32 Black-owned banks and credit unions, sorted by state
United Bank of Philadelphia; Broadway Federal Bank; Carver State Bank; Palmetto Health Credit Union; ABD Federal Credit Union; Optus Bank; Democracy Federal Credit Union; Alyssa Powell/Insider
Black-owned banks and credit unions by state
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
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Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
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Washington
Washington DC
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Wyoming
The history of Black-owned banks
Black-owned banks have a long history of serving Black Americans, and they continue to serve communities today.
The first national bank in the US was created in 1791 to collect tax funds, make loans to citizens, and more. It was initially opened in Philadelphia, and had branches across the country. But as slavery continued, the bank did not serve all Americans.
The end of the Civil War eventually brought millions of Black Americans freedom from slavery. And even though then-President Abraham Lincoln established the Freedman's Savings and Trust Company ("Freedman's Bank") in 1865 to help serve freed slaves, Freedman's Bank failed in 1874 due to corruption and risky investments. Though it had once boasted 37 branches and $57 million in deposits, thousands of Black customers lost their savings.
Against a backdrop of racist practices in the banking industry, including denial of access, Black-owned banks arose to help disenfranchised Black Americans. In 1888, Capital Savings Bank in Washington, DC, became the first Black bank to open, and the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers in Richmond, Virginia, became the first chartered Black-owned bank in the United States, later opening in 1889. More Black-owned banks followed.
Today, these banks are considered "minority depository institutions" (MDI) by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The FDIC defines an MDI as "a federal insured depository institution for which (1) 51% or more of the voting stock is owned by minority individuals; or (2) a majority of the board of directors is minority and the community that the institution serves is predominantly minority." There are dozens of Black-owned financial institutions in the United States, including credit unions.
FAQs
How did Personal Finance Insider choose the banks and credit unions on this list?
Each bank we selected is an FDIC-designated minority depository institution. The FDIC defines an MDI as a bank in which "minority individuals own 51% or more of the voting stock, or a majority of the board of directors is a minority and the community that the institution serves is predominantly minority." We chose banks on the FDIC's official MDI list as of the fourth quarter of 2020.
Each credit union we selected is an NCUA-designated minority depository institution. The NCUA defines an MDI as a credit union in which "more than 50% of its current members are minority individuals, more than 50% of its current and eligible potential members are minority individuals, and more than 50% of its current board members are minority individuals." We narrowed down our list by setting 10,000 members as the minimum threshold for a credit union to be considered. You can find smaller credit unions that may be closer to you on this list.
What's the difference between a bank and a credit union?
Banks and credit unions are fairly similar – they're places that allow you to sock away cash and borrow money – but there are a few key differences that may help you decide between them.
Credit unions are not-for-profit organizations owned by their members. As a result, they can often offer lower interest rates on loans and higher interest rates on savings products.
Shareholders own banks, which are for-profit financial institutions. Banks frequently have better online and mobile applications with more features, as they have more resources for research and development.
Credit unions often have specific eligibility requirements, such as living in a particular location or belonging to a specific group. Credit unions tend to have fewer physical branch locations, so if in-person transactions are important to you, you may want to consider a bank.
Both financial institutions insure your accounts up to $250,000, so you're protected if your bank or credit union closes. They both frequently offer similar services, like checking accounts, savings accounts, and individual retirement accounts.
What is the largest Black-owned bank?
OneUnited Bank is the nation's largest Black-owned and FDIC-insured bank. It was established by combining Black-owned banks from across the country.
OneUnited offers fully-online banking nationwide, financial workshops for members, and has financed over $100 million in loans in recent years in low- and middle-income communities.
Are Black-owned financial institutions still important service providers?
Yes. There continues to be a racial wealth gap in the United States, and access to traditional banks is limited in many majority-Black communities.
"Even though we have federal fair lending and anti-discrimination laws, Black people still suffer from racial discrimination in the banking sector," said Robert E. James, II, chairman of the National Bankers Association, a trade organization and advocacy voice for the nation's minority banks. Black-owned banks and credit unions can be "financial anchors for communities that have been historically deprived equal access to credit, capital, and even basic financial services," said James.
Without access to traditional financial institutions, many Americans turn to high-interest payday loans or pawn shops for access to capital. Black-owned banks in Black communities can offer access to FDIC-insured checking and savings accounts, financial literacy programs, reasonable loans, and more.
