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The Harbor Bank of Maryland
Established in 1982, the bank started with a $2.1 million in assets. It is also the first bank in the country that offers Investment Subsidiary called Harbor Financial Services. As of today, this black-owned bank now has more than $280 million in assets and has deposits amounting to $219 million. The Harbor Bank of Maryland primarily serves the Baltimore area and currently has seven branches. The bank offers savings and checking accounts as well as time deposits, debit and credit cards, real estate loans, personal, business, automobile, and other installment and term loans.
Website: www.theharborbank.com
Industrial Bank
Based in Washington D.C., the Industrial Bank is a historic black-owned bank in the United States that was established in 1913 but was reorganized by Jesse Mitchell in 1934. In 1947, it became the first largest black-owned bank in the country, with a total of $6 million in assets from its 14,000 depositors. Today, the bank has total assets of $423 million and operates eight branches across Washington, D.C. One of the primary goals of the Industrial Bank is to provide loans for low- and moderate-income African-American communities to improve their financial status.
Website: www.industrial-bank.com
Citizens Trust Bank
This black-owned bank is an Atlanta, Georgia-based bank with branches in Birmingham and Eutaw. Citizens Trust was established in 1921 to serve the black community in Atlanta. Moreover, in 1947, Citizens Trust Bank became a member of the Federal Reserve Bank. The bank currently holds an asset amounting to $411 million and has operating ten branches. The bank focuses on providing different types of loans, such as business and real estate loans. They even offer an affordable housing program for the black community, especially to those who need down payment assistance.
Website: www.ctbconnect.com
OneUnited Bank
This black-owned bank is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. They are a registered member of the FDIC or Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Since 2018, the bank maintained a total asset of $670 million, with only six branches operating. Their main objective is to provide services to low- to moderate-income African-American communities and even offer workshops to improve financial literacy.
Website: www.oneunited.com
Carver Federal Savings Bank
This bank is considered as the second-largest black-owned bank in the U.S. with assets totaling $664 million. Carver Federal Savings Bank was founded in 1948 and was named after the famous scientist, George Washington Carver. It provides financial aid, especially to the underserved black communities.
Website: www.carverbank.com
If you’re considering banking with a Black financial institution, check out this list of Black-owned banks and credit unions in the U.S. If you don’t see a bank listed in your area, keep in mind you may still be able to use the bank’s digital banking services.
Alamerica Bank – located in Birmingham, Ala.
Citizens Trust Bank – located in 15 cities across the U.S.
Columbia Savings and Loan – located in Milwaukee, Wyo.
Commonwealth National Bank – has two locations in Mobile, Ala.
Broadway Federal Bank FSB – two locations in Los Angeles, Calif. and one in Inglewood, Calif.
Carver State Bank – two locations in Savannah, Ga.
Carver Federal Savings Bank – located in three cities in N.Y.
Columbia Savings & Loan ASSN – located in Milwaukee, Wyo.
GN Bank – located in Chicago, Ill.
First Independence Bank – located in two cities in Mich.
Harbor Bank of Maryland – located in three cities in Md.
Liberty Bank & Trust CO – located in 10 cities across the U.S.
Industrial Bank NA – has multiple locations in N.Y., Md. and N.J.
OneUnited Bank – located in three cities across the U.S.
Optus Bank – located in Columbia, S.C.
Mechanics & Farmers Bank – located in five cities in the Carolinas
Tri-State Bank of Memphis – located in Memphis, Tenn.
Unity National Bank – located in three cities in Texas and Ga.
United Bank of Philadelphia – located in Philadelphia, Pa.
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
Alamerica Bank: Birmingham22
Citizens Trust Bank: Birmingham and Eutaw23
Commonwealth National Bank: Mobile24
Liberty Bank: Montgomery and Tuskegee25 26
Metro Bank: Ashville, Heflin, Lincoln, Moody, Pell City, Ragland, Southside27
Hope Credit Union: Montgomery28
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
Hope Credit Union: College Station, Little Rock, Pine Bluff, and West Memphis28
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations, in addition to the Corporate Office and Crenshaw Branch, as well as the upcoming Compton Branch21
Broadway Federal Bank: Los Angeles29
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
Industrial Bank: District of Columbia (Anacostia Gateway Banking Center, Ben's Chili Bowl, DC Court of Appeals, DC Superior Court, F Street Banking Center, Forestville Banking Center, Georgia Avenue Banking Center, J.H. Mitchell Banking Center, Nationals Park, Oxon Hill Banking Center, U Street Banking Center30
Howard University Employees Federal Credit Union: C B Powell Building31
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations, in addition to the Miami Branch21
FAMU Federal Credit Union: Tallahassee32
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
Carver State Bank: Savannah33
Citizens Trust Bank: Atlanta, Decatur, East Point, Lithonia, Stone Mountain, Stonecrest23
Unity National Bank: Atlanta34
1st Choice Credit Union: Atlanta35
Credit Union of Atlanta: Atlanta36
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Federal Credit Union: Toccoa37
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
GN Bank: Chicago38
Liberty Bank: Forest Park39
South Side Community Federal Credit Union: Chicago40
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
First Security Bank: Aredale, Charles City, Dumont, Hampton, Ionia, Manly, Marble Rock, Nora Springs, Riceville, Rockford, Rockwell, Rudd, and Thornton41
