Checking Account and BK

[blb2397]

We have our 341 Next Monday anyway I was wondering when/if I can open a checking account - before 341 / after 341 / after discharge / don't.
Just wondering cause it makes paying rent easier but more so just want to know
Thanks! This forum has been such a stress reliever.

[blessed]

I'd open it sooner rather than later. I've heard some banks do a credit check but I haven't personally experienced that.

I thought the only real concern with having an active checking account was if there was cross-collaterlization with the bank. Choose a bank you haven't done business with before and go for it.

[music12]

i don't think it matters, but being paranoid i didn't even think about opening a new checking account until a few months after discharge. i'd wait at least until the report of no distribution (which comes some time after your 341, probably in time for your april rent payment).