The number of Black-owned banks has dwindled over the years. Why?
Like their non-minority peers, many Black-owned banks suffered during the Great Depression, though the damage was more severe because of their locations in lower-income communities hit hard by economic decline. There was a resurgence in Black banking in the 1960s and '70s, but the industry was again struck by economic decline in the 1980s and during the Great Recession in 2008.
In 2020, the 20 MDIs tracked by the FDIC (which insures banks) held about $5.5 billion in assets. It's a small percentage of the total industry, but a percentage nonetheless.
"The No. 1 reason for the sharp decline in Black banks has been lack of access to capital," James told Insider. "Some of that has to do with small scale, being privately held, and the like. Also, our relative small scale has meant that our banks haven't been able to achieve the economies of other, larger banks, hampering our opportunities to grow and expand."
What kinds of services do these institutions offer today?
These banks and credit unions offer a range of personal and business banking services, including deposit accounts, online banking services, credit cards, retirement accounts, and mortgage lending.
Who can bank at a Black-owned bank?
Anyone. "We are all subject to the same regulations and standards as any other bank, and all of our banks welcome customers of any race, gender, religion or sexual orientation," said James, pointing to the Atlanta Hawks 2020 agreement to secure $35 million in construction financing via Black-owned banks – a first for a professional sports team. "We specialize in customer service and treat all customers fairly."
To bank with most of these insitutions, you need to either a) live in a certain state, or b) open an account at a branch – so you can probably only bank with them if you live nearby. But there are a couple, such as OneUnited and Liberty Bank & Trust, that allow you to open an account online from anywhere in the US.
Where can I learn more about Black-owned banks and credit unions?
Check out this list, of course, and read "Let Us Put Our Money Together: The Founding of America's First Black Banks," a publication of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
And if you want more information on MDIs, including those owned by Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans, visit the webpage of the National Bankers Association. For historical data on MDIs (banks only), visit the FDIC's webpage.
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Where to find Black-owned banks and credit unions in every state
Alabama
Alamerica Bank
Branches: 1 (Birmingham)
ATMs: 0
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, commercial real estate loans, lines of credit, auto loans, construction loans, lot loans, online banking
Read Insider's full review of Alamerica Bank here.
Citizens Trust Bank
Branches: 2 (Birmingham, Eutaw)
ATMs: 0
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, credit cards, home loans, personal loans, auto loans, home equity lines of credit, online banking, mobile banking
Read Insider's full review of Citizens Trust Bank here.
Commonwealth National Bank
Branches: 2 (Mobile)
ATMs: 2 bank-operated (Mobile), or any Publix Super Market ATM/PNC Bank ATM nationwide
Services: Credit builder certificate of deposit loans, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit, checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, personal loans, home loans, vehicle loans, commercial loans, online banking, mobile banking
Community outreach: Commonwealth National Bank offers student scholarships and leadership development programs, and it supports organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Commonwealth National Bank here.
Hope Credit Union
Branches: 2 (Montgomery) or any credit union in the Shared Branching Network
ATMs: 2 (Montgomery) or any credit union in the Shared Branching Network
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, individual retirement accounts, share certificates, money market accounts, personal loans, credit builder loans, home equity loans, vehicle loans, credit cards, home loans, savings/share certificate secured loans, signature loans, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking
Community outreach: Hope Credit Union provides funding for affordable housing and healthy-food programs, as well as leadership training opportunities. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Hope Credit Union here.
Liberty Bank
Branches: 2 (Montgomery, Tuskegee)
ATMs: 2 (Montgomery, Tuskegee)
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit, personal loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, automobile loans, home loans, credit cards, debit cards, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking
Community outreach: Liberty Bank sponsors local neighborhood sports and provides affordable housing. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Liberty Bank here.
Alaska
None
Arizona
None
Arkansas
Hope Credit Union
Branches: 3 (College Station, Little Rock, West Memphis) or any credit union in the Shared Branching Network
ATMs: 3 (College Station, Little Rock, West Memphis) or any credit union in the Shared Branching Network
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, individual retirement accounts, share certificates, money market accounts, personal loans, credit builder loans, home equity loans, vehicle loans, credit cards, home loans, savings/share certificate secured loans, signature loans, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking
Community outreach: Hope Credit Union provides funding for affordable housing and healthy-food programs, as well as leadership training opportunities. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Hope Credit Union here.
