# The Visa Minority Depository Institutions (MDI) Accelerate Program

We’re committed to economic mobility in communities of color. That’s why we’ve created the Visa MDI Accelerate Program.

## About the program

Reducing economic disparity can start at the local level. And Visa MDI Accelerate is focused on doing exactly that. By providing MDIs with depository funds, insights and solutions, we can help play an important role in increasing opportunity for more communities across the country.

### Financing

Visa will invest up to $100 million via deposits with MDIs to help catalyze increased lending among these banks.

### Insights

Visa will help provide MDIs with access to unique tools and data, including Visa’s Spending Momentum Index (SMI) and by supporting the National Bankers Community Alliance’s digital impact measurement platform.

### Solutions

Visa will provide solutions designed for small businesses and families via Authorize.net and Visa’s digital learning platforms.

## A $100 million commitment to expanding access

The economic mobility of communities of color is essential to creating a more equitable world. That’s why we’re scaling up our support of minority-owned banks and credit unions today as well as into the future.

## Visa is proud to support the mission of MDIs across the US

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### OneUnited Bank

[Visit OneUnited Bank](https://www.oneunited.com/)

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### Optus Bank

[Visit Optus Bank](https://optus.bank/)

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### Texas National Bank

[Visit Texas National Bank](https://texasnational.com/)

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### Unity National Bank

[Visit Unity National Bank](https://www.unitybanktexas.com/)

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### American Plus Bank

[Visit American Plus Bank](https://www.bankaplus.com/)

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### Carver Federal Savings Bank

[Visit Carver Federal Savings Bank](https://www.carverbank.com/)

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### Citizens Trust Bank

[Visit Citizens Trust Bank](https://ctbconnect.com/)

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### First Independence Bank

[Visit First Independence Bank](https://www.firstindependence.com/)

> ### “Creating more equitable wealth distribution requires more inclusive opportunities for MDIs to uplift the communities they serve... This multi-faceted program will enhance the lending capacity of MDIs as well as empowering minority-owned and -operated banks to better serve their customers and communities."
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> — **Nicole Elam** Esq., President, National Bankers Assoc., Exec. Director, National Bankers Association Foundation

## FAQ

### Why did Visa start this program?

Visa believes digital payments can uplift lives for everyone, everywhere. Our access to resources, advocacy and expertise means we are able to collaborate with a wide range of society, business and government partners to support this mission.

In the U.S., Visa is applying its business solutions and working with partners to increase access to insights and resources to help reduce economic disparities and boost access and opportunity in communities of color. We are excited about the launch of the Visa MDI Accelerate program to support the critical role MDIs have played across the U.S. for decades.

### What’s the timeframe of this program?

Visa MDI Accelerate will be a multi-year program.

### How can I share my organization's interest in Visa MDI Accelerate?

Please complete the contact form on this page.

## Interested in joining Visa MDI Accelerate?

Interested in partnering with us or learning more about the Visa MDI Accelerate program? We want to hear from you.

[Get involved](https://globalclient.visa.com/MDI_Accelerate)