{"id":22351,"date":"2025-11-25T23:15:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T23:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/?p=22351"},"modified":"2025-11-25T23:15:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T23:15:06","slug":"how-to-choose-a-bank-that-agrees-with-your-values","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/budgetadirect.com\/?p=22351","title":{"rendered":"How To Choose A Bank That Agrees With Your Values"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden relative bg-blue-50 aspect-video w-full rounded-lg\"><\/div>\n<p>\n            SDI Productions\/Getty Images\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<div id=\"block_cf5aba880d89db6b2863a753d9a89946\" class=\"key-takeaways sm:border-l-4 border-(--accent) sm:pl-8 my-8 relative\" style=\"--accent: var(--color-blue-medium)\">\n    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-4 mt-0 mb-4 text-crop-none max-sm:flex max-sm:items-center max-sm:gap-4\" id=\"key-takeaways\" data-position=\"0\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-0-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Key takeaways\" data-outcome=\"\">\n    <span class=\"shrink-0\">Key takeaways<\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"max-sm:h-0.5 max-sm:w-full max-sm:w-full max-sm:bg-(--accent) max-sm:rounded-full max-sm:block\"\/><br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<p>    <!-- htmlmin:ignore --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col text-gray-700 mb-0 gap-2 list-disc\">\n<li class=\"pl-4 relative marker:text-(--accent)\">\n                                                            Banks exist that cater to specific political views, faiths, environmental concerns and social causes.\n                                                <\/li>\n<li class=\"pl-4 relative marker:text-(--accent)\">\n                                                            Finding the right bank requires combining your core values with thorough research.&#13;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pl-4 relative marker:text-(--accent)\">\n                                                            Local banks and credit unions often support community initiatives that align with your beliefs.&#13;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>When choosing a bank, most people focus on interest rates, fees and convenience. But your bank does more than just hold your money \u2014 it uses your deposits to make loans and investments that can support or oppose causes you care about.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you prioritize environmental protection, social justice, specific values or faith-based principles, there are financial institutions that put their money toward causes that support your beliefs. Finding a bank that aligns with your values while still meeting your financial needs just requires a little bit of research and some patience.<\/p>\n<h2 data-position=\"1\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-1-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"How to research banks that match your values\" data-outcome=\"\">How to research banks that match your values<\/h2>\n<p>Finding a bank that shares your values starts with knowing what matters most to you. Once you\u2019ve identified your priorities, these research tools can help you find the right institution.<\/p>\n<div class=\"DefinitionList mb-8 DefinitionList--table\">\n<dl>\n<div class=\"Definition-item flex\">\n<dt class=\"text-gray-900\">Mighty Deposits<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"text-gray-700\">\n<p>A bank comparison site that analyzes public data about how banks use their money and who owns them. You can search for specific banks to see their investment breakdowns or filter institutions based on criteria like community investment focus.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Definition-item flex\">\n<dt class=\"text-gray-900\">Open Secrets<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"text-gray-700\">\n<p>A nonprofit research organization that provides detailed analysis of political contributions from people and political action committees associated with commercial banks. You can see how much money goes to different political parties and causes.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p>For environmental and social responsibility research, check whether banks are members of organizations like the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) or hold certifications that demonstrate their commitment to specific causes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"political\" data-position=\"2\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-2-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Banking for political values\" data-outcome=\"\">Banking for political values<\/h2>\n<p>These banks offer traditional banking services like checking accounts, savings accounts and loans while supporting political causes through their business practices and political contributions.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Progressive banks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Progressive banks typically support environmental causes, social justice initiatives, labor unions and Democratic candidates. These institutions often emphasize community development and sustainable business practices.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amalgamated Bank.<\/li>\n<li>Beneficial State Bank.<\/li>\n<li>Sunrise Banks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Conservative banks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Several banks have contributed significantly to conservative causes and campaigns.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Woodforest National Bank.<\/li>\n<li>First Premier Bank.<\/li>\n<li>Arvest Bank.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"faith\" data-position=\"3\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-3-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Faith-based banking\" data-outcome=\"\"><strong>Faith-based banking<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Religious consumers can find financial institutions that operate according to their faith\u2019s principles and support religious causes. Some of them include: <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\nUniversity Islamic Financial is owned by University Bank in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It offers sharia-adherent products, including mortgages that are built around the Islamic prohibition against charging interest.<\/li>\n<li>\nKosher Financial Institute, a kosher supervision agency, provides a directory of banks and lending institutions that comply with Jewish law.<\/li>\n<li>\nAdelFi credit union is a Christian-based institution in Brea, California. Anyone who agrees with its statement of faith can join. AdelFi was designed to serve the financial needs of Americans engaged in missionary work around the world. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"environmentally-friendly\" data-position=\"4\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-4-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Environmentally friendly banking\" data-outcome=\"\">Environmentally friendly banking<\/h2>\n<p>If <u>environmental impact<\/u> is a priority, several banks actively work to protect the environment through their lending practices and operations.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some banks that have proven their dedication to protecting the environment:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<strong>Amalgamated Bank: <\/strong>A GABV member, Amalgamated Bank ensures that over 39 percent of its lending portfolio goes to climate solutions, and it has pledged not to lend to fossil fuel companies.