California
Broadway Federal Bank
Branches: 3 (Inglewood, Los Angeles)
ATMs: 3 (Inglewood, Los Angeles) or any one of over 30,000 MoneyPass ATMs
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, apartment loans, credit cards, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking
Read Insider's full review of Broadway Federal Bank here.
OneUnited Bank
Branches: 1* (Los Angeles)
ATMs: Any one of over 30,000 MoneyPass ATMs
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, credit cards, online banking, mobile banking, home loans, multifamily loans, commercial real estate loans
Community outreach: OneUnited Bank provides contributions focused on four major areas: financial literacy, general literacy, affordable housing, and community development. Read more here.
*OneUnited Bank plans to open a new Compton branch in spring 2021.
Read Insider's full review of OneUnited Bank here.
Colorado
None
Connecticut
None
Delaware
None
Florida
OneUnited Bank
Branches: 1 (Miami)
ATMs: Any one of over 30,000 MoneyPass ATMs
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, credit cards, online banking, mobile banking, home loans, multifamily loans, commercial real estate loans
Community outreach: OneUnited Bank provides contributions focused on four major areas: financial literacy, general literacy, affordable housing, and community development. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of OneUnited Bank here.
Georgia
Carver State Bank
Branches: 2 (Savannah)
ATMs: 3 (Savannah)
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit, home loans, home equity lines of credit, personal loans, auto loans, credit rebuilder loans, church financing, credit counseling, online banking, telephone banking
Community outreach: Carver State Bank, with community partners, has established a program to help low-income individuals and families become small business owners and graduates of post-secondary education programs. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Carver State Bank here.
Citizens Trust Bank
Branches: 6 (Atlanta, East Point, South Fulton, Stonecrest, Stone Mountain)
ATMs: 7 (Atlanta, Decatur, Lithonia, Stonecrest, Stone Mountain)
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, credit cards, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, home loans, personal loans, auto loans, home equity lines of credit, online banking, mobile banking
Read Insider's full review of Citizens Trust Bank here.
Credit Union of Atlanta
Branches: 2 (Atlanta)
ATMs: 4 (Atlanta) or any one of over 30,000 MoneyPass ATMs and any ATM in the STAR network
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, share certificates, individual retirement accounts, auto loans, secured loans, credit cards, home loans, home equity loans, signature loans, credit builder loans, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking
Community outreach: Credit Union of Atlanta sponsors a scholarship for students ages seven to 24 to support childrens' futures. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Credit Union of Atlanta here.
Unity National Bank
Branches: 1 (Atlanta)
ATMs: 1 (Atlanta) or any one of the ATMs in the Select ATM network
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, auto loans, personal loans, credit cards, faith-based organizational loans, online banking, mobile banking
Community outreach: Unity National Bank financially supports agencies like the YMCA, YWCA, NAACP, and United Negro College Fund. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Unity National Bank here.
Hawaii
None
Idaho
None
Illinois
ABD Federal Credit Union
Branches: 1 (Belvidere) and any branch in the CO-OP Shared Branch network
ATMs: 30,000 additional no-fee ATMS nationwide
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, share certificates, individual retirement accounts, credit cards, debit/ATM card, auto loans, home equity loans, student loans, online banking, telephone banking
Community outreach: ABD Federal Credit Union has helped with projects like Habitat for Humanity and local soup kitchens. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of ABD Federal Credit Union here.
GN Bank
Branches: 2 (Chicago)
ATMs: 2 (Chicago) and any ATM in the STAR network
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, personal loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, personal loans, personal lines of credit, home loans, credit cards, debit cards, online banking, mobile banking
Read Insider's full review of GN Bank here.
Liberty Bank
Branches: 1 (Forest Park)
ATMs: 1 (Forest Park) and any ATM in the STAR network
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit, personal loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, automobile loans, home loans, credit cards, debit cards, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking
Community outreach: Liberty Bank sponsors local neighborhood sports and provides affordable housing. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Liberty Bank here.
Indiana
None
Iowa
None
Kansas
Liberty Bank
Branches: 1 (Kansas City)
ATMs: 1 (Kansas City)
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit, personal loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, automobile loans, home loans, credit cards, debit cards, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking
Community outreach: Liberty Bank sponsors local neighborhood sports and provides affordable housing. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Liberty Bank here.