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
Liberty Bank: Kansas City42
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
Liberty Bank: Louisville43
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
Liberty Bank: Baton Rouge and New Orleans44 45
Hope Credit Union: New Orleans28
Southern Teachers & Parents Federal Credit Union: Baton Rouge and Thibodaux46
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
The Harbor Bank of Maryland: Baltimore, Randallstown, and Silver Spring47
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations, in addition to the Corporate Headquarters and the Roxbury Branch21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
First Independence Bank: Clinton Township and Detroit48
Liberty Bank: Detroit49
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
Liberty Bank: Jackson50
Hope Credit Union: Biloxi, Drew, Greenville, Jackson, Louisville, Macon, Moorhead, Robinsonville, Shaw, Terry, Utica, and West Point28
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
Liberty Bank: Kansas City51
St. Louis Community Credit Union: Ferguson, Florissant, Pagedale, Richmond Heights, St. John, St. Louis, University City, and Wellston52
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
Industrial Bank: Newark30
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
Carver Federal Savings Bank: Brooklyn, Jamaica, and New York City53
Industrial Bank: New York City54
Urban Upbound Federal Credit Union: Long Island City55
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
Mechanics & Farmers Bank: Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem56
First Legacy Community Credit Union: Charlotte57
Greater Kinston Credit Union: Kinston58
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
Faith Community United Credit Union: Cleveland59
Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union: Toledo60
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
United Bank of Philadelphia: Philadelphia61
Hill District Federal Credit Union: Pittsburgh62
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OPTUS Bank: Columbia63
Brookland Federal Credit Union: West Columbia64
Community Owned Federal Credit Union: Charleston65
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
Citizens Bank: Memphis and Nashville66
Tri-State Bank: Memphis67
Hope Credit Union: Jackson and Memphis28
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
Unity National Bank: Houston and Missouri City34
Faith Cooperative Credit Union: Dallas68
Mount Olive Baptist Church Federal Credit Union: Dallas69
Oak Cliff Christian Federal Credit Union: Dallas70
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
Virginia State University Federal Credit Union: South Chesterfield71
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations21
Columbia Savings & Loan: Milwaukee72
OneUnited Bank: Multiple ATM locations73
Below: a list of Black-owned banks and credit unions in the U.S., in alphabetical order.
Founded in 1946, the Hospital Authority Credit Union was created to provide financial services to employees of Grady Hospital. In 1991, the organization became known as 1st Choice Credit Union.78
Branches: Auburn Avenue Administrative Office (Atlanta, Ga.) and Grady Memorial Hospital (Atlanta, Ga.)35
ATMs: Crestview Health & Rehabilitation Center (Atlanta, Ga.) and Ponce De Leon Center (Atlanta, Ga.)35
States: Georgia35
Services: Personal and business checking and savings, in addition to loans (personal, mortgage, etc.)79 80
Assets: $25.19 million81
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar35 82
Alamerica Bank was originally organized by a group of prominent Birmingham, Ala., community leaders on Jan. 28, 2000. Alamerica achieved operational profitability after six months of operation.83
Branches: The Alamerica Bank Building (Birmingham, Ala.)22
ATMs: N/A
States: Alabama22
Services: Deposit services (business and personal accounts), loan services (commercial and personal loans), Internet banking, image statements, and MasterMoney debit cards84 85 86
Assets: $18.912 million87
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar22 86
The Broadway Federal Bank is a subsidiary of Broadway Financial Corporation, a bank holding company located in Los Angeles, Calif. Formerly known as the Broadway Federal Savings and Loan Association, founded in 1946, the original building was destroyed by a fire on April 30, 1992. In Dec. 1995, the organization was converted from a federally chartered mutual savings association to a federally chartered stock savings bank, hence the new name.88
Branches: Mid-Wilshire Branch (Los Angeles, Calif.), Inglewood Branch (Inglewood, Calif.), and Exposition Park Branch (Los Angeles, Calif.)29
ATMs: Part of the MoneyPass network29
States: California29
Services: Personal and business accounts, credit cards, and loan products89
Assets: $415 million90
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar29 91
Founded in 1999, the Brookland Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative that provides financial services to members of Brookland Baptist Church and their immediate family members.92 If you join Brookland Federal, you and your family have a lifetime membership.93
Branches: Brookland Federal Credit Union (West Columbia, S.C.)64
ATMs: N/A
States: South Carolina64
Services: Savings, checking, loans, and other services (financial literacy, guaranteed auto protection, etc.)94 95 96 97
Assets: $3.4 million93
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar64 98
The Carver Federal Savings Bank was founded in 1948 to serve African American communities with limited access to mainstream financial services. The majority of its branches and ATMs are located in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods.99 Carver Federal Savings Bank is one of the three banks that are considered "Black operated," instead of Black owned.3
