How 5 Leaf Lab Secured Banking Access While Maintaining Its Craft-First Approach

Tulsa-based 5 Leaf Lab partnered with Green Check to overcome banking access challenges, enabling smooth operations and scalability while preserving its craft ethos.

The Challenge

  • Initial application at a local credit union was rejected before approval. 
  • Required extensive internal documentation and policy development to meet banking standards.

The Green Check Solution

  • Guided onboarding process to align licensing, policies, and documentation with regulatory standards. 
  • Introduced a cannabis-friendly banking partner that offered consistent support and trust.

“We needed a banking partner who we could trust who we knew wasn’t going to make things harder than they needed to be.”

Result

  • 5 Leaf Lab successfully opened a bank account and obtained debit access. 
  • Elimination of uncertainty around banking allowed leadership to focus on product and scaling. 

What’s Next?

  • Maintain banking stability while growing operations. 
  • Explore working capital or lending options as the business scales.
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