Kentucky
Liberty Bank
Branches: 1 (Louisville)
ATMs: 0
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit, personal loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, automobile loans, home loans, credit cards, debit cards, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking
Community outreach: Liberty Bank sponsors local neighborhood sports and provides affordable housing. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Liberty Bank here.
Louisiana
Hope Credit Union
Branches: 2 (New Orleans) or any credit union in the Shared Branching Network
ATMs: 2 (New Orleans) or any credit union in the Shared Branching Network
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, individual retirement accounts, share certificates, money market accounts, personal loans, credit builder loans, home equity loans, vehicle loans, credit cards, home loans, savings/share certificate secured loans, signature loans, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking
Community outreach: Hope Credit Union provides funding for affordable housing and healthy-food programs, as well as leadership training opportunities. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Hope Credit Union here.
Liberty Bank
Branches: 7 (Baton Rouge, New Orleans)
ATMs: 19 (Baton Rouge, New Orleans)
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit, personal loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, automobile loans, home loans, credit cards, debit cards, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking
Community outreach: Liberty Bank sponsors local neighborhood sports and provides affordable housing. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Liberty Bank here.
Maine
None
Maryland
Andrews Federal Credit Union
Branches: 3 (Andrews Air Force Base, Suitland, Waldorf) and the branches in the CO-OP Shared Branch network
ATMs: 30,000+ free ATMS nationwide
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, share certificates, vehicle loans, personal loans, credit cards, gift cards, home loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, homeowners insurance, early direct deposit, mobile banking, online banking, telephone banking, overseas branches
Community outreach: Andrews Federal Credit Union sponsors 10 $2,000 college scholarships per year to help members pay for school costs. Learn more here.
Read Insider's full review of Andrews Federal Credit Union here.
Democracy Federal Credit Union
Branches: 1 (District Heights) and the branches in the CO-OP Shared Branch network
ATMs: 30,000+ free ATMS nationwide
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money management accounts, individual retirement accounts, share certificates, auto loans, home loans, personal loans, credit cards, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, recreational vehicle loans, share and secured loans, mobile banking, online banking, telephone banking
Read Insider's full review of Democracy Federal Credit Union here.
Industrial Bank
Branches: 2 (Forestville, Oxon Hill)
ATMs: 2 (Forestville, Oxon Hill) and any ATMs in the Allpoint network
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit, home loans, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking, debit cards
Community outreach: Industrial Bank provides free financial literacy courses every year and participates in community service. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Industrial Bank here.
Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore
Branches: 9 (Baltimore, Catonsville, Dundalk, Pikesville, Randallstown) and the branches in the CO-OP Shared Branch network
ATMs: 9 (Baltimore, Catonsville, Dundalk, Pikesville, Randallstown) and 30,000 additional no-fee ATMS nationwide
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, share certificates, education savings accounts, auto loans, home loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, personal loans, credit cards, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking, insurance products
Community outreach: MECU supports local nonprofits that work in arts and culture, youth empowerment, community development, and more. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore here.
Securityplus Federal Credit Union
Branches: 3 (Baltimore, Owings Mills) and over 6,400 shared branches
ATMs: 3 (Baltimore, Owings Mills) and ATMs in the Allpoint Network
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, share certificates, education savings accounts, vehicle loans, home loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, personal loans, secured loans, reloadable cards, online banking, mobile banking, insurance products
Community outreach: Securityplus is part of the HopeFul Market, a free farmers market for the homeless. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Securityplus Federal Credit Union here.
The Harbor Bank of Maryland
Branches: 7 (Baltimore, Randallstown, Silver Spring)
ATMs: 6 (Baltimore, Randallstown) and ATMs in the Allpoint network
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, installment loans, VIP loans, mobile banking, online banking, telephone banking, check card, ATM card
Read Insider's full review of The Harbor Bank of Maryland here.
Massachusetts
OneUnited Bank
Branches: 3 (Boston, Dorchester, Roxbury)
ATMs: Any one of over 30,000 MoneyPass ATMs
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, credit cards, online banking, mobile banking, home loans, multifamily loans
Community outreach: OneUnited Bank provides contributions focused on four major areas: financial literacy, general literacy, affordable housing, and community development. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of OneUnited Bank here.
