Our History

In 1947, employees of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund came together to create a convenient and affordable way to save and borrow—and the Bank-Fund Staff Federal Credit Union (BFSFCU) also referred to as BankFund, was chartered.

More than seven decades later, BankFund serves the employees, consultants, and contractors of the World Bank Group (WBG), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and their families and household members. We tailor our products and services to meet the unique needs of our multi-national members, and we remain true to our original mission of providing the best value available in financial services to our member-owners.

We thank you for the privilege of serving your financial needs and encourage you to invite your family, household members, and colleagues to join BankFund so that they may enjoy the same benefits available to you. Membership at BankFund means a lifetime value because “Once a Member, Always a Member”.

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Introducing BankFund's Updated Logo

We are thrilled to share BankFund’s updated logo, designed to better represent the diverse and inclusive
community that BankFund serves as a cooperative. BankFund’s membership includes the dedicated staff of the World Bank Group (WBG) and International Monetary Fund (IMF), their family and household members, and WBG and IMF contractors based in Washington, DC.


What is the significance behind the “wheat” symbol?

BankFund is proud to introduce the significance behind the “wheat” symbol in our logo. The wheat
symbolizes growth and abundance, reflected in our commitment and purpose statement to cultivate
and enable shared prosperity through trusted financial services.

Thank you for being part of our community as we continue to grow and thrive together.

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