What Is ChexSystems? Overview and What It Does

By Lyle Daly – Updated Sep 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM EST | Fact-checked by Frank Bass

Key Points

ChexSystems tracks closed bank accounts due to negative reasons, which can affect new account approvals.
You can request a free ChexSystems report annually to review for inaccuracies or fraud.
Resolve negative items via dispute with ChexSystems or settlement with the reporting bank.

ChexSystems is a specialty consumer reporting agency that collects data about your banking activity. Many financial institutions review your ChexSystems report when you apply for an account with them. If there are negative items on your report, you may have trouble opening a bank account.

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