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FACTS

  • In Central Texas, approximately 47,000 households lack a basic bank account.
  • Central Texans cash checks valued at more than $160 million at check cashers with more than $4 million in check cashing fees collected. In Austin, a typical working, unbanked household pays between $230 and $918 to cash paychecks during the course of one year.
  • Approximately 89% of full-service, licensed check cashers in the Texas are located within one mile of a bank or credit union.
  • Central Texans borrow $90,853,499 in payday loans annually and pay $14,763,694 in fees.

Click here to read the sources referenced in these statistics.

Make your Money Count!
Your financial success begins today.

Today, everyone can get a checking, savings or debit account. You can deposit your money for free or at a low-cost and pay your bills for no additional cost. Even if you’ve had problems with an account in the past, have never had an account before, or don’t have a Social Security number, you can open an account in Central Texas.

Why do I need
an account?

By opening a bank account, you take an important step toward financial security. With a free or low-cost account, you can start to save for the future and establish a credit history that will help become more financially stable.

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How do I open
an account?

Use our easy bank locator tool or call United Way 2-1-1 Texas to find a participating financial partner with account options that meet your needs. A friendly representative will answer all of your questions and walk you through each step of the process.

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Discover free classes and services that will help you achieve financial freedom. Find information about establishing financial goals, managing a budget, getting out of debt, locating free child care and many other topics.

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FINANCIAL TRAINING

Bank on Central Texas offers free, high-quality financial training for clients through our community partners.

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PARTNER WITH US

Bank on Central Texas invites community organizations and financial organizations to partner with us, and help us reach even more unbanked Central Texans.

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Find free downloadable materials, including Bank on Central Texas marketing collateral and a recent case study on the Bank on Central Texas program.

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Learn about Bank on Central Texas and our strategic partners, and read press coverage about the growing state and national movement to make checking accounts and financial services available for all.

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