Branches: Atlantic Terminal Branch (Brooklyn, N.Y.), Bedford-Stuyvesant - Restoration Plaza Branch (Brooklyn, N.Y.), Crown Heights Branch (Brooklyn, N.Y.), Flatbush Branch (Brooklyn, N.Y.), and St Albans Branch (Jamaica, N.Y.), 125th Street Branch (New York City, N.Y.), and Malcolm X Boulevard Branch (New York City, N.Y.))53
ATMs: Atlantic Terminal Shopping Mall (2) (Brooklyn, N.Y.) and ATM Banking Center (Brooklyn, N.Y.)53
States: New York53
Services: Personal and business banking, loans, and community cash100 101 102 103
Assets: $581.718 million104
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar53 105
Established on Feb. 23, 1927, the Georgia Savings and Realty Corporation was a small, private bank as well as a real estate investment and management company. In 1947, the original institution was converted to a state bank and became known as the Carver Savings Bank. By 1962, Carver had become a full-service commercial bank, thus its name was changed once more to the Carver State Bank.106
Branches: Main Office (Savannah, Ga.) and Skidaway Branch (Savannah, Ga.)33
ATMs: Main Office (Savannah, Ga.), Skidaway Branch (Savannah, Ga.), and Hilton Head International Airport (Savannah, Ga.)33
States: Georgia33
Services: Personal accounts (checking and savings), business accounts, loans, development programs, and other services (cashier's checks, money orders, etc.)107 108 109 110 111 112
Assets: $46.124 million113
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar53 114
In 1904, the One Cent Savings Bank became the first minority-owned bank in Tennessee. The institution's name was changed to the Citizens Savings Bank & Trust Co. in 1920. Citizens Bank is the oldest, continuously operating Black-owned bank in the U.S.115
Branches: Memphis Winchester Road Branch (Memphis, Tenn.) and Main Office (Nashville, Tenn.)66
ATMs: Main Office (Nashville, Tenn.)66
States: Tennessee66
Services: Personal and business banking (checking and savings), credit cards, and loans (personal, business, etc.)116
Assets: $100 million117
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar66 118
In 1921, the Citizens Trust Bank was created to serve the African American citizens of Atlanta. Today, the bank plays an active role in providing sponsorship support for multiple community organizations.119
Branches: Birmingham (Birmingham, Ala.), Eutaw Branch (Eutaw, Ala.), Cascade Branch (Atlanta, Ga.), Corporate Headquarters (Atlanta, Ga.), Westside Branch (Atlanta, Ga.), East Point Branch (East Point, Ga.), and Rockbridge Branch (Stone Mountain, Ga.)23
ATMs: Castleberry Inn ATM (Atlanta, Ga.), Westside ATM (Atlanta, Ga.), South Dekalb Mall ATM (Decatur, Ga.), Lithonia ATM (Lithonia, Ga.), Rockbridge Plaza ATM (Stone Mountain, Ga.), Stone Mountain ATM (Stone Mountain, Ga.), and Panola ATM (Stonecrest, Ga.)23
States: Alabama and Georgia23
Services: Banking (savings, checking, etc.) and borrowing (loans, credit cards, etc.) services120 121
Assets: $444.324 million122
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar23 123
Columbia Savings & Loan has served Milwaukee’s inner city, particularly its minority population, since 1924.72
Branches: Columbia Savings & Loan Association (Milwaukee, Wis.)72
ATMs: N/A
States: Wisconsin72
Services: Mortgages, church loans, and CDs/IRAs72
Assets: $22.758 million124
Availability: Brick-and-mortar only72
Founded in 1976, the Commonwealth National Bank is a full-service nationally chartered commercial institution. Commonwealth is the sole bank headquartered in Mobile, out of the 45 banks doing business there. In addition to being the only Minority Depository Institution (MDI) in Mobile, it is one of two in Alabama.125
Branches: Main Office Branch (Mobile, Ala.) and Crichton Branch (Mobile, Ala.)24
ATMs: Main Office Branch (Mobile, Ala.), Crichton Branch (Mobile, Ala.), any Publix Super Market ATM, and any PNC Bank ATM126
States: Alabama24
Services: Consumer and business services, in addition to loans127 128
Assets: $47.609 million129
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar24 130
In 1966, the Community Owned Federal Credit Union was founded to provide low-income communities in Johns Island and part of Charleston with financial services typically denied to them by mainstream institutions. Membership has since grown to include the entire Charleston area.131
Branches: Community Owned Federal Credit Union (Charleston, S.C.)65
ATMs: N/A
States: South Carolina65
Services: Primary savings account, loans, mortgages, and other services (direct and payroll deposit, in addition to credit workshops)132
Assets: $6.14 million133
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar65 134
Founded in 1928, the Credit Union of Atlanta remained stable and secure throughout the Great Depression. Any profits earned are used to secure better rates for the institution's members.135
Branches: Main Office (Atlanta, Ga.) and Pryor Street Lending Center (Atlanta, Ga.)36
ATMs: Atlanta Detention Center (Atlanta, Ga.), Atlanta Public Safety Annex (Atlanta, Ga.), Credit Union of Atlanta (Atlanta, Ga.), Pryor Street Lending Center (Atlanta, Ga.), in addition to any ATMs in the MoneyPass and STAR networks36 136
States: Georgia36
Services: Personal savings and checking, credit builder and personal loans, and payment protection137 138 139 140 141
Assets: $66.604 million142
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar36 143
Originally chartered in 1952 as Mount Sinai Baptist Church Credit Union, Faith became a Community Development Credit Union (CDCU) in 1991. In 1989, the credit union became the sole provider of financial services when the savings and loans closed in local minority neighborhoods. Faith attained self-sufficiency a year after acquiring its community charter.144
Branches: Faith Community United Credit Union (Cleveland, Ohio)59
ATMs: N/A
States: Ohio59
Services: Deposit services, loan services, and insurance145 146 147
Assets: $14.035 million148
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar59 149
