Building stronger financial futures and empowering financial choices for all residents of Pierce County.
Bank On Pierce County works to connect everyone to accessible, affordable, and appropriate financial products and services.
Bank On Pierce County and the Pierce County Asset Building Coalition (PCABC) are a collaboration between financial institutions, community organizations, and local and state government focused on expanding inclusiveness in financial services and opportunities for financial stability and growth for all residents of Pierce County. Together, we are working to connect people to accessible, affordable, and certified banking accounts. Our members offer services and educational resources for individual and familial empowerment in improving financial capability, health, and independence.
5.4%
of US households are unbanked
$40K
cost of being unbanked over a lifetime
17.8%
of Pierce County residents are underbanked
Our Coalition
Join us in connecting Pierce County residents to banking products that are appropriate for each individual and family, and in expanding inclusive, accessible financial service.
Bank On Pierce County members are working together to ensure that all households have access to safe and affordable bank accounts that meet their needs, allows them to increase assets, and strengthen their financial stability.
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.
The Present and Future of Bank On Account Data
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.
Local Government
Community Partners
BANK ON CERTIFIED ACCOUNTS ARE
Safe
These accounts do not allow overdraft or non-sufficient funds fees, so you’ll never be hit with a surprise fee.
Low Cost
Certified accounts are $5 or less per month, with no unpredictable fees.
Functional
Certified accounts always allow free deposits, free withdrawals, and free bill payments.