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Change Your Bank
Questions? We have answers.
Every dollar in a deposit account is active. Banks use those deposits to fund loans that shape housing, small business growth, infrastructure upgrades, and community development.
Understanding these flows helps you choose the kind of outcomes your money supports.
Housing, transportation, and local infrastructure all influence the cost and quality of life in a community. Loans that support modern, efficient buildings, local businesses, access to affordable and clean energy, and resilient infrastructure can lower household expenses, strengthen neighborhoods, and support long-term economic stability. These connections often go unseen, but they affect real people every day.
Good question.Responsible institutions tend to be transparent about their lending priorities.
You can look for signs such as:
Please note that none of the institutions here listed financially support the initiative.
Yes. There are many financial institutions working to improve their environmental and social practices.
The banks shown here come from the independent research database maintained by Bank.Green, which tracks banks’ policies and financing activities related to fossil fuel extraction and expansion.
Bank.Green evaluates banks using publicly available disclosures and institutional policies. Institutions included in this tool meet Bank.Green’s criteria for avoiding fossil fuel financing or demonstrating strong commitments toward fossil-free banking.
Because this tool relies on publicly available data, some institutions that may be taking positive steps may not yet appear in the dataset. As additional banks publish clearer policies or disclosures, they may be added over time.
Bank for Good uses this independent data to make it easier for people to discover and compare banks whose financing practices align with climate-conscious values.
The banks shown in this tool come from the independent research database. If you believe a bank should be included, you can contact us and we will pass the information along to the Bank.Green research team.
The researchers review institutions based on publicly available disclosures and fossil fuel financing policies. If a bank meets their criteria, it may be added to the dataset and will appear in this tool when the data updates.
To make the full switch, you need to open a new account and close your old account(s). Set yourself a reminder to switch here.
Opening a new account can take fewer than 5 minutes. It might take a bit longer for institutions that require steps like a signature or if you need to gather some information. You’ll usually need:
If you’re not a citizen, you can still almost always still open an account. You can use other documents to open an account, such as a:
Closing your old account is easy if you just follow a few steps:
1. Check that all pending payments from your old account have cleared, like checks and debit charges.
2. Transfer money from your old account to your new one. Important: Some institutions charge fees for low account balances, so be sure to either close your account on the same day or leave enough money in your account until you close it to avoid any fees.
3. Move over all your recurring payments (music streaming service, rent, utilities, insurance, etc) to the new account. (You can look at your bank statement to check what needs to be switched). Important: Try to also move them all at once to ensure your payments aren’t interrupted. If you can’t remember all your recurring payments, you can leave your old account open for a month to monitor any activity and close it after that month.
4. Switch your direct deposits (ie. your paycheck), your automatic payments (like your gas and internet), and your linked accounts (music, streaming, and video subscriptions) to the new account.
5. Let your old institution know that you want to close the account. You can usually do this online or over the phone. Document the closing and ask for confirmation that the account is closed via email or a letter.
6. Let your old bank know that you disagree with their financing practices. Post on social media that you’ve made the switch, and use the hashtag #bankforgood.
Important: If you are receiving or expect to receive government assistance, we recommend keeping your old account until you have finished receiving payments. This ensures you do not miss a payment. Types of assistance include:
Sure thing. Set yourself a daily, weekly, or monthly reminder here.
Shout it out! The more who hear your message, the better. Here are some ideas to start:
Our work is funded by a U.S.-based philanthropic foundation.
We highlight financial institutions whose policies and lending practices aim to support communities, expand opportunity, and accelerate solutions that benefit both people and the planet.
Switching accounts is just the beginning. Step it up here.
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