Michigan
ABD Federal Credit Union
Branches: 2 (Detroit, Warren) and any branch in the CO-OP Shared Branch network
ATMs: 30,000 additional no-fee ATMS nationwide
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, share certificates, individual retirement accounts, credit cards, debit/ATM card, auto loans, home equity loans, student loans, online banking, telephone banking
Community outreach: ABD Federal Credit Union has helped with projects like Habitat for Humanity and local soup kitchens. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of ABD Federal Credit Union here.
First Independence Bank
Branches: 3 (Clinton Township, Detroit)
ATMs: 6 (Clinton Township, Detroit) or any nationwide FIB, Fifth Third, TCF, or Chemical Bank ATM
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, credit cards, debit cards, online banking, mobile banking, vehicle loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, home loans, personal loans, CD loans
Community outreach: First Independence Bank has established a millennial advisory board and sponsored a youth basketball clinic and tournament. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of First Independence Bank here.
Liberty Bank
Branches: 1 (Detroit)
ATMs: 0
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit, personal loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, automobile loans, home loans, credit cards, debit cards, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking, telephone banking
Community outreach: Liberty Bank sponsors local neighborhood sports and provides affordable housing. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Liberty Bank here.
One Detroit Credit Union
Branches: 4 (Detroit, Highland Park) and the branches in the CO-OP Shared Branch network
ATMs: 1 (Detroit) and 30,000 additional no-fee ATMS nationwide
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, individual retirement accounts, share certificates, money market accounts, personal loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, vehicle loans, credit cards, home loans, credit builder loan, payday loans, bill consolidation loans, debit cards, ATM cards, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking
Community outreach: One Detroit Credit Union sponsors gift and food drives to provide resources for families in need. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of One Detroit Credit Union here.
Minnesota
None
Mississippi
Hope Credit Union
Branches: 12 (Biloxi, Drew, Greenville, Itta Bena, Jackson, Louisville, Moorhead, Shaw, Terry, Utica, West Point) or any credit union in the Shared Branching Network
ATMs: 12 (Biloxi, Drew, Greenville, Itta Bena, Jackson, Louisville, Moorhead, Shaw, Terry, Utica, West Point) or any credit union in the Shared Branching Network
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, individual retirement accounts, share certificates, money market accounts, personal loans, credit builder loans, home equity loans, vehicle loans, credit cards, home loans, savings/share certificate secured loans, signature loans, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking
Community outreach: Hope Credit Union provides funding for affordable housing and healthy-food programs, as well as leadership training opportunities. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Hope Credit Union here.
Jackson Area Federal Credit Union
Branches: 2 (Byram, Jackson)
ATMs: Any ATM in the Dolphin ATM Alliance or the Culiance network
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit, personal loans, auto loans, home loans, student loans, credit cards, debit cards, mobile banking, online banking
Read Insider's full review of Jackson Area Federal Credit Union here.
Liberty Bank
Branches: 1 (Jackson)
ATMs: 5 (Jackson)
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit, personal loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, automobile loans, home loans, credit cards, debit cards, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking
Community outreach: Liberty Bank sponsors local neighborhood sports and provides affordable housing. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Liberty Bank here.
Missouri
Liberty Bank
Branches: 1 (Kansas City)
ATMs: 0
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit, personal loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, automobile loans, home loans, credit cards, debit cards, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking
Community outreach: Liberty Bank sponsors local neighborhood sports and provides affordable housing. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Liberty Bank here.
St. Louis Community Credit Union
Branches: 17 (Benton Park, Ferguson, Florissant, Jennings, Pagedale, Richmond Heights, St. John, St. Louis, Sullivan, University City, Wellston) and the branches in the CO-OP Connected Credit Unions network
ATMs: Any of the ATMs in the CO-OP Connected Credit Unions network
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, share certificates, personal loans, home equity lines of credit, auto loans, recreational vehicle/power sports loans, payday saver loans, home loans, credit cards, debit cards, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking
Community outreach: St. Louis Community Credit Union hosts an annual community service effort to work with local charities. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of St. Louis Community Credit Union here.
Montana
None
Nebraska
None
Nevada
None
New Hampshire
None
New Jersey
Andrews Federal Credit Union
Branches: 3 (Burlington, McGuire Air Force Base, Mt. Laurel) and the branches in the CO-OP Shared Branch network
ATMs: 30,000+ no-fee ATMS nationwide
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, share certificates, vehicle loans, personal loans, credit cards, gift cards, home loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, homeowners insurance, early direct deposit, mobile banking, online banking, telephone banking, overseas branches
Community outreach: Andrews Federal Credit Union sponsors 10 $2,000 college scholarships per year to help members pay for school costs. Learn more here.
