Banking Services Information and Support

The department provides financial assistance for people of all ages in Los Angeles county. Services include financial literacy training and banking services information and support. There are no geographic restrictions.

The Get Ahead LA website provides information and connection to free financial resources and programs that can help families boost income, manage debt and build wealth, and maintain their homes.

For more information, please visit https://getaheadla.org/

The BankOn Los Angeles County coalition is managed by the County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer and Business Affairs' Center for Financial Empowerment. The program works with community organizations, County departments, and financial institutions to connect residents to safe and affordable financial products and increase access to mainstream, low-cost bank accounts. This helps avoid expensive alternative financial services and puts individuals on a path to increased savings and financial empowerment.

The banks and credit unions that join Bank On must include services that are considered safe for consumers.

Some of the Bank On Los Angeles County checking account features include:

-Free Check Cashing Services
-Free and Unrestricted Customer Service
-Free Online and Mobile Banking
-Low Minimum Opening Deposit Fee, $25 or Less
-No Overdraft Fees
For more information, please visit : https://dcba.lacounty.gov/bankon/