Building strong financial futures for San Diegans.
Bank On San Diego works to connect everyone to safe and appropriate financial products and services.
Bank On San Diego is a coalition of local banking institutions, nonprofit and community organizations, and government agencies with the shared mission of connecting San Diegans with certified, safe, and affordable banking access.
14%
of US households are underbanked, relying on some fringe financial services.
$40K
is the average lifetime cost of being unbanked.
5.4%
of San Diego residents are unbanked.
Our Coalition
Join us in connecting San Diego residents to better banking products and making our state a safer, more accessible place to bank.
Bank On San Diego members are working together to ensure that all households have access to safe and affordable bank accounts that meet their needs, allow them to increase assets, and strengthen their financial stability.
Certified Accounts from Bank On Partners Offer:
Financial Security
Waived overdraft and NSF fees, ensuring users will never be hit with unwanted expenses.
Affordability
Certified accounts are $5 or less per month with no unpredictable fees, encouraging peace of mind and savings.
Full Banking Access
Enjoy a full range of banking products including online services, unrestricted branch access, and more.
Steering Committee
Lisa Cuestas – Casa Familiar (Chair)
Natasha Salgado – Logan Heights CDC
Antonio Barbosa – Wells Fargo
Al Abdallah – Urban League
Ricardo Flores – LISC San Diego
James McConchie – United Way of San Diego County
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.
Bank On National Data Hub: Findings from 2022
A report by the CFE Fund and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
An Evaluation of Financial Empowerment Centers: Banking Status
Summary of findings about outcomes achieved through Financial Empowerment Centers.