⭐️ Step-by-Step Playbook: Clearing ChexSystems & Early Warning Systems (EWS) ⭐️
🔹 Step 1: Pull the Reports - Request your free reports directly from ChexSystems & Early Warning Services (EWS). - These reports list the banks/credit unions that flagged you. - ⏱️ Expect about 5 business days by mail or 1–2 days online. 💡 Why it matters: You can’t fix what you don’t see. 🔹 Step 2: Review Everything Carefully - Look for accounts marked “closed for cause,” overdrafts, unpaid balances, or fraud alerts. - ✅ Target inaccuracies, debts older than 5 years, or anything that looks off. 🎯 Goal: Identify disputes + make a game plan to resolve unpaid balances. 🔹 Step 3: Dispute Bad Info - File disputes directly with ChexSystems & EWS. - Include: - Attach supporting documents (proof of identity, receipts, etc). 💡 Want templates? (I can drop pre-written dispute letters.) 🔹 Step 4: Negotiate & Settle Balances - Contact the reporting banks directly. - Ask for: - Pro Tip: Always get everything in writing before sending money. 🔹 Step 5: Send Proof & Request Reinvestigation - After payment, forward receipts or settlement letters to ChexSystems/EWS. - Request them to update and recheck the record. 🔹 Step 6: Follow Up (30-Day Rule) - Both ChexSystems & EWS must respond within 30 days. - ✅ If entries are removed—you’re clear. - ❌ If not—you’ve got another move (Step 7). 🔹 Step 7: Apply Pressure if Needed - File complaints with: - This adds heat to banks + reporting agencies to fix errors fast. 🔹 Step 8: Rebuild With a Second-Chance Account - While you’re clearing records, open a second-chance bank account with: - This builds fresh positive banking history while you’re wiping the old. ✅ Result: Once you complete this process, you’re back in the financial system—able to open accounts, get business banking, and start fresh.