Building stronger financial futures for Washington residents.
and 17.5% of residents are underbanked.
Approximately 14 million adults are unbanked, without a checking or savings account.
Being unbanked can cost $40K over a lifetime due to use of costly alternative financial services for routine financial transactions
More than 50 million adults are underbanked nationwide, relying on some fringe financial services.
A Youth-Led Bank On
Bank On Seattle-King County (BOSKC), a youth-led Bank On campaign, with oversight from the Community Network Council, and the Financial Empowerment Network, supports efforts to improve financial education, critical thinking, leadership, and collaboration skills of 6th – 8th graders.
Bank On WA Forum 2023!
Join us for the Bank On WA Forum 2023! This year our forum is October 23rd and 24th and will be held at Everett Community College. We’re very excited about the theme, Fostering Financial Belonging: Connect | Expand | Strengthen | Empower.
Financial Empowerment Network
The Financial Empowerment Network serves as the convening agency for Bank On Washington and envisions communities where low- and moderate-income individuals and families can achieve financial well-being.

Bank On Cowlitz
Bank On Kitsap
Bank On Pierce County
Bank On North Sound (Skagit, Snohomish, & Whatcom)
Bank On Spokane
Bank On Walla Walla
Financial Education Public-Private Partnership (FEPPP)
These accounts do not allow overdraft or non-sufficient funds fees, so you’ll never be hit with a surprise fee.
Certified accounts are $5 or less per month, with no unpredictable fees.
Certified accounts always allow free deposits, free withdrawals, and free bill payments.