The story of the Faith Cooperative Credit Union is a tale of two different organizations. St. John Federal Credit Union was founded in 1959. It became known as the Faith Cooperative Credit Union after it was integrated with the Friendship-West Baptist Church's vision of a micro loan bank.150
Branches: Administrative Offices (Dallas, Texas)68
ATMs: One located "near the Banquet Hall"151
States: Texas68
Services: Savings, loans, and gap protection152 153
Assets: $1.528 million154
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar68 155
On May 8, 1935, six individuals were convinced to deposit $50 to acquire a federal credit union charter, resulting in the founding of the Florida A&M College Employees Federal Credit Union. By 1953, the organization renamed to Florida A&M University Federal Credit Union due to its location on the FAMU campus.156
Branches: Office (Tallahassee, Fla.)32
ATMs: One located in the "first drive-thru lane" as well as any ATMs that are part of the American Express, CULIANCE, The Exchange, Honors, Member Access, Plus, Presto, Publix, Walmart, and "other Credit Unions with the participating listed networks"157
States: Florida156
Services: Accounts (checking, savings, IRA), Rattler debit and VISA credit cards, loans, wire transfers, and other services (notary services, bill payments, etc.)158
Assets: $20.24 million159
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar32 160
In business since May 11, 1970, the First Independence Bank has served the Detroit Metropolitan area for 50 years. First Independence is the sole African American‐owned bank headquartered in Michigan, in addition to being one of two banks headquartered in Detroit.161
Branches: Clinton Township Branch (Clinton Township, Mich.), Main Office Branch (Detroit, Mich.), and Seven Mile Branch (Detroit, Mich.)48
ATMs: Garfield Branch (Clinton Township, Mich.), 1st Floor International Building (Detroit, Mich.), City County Building (Detroit, Mich.), Livernois (Detroit, Mich.), and Main Office Branch (Detroit, Mich.), Seven Mile Branch (Detroit, Mich.), in addition to "any nationwide ... Fifth Third, TCF, or Chemical Bank ATM ... in the Metro Detroit area"162
States: Michigan48
Services: Consumer and business services, in addition to loans163 164
Assets: $265.354 million165
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar48 166
The School Workers Federal Credit Union was founded by a group of educators in Feb. 14, 1941. Originally, the institution that eventually became First Legacy Community only offered a savings and loan program; today it offers a much wider selection of financial services.167
Branches: First Legacy Community Credit Union (Charlotte, N.C.)57
ATMs: Part of the CO-OP/Covera ATM network168
States: North Carolina57
Services: Checking, savings, loans, and other services (quarterly statements, NADA auto valuations, etc.)168
Assets: $29.331 million169
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar57 168
The Security Trust and Savings Bank first opened for business in 1903. Twenty-six years later, it merged with the First National Bank of Charles City, creating the First Security Bank & Trust.170
Branches: Aredale (Aredale, Iowa), Charles City Branch (Charles City, Iowa), Dumont Branch (Dumont, Iowa), Hampton Branch (Hampton, Iowa), Ionia Branch (Ionia, Iowa), Manly Branch (Manly, Iowa), Marble Rock Branch (Marble Rock, Iowa), Nora Springs Branch (Nora Springs, Iowa), Riceville Branch (Riceville, Iowa), Rockford Branch (Rockford, Iowa), Rockwell Branch (Rockwell, Iowa), Rudd Branch (Rudd, Iowa), and Thornton Branch (Thornton, Iowa)41
ATMs: Charles City Branch (Charles City, Iowa), Manly Branch (Manly, Iowa), Marble Rock Branch (Marble Rock, Iowa), Nora Springs Branch (Nora Springs, Iowa), Riceville Branch (Riceville, Iowa), Rockford Branch (Rockford, Iowa), Rockwell Branch (Rockwell, Iowa), and Thornton Branch (Thornton, Iowa)41
States: Iowa41
Services: Personal (checking, savings, etc.), business (checking, savings, etc.), and lending (personal & auto loans, mortgage & home equity etc.)171 172 173
Assets: $500 million170
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar41 174
In 1934—after working closely with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago—13 African American men founded Illinois Service Federal to provide a savings and loan association for Black Chicagoans. The institution was acquired by Groupe Ndoum in 2016, which led to its name change to GN Bank in 2018.175
Branches: Main Branch (Chicago, Ill.) and Chatham Office (Chicago, Ill.)38
ATMs: Main Branch (Chicago, Ill.) and Chatham Office (Chicago, Ill.), in addition to any ATMs in the STAR network.176
States: Illinois38
Services: Personal (checking, savings, and credit cards) and small business services (checking, lending, credit cards)177
Assets: $133 million175
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar38 178
The Greater Kinston Credit Union was founded in 1952 and provides a variety of loans and deposit accounts.179 People who live, work, worship, or attend functions in the Lenoir, Greene, Jones, Craven, and Pitt counties are eligible for membership.180
Branches: Branch Office (Kinston, N.C.)58
ATMs: Part of the CashPoints network181
States: North Carolina58
Services: Debit and credit cards; deposit (checking, savings, etc.), non-profit, and youth accounts; mortgage and personal lending; and other services (automated services, branch services, etc.)182
Assets: $11.624 million183
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar182
The Hill District Federal Credit Union got its start in 1970 and has provided financial services to its members for 50 years.62 People who live, work, or worship in the Hill District—as well as members of an organization that provides economic assistance in the same area—are eligible to join this institution.184
Branches: Hill District Federal Credit Union (Pittsburgh, Pa.)62
ATMs: N/A
States: Pennsylvania62
