(Columbia, SC) — Optus Bank, one of the nation’s few Black-owned Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) and a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), is proud to celebrate its 104th anniversary of service and innovation in community banking. In honor of this historic milestone, the bank has launched a newly redesigned website and introduced a new High-Yield Savings Deposit Campaign to help customers grow their savings while supporting economic empowerment.
A Legacy of Purpose Since 1921
Originally founded as Victory Savings Bank by visionary African American leaders in 1921, Optus Bank was created to provide equitable access to financial services for those systemically excluded. Over the years, the bank evolved—becoming South Carolina Community Bank and, since 2019, operating under the name Optus Bank—while staying true to its mission:
“To help transform lives by focusing on communities that are underserved and systemically disadvantaged in accessing credit, capital, and financial services to gain social and economic mobility.”
Today, that legacy continues as the bank remains committed to economic inclusion, community development, and generational wealth-building.
New High-Yield Savings Deposit Campaign
Optus Bank’s new High-Yield Savings Deposit Campaign offers customers a chance to earn competitive interest rates while banking with an institution dedicated to reinvesting in local communities. The product is designed for savers who want flexibility and growth, and details are now available across Optus Bank’s branches and digital platforms.
Revitalized Website Now Live
The bank has also unveiled a modernized, user-friendly website to enhance its digital experience. Key new features include:
- Clean, responsive design with streamlined navigation
- Enhanced online banking tools for ease and security
- Mobile-optimized functionality for banking on the go
- Dedicated sections highlighting the bank’s community impact, financial literacy programs, and career opportunities
Visit the new site at www.optus.bank to explore all available services and community resources.
For more information, visit www.optus.bank or stop by one of their Columbia branches at:
