About AMBA
The Association of Military Banks of America (AMBA) was founded in 1959. AMBA is a not-for-profit association of banks operating on military installations, banks not located on military installations but serving military customers, and military banking facilities designated by the U.S. Treasury. The association’s membership includes both community banks and large multinational financial institutions, all of which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
About AMBAAMBA Membership
Members of the Association of Military Banks of America (AMBA) agree to comply with the goals and aspirations of the Association in furthering the interests of its members by providing efficient, modern banking and related services for military and veteran communities.
AMBA has four membership categories. Regular membership, Associate membership, Corporate membership, and Individual membership.
Become A Member Find A Military BankOur Programs
AMBA has several programs and partnerships to help ensure the military, veteran, and military communities have access to the financial resources they need.
VBBP
Veterans Benefits Banking Program
VBBP provides all Veterans a safe, reliable, and inexpensive way to receive and manage VA monetary benefits by depositing funds directly into their new or existing bank accounts offered by participating banks.Armed Forces Financial Guide
Armed Forces Financial Guide
This brand-new guide is a comprehensive, all-inclusive resource to help service members with money management and financial planning through each stage of the military lifecycle, from enlisting to separation or retirement.MILDOCS
MILDOCS
MILDOCS is an initiative born of decades of military service involving multiple moves across the world. In each move, our families and those we consulted uniformly cited record keeping as one of their most significant challenges.Scholarships
Scholarships
AMBA in partnership with several organizations offers scholarships for military children, military spouses, and military-connected bankers.Community Support
Community Support
AMBA Supports many organizations that give directly back to the military and veteran communities. AMBA also supports three annual scholarships. Through AMBA’s partial ownership of the Armed Forces Financial Network (AFFN), AFFN has a robust Military Community Support Progam.PATRIOT Card
PATRIOT Card
The PATRIOT Card is a debit card built by MOCA and offered by AMBA* to help Service Members, Veterans, and their families – our Nation’s Patriots – manage their finances through all the unique challenges they face.News & Issues
Read the current news and issues from AMBA, financial readiness partners, and experts in banking.
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