Read Insider's full review of Andrews Federal Credit Union here.
Industrial Bank
Branches: 1 (Newark)
ATMs: 1 (Newark) and any ATMs in the Allpoint network
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit, home loans, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking, debit cards
Community outreach: Industrial Bank provides free financial literacy courses every year and participates in community service. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Industrial Bank here.
New Mexico
None
New York
Carver Federal Savings Bank
Branches: 7 (Brooklyn, Jamaica, New York City)
ATMs: 2 (New York City) and ATMs in the Allpoint network
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, landlord/tenant security accounts, debit cards, wire transfers, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking, installment loans, lines of credit
Read Insider's full review of Carver Federal Savings Bank here.
Industrial Bank
Branches: 1 (New York City)
ATMs: 1 (New York City) and any ATMs in the Allpoint network
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit, home loans, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking, debit cards
Community outreach: Industrial Bank provides free financial literacy courses every year and participates in community service. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Industrial Bank here.
North Carolina
Mechanics & Farmers Bank
Branches: 8 (Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro, Raleigh, Winston-Salem)
ATMs: 8 (Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro, Raleigh, Winston-Salem) and any ATM in the Wells Fargo network
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit, health savings accounts, personal loans, home equity lines of credit, auto loans, credit cards, mobile banking, online banking
Community outreach: Mechanics & Farmers Bank hosts financial literacy workshops and workshops to help business owners and community members understand opportunities available during the pandemic. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Mechanics & Farmers Bank here.
North Dakota
None
Ohio
None
Oklahoma
First Security Bank and Trust Company
Branches: 1 (Oklahoma City)
ATMs: 1 (Oklahoma City), Free ATMs at 7/11 locations
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit, personal loans, home equity lines of credit, home loans, auto loans, boat loans, signature loans, debit/ATM cards, mobile banking, online banking, telephone banking
Read Insider's full review of First Security Bank and Trust Company here.
Oregon
None
Pennsylvania
Democracy Federal Credit Union
Branches: 1 (Philadelphia) and the branches in the CO-OP Shared Branch network
ATMs: 30,000+ no-fee ATMS nationwide
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money management accounts, individual retirement accounts, share certificates, auto loans, home loans, personal loans, credit cards, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, recreational vehicle loans, share and secured loans, mobile banking, online banking, telephone banking
Read Insider's full review of Democracy Federal Credit Union here.
United Bank of Philadelphia
Branches: 2 (Philadelphia)
ATMs: 13 (Philadelphia)
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, credit building loans, check cards, online banking, telephone banking, banking by mail
Community outreach: United Bank of Philadelphia provides financing to small businesses to spur job growth. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of United Bank of Philadelphia here.
Rhode Island
None
South Carolina
Optus Bank
Branches: 1 (Columbia)
ATMs: 3 (Columbia), any ATM in the Wells Fargo network for free
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, auto loans, home loans, home equity lines of credit, line of credit loans, online banking, mobile banking
Read Insider's full review of Optus Bank here.
Palmetto Health Credit Union
Branches: 4 (Columbia, Easley)
ATMs: 8 (Columbia, Easley) or any ATM in the Shared Branching Network
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, individual retirement accounts, share certificates, health savings accounts, auto loans, home loans, home equity lines of credit, line of credit loans, personal loans, student loans, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking, debit cards, credit cards, insurance products
Read Insider's full review of Palmetto Health Credit Union here.
South Dakota
None
Tennessee
Citizens Bank
Branches: 2 (Memphis, Nashville)
ATMs: 1 (Nashville) and you are reimbursed any fees from any ATM in the US or abroad
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, auto loans, credit cards, home loans, home equity loans, personal loans, debit cards, online banking, mobile banking
Read Insider's full review of Citizens Bank here.
Hope Credit Union
Branches: 4 (Memphis) or any credit union in the Shared Branching Network
ATMs: 4 (Memphis) or any ATM in the Shared Branching Network
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, individual retirement accounts, share certificates, money market accounts, personal loans, credit builder loans, home equity loans, vehicle loans, credit cards, home loans, savings/share certificate secured loans, signature loans, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking
Community outreach: Hope Credit Union provides funding for affordable housing and healthy-food programs, as well as leadership training opportunities. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Hope Credit Union here.
