"When they don't see a financial institution or a bank, [they] tend to say, 'There's no avenue for me this way.
Of 18- to 29-year-olds, 11% are living without a bank account, compared to 9% of 30- to 44-year-olds, 5% of 45- to 59-year-olds and 2% of people 60 and older, according to the Federal Reserve.
People without bank accounts might also turn to check cashing services or consider payday loans, especially if they're the only brick-and-mortar financial services in their neighborhood.
The Community Financial Services Association of America, which represents payday lenders, did not respond to a request for comment.
"They're going out into the community, they're promoting their services into the community, they're creating programs specifically for the community," he said.
Persons:
Sean Gladwell, Wole Coaxum, Joe Lugo, Lugo, that's, Darrin Williams, Williams, Harris, Winnie Sun, It's, Sun, Preston Duppins, Duppins, They're
Organizations:
Federal Reserve, Southern Bancorp, Inc, Finance, Sun, Wealth Partners, CNBC, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, American Fintech Council, Wealth Management, Community Financial Services Association of America, Chamber, Commerce
Locations:
Clearwater , Florida, U.S, Irvine , California, Florida, Lugo, Pinellas County