Through Bank On, it’s a simple process for individuals in our community to get connected to low-cost, starter checking, savings and loan accounts.

The Steps

  1. Start by opening an account by clicking on the following link PlayMoneySmart.fdic.gov
  2. It is important that you link your account to the UNITED WAY OF TREASURE VALLEY. This will allow us to verify that you have successfully completed the required games. For instructions on how to link your account to an organization, please click the following link PlayMoneySmart.fdic.gov/help-center/4
  3. In order to receive a Bank On certificate, allowing you to open a basic checking account at a participating financial institution, you will need to successfully complete the following games,
    • EARN: Your Income and Expenses
    • SAVE: You Can Bank On It
    • SPEND: Your Spending and Saving Plan
  4. Once you have successfully completed all 3 games, please let us know by emailing Joyce Bailey at United Way of Treasure Valley jbailey@unitedwaytv.org . Once we verify your successful completion, we will email you the Bank On certificate that will allow you to open a basic checking account at a participating financial institution (a list of participating financial institutions will also be provided). If you prefer a hardcopy of the Bank On certificate be sent to you, please provide us with your mailing address.
  5. Choose a participating bank or credit union close to you.
  6. Start putting your money in the bank account – where it belongs.

NOTE: If you have been involved in fraudulent activity, you may not qualify for a Bank On product.

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Pasos a seguir (Nota: por el momento, el material requerido esta disponible en Ingles solamente)

  1. Entre a la página PlayMoneySmart.fdic.gov y obtenga una cuenta en dicho sitio
  2. Al crear su cuenta, asegurese que esta ligada a UNITED WAY OF TREASURE VALLEY. Esto nos permitira verificar que usted ha completado los juegos requeridos. Para instruciones sombre como ligar su cuenta a una organizacion, siga la siguiente liga PlayMoneySmart.fdic.gov/help-center/4
  3. Para obtener un certificado de Bank On, que le permitira abrir una cuenta de cheques basica en una institucion financiera, necesita completar los siguientes juegos,
    • EARN: Your Income and Expenses (SUELDO: Su Paga y Sus Gastos)
    • SAVE: You Can Bank On It (AHORRE: Usted Puede Ahorrar)
    • SPEND: Your Spending and Saving Plan (GASTO: Sus Planes de Gastos y Ahorro)
  4. Una vez que haya completado los tres juegos, avisenos por email a Joyce en la United Way: jbailey@unitedwaytv.org ; ella verificara que los juegos requeridos se completaron y le enviara un certificado Bank On con el que podrá abrir una cuenta básica de cheques en cualquiera de las instituciones financieras participantes (un lista instituciones financieras sera incluida). Si prefiere una copia en papel del certificado, entonces envie tambien su direccion.
  5. Seleccione su Banco o Unión de Crédito participante preferido.
  6. Empiece a poner dinero en su cuenta bancaria que es donde debe estar.

NOTA: Si usted ha estado involucrado en actividad fraudulenta, puede que no califique para un producto Bank On.