Tri-State Bank of Memphis
Branches: 1 (Memphis)
ATMs: 1 (Memphis) or any one of the ATMs in the Money Tower Network
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, auto loans, credit cards, home loans, home equity loans, personal loans, debit cards, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking
Read Insider's full review of Tri-State Bank of Memphis here.
Texas
Unity National Bank
Branches: 2 (Houston, Missouri City)
ATMs: 2 (Houston, Missouri City) or any one of the ATMs in the Select ATM network
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, auto loans, personal loans, credit cards, faith-based organizational loans, online banking, mobile banking
Community outreach: Unity National Bank financially supports agencies like the YMCA, YWCA, NAACP, and United Negro College Fund. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Unity National Bank here.
Utah
None
Vermont
None
Virginia
Andrews Federal Credit Union
Branches: 2 (Alexandria, Springfield) and the branches in the CO-OP Shared Branch network
ATMs: 30,000+ no-fee ATMS nationwide
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, share certificates, vehicle loans, personal loans, credit cards, gift cards, home loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, homeowners insurance, early direct deposit, mobile banking, online banking, telephone banking, overseas branches
Community outreach: Andrews Federal Credit Union sponsors 10 $2,000 college scholarships per year to help members pay for school costs. Learn more here.
Read Insider's full review of Andrews Federal Credit Union here.
Democracy Federal Credit Union
Branches: 1 (Alexandria) and the branches in the CO-OP Shared Branch network
ATMs: 30,000+ no-fee ATMS nationwide
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money management accounts, individual retirement accounts, share certificates, auto loans, home loans, personal loans, credit cards, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, recreational vehicle loans, share and secured loans, mobile banking, online banking, telephone banking
Read Insider's full review of Democracy Federal Credit Union here.
Transit Employees Federal Credit Union
Branches: 1 (Alexandria) and the branches in the CO-OP Shared Branch network
ATMs: ATMs in the following networks: CO-OP, Star, CU24, Visa, Shared Branch, Transit Employees FCU
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, share certificates, vehicle loans, loyalty loans, student loans, personal loans, signature loans, credit cards, gift cards, reloadable cards, home loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, secured loans, insurance products, wire transfers, mobile banking, online banking
Read Insider's full review of Transit Employees Federal Credit Union here.
Washington
None
Washington DC
Andrews Federal Credit Union
Branches: 2 (Washington DC) and the branches in the CO-OP Shared Branch network
ATMs: 30,000+ no-fee ATMS nationwide
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, share certificates, vehicle loans, personal loans, credit cards, gift cards, home loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, homeowners insurance, early direct deposit, mobile banking, online banking, telephone banking, overseas branches
Community outreach: Andrews Federal Credit Union sponsors 10 $2,000 college scholarships pear year to help members pay for school costs. Learn more here.
Read Insider's full review of Andrews Federal Credit Union here.
Democracy Federal Credit Union
Branches: 2 (Washington DC) and the branches in the CO-OP Shared Branch network
ATMs: 30,000+ no-fee ATMS nationwide
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money management accounts, individual retirement accounts, share certificates, auto loans, home loans, personal loans, credit cards, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, recreational vehicle loans, share and secured loans, mobile banking, online banking, telephone banking
Read Insider's full review of Democracy Federal Credit Union here.
Industrial Bank
Branches: 3 (Washington DC)
ATMs: 9 (Washington DC) and any ATMs in the Allpoint network
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, certificates of deposit, home loans, online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking, debit cards
Community outreach: Industrial Bank provides free financial literacy courses every year and participates in community service. Read more here.
Read Insider's full review of Industrial Bank here.
Transit Employees Federal Credit Union
Branches: 1 (Washington DC) and the branches in the CO-OP Shared Branch network
ATMs: ATMs in the following networks: CO-OP, Star, CU24, Visa, Shared Branch, Transit Employees FCU
Services: Checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, share certificates, vehicle loans, loyalty loans, student loans, personal loans, signature loans, credit cards, gift cards, reloadable cards, home loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, secured loans, insurance products, wire transfers, mobile banking, online banking
Read Insider's full review of Transit Employees Federal Credit Union here.
West Virginia
None
Wisconsin
Columbia Savings and Loan Association
Branches: 1 (Milwaukee)
ATMs: 0
Services: Certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, home loans, church loans
Read Insider's full review of Columbia Savings and Loan Association here.
Wyoming
None
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