balance requirement.
Jamez Valley Credit Union
Jamez Valley Credit Union only requires proper identification to open an account. One of the accounts offered is the Share Draft Checking Account that features nO monthly service fee, no minimum balance required and dividends are paid monthly on balances of $2,000.00.
Lea County State Bank
Lea County State Bank offers an Opportunity Checking Account that requires a $100 minimum opening deposit. There are fees associated with this account.
Bank of the West
Bank of the West does run a ChexSystems report but they have a second chance banking program called “Fresh Start.” Your Chexsystem listing must be older than one year and it cannot be for fraud. Basic checking has a $10 monthly fee but it is waived when you: Maintain an average monthly balance of $1000; Receive a direct deposit of $250; or Use your Bank of the West Debit Card for 10 or more purchases during each statement cycle.
US Bank
Most US Bank branches located “in store” branches will open a checking or savings account for consumers in ChexSystems; some “in-store” branches even have signs stating “ChexSystems? No Problem!”. But you must not owe US Bank money if they reported you to ChexSystems or have been reported to ChexSystems for fraud. Some regular branch locations may also open an account but it’s best to call first to inquire. The minimum opening deposit is $25.
Non-ChexSystems Banks by State
Second chance banking is available in all 50 States. Find additional options in your area and share the list of second chance banks with friends and family that may be unbanked.
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- Georgia
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- New Mexico
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- North Carolina
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- Ohio
- Oklahoma
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- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
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- Texas
- Utah
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- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
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- Illinois
- Indiana
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- 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
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- Utah
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- Virginia
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