Services: Debit and gift cards, savings, checking, loans, other services (money orders, financial literacy classes, etc.)185
Assets: $5.61 million186
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar62 185
In 1995, members of the Anderson United Methodist Church organized the Hope Federal Credit Union to help low-income Jackson, Miss., residents with asset development, cooperation, and self-empowerment. Hope has since spread across the Deep South through its sponsors and by merging with other financial organizations, with the most recent being the Tri-Rivers Federal Credit Union in 2007.187 In June 2020, Netflix invested $10 million into Hope as part of its $100 million initiative to support economic opportunities for Black communities.188
Branches: Arba Street Branch (Montgomery, Ala.), McGehee Road Branch (Montgomery, Ala.), College Station Branch (College Station, Ark.), Little Rock Branch (Little Rock, Ark.), Pine Bluff Branch (Pine Bluff, Ark.), West Memphis Branch (West Memphis, Ark.), Central City Branch (New Orleans, La.), Elysian Fields Branch (New Orleans, La.), Michoud Assembly Facility Branch (New Orleans, La.), Mississippi Coast Branch (Biloxi, Miss.), Drew Branch (Drew, Miss.), Greenville Branch (Greenville, Miss.), Itta Bena Branch (Itta Bena, Miss.), Medical Mall Branch (Jackson, Miss.), University Boulevard Branch (Jackson, Miss.), Louisville Branch (Louisville, Miss.), Macon Branch (Macon, Miss.), Moorhead Branch (Moorhead, Miss.), Robinsonville Branch (Robinsonville, Miss.), Shaw Branch (Shaw, Miss.), Terry MS Branch (Terry, Miss.), Utica Branch (Utica, Miss.), West Point Branch (West Point, Miss.), Jackson Branch (Jackson, Tenn.), Crosstown Branch (Memphis, Tenn.), Harvester Lane Branch (Memphis, Tenn.), Madison Avenue Branch (Memphis, Tenn.), and Ridgeway Branch (Memphis, Tenn.), in addition to any credit unions in the Shared Branching network.28
ATMs: Pine Bluff Branch (Pine Bluff, Ark.), West Memphis Branch (West Memphis, Ark.), Central City Branch (New Orleans, La.), Elysian Fields Branch (New Orleans, La.), Mississippi Coast Branch (Biloxi, Miss.), Drew Branch (Drew, Miss.), Greenville Branch (Greenville, Miss.), Medical Mall Branch (Jackson, Miss.), University Boulevard Branch (Jackson, Miss.), Robinsonville Branch (Robinsonville, Miss.), Shaw Branch (Shaw, Miss.), Terry MS Branch (Terry, Miss.), Jackson Branch (Jackson, Tenn.), Harvester Lane Branch (Memphis, Tenn.), Madison Avenue Branch (Memphis, Tenn.), and Ridgeway Branch (Memphis, Tenn.)28
States: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee28
Services: Personal (checking and wealth building accounts, personal loans, credit cards, etc.) and business (checking and loans) banking, in addition to transformational deposits189
Assets: $177.5 million190
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar28
Originally chartered on Oct. 11, 1935, the Howard University Employees Federal Credit Union provides financial services to employees of Howard University and their family members.191 Those who join Howard University Employees FCU have a lifetime membership.192
Branches: C B Powell Building (Washington D.C.)31
ATMs: Part of the CO-OP and CU Here networks193
States: Washington D.C.31
Services: Accounts (savings, checking, etc.) and loans194 195
Assets: $10 million191
Availability: Online (home loans only) and brick-and-mortar31 196
Industrial Bank first opened on Aug. 20, 1934, and is one of the larger Black-owned banks in the U.S.197 In addition to a wide variety of financial services, Industrial Bank also offers free financial education programs.198
Branches: Harlem Banking Center (New York City, N.Y.), Bergen Street Banking Center (Newark, N.J.), Halsey Street Banking Center (Newark, N.J.), Anacostia Gateway Banking Center (Washington D.C.), F Street Banking Center (Washington D.C.), Forestville Banking Center (Washington D.C.), Georgia Avenue Banking Center (Washington D.C.), J.H. Mitchell Banking Center (Washington D.C.), Oxon Hill Banking Center (Washington D.C.), and U Street Banking Center (Washington D.C.)30
ATMs: Harlem Office (New York City, N.Y.), Bergen Street Office (Newark, N.J.), Halsey Street Office (Newark, N.J.), Anacostia Gateway Office (Washington D.C.), Ben's Chili Bowl (Washington D.C.), DC Court of Appeals (Washington D.C.), DC Superior Court (2) (Washington D.C.), F Street Office (Washington D.C.), Forestville Office (Washington D.C.), Georgia Avenue Office (Washington D.C.), J.H. Mitchell Office (Washington D.C.), Nationals Park (Washington D.C.), Oxon Hill Office (Washington D.C.), and U Street Office (Washington D.C.), in addition to any ATMs in the Allpoint network30 199
States: New Jersey, New York, and Washington D.C.30
Services: Personal (loans, checking, etc.) and business (services, loans, etc.) services200 201
Assets: $432 million197
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar30 202
Liberty Bank was originally chartered in New Orleans in 1972. After acquiring the United Bank and Trust Company in 2009, its service grew across the Greater New Orleans area. Liberty Bank is the second-largest Black-owned bank in physical footprint, with branches in eight states.9
Branches: Montgomery Liberty Bank (Montgomery, Ala.), Tuskegee Liberty Bank (Tuskegee, Ala.), Liberty Bank Forest Park (Forest Park, Ill.), Kansas City Liberty Bank (Kansas City, Kan.), Louisville Liberty Bank (Louisville, Ky.), Southdowns Liberty Bank (Baton Rouge, La.), Southern Heights Liberty Bank (Baton Rouge, La.), Canal Street Liberty Bank (New Orleans, La.), Crowder Blvd Liberty Bank (New Orleans, La.), Franklin Ave Liberty Bank (New Orleans, La.), General DeGaulle Liberty Bank (New Orleans, La.), Gentilly Blvd Liberty Bank (New Orleans, La.), Woodward Ave Liberty Bank (Detroit, Mich.), Jackson Liberty Bank (Jackson, Miss.), and Kansas City Liberty Bank (Kansas City, Mo.)203
