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Building stronger financial futures for Atlanta residents

Bank On Atlanta works to connect everyone to safe and appropriate financial products and services.
Bank On Atlanta is a collaboration between financial institutions, community-based organizations and local government to ensure that all residents have the opportunity to be financially healthy. Together, we are working to connect people to safe, affordable, and certified banking accounts. Our members also offer services and educational resources that help empower individuals and families to improve their financial capability, health and independence.
About Us
5%
Atlanta residents are unbanked
and 8% of residents are underbanked.
5%
of U.S. households are unbanked.
Approximately 12 million adults are unbanked, without a checking or savings account.
$40K
Unbanked cost per family
Being unbanked can cost $40K over a lifetime due to use of costly alternative financial services for routine financial transactions
24 million
underbanked adults nationwide
More than 24 million adults are underbanked nationwide, relying on some fringe financial services.
Featured Resources

Bank On Atlanta Community Financial Empowerment Fair

Do you want to take control of your finances, grow your own business, and/or save more money? Join us: MLK Natatorium, 110 Hilliard St SE, Atlanta 30312 Saturday April 22,

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Child Tax Credit Banking

A safe banking account is more important than ever during COVID-19 and for Child Tax Credit payments. New resources here!

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Bank On Atlanta Flyer

Learn more about Bank On accounts available in Atlanta and the 5 easy steps to open them.

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Resources
Our Coalition
Join us in connecting Atlanta residents to better banking products and making our community a safer, more accessible place to bank.
Bank On Atlanta coalition members are working together to ensure that all households have access to safe and affordable bank accounts that meet their needs, allows them to increase assets, and strengthen their financial stability.
Our Partners

1st Choice Credit Union

Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs

Atlanta Habitat for Humanity

Atlanta Community Food Bank

Bank OZK

Cadence Bank

CareSource

Chase Bank

Credit Union of Atlanta

Department of Watershed Management

Georgia Micro Enterprise Network

Georgia Watch

Georgia’s Own Credit Union

Iberia Bank

Invest Atlanta

LiftFund, Inc.

Money Management International

On the Rise Financial Center

Operation Hope

Red Shield Services, subsidiary of Salvation Army

Regions Bank

RightPath

Salvation Army

Synergies Work, Inc.

Unity National Bank

United Way of Greater Atlanta

Urban League of Greater Atlanta

US Department of Housing and Urban Development

US Small Business Administration

Wells Fargo

Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative

WorkSource

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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