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Our goal is to bring 20,000 of the estimated 50,000 unbanked households in San Francisco into the financial mainstream by helping them to open low-cost, starter bank accounts. To accomplish this goal, we turned to financial institutions in the City to demonstrate leadership and to help remove the barriers that low-income families face in opening a bank account. To date, we have partnered with over 15 banks and credit unions, with over 170 branches across San Francisco, to help over 12,000 households open accounts and enter the financial mainstream.

By partnering with us, financial institutions can expand marketing in targeted, low-income neighborhoods and increase the visibility of appropriate products in San Francisco. By working with nonprofits in San Francisco, Financial Partners have been able to identify customers and develop new strategies to reach unbanked customers. Staff offering financial training courses have made real connections in the community.

As a Financial Partner, you can:
  • Help bank the unbanked by offering the Bank on San Francisco product at your San Francisco locations.
  • Participate in Bank on San Francisco outreach events.
  • Partner with a community organization of your choice.
  • Hold a financial training seminar for community organizations.
  • Include Bank on San Francisco information in your mailings and newsletters.
  • Display posters and other materials in public spaces.
  • Place a link on your Web site to bankonsf.org.