Store Services

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CheckSmart's got you covered with multiple in-store services!

The financial services and lending options we provide just make sense. You can count on our Lending Pros to help you get the funds or services you need.

Bringing in a check to use CheckSmart check cashing services.

Check Cashing

Our stores provide customers with quick and easy Check Cashing services. At CheckSmart, Check Cashing rates are competitive so that you can keep more money in your wallet! You’ll need your government-issued ID and your check when you stop by our store.

Counting out cash to send in a money order at CheckSmart.

Money Orders

A Money Order is great when you need a reliable and secure way to send funds for a bill payment or anywhere that doesn’t accept cash or checks. Money Orders are a safe bet since they come with a tracking number and clear the bank processing system more quickly than checks. No bank account is needed, simply bring your ID and cash to the store, and we can help issue a Western Union® Money Order. We can also cash Money Orders at any CheckSmart location!

Utilizing bill pay at CheckSmart to make payments on time and in one place.

Bill Pay

We know how important financial literacy and budget tracking are, with our Bill Pay services, you can keep track of your payments and ensure that you don’t miss your due dates. You can organize your online bill payments all in one convenient place.

Using a card to send wire transfer money at CheckSmart

Wire Transfer

Wire money to family and friends safely worldwide through our Money Transfer service. Simply bring your government-issued ID and cash to the store where you will fill out a quick form and we’ll process a Western Union® Wire Transfer.

Remembering CheckSmart can cash out gift cards.

Gift Card Buy Back

Exchange gift cards for cash, when there is an unused or remaining balance! CheckSmart offers a Gift Card Buy Back service that allows us to cash out gift cards for the balance on that card minus a small fee. We accept gift cards from most major retailers.

Holding up Green Dot® Visa® Debit Card received at CheckSmart.

Green Dot® Visa® Debit Card

You can open an account to shop, pay bills, get your pay up to 2 days early1, access overdraft protection up to $2002 and free ATMs nationwide.3 Use everywhere Visa Debit is accepted in the U.S. For more details contact one of our Lending Pros!

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Customer Notice: There are a wide variety of financial products available in the marketplace, so your choice should match your financial needs. Small-dollar loans used over a long period of time can be expensive. 

Noticia al Consumidor: Existe una amplia variedad de productos financieros disponibles en el mercado, por lo que su elección debe coincidir con sus necesidades financieras. Los préstamos de poco dinero utilizados durante un largo período de tiempo pueden ser costosos. 

Green Dot: must be 18 or older 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 be in good standing and chip-enabled debit card activated to opt-in. Initial and ongoing eligible direct deposits are required for overdraft coverage. Additional criteria may apply which can affect your eligibility and your overdraft coverage. Overdrafts are paid at our discretion. 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.

3. See app for free ATM locations. 1 free in-network withdrawal per calendar month. $3.00 per withdrawal thereafter. $3.00 for out-of-network withdrawals and $1.00 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 deposits with Green Dot Bank and are aggregated for deposit insurance coverage up to the allowable limits.  ©2023 Green Dot Bank. All rights reserved. Green Dot Corporation NMLS #914924; Green Dot Bank NMLS #908739

The USA PATRIOT Act is a Federal law that requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. You will be asked to provide your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow us to identify you. You may also be asked to provide documentation as proof of identification. Approval is contingent upon successfully passing this mandatory identification confirmation.

Loan Products: Subject to state regulations, eligibility, credit check, underwriting & approval, and meet state database eligibility, where required based on type of lending product requested. All products are not available at all locations. Rates, terms and conditions apply. See associate for details. Lending decisions and funding times subject to system limitations. Some applications may require additional verification, which can delay the lending decision. 

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

Ohio Residents: Check Cashing provided by Buckeye Check Cashing, Inc., CC700000, Main Office 5165 Emerald Parkway, Suite 100, Dublin OH 43017. 

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