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.