Good morning everyone.  Yesterday afternoon, I got my Chase business checking account statement and there was a big message on the front page of the statement.  Beginning on November 19, 2019, if your Chase checking account is compromised, Chase will provide a replacement checking account number.  This avoids the hassle of closing your existing account and opening a new account.  Personally, that still sounds like a huge hassle if you have your direct deposit, bill pay, and other financial accounts linked to your old (compromised) account.  One positive is that your linked debit card will continue working with the new account.  Hopefully you are never in this situation, but at least your debit card will continue working, so you have access to your money.

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