ATMs: Montgomery Liberty Bank (Montgomery, Ala.), Tuskegee Liberty Bank (Tuskegee, Ala.), Liberty Bank Forest Park (Forest Park, Ill.), 4850 State Street (Kansas City, Kan.), Southdowns Liberty Bank (Baton Rouge, La.), Southern Heights Liberty Bank (Baton Rouge, La.), 910-B Decatur Street (New Orleans, La.), 2800 Gravier Street (New Orleans, La.), American Can (New Orleans, La.), Canal Street Liberty Bank (New Orleans, La.), City Hall (New Orleans, La.), Crowder Blvd Liberty Bank (New Orleans, La.), Dillard - Rosenwald Hall (New Orleans, La.), Franklin Rouses (New Orleans, La.), French Market (New Orleans, La.), General DeGaulle Liberty Bank (New Orleans, La.), Gentilly Blvd Liberty Bank (New Orleans, La.), Lafon Nursing Facility (New Orleans, La.), Lockheed Martin Buildings 102 & 350 (New Orleans, La.), Orleans Sheriff (New Orleans, La.), Xavier University (2) (New Orleans, La.), Jackson Evers International Airport (Jackson, Miss.), Jackson Liberty Bank (Jackson, Miss.), Student Center (Jackson, Miss.), Tougaloo College (Jackson, Miss.), and Union Station (Jackson, Miss.)203
States: Alabama, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, and Missouri203
Services: Personal (checking, savings, etc.), business (checking, savings, etc.), and institutional (cash management, corporate financing, etc.) services204
Assets: $624.159 million205
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar203 206
Founded in 1907 by nine businessmen, the Mechanics & Farmers Bank is a state-chartered commercial bank. By 1935, M&F Bank became the first lending institution in North Carolina to receive FHA certification. Mechanics & Farmers merged with Fraternal Bank & Trust in 1921 and acquired Mutual Community Savings Bank in 2008.207
Branches: Charlotte (Charlotte, N.C.), Corporate Headquarters (Durham, N.C.), Durham Branch – Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard (Durham, N.C.), Greensboro (Greensboro, N.C.), Raleigh Branch – Rock Quarry Road (Raleigh, N.C.), Winston-Salem (Winston-Salem, N.C.)56
ATMs: Durham Branch (Durham, N.C.) and Raleigh Branch – East Hargett Street (Raleigh, N.C.)56
States: North Carolina56
Services: Personal (checking and savings accounts, loans, etc.) and business (commercial checking and savings, loans, etc.) services, in addition to wealth management208 209
Assets: $264.373 million210
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar56 211
Metro Bank first opened its doors in 1989, with 10 employees operating out of a temporary modular unit in Pell City. Today, it has 175 employees among its nine branches.212 Metro Bank is one of the three banks that are considered "Black operated," rather than Black owned.3
Branches: Ashville Office (Ashville, Ala.), Heflin Office (Heflin, Ala.), Lincoln Office (Lincoln, Ala.), Moody Office (Moody, Ala.), Main Office (Pell City, Ala.), North Office (Pell City, Ala.), South Office (Pell City, Ala.), Ragland Office (Ragland, Ala.), Southside Office (Southside, Ala.)27
ATMs: Ashville Office (Ashville, Ala.), Heflin Office (Heflin, Ala.), Lincoln Office (Lincoln, Ala.), Main Office (Pell City, Ala.), Moody Office (Moody, Ala.), North Office (Pell City, Ala.), Odenville ATM (Odenville, Ala.) South Office (Pell City, Ala.), Ragland Office (Ragland, Ala.), Southside Office (Southside, Ala.)27
States: Alabama27
Services: Personal (checking, savings, etc.), business (checking, savings, etc.), and other services (loans, insurance, etc.)213
Assets: $777,085214
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar27 215
It received its Federal Charter on Oct. 21, 1997. The Mount Olive Baptist Church Federal Credit Union is a faith-based, not-for-profit financial institution.216 Mount Olive Baptist Church members and their immediate families are eligible to join this organization.217
Branches: Mount Olive Baptist Church FCU (Dallas, Texas)69
ATMs: N/A
States: Texas69
Services: Loans (auto, unsecured, etc.), savings accounts, direct deposits, and wire transfers218 219 220 221
Assets: $7.609 million222
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar69 223
Officially chartered on Sept. 22, 2008, the Oak Cliff Christian Federal Credit Union is a Christian-based financial institution sponsored by the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship. Members, employees, students, or family of the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship (and its subsidiaries) are eligible to join the organization.224
Branches: Oak Cliff Christian FCU (Dallas, Texas)70
ATMs: N/A
States: Texas70
Services: Loans, financial products (IRAs, money market, etc.), direct deposit, money orders, and credit reports225 226 227
Assets: $6.343 million228
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar70 227
Founded in 1986, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Federal Credit Union is open to members of the fraternity, including its chapters, districts, and other related organizations, and their families, in addition to employees of both the fraternity and credit union itself.229 230
Branches: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Federal Credit Union c/o CAMO (Toccoa, Ga.)37
ATMs: N/A
States: Georgia37
Services: Accounts (single, joint, etc.), share draft checking, loans, and credit cards231
Assets: $1.957 million232
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar37 233
OneUnited Bank was the first online-only Black-owned bank and is the largest Black-owned bank in the U.S. Originally founded in 1968 as Unity Bank and Trust Company, OneUnited has financed more than $100 million in loans thus far, predominantly in low- to moderate-income communities.76 234
"Everyone is talking about OneUnited Bank now, but what they’re not focusing on with OneUnited Bank is they’re heavily engaged in financial education and financial literacy in the cities that need it most," Tyrone Ross, community director of Altruist, explains. "So I feel like right now, when you support OneUnited, again you get those end roads into their programs they already have instituted to provide access to financial education and financial literacy."
