Online Banking?

[Meldread]

I'm looking at finding a bank that does Online Banking so I can better keep track of my money. I am looking at Bank of America, but my fuzzy memory keeps telling me that they had some discrimination issues involving LGBT people. Can anyone recommend a Online Bank that is inclusive and doesn't have discriminatory policies? (One that they use and are happy with.)

[katmondoo]

1. On line banking may also let others keep track of your money

[ihaveaquestion]

2. Online banking is just as secure as regular banking.

The problems banks (and other institutions) have with computer security have not much to do with whether the transaction is online or not. For example, most of the large security breaches (at banks and other institutions) of the past year had to do with losing backup tapes and nothing to do with online banking.

Your best bet is to choose a reputable bank who's services you like. Also, any bank with offices in California is, better because they're subject to California's privacy laws which are much tougher.

[Meldread]

3. ...but I'm looking for...

...a bank that doesn't have anti-gay policies. I am wondering if Bank of America is one of those banks, and if not then where could I find one? I am not interested in doing business with folks who want to walk all over me. I'm going to spend and store my money with those who support my goals, my beliefs, my morals and my agenda. And if Bank of America isn't one of those places I intend to write them and inform them why I will not be doing business with them.

[BeeBee]

4. My partner is a Sr. VP at Bank of America

They have full domestic partnership benefits and other than a few people, he has never encountered homophobia at work.

[Meldread]

5. Thanks!

:)

[yankeefanatic3]

6. wells fargo n/t

[MarkTwain]

7. BOA: HRC Data and Political Orientation

Looks pretty good to me from a GLBTG perspective. The Buy Blue data is not always indicative of anything real, in my opinion, with a global corporation as large as BOA.

Bank of America Corp.
http://www.bankofamerica.com
Headquarters: Charlotte, NC
HRC Corporate Equality Index Score 86

Business Rankings
Ranking (Year) Rank
Russell 1000 (2004)
Fortune 500 (2005) 18

Policies
Policy Type (Year Enacted) Inclusion *
Has a written non-discrimination policy covering sexual orientation in its employee handbook or manual Y

Has a written non-discrimination policy covering gender identity and/or expression in its employee handbook or manual N

Offers health insurance coverage to employees' domestic partners (1998) Y

Benefits
Benefit Type (Year Enacted) Type of Couples Eligible
Health/Medical (1998) Spouses/All Partners
Dental Spouses/All Partners
Vision Spouses/All Partners
Dependent health coverage Spouses/All Partners
FMLA-like leave Spouses/All Partners
COBRA-like benefit Spouses/All Partners
Bereavement leave Spouses/All Partners
Supplemental life insurance Spouses/All Partners
Relocation assistance Spouses/All Partners
Adoption assistance Spouses/All Partners
Survivor pension benefits for the spouse/partner in event of employee's death Spouses/All Partners
Retiree healthcare benefits Spouses/All Partners
Employee discounts Spouses/All Partners

Transgender Benefits
Benefit Type (Year Enacted) Eligibility
Mental health counseling (2004) Non and transgender employees

Diversity Training
Topics Offered Required Attendees
Sexual Orientation Some employees required to attend
Gender Identity/Expression Some employees required to attend

GLBT advertising, sponsorship or philanthropy Y

Engages in corporate action that would undermine the goal of equal rights GLBT people N

GLBT Employee Group Contacts:
Mr. Charles Latovich
Diversity Communications Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Bank of America Corporate Center
100 N. Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28255
617-346-4932

National Pride Resource Group
Roman Arias
Email: [e-mail]
510-587-8100

* Data keys:
Y = Yes; N = No; P = Plan to offer; R = Rescinded; N/A = Not available; S = Only in some subsidiaries

These data represent the best efforts of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation to track laws and policies that relate to sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination, and workplace same-sex benefits. Because of the proprietary nature of human resource information and because there is no centralized place where laws and policies must be reported, some entities that have inclusive policies for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans may not appear. Also, while every effort is made to confirm the existence of these laws and policies, some may have been included in error. The information offered here is intended for educational purposes only. It does not constitute, and should not in any cases be regarded as or relied upon as, legal, or professional advice. If you require individualized legal advice, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation highly recommends that you consult an attorney.

We encourage readers with additions, corrections, questions or comments to contact: HRC WorkNet at [e-mail].

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Bank of America Corporation

BuyBlue.org's Rating:
Rating: Light Red - 39 %

BuyBlue.org's Position:
Bank of America currently has a 38% BuyBlue rating due to political contributions for the 2003-2004 election cycle. Bank of America executives contributed almost exclusively Republican during the last election cycle. Bank of America also has not one but three political action committees which donated $16,500 (58.00% Dem, 42.00% Rep), $25,500 (27.00% Dem, 73.00% Rep), and $1,036,319 (40.00% Dem, 60.00% Rep) respectively.

http://www.buyblue.org/detail.php?corpId=252