Bank On Tulsa is part of a national initiative that strives to connect unbanked and underbanked residents in our communities to safe and affordable bank accounts to improve the financial stability. Studies show that an unbanked person could spend as much as $40,000 on check-cashing services over their lifetime. Increasing access to banking helps residents avoid expensive alternative financial services and get on a path to increased savings and financial empowerment.
Bank On certified bank accounts have no overdraft fees and have free online banking and free in-network ATM access. All Bank On certified accounts meet the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund National Account Standards. See below for a list of local Bank On certified accounts.
Bank On Tulsa is coordinated by Tulsa’s Office of Financial Empowerment and Community Wealth (OFE). For more information about Bank On Tulsa, please contact Joshua Ganye, OFE Program Assistant, at jganye@cityoftulsa.org
Bank On Tulsa coalition partners also provide financial literacy workshops throughout the year. If your organization would like to host a financial literacy workshop, please contact the Office of Financial Empowerment.
Bank On Tulsa has certified 13 accounts that all meet Bank On National Account Standards. Below is a list of local financial institutions and the names of their Bank On certified accounts.
For more information on Bank On National Account Standards click here.
Ally Bank – Interest Checking
Arvest Bank – Arvest Bright Solutions Banking
BancFirst – E-Connect Account
Bank of America – Advantage SafeBalance Checking Account
Bank of Oklahoma – Opportunity Banking
Chase – Secure Banking Account
Commerce Bank – Velocity Pay Prepaid Debit Card
Discover Bank – Cashback Debit Checking Account
First Fidelity Bank – Freedom Checking
Gateway First Bank – Gateway Checking
Security Bank – Security E-Checking Account
Simmons Bank – Affordable Advantage Checking Account
Tinker Federal Credit Union – Everyday Spending