Wells Fargo Checking Account

[bnamortgageguy]

I have a Chexsystems entry from 5/3 bank for about $300.00 on an unpaid checking account that went bad around March of 2008. Today i got a online approval from Wells Fargo, Checking and Savings. I hope it's real.

[mca]

I have a Chexsystems entry from 5/3 bank for about $300.00 on an unpaid checking account that went bad around March of 2008. Today i got a online approval from Wells Fargo, Checking and Savings. I hope it's real.

Is the account still opened? I think Wells Fargo is more concerned with EWS than chexsystems these days

[bnamortgageguy]

I have a Chexsystems entry from 5/3 bank for about $300.00 on an unpaid checking account that went bad around March of 2008. Today i got a online approval from Wells Fargo, Checking and Savings. I hope it's real.

Is the account still opened? I think Wells Fargo is more concerned with EWS than chexsystems these days

Yes, it is

[bnamortgageguy]

Still open, received checks and debit card. Also using their online service with no problem.

[bnamortgageguy]

I think i found out why i had not problem opening an account with Wells Fargo. I just noticed on the Wells Fargo Debt card i received has me as a customer since 2006. I had a auto loan with them that was paid perfect. I guess they picked that up and gave me the account that way. I did apply online and got an instant approval.

[( o Y o )]

As a consumer that recently succeeded in removing myself from chexsystems and who subsequently got an account with Wells Fargo, I found out that they actually would have approved me even if I were reported to chexsystems. The local WF branch manager told me that they have a "second chance" checking account for people who are on chexsystems. There are some additional fees for that account type, but she informed me that I could still get an account regardless of whether or not I was on chexsystems. I was surprised to learn this as every website I visited online said WF does not provide accounts for those reported to chexsystems. Although I didn't verify her information, maybe she was wrong (but she was the branch manager and I carefully phrased my questions so as to get relevant answers, so... idk).

[mca]

As a consumer that recently succeeded in removing myself from chexsystems and who subsequently got an account with Wells Fargo, I found out that they actually would have approved me even if I were reported to chexsystems. The local WF branch manager told me that they have a "second chance" checking account for people who are on chexsystems. There are some additional fees for that account type, but she informed me that I could still get an account regardless of whether or not I was on chexsystems. I was surprised to learn this as every website I visited online said WF does not provide accounts for those reported to chexsystems. Although I didn't verify her information, maybe she was wrong (but she was the branch manager and I carefully phrased my questions so as to get relevant answers, so... idk).

 

This is from my forum at chexvictims

 

Wells Fargo

 

URL

 

https://www.wellsfargo.com/

 

 

 

Form of Verification used by bank

 

Chexsystems, ews

 

Special Notes

 

If you are reported to EWS, you may be approved but there is a good chance the account will be closed at a later time. Only apply if you have not been reported to EWS. Both regular and second chance accounts have been closed due to EWS issues If fraud is indicated on your report do NOT apply, they will most likely deny you

 

 

Person that got an account comments:

 

The main differences between the Opportunity Checking and one of Wells Fargo's regular accounts is that you cannot make deposits via the ATM with an Opportunity Checking account. You have to make your deposits in person inside the bank with a teller. Plus, you can't get cash back when you make a deposit.

 

Otherwise, it is a full-fledged account in all other respects. We had absolutely no problems with them and once the 12 months was up, the banker who opened our account looked at our record - saw we had no overdrafts or bounced checks - and he upgraded us.

 

 

One caution with the Opportunity Checking account, if you overdraw even once for any reason; Wells Fargo has the right to close the account then and there.

 

 

There is no overdraft protection available on Opportunity Checking accounts either.

 

Email From Bank

 

Wells Fargo also is extending checking account services to meet the needs of more customers. In March 09, the bank rolled out Wells Fargo Opportunity Checking to provide privileges to eligible customers who would have been declined in the past due to poor credit. This account offers a number of value-added, time-savings features, such as unlimited checking, free online banking with bill pay and overdraft protection.

 

The account does come with a few restrictions, such as it doesn't offer a debit card. However, customers can get an ATM card. And the monthly service fee is just $10, with a $2 discount if customers have a qualified direct deposit like a payroll of $100 or more.

 

-after a year in good standing you can get a regular account

 

Types of accounts offered

 

Second chance

Locations

 

See web site