We’re helping vulnerable communities, including refugees and migrants, to improve their economic well-being and resilience with quality financial choices.
Around the world, more than 100 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes due to conflict, violence, and other disruptive events, according to the UN. Many families struggle to use formal financial systems — limiting their access to banking, migrant finance, and safe cross-border money transfer — as they work to rebuild their lives.
Accion works with financial institutions and fintech companies to expand financial inclusion for refugees and migrants. Through responsible refugee finance solutions — including bank accounts, savings, credit, insurance, and digital financial services — we help enable secure transactions, improve immigrant banking access, and support long-term economic well-being.
How we work
We aim to advance financial inclusion for refugees and migrants by working with financial institutions, fintechs, and other partners to expand access to responsible, affordable financial services. This work includes developing solutions such as savings, credit, insurance, and financial literacy programs that improve resilience and economic participation for displaced people.
122M+
Displacement remains at historic levels, with most refugees living in low- and middle-income countries
$690B
Cross-border money transfer is a critical lifeline for migrants and their families,
6.4%
The global average cost of sending $200 in remittances remained 6.4% in 2023, more than double the SDG target.
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