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>GreenFi: <\/strong>While not technically a bank, GreenFi is a fintech that offers a combined checking and savings account, which functions as an interest-bearing checking account and comes with an eco-friendly debit card. The debit card earns up to 6% cash back on purchases made at environmentally conscious businesses.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Civic Federal Credit Union: <\/strong>Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Civic Federal is a GABV member and achieved a carbon neutrality certification in 2020.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Limelight Bank<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Limelight is another eco-friendly bank that could be a good option for those who want to invest in certificates of deposit (CDs). The bank is paperless and primarily offers CDs. It also offers a savings account, but it\u2019s only available to existing deposit account customers.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Southern Bancorp: <\/strong>Southern Bancorp promotes economic growth in impoverished areas in the mid-south. It\u2019s also a member of GABV.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Wondering where you shouldn\u2019t bank if you value the environment?<\/p>\n<p>A 2025 report found that JP Morgan Chase invested the most money in fossil fuels among U.S. banks between 2021 and 2024, so consumers opposed to fossil fuel processing may prefer to deposit their money elsewhere.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"local\" data-position=\"5\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-5-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"The case for local banking\" data-outcome=\"\">The case for local banking <\/h2>\n<p>Supporting your local community might be more important to you than national political or social causes. Many local banks and credit unions give back to their communities through charitable giving, local lending and community development programs.<\/p>\n<p>Local credit unions often support nonprofit organizations, fund community events and provide financial education programs. If you bank locally, research what initiatives your institution supports \u2014 they might align perfectly with your values.<\/p>\n<p>Local banks also tend to keep more money in the local economy by lending to area businesses and homeowners. This can support job creation and economic development in your community, which are just a few of the reasons why you might consider a local bank.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"certifications\" data-position=\"6\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-6-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"Bank certifications that reflect values\" data-outcome=\"\"><strong>Bank certifications that reflect values <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Just as businesses can acquire certifications to showcase their commitment to specific values, so, too, can financial institutions. These certificates act as markers of trust, indicating that the bank adheres to certain guidelines or fulfills specific criteria for values such as environmental sustainability, ethical investment or community impact.<\/p>\n<p>Not only do these certifications give banks a competitive edge, but they also help guide consumers in making choices about where to entrust their money.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some popular certifications given to banks and what they signify:<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-full overflow-x-auto\">\n<table class=\"wp-block-table wrapped\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Certification<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>What it means<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Association of Military Banks of America (AMBA)<\/td>\n<td>Members of the AMBA comply with certain standards supporting military and veteran communities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>B Corp Certification<\/td>\n<td>Awarded to banks that meet high standards of social and environmental responsibility, public transparency and legal accountability.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\nCommunity Development Financial Institution (CDFI)<\/td>\n<td>CDFIs, certified by the government, are dedicated to providing responsible, affordable lending to low-income people and communities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Equator Principles Financial Institution (EPFI)<\/td>\n<td>Adhere to 10 principles that ensure that financial products don\u2019t harm the environment or vulnerable communities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GABV<\/td>\n<td>Membership is given to financial institutions that are committed to socially responsible banking and environmental sustainability.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Minority Depository Institution (MDI)<\/td>\n<td>MDIs are federally protected and are institutions where either 51% of the voting stock is owned by minority individuals or a majority of the Board of Directors are minority individuals and the institution predominantly serves minority communities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Women\u2019s Empowerment Principles (WEPs)<\/td>\n<td>Initiated by UN Women and the UN Global Impact, this certification is awarded to institutions committed to gender equality and women\u2019s empowerment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-to\" data-position=\"7\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" data-id=\"br-h2-7-onpage-placement\" data-type=\"h2\" data-location=\"Editorial\" data-name=\"h2_all\" data-text=\"How to evaluate banks beyond values alignment\" data-outcome=\"\">How to evaluate banks beyond values alignment<\/h2>\n<p>While values alignment is important, you still need a bank that meets your practical financial needs. When evaluating potential banks, consider:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Financial factors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interest rates on savings accounts and CDs.<\/li>\n<li>Fees for checking accounts, ATM usage and other services.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum balance requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Online and mobile banking features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Practical considerations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Branch and ATM locations.<\/li>\n<li>Customer service quality.<\/li>\n<li>Product offerings that match your needs.<\/li>\n<li>Credit union membership requirements, if applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"HelpfulCTA mx-auto flex flex-col items-center gap-6 my-6 py-12 text-base border-y border-gray-200\" data-helpful-cta=\"\" data-beam-element-viewed=\"\" id=\"did-you-find-this-helpful\" data-type=\"cta\" data-location=\"article-bottom\" data-position=\"banner\" data-text=\"Did you find this page helpful?\">\n<div class=\"HelpfulCTA-initial w-full flex flex-col items-center gap-4\" data-cta-initial=\"\">\n<div class=\"HelpfulCTA-question text-lg font-bold text-center text-gray-900\">\n            Did you find this page helpful?<\/p>\n<div id=\"s7jVQsQQ8P\" class=\"hidden\">\n<div class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg--sm wysiwyg--flush max-w-xs\">\n<p class=\"mb-6 text-base\">\n                            <strong class=\"block font-bold text-gray-900\">Why we ask for feedback<\/strong><br \/>\n                            Your feedback helps us improve our content and services. 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