Bank accounts and cards

Practical steps to design, roll-out, and support safe and accessible cash assistance using bank accounts.

Bank accounts (bank cards) offer a secure way to store and withdraw money through ATMs, agents, and POS machines. Bank accounts can also be linked to virtual cards and e-wallets.

This tool provides tips and resources to help you set up cash assistance using bank accounts (bank cards). It includes a checklist with key design and implementation considerations, such as simplifying account opening, conducting community sessions, and ensuring safe, meaningful access for disadvantaged groups.

It also includes a step-by-step guide for facilitators to run a 1.5-hour training for participants with physical bank cards.