Organizations We Serve
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. supports a wide range of political committees and tax-exempt organizations operating under federal election and tax law.
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Authorized Committees
Federal candidate committees registered with the FEC.
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Political Action Committees (PACs)
Traditional separate segregated funds and nonconnected PACs.
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Super PACs
Independent expenditure-only committees.
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Hybrid & Leadership PACs
Multicandidate and officeholder-sponsored committees.
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Joint Fundraising Committees
Committees formed for cooperative fundraising under the FEC.
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Party Committees
National, state, and local party organizations.
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Convention & Host Committees
Committees organized for national party conventions and related events.
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Section 527 Organizations
Tax-exempt political organizations under IRC §527.
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Section 501(c)(4) Organizations
Tax-exempt social welfare organizations engaged in political activity.
Account Opening and Digital Onboarding
Chain Bridge relationship officers are authorized to open political committee accounts nationwide and coordinate closely with campaign teams. We offer digital onboarding and document collection tools that can help simplify account setup, particularly during committee formation or leadership transitions.
Treasury Management and Political Banking Solutions
Treasury Management is available to political committees and tax-exempt organizations as a structured digital environment for managing cash flow, payments, and reporting — with configurable permissions, multi-level approvals, and visibility across every payment channel.
ACH and Wire Origination
Originate domestic ACH and Fedwire® transactions, as well as international wires, with reusable templates and configurable approval tiers.
Positive Pay
Monitor check and ACH activity for discrepancies, with optional payee-name verification to reduce risk of unauthorized payments.
Revenue-Only Accounts
Segregated accounts that accept deposits but cannot originate outbound payments — useful for committees that want to isolate inbound contributions from disbursement activity.
Campaign Credit Cards
Commercial credit cards for committee operations, with controls and reporting suited to FEC-registered organizations.
Image Cash Letter (ICL) Processing
Reflect deposit activity from X9.37-formatted electronic check image files cleared through the Federal Reserve.
Multi-User Permissioning
Configurable user roles and dual-control approvals aligned with internal control and segregation-of-duties policies.
QuickBooks® Integration
Direct connection to QuickBooks for treasurer workflows, reconciliation, and reporting.
These tools are designed to support the operational discipline and reporting cadences that political committees and tax-exempt organizations must maintain.
Custodial Accounts and Trust Services
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. offers custodial and trust services through its Trust & Wealth Division for committees and tax-exempt organizations seeking to hold reserves or invest surplus funds under a fiduciary relationship.
These services may be appropriate for organizations with longer-dated funding cycles, reserve accounts, or governance structures that benefit from fiduciary oversight. Each relationship is structured in coordination with the organization’s legal and tax advisors.
Related Service
Treasury Management Services for Political Committees
Configurable digital banking with multi-level approvals, Positive Pay, and reporting designed for committees with high transaction volumes.
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Banking for Corporate PACs and Separate Segregated Funds
Dedicated solutions for separate segregated funds sponsored by corporations, labor organizations, and trade associations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I open a bank account for a political committee?
Contact Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. at politicalbanking@chainbridgebank.com. A relationship officer will coordinate the account opening process and advise on required documentation, which generally includes your committee’s Employer Identification Number (EIN), a copy of your FEC Statement of Organization (Form 1) or equivalent state filing, and identification for authorized signers. Chain Bridge opens political committee accounts nationwide.
What types of political organizations does Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. serve?
Chain Bridge provides deposit and treasury services for authorized committees (candidate campaigns), Political Action Committees (PACs), Super PACs, Hybrid PACs, Leadership PACs, Joint Fundraising Committees, national and state party committees, convention and host committees, Presidential Inaugural Committees, Section 527 organizations, and 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations engaged in issue advocacy.
What treasury management tools does Chain Bridge provide for political committees?
Chain Bridge’s Treasury Management platform for political committees includes ACH and wire origination with multi-level authorization (dual, triple, or quadruple), Positive Pay for check and ACH monitoring, revenue-only account structures, campaign credit card issuance, Image Cash Letter processing for high-volume check contributions, multi-user permissioning for approval workflows, and QuickBooks® integration.
Does Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. open political committee accounts nationwide?
Yes. Chain Bridge relationship officers are authorized to open political committee accounts for FEC-regulated organizations and advocacy groups nationwide. The Bank offers digital onboarding and document collection tools to simplify account setup.
Can political committees receive stock donations through Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.?
Chain Bridge facilitates the receipt of stock donations through custodial accounts administered by the Bank’s Trust and Wealth Division. The team coordinates with brokerage firms and donors to help facilitate in-kind contributions of publicly traded or privately held securities, in accordance with applicable regulations.
Does Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. provide banking for corporate and association PACs (separate segregated funds)?
Yes. Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. provides deposit, treasury management, and lending services for corporate and association PACs, including separate segregated funds (SSFs) registered with the FEC. For details, visit our Corporate PACs page.
How do I contact Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. about political committee banking?
Call the dedicated political banking line at (571) 899-6660 or email politicalbanking@chainbridgebank.com. Chain Bridge’s relationship team works with committees, treasurers, and political finance professionals nationwide. The Bank’s headquarters is at 1445-A Laughlin Avenue, McLean, Virginia 22101-5737.
Ready to Begin
The Political Banking Team welcomes inquiries from committees, treasurers, and counsel exploring banking relationships at Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