Branches: Compton Branch (Coming Soon) (Compton, Cali.), Corporate Office and Crenshaw Branch (Los Angeles, Cali.), Miami Branch (Miami, Fla.), Corporate Headquarters (Boston, Mass.), and Roxbury Branch (Roxbury, Mass.)21
ATMs: Part of the MoneyPass network21
States: California, Florida, and Massachusetts21
Services: Checking, savings, and secured VISA credit card235 236 237
Assets: $650 million238
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar21 239
The story of OPTUS began in 1921, with the founding of the Victory Savings Bank by a group of African American leaders. OPTUS is committed to helping anyone, regardless of background or situation, build their wealth and improve their lives.240
Branches: Main Branch (Columbia, S.C.)63
ATMs: Beltline Branch (Columbia, S.C.), Corporate Office (Columbia, S.C.), Main Branch (Columbia, S.C.)63
States: South Carolina63
Services: Personal (IRA accounts, consumer loans, etc.) and business (transaction accounts, merchant services, etc.) banking241
Assets: $90,851242
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar63
Since 2004, the South Side Community Federal Credit Union has offered access to credit and savings services for its members, in addition to financial education.243 244 Individuals are eligible for membership if they live, work, worship, attend school, or belong to an organization that is within Chicago’s South Side.245
Branches: South Side Community Federal Credit Union (Chicago, Ill.)40
ATMs: N/A
States: Illinois40
Services: Accounts (savings, checking, etc.), loans (payroll advance, payday alternative, etc.), financial education classes, and other services (transfer sweeps, money orders, etc.)246 247 248 249
Assets: $4.35 million250
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar40 251
With more than 80 years of service, Southern Teachers & Parents Federal Credit Union provides personalized financial services to its members.252 Those eligible for membership include alumni, employees, parents, and students of Southern University; employees in Assumption, East Baton Rouge, Lafourche, and West Feliciana parishes; employees in Thibodaux and the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Justice Facility; and their family members.253
Branches: Main Office (Baton Rouge, La.) and Lafeda Branch (Thibodaux, La.)46
ATMs: Part of the CU Alliance network254
States: Louisiana46
Services: Accounts (checking, savings, and youth), loans, other services (VISA debit and credit cards, financial counseling, etc.)255 256
Assets: $28.22 million257
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar46 258
Originally chartered in 1942 as the Teachers Credit Union, St. Louis Community Credit Union offers both financial services and several programs to support consumers in the local community.259 Individuals who live or work in St. Louis City, Franklin, and St. Louis county in Missouri—as well as in the St. Clair, Madison, Monroe, and Jersey counties in Illinois—are eligible for membership, in addition to their families.260
Branches: Ferguson Branch (Ferguson, Mo.), Florissant Branch (Florissant, Mo.), Flower Valley Branch (Florissant, Mo.), Pagedale Branch (Pagedale, Mo.), Richmond Heights (Richmond Heights, Mo.), St. John Branch (St. John), Benton Park Branch (St. Louis, Mo.), Gateway Branch (St. Louis, Mo.), Grace Hill (St. Louis, Mo.), Jennings Branch (St. Louis, Mo.), LifeWise STL (St. Louis, Mo.), Midtown Branch (St. Louis, Mo.), South City (St. Louis, Mo.), Southtown Branch (St. Louis, Mo.), Sullivan Branch (St. Louis, Mo.), University City (University City, Mo.), MET Center (Wellston, Mo.)52
ATMs: Part of the CO-OP network261
States: Missouri52
Services: Loans (auto, personal, etc.), accounts (savings and checking), business development, advocacy, and insurance (life, AD&D, etc.)262 263 264 265 266
Assets: $285 million267
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar52 268
Originally opening its doors in Sept. 1982, the Harbor Bank of Maryland offers banking and other financial services, primarily in the Baltimore metropolitan area. Harbor Bank was also the first community bank in the U.S. to have an investment subsidiary and the first to receive funding from Fannie Mae via the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) program.269 Harbor Bank is one of the three banks that are considered "Black operated," instead of Black owned.3
Branches: Inner Harbor East Office (Baltimore, Md.), Main Office (Baltimore, Md.), Pimlico Office (Baltimore, Md.), Research Park Office (Baltimore, Md.), The Harbor Science & Technology Park East Branch (Baltimore, Md.), Randallstown Office (Randallstown, Md.), and Silver Spring (Silver Spring, Md.)47
ATMs: Inner Harbor East Office (Baltimore, Md.), Main Office (Baltimore, Md.), Pimlico Office (Baltimore, Md.), Research Park Office (Baltimore, Md.), The Harbor Science & Technology Park East Branch (Baltimore, Md.), Randallstown Office (Randallstown, Md.), and Silver Spring (Silver Spring, Md.), in addition to any ATMS in the AllPoint network270
States: Maryland47
Services: Personal (checking, mortgages, etc.) and business (checking, savings, etc.) banking, in addition to loans (personal, mortgage, and business)271
