Climate First Bank
Climate First Bank is the world’s first FDIC-insured, values-based, digital community bank founded to combat the climate crisis. A Certified B Corp, 1% for the Planet member, and operationally net-zero since it opened its doors in June 2021, Climate First Bank has sustainability ingrained into its DNA. The Bank redeploys its customers’ deposits into initiatives that have a positive impact on the environment and communities such as affordable housing, education, renewable energy, and healthcare. The Bank serves business and personal banking customers nationwide with a full-service digital banking experience and access to ATMs nationwide.
Details
- Online Services
- Mobile Services
- Mobile Check Deposit
- Account with No Monthly Fee
- Open Account Online
- Business Accounts
- Small Business Lending
Designations
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Community
impact
analyzed
by
Mighty
Deposits
This institution reports data to the U.S. government about how it lends to small business, housing, and other community interests, and Mighty Deposits calculates what this means for you and your money. -
Focused
on
Clean
Energy
Financing
These institutions focus solely on providing financing for clean energy products and services.
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B-Corp
Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet verified standards of social and environmental performance. B Corps seek to redefine success in business by building a more inclusive and sustainable economy and, reducing inequality, and more.
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Global
Alliance
for
Banking
on
Values
(GABV)
The Global Alliance for Banking on Values is an independent network of leaders from financial institutions. They work to change the system by making it transparent and supporting social, environmental, and economic sustainability.
Checking Account Details
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Minimum to open account
$50 -
MONTHLY FEE
$0 -
MINIMUM BALANCE REQUIREMENT
$0 -
OVERDRAFT FEE
$38.45, max 5 per day -
ATM NETWORKS
Presto, AllPoint, MoneyPass
OTHER SERVICES OR FEATURES
Climate First Bank is focused on supporting initiatives that have a positive impact on the environment and communities such as affordable housing, education, renewable energy, and healthcare.
It provides competitive residential and commercial solar loan programs with transparent pricing and no dealer fees. It also provides financing for EV charging infrastructure.
To support the LGBTQ+ community and environmental causes, the Bank has several accounts that lead to a direct donation to causes when qualifying accounts are opened.
The Bank also provides financing for Worker Owned Co-ops or Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).
Rates and fees are variable and often change. For the most up to date information, visit the institution’s website.
