Returning CheckWise Clients click here

Welcome to CheckWise

If you have had problems opening a bank account, you are not alone. An estimated 28 million Americans do not have checking accounts and have had to turn to expensive non-traditional services like check cashing stores and payday loan centers. Many reputable financial institutions will consider opening an account for a consumer who has a certificate of completion from CheckWise. Part of that process is making restitution for any past mistakes that may still be reporting on ChexSystems.

Call your financial institution to determine their policy before you take this course.

CheckWise Overview

CheckWise is an online, interactive checking account and online banking course. This course will provide you with the following information:

How to choose the right financial institution and open a checking account
How to develop the skills you will need to manage a checking account responsibly
How to choose the checking account that is right for you
How to maintain and reconcile your checking account
How to keep your financial information safe
How to use online banking features like bill pay
How to use your new checking account to help reach your financial goals

CheckWise Process

The CheckWise course is two hours in length and timed to ensure your participation
The CheckWise Course fee is $25 per person online and can be paid by using your major credit card or your MC or VISA debit card or pre-paid debit card
The CheckWise course may also be available in-person in certain areas, call 800.251.2227 for information and pricing
Your certificate of completion will be available for printing when you complete the course. Be sure you are working on a computer that has print capabilities
Presenting this certificate does not guarantee that your financial institution will open an account for you . Please speak with your financial institution before you complete this course
Click here for a list of participating financial institutions

Getting Started

RETURNING CHECKWISE CLIENTS: Click here to complete a course

NEW CHECKWISE CLIENTS: Follow steps below

Step 1:   Click here to register and make your payment

Step 2:   Once you register and pay, you will receive your confirmation number, user ID and password (write them down or print the page), and the link to the CheckWise course

Step 3: Begin the course, you can stop and return a later date if needed; however, you will need to remember your user ID and password

Step 4:   Print your certificate of completion at the end of the course

If you need further assistance call a CCCS support representative at 877.261.8738 or click here for LIVE CHAT.

CheckWise Disclosure Letter

We understand that you are here because you either want more information about opening a checking account or you are trying to re-open an account after being placed on ChexSystems. Please read the following disclosures before you begin.

Completion of this course does not guarantee that you will be able to open an account with a financial institution. Please confirm your financial institution?s policy prior to paying for and taking this course.
Our fee is $25.00 per person if the course is delivered on the Internet. Our fee is $40.00 per person if the course is delivered in person.
Our counselors are certified by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling.
CCCS does not pay or receive referral fees of any kind.
CCCS is obligated to provide you with a printable CheckWise Certificate after we have confirmed your completion of the course.
CCCS will not disclose your identifiable information unless it is directed and authorized by you or as required by law, such as in response to a subpoena.
CCCS may compile aggregate information that you provide, but this information will not be disclosed in a manner that would personally identify you.
CCCS will not disclose your attendance of this seminar to any credit-reporting agency

By making your payment you certify that you have read and understand the disclosures made above. If you need clarification or more information, please call CCCS of Greater Atlanta at 800.251.2227 before you pay for and complete this program.