Leadership Banks
Where You Bank Makes a Difference!
Choose a Leadership Bank to improve access to justice in Connecticut
Leadership Banks pay the highest rates on IOLTA and IOTA balances and generously waive service fees to provide additional funding for civil legal aid in Connecticut. We extend our thanks to these institutions and encourage you to bank with them. By doing so, you directly impact the amount of interest earned for legal aid programs in our state.
Learn more about Leadership Bank eligibility and benefits (pdf download)
Leadership Banks
Bank of America
The Bank of New York Mellon
BankUnited, N.A.
Berkshire Bank
DR Bank
Flagstar Bank, N.A.
Ion Bank
JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Key Bank
M&T Bank
Metropolitan Commercial Bank
NBT Bank
New Haven Bank
Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union
PeoplesBank
Santander Bank, N.A.
Thomaston Savings Bank
Westfield Bank
(Updated 8.12.25)
Click here to access a listing of all eligible financial institutions.
