Built by visionary African American leaders, we're on a mission to create equal access to financial services for all.

Joined February 2021
Congratulations to Dominik Mjartan, President and CEO of NBA member @BankOptus, on being selected as a member of the Liberty Fellowship Class of 2023. Read more about the latest class here: libertyfellowshipsc.org/clas…
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Optus Bank retweeted
We’re thrilled about our new partnership w/ the @NatBankers1927 to improve access to credit. NBA represents the nation’s minority-owned depository institutions (MDIs) that enable economic mobility in diverse communities. The first NBA member bank to partner w/ us is @BankOptus.
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Optus Bank retweeted
Founded as Victory Savings Bank by black leaders in 1920s South Carolina, today’s @BankOptus is a $300M institution with a laser focus on supporting entrepreneurship and broadening consumer credit access in underserved communities of all kinds. Read more: bit.ly/3hAyzvq
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Optus Bank retweeted
"Fulfilling our commitment to closing the opportunity gaps in our communities requires strategic investments from mission-aligned partners like @SouthStateBank," said Dominik Mjartan, @BankOptus president & CEO. #BankingForGood valdostadailytimes.com/news/…
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In order to support @BankOptus's mission to close the #wealthgap in previously #unbanked, #underbanked, and historically #underserved #people and places, @SouthStateBank has #invested $500K. bit.ly/3hS1Mm1 #financial #banking #money #inclusion #minorities #banks #money
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SouthState is investing $500,000 into @BankOptus in support of their mission to close the racial wealth gap. In addition to providing equity, we’re partnering with Optus to explore ways we can help build up historically underserved people and communities. bit.ly/3rkpGcY
Optus Bank retweeted
#Citi’s work with MDIs like Optus Bank helps to expand banking & capital access to communities of color. Harold Butler explains how our equity investments enable our MDI partners to lend more & support diverse entrepreneurs. on.citi/3wxui0W on.citi/3hQcXfu.
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“We bank people that may not fit the traditional financial model of large institutions,” @BankOptus's Dominik Mjartan says with Citi Minority Depository Institution's Harold Butler. “We rely on key strategic partnerships, like that we have with Citigroup, … to fill those gaps.”
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Optus Bank is on a mission to ensure equal financial access and opportunity for everyone — regardless of race or economic status. The financial products at @BankOptus are part of its mission to close the racial wealth gap. Read more: bit.ly/3qXeWPT
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Congrats to Optus Bank for being one of six national black-owned banks that was selected to receive a $50 million grant from @WellsFargo.👏🏽 📸 @jeffblakephotog + @colatoday – at South Carolina, USA
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With more capital, Optus Bank will be more equipped to meet its mission to close the racial wealth gap in Columbia. trib.al/9ZYaXTd
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