Assets: $282.193 million272
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar273
Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union originally opened its doors on July 21, 1996, to help its members achieve economic empowerment. Membership in Toledo's first community development credit union is available to individuals who live, work, worship, perform volunteer services, or participate in associations headquartered in the central city community, in addition to their families.274
Branches: Nexus Building (Toledo, Ohio) and Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union (Toledo, Ohio)60
ATMs: N/A
States: Ohio60
Services: Checking and share accounts, loans (personal, tuition, etc.), credit and ATM/debit cards, credit counseling, and other services (notary service, overdraft protection, etc.)275
Assets: $6 million274
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar60 276
In the first 10 years after its founding in 1946, Tri-State Bank of Memphis made more than $10 million in first mortgage loans on homes, representing home ownership for more than 2,000 African American families. Tri-State has also played a critical part in the civil rights movement, including hosting local sit-ins in the bank's boardroom, providing bail money for protesters, and providing $60,000 in loans to help save the Lorraine Motel, the site of Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination, from foreclosure in 1982.277
Branches: Whitehaven (Memphis, Tenn.)67
ATMs: Whitehaven (Memphis, Tenn.) and any ATMs in the Money Tower network67
States: Tennessee67
Services: Personal (checking, savings, etc.), business (checking, savings, etc.), loans (auto, mortgage, etc.), and other services (financial education, Fraud Center, etc.)278
Assets: $111 million277
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar67 279
Originally founded in 1992, United Bank of Philadelphia offers personalized banking services in the Greater Philadelphia area to both individuals and businesses.280 By providing financing to small businesses in urban areas, United Bank supports their growth and allows them to create jobs with livable wages, thus improving the economic condition of those working in the local community.281
Branches: Center City (Philadelphia, Pa.) and Progress Plaza (Philadelphia, Pa.)61
ATMs: C-Town Supermarket (Philadelphia, Pa.), City Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.), Criminal Justice Center (Philadelphia, Pa.), Masjidullah Inc. (Philadelphia, Pa.), Philadelphia Traffic Court (Philadelphia, Pa.), Police Districts (Philadelphia, Pa.), Revolutions at Penn Treaty (Philadelphia, Pa.), The Fillmore-Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pa.), and West Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pa.)61
States: Pennsylvania61
Services: Personal and business banking (checking, savings, etc.), in addition to loans (SBA and commercial loans)282
Assets: $45.547 million283
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar61 284
The bank was founded in 1963 and chartered in 1985. "In February 1989, through a series of transactions and diligent efforts, it was acquired from Bay Bancshares by local minority leaders," the bank's history reports. Unity focuses on helping to rebuild the community with an emphasis on commercial loans and mortgages. It also works closely with civic organizations and agencies, such as the NAACP and the Third Ward Redevelopment Council.285
Branches: Atlanta (Atlanta, Ga.) Blodgett (Houston, Texas), and Fort Bend (Missouri City, Texas)34
ATMs: Atlanta (Atlanta, Ga.) Blodgett (Houston, Texas), and Fort Bend (Missouri City, Texas), in addition to any ATMs in the Select network286
States: Georgia and Texas34
Services: Business and personal services (loans, checking and savings accounts, etc.)287
Assets: $107.905 million288
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar34 289
Urban Upbound was founded in 2004, to provide five integrated programs to individuals living in public housing and and other low- and moderate-income neighborhoods.290 The Urban Upbound Federal Credit Union offers affordable financial services to its members.291
Branches: Urban Upbound Federal Credit Union (Long Island City, N.Y.)55
ATMs: N/A
States: New York55
Services: Savings, share certificates, as well as personal and small business loans292
Assets: $1.06 million293
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar55
Authority to establish the Virginia State College Federal Credit Union was granted on Oct. 19, 1938. On May 22, 1979, the organization's board of directors voted to change the name to the Virginia State University Federal Credit Union.294
Branches: Virginia State University Federal Credit Union (South Chesterfield, Va.)71
ATMs: Virginia State University Federal Credit Union (South Chesterfield, Va.)295
States: Virginia71
Services: Loans, accounts (checking, savings, etc.), insurance, and other services (wire transfer, direct deposit, etc.)296 297 298
Assets: $9.09 million299
Availability: Online and brick-and-mortar71 300
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