Bank On Rockford

Over 55 bank and credit union branches are participating in Bank On Rockford. Look for the "Bank On Rockford " sign in the window of your local branch.

Rockford residents spend thousands of dollars a year at check cashers and payday lenders.

An estimated 4,600 Rockford households have no checking or savings account.

Nationwide, an estimated 20 million Americans are unbanked.

Bank On Rockford hopes to open 1,000 bank accounts this year!

	By opening a bank account, you can 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 you enter the financial mainstream and achieve your dreams. Learn more		Use our easy bank locator tool to find a participating bank or credit union with account options that meet your needs. The bank or credit union staff will answer all of your questions and walk you through each step of the process. Learn more		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 day care, and many other topics. Learn more
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Bank On Rockford offers free, high-quality financial training for clients through our community partners. Participating organizations can now apply for microgrants to help cover the cost of hosting classes at their facilities.	Bank On Rockford invites community organizations and banks and credit unions to partner with us, and help us reach even more unbanked Rockford residents.	Find free downloadable materials, including Bank On Rockford marketing collateral and a case study explaining the history of the Bank On initiative in San Francisco.	Learn about Bank On Rockford 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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