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BankSafe™ Trained Seal from AARP


As part of the BankSafe program, financial organizations can apply to have AARP verify that at least 80% of their frontline staff successfully passed the BankSafe training and confirm that they have a financial-exploitation escalation reporting policy. Qualifying banks, credit unions and investment firms in good standing can apply to receive a seal from AARP, good for one year, recognizing their commitment to fighting exploitation.

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Program Benefits for Financial Organizations
 

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Display the BankSafe Trained Seal on a highly-visible page of their website (e.g. homepage, news, honors)

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Use the BankSafe Trained Seal in social media communications

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Be recognized in an AARP news release

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Have their organization's name showcased on AARP's website


Please see our AARP BankSafe Trained Seal Terms and Conditions for more information.


Showcase Your Commitment to Fighting Exploitation. Earn the BankSafe Trained Seal.
 

AARP qualifies financial organizations for the BankSafe Trained Seal on an annual basis. The use of the BankSafe Trained Seal is good for one year.
 

Financial organizations interested in earning the BankSafe Trained Seal or renewing their verification must meet the following qualifications:
 

  • Have at least 80% of frontline staff successfully pass the BankSafe training
  • Confirm they have a policy to report financial exploitation
  • Be in good standing with no active or recent major regulatory fines or consumer lawsuits
     

Applications are available annually, with the application window opening in early October. If your organization is interested in joining the fight to stop exploitation in its tracks, sign up for the AARP BankSafe training.