CheckSmart Credit Inquiry


By submitting below, I authorize CheckSmart and their lawfully designated agents, contractors, employees, successors, assigns and affiliates (collectively, the “Authorized Parties”) to contact any persons or companies, including credit reporting agencies, to verify information the Authorized Parties may require now, and in the future, while attempting or providing credit services for or to me or collecting any debt due. I also authorize and consent to the Authorized Parties using such information for other purposes, including obtaining applicable criteria bearing on my creditworthiness, to administer any loan or account I may obtain, for other credit-related purposes connected with any loan or account I may obtain or maintain, to offer other products and services, and for any other uses and purposes permitted by law. Authorized Parties may make inquiries and requests and receive credit reports, including credit history and standing, from time to time pertaining to me from any consumer credit reporting agency. I understand, acknowledge, and agree that the Authorized Parties’ inquiries concerning my credit history and standing, and requests to receive credit reports, may appear on my credit report and may affect or impact my credit score. I understand and agree that information concerning any loan or extension of credit I receive may be reported to consumer credit reporting agencies. Late payments, missed payments or other defaults may be reflected in my credit report. Nothing herein contained shall require the Authorized Parties to extend credit to me.


I acknowledge and agree that I have the right to obtain a copy of my credit report from a consumer reporting agency, that I may be charged a reasonable fee, and that I have a right to dispute inaccurate information by contacting the consumer reporting agency directly.


COLLECTION AND USE OF BANK ACCOUNT INFORMATION: As part of our information collection and underwriting processes, in addition to any bank account information that you provide to us directly, we may receive information on additional bank accounts in which you have an ownership interest through third parties. We may consider these additional accounts to be part of the application process and may use the information on these additional accounts in determining your eligibility for a loan or extension of credit, and as applicable criteria bearing on creditworthiness. By applying, you authorize us to use all information received as part of our scoring and underwriting processes, including all bank accounts in which you have an ownership interest for this purpose.

Loan/Pawn Products: To receive a loan, you must meet applicable creditworthiness criteria. Subject to state regulations, eligibility, credit check, underwriting and approval. Must meet state database eligibility. Applicant cannot be an active-duty member of the Military, or that person's spouse or dependent. Funded amounts vary by state, store, product or based on the results of an ability to repay analysis (where applicable. Rates, terms and conditions apply. Lending decisions and funding times subject to system limitations. Some applications may require additional verification, which can delay the lending decision. All products are not available at all locations. 

Title loans are subject to minimum auto value requirements. Vehicle and title must be present to complete appraisal where applicable. 

Store Services: Rules, restrictions, and fees apply. See store for details. 

Green Dot: Must be the age of majority in your state of residence (18 or more) to open an account. Online access, mobile number verification (via text message) and identity verification (including SSN) are required to open and use your account. Mobile number verification, email address verification and mobile app are required to access all features.

1. Early direct deposit availability depends on payor type, timing, payment instructions, and bank fraud prevention measures. As such, early direct deposit availability may vary from pay period to pay period. The name and Social Security number on file with your employer or benefits provider must match your Green Dot account to prevent fraud restrictions on the account.

2. Opt-in required. Account must have initial eligible direct deposits, must be in good standing and have an activated chip-enabled debit card to opt-in. Ongoing eligible direct deposits and other criteria apply to maintain eligibility for overdraft protection. Only debit card purchase transactions are eligible for overdraft protection and overdrafts are paid at our discretion. We reserve the right to not pay overdrafts. For example, we may not pay overdrafts if the account is not in good standing, or is not receiving ongoing eligible direct deposits, or has too many overdrafts. Overdraft fees may cause your account to be overdrawn by an amount that is greater than your overdraft coverage. A $15 fee may apply to each eligible purchase transaction that brings your account negative. Balance must be brought to at least $0 within 24 hours of authorization of the first transaction that overdraws your account to avoid a fee. Overdraft protection is only available on Demand Deposit Accounts that meet eligibility requirements. Log into and refer to your Account Agreement to check feature availability.

3. See app for free ATM locations. 4 free withdrawals per calendar month, $3.00 per withdrawal thereafter. $3 for out-of-network withdrawals and $.50 for balance inquiries, plus any fee the ATM owner may charge. Limits apply.

Green Dot® cards are issued by Green Dot Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A., Inc. Visa is a registered trademark of Visa International Service Association. And by Mastercard international Inc. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. Green Dot Bank also operates under the following registered trade names: GO2bank, GoBank and Bonneville Bank. All of these registered trade names are used by, and refer to, a single FDIC-insured bank, Green Dot Bank. Deposits under any of these trade names are deposited with Green Dot Ban and are aggregated for deposit insurance coverage up to the allowable limits.

Fees, limits, terms, and conditions apply. See store for details.

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