Deposit and Treasury Services for Political Committees, PACs, and Advocacy Groups
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. is a nationally chartered bank with extensive experience in political banking and campaign treasury management. We provide deposit and treasury solutions for a broad range of political organizations regulated by the Federal Election Commission (FEC), as well as tax-exempt advocacy groups engaged in political messaging and public affairs.
Our clients include:
- Authorized Committees (candidate campaign committees)
- Political Action Committees (PACs) including Corporate PACs and Trade Association PACs
- Super PACs (Independent Expenditure-Only Committees)
- Hybrid PACs
- Leadership PACs
- Joint Fundraising Committees (JFCs)
- National, State, and Local Party Committees
- Convention Committees and Host Committees
- Presidential Inaugural Committees
- Section 527 political organizations
- 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations engaged in issue advocacy
We understand the operational realities of political banking—compressed timelines, regulatory requirements, and reputational considerations. Committees and political organizations nationwide work with Chain Bridge for our continuity of service, specialized support, and long history of working with FEC-regulated organizations.
Streamlined Political 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 & Political Banking Solutions for FEC-Regulated Committees
Our treasury management platform is designed to assist political committees and advocacy organizations in implementing internal controls, managing team oversight, and enhancing financial transparency. These tools are intended to help clients align with operational practices referenced in FEC guidance related to risk mitigation, accurate reporting, and fund security.
Key Political Treasury Services
- ACH and wire origination with dual, triple, or quadruple authorization configurations
- Positive Pay safeguards for check and ACH disbursement monitoring
- Revenue-only account structures to support separation of receipts for disclosure purposes
- Campaign credit card issuance (secured or unsecured, based on eligibility)
- Image Cash Letter processing for high-volume check contributions—especially for committees working with caging firms
- Multi-user permissioning for approval workflows and transaction visibility
- QuickBooks® integration to support internal accounting processes
Our relationship officers work closely with campaign treasurers, compliance teams, and political finance professionals through each phase of the election cycle—including formation, active operations, and post-election transitions. Our objective is to provide service and infrastructure that may assist with internal oversight, reconciliations, and financial operations.
Custodial Accounts & Trust Services for Political Organizations
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. also facilitates the receipt of stock donations through custodial accounts administered by our Trust & Wealth Division. Our team can coordinate with brokerage firms and donors to help facilitate in-kind contributions of publicly traded or privately held securities.
Political clients may also engage the Trust & Wealth team for custodial account arrangements, strategic reserve management, or investment agency services—in accordance with applicable regulations.
Learn More
- Explore our Treasury Management page for details on our political banking and fraud prevention tools.
- Learn about our Banking for Corporate PACs page for specialized PAC services.
Ready to Begin?
If your political committee or advocacy organization is seeking deposit or treasury management services, we invite you to contact us. Our team is experienced in navigating the operational demands of political banking and can begin a conversation to understand your needs. Clients value our focus on disciplined service, operational readiness, and discretion in handling sensitive financial matters.
