21 percent of Summit County residents are unbanked or underbanked, relying on costly alternative financial services—like check cashers, payday lenders and expensive pre-paid cards for routine financial transactions.
Bank On Rubber City, a coalition led by United Way of Summit & Medina and the City of Akron, is committed to helping residents of Summit County access safe and affordable banking products and services.
Why is Banking Important?
People with mainstream bank accounts are more likely to:
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Keep more of their earnings
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Develop consistent savings habits
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Have access to budgeting and tracking tools
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Access to affordable credit options
Features of a Bank On Certified Account*:
- No minimum balance requirement
- $5 or less/month
- No possibility of overdraft
- Free bill payment & debit card
- 2nd chance checking opportunities
Find a Bank On Certified Account Near You
- Chase Secure Banking Account
- Citizens EverValue Checking Account
- Citizens Student Checking
- Dollar Bank No Overdraft Checking Account
- Fifth Third Bank Express Account
- New York Community Bancorp My Community SimplyOne Checking
- PNC Bank SmartAccess Account
- PNC Bank Foundation Checking
- Portage Community Bank Financial Empowerment Checking Account
- S&T Bank Easy Banking Account
- U.S. Bank Safe Debit Account
Want more information about Bank On certified accounts? Contact [email protected] or call the Financial Empowerment Center at 330.685.9430. The Financial Empowerment Center also offers free one-on-one financial coaching that can help you with banking or other financial questions.