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muamy7215-gmail-
Level 1

Why was my checking account not approved

I don’t know why my checking account was denied
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Rubielyn_J
QuickBooks Team

Why was my checking account not approved

I completely understand your frustration with having your checking account denied, Muamy7215.

 

This must be disappointing and concerning. Please know that I am here to help get this sorted out.

 

There are a few common reasons an account may not be approved - it could be due to incomplete information, issues verifying identity, or not meeting eligibility requirements. 

 

When you applied for both QuickBooks Payments and QuickBooks Checking, you may have only been approved for Payments and not for the checking account. This can happen if your business is not eligible per Intuit's Acceptable Use Policy, which outlines prohibited activities and business types. Please review the policy details to understand it more. We want to provide full transparency on why your checking account was not approved.

 

As a business bank account, QuickBooks Checking requires us to validate the identity of both the individual and business opening the account. The details submitted in your application are used to confirm eligibility based on the individuals, businesses, industries, and locations we are allowed to service. If any issues come up during this screening process that restrict us from providing an account, we unfortunately cannot approve the application. Please know this is solely due to legal and regulatory requirements we must adhere to as a financial services provider.

 

If you believe your application was declined in error, ensure the information you provided is correct and submit it again. I also recommend contacting our QuickBooks Payments support team to get more details on why your Checking account application was denied. They can provide the specific reason for the denial and outline the steps you need to take moving forward. 

 

Moreover, I'll be sharing these articles to help manage and use QuickBooks Checking: 

 

 

Please don't hesitate to ask any additional questions you have with QuickBooks Checking, Muamy7215. My priority is to make sure you get the answers you need. Take care!

Chrissky676
Level 3

Why was my checking account not approved

There are a few reasons why your checking account application may have been denied. Here are some of the most common reasons:

 

  • Negative banking history. If you have a history of overdrafts, insufficient funds fees, or other negative banking activity, banks are more likely to deny your application.
  • ChexSystems report. ChexSystems is a consumer reporting agency that tracks banking history. If you have a negative ChexSystems report, it can be difficult to open a new checking account.
  • Identity verification issues. Banks are required to verify the identity of all account holders. If you are unable to provide the necessary documentation or if your identity cannot be verified, your application may be denied.
  • Too many recent account applications. If you have applied for several checking accounts in a short period of time, banks may be concerned that you are a high-risk customer.

 

If you are unsure why your checking account application was denied, you can contact the bank directly to inquire. They should be able to provide you with more specific information about the reason for the denial.

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