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Building stronger financial futures for District of Columbia residents

Bank On DC works to connect everyone to safe and appropriate financial products and services.
Bank on DC is a collaborative effort between the District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking, financial institutions and nonprofits to provide access to safe and affordable financial services and products to unbanked and under-banked households in the District of Columbia. Together, we are working to connect people to safe, affordable, and banking accounts. Through financial education and enhanced access to needed financial products and services, Bank on DC provides economic mobility and wellness to individuals throughout the D.C.Metro region, helping thousands save money and build their financial future.
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Featured Resources

Bank On National Account Standards

The CFE Fund’s Bank ON National Account Standards provide local programs with a benchmark for account partnerships with financial institutions, and include both core and recommended features.

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The Present and Future of Bank On Account Data

A report by the CFE Fund and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

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An Evaluation of Financial Empowerment Centers: Banking Status

Summary of findings about outcomes achieved through Financial Empowerment Centers.

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Our Coalition
Join us in connecting District of Columbia residents to better banking products and making our community a safer, more accessible place to bank.
Bank On DC members are working together to ensure that all households have access to safe and affordable bank accounts that meet their needs, allowing them to increase assets, and strengthen their financial stability.
These financial institutions partner with Bank on DC

Agriculture FCU
(202) 479-2270

Amalgamated Bank
(800) 662-0860

Bank of America
(800) 432-1000

Chase
(800) 935-9935

Democracy FCU
(202) 488-5400

DC Credit Union
(877) 784-5551

Industrial Bank
(202) 722-2000

M&T Bank
(800) 724-2440

PNC Bank
(888) 762-2265

TD Bank
(888) 751-9000

Truist
(844) 487-8478

United Bank
(800) 327-9862

Wells Fargo
(800) 869-3557

Citi
1-800-321-2484

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8%
Unbanked Households
D.C. households are unbanked, without a checking or savings account.
21%
Underbanked Households
D.C. households are underbanked, relying on some fringe financial services.
$800
Unbanked cost per year
due to the use of costly alternative financial services for routine financial transactions.
Our Partners

Agriculture FCU

Amalgamated Bank

Chase

Democracy FCU

DC Credit Union

Industrial Bank

M&T Bank

PNC Bank

United Bank

Wells Fargo

Bank of America

Citi

BANK ON CERTIFIED ACCOUNTS ARE…
Safe
These accounts do not allow overdraft or non-sufficient funds fees, so you’ll never be hit with a surprise fee.
Low Cost
Certified accounts are $5 or less per month, with no unpredictable fees.
Functional
Certified accounts always allow free deposits, free withdrawals, and free bill payments.

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