Varo was founded for the millions of Americans left behind by traditional banks. A bank that empowers people by giving access to products & services they actually need, and that actually help them. In times of domestic unrest, democracy in upheaval, and an ever-growing gap between the rich and the poor, Varo's new brand campaign was about anchoring the company's purpose and ambition within society as a whole.

“Democratized Dollars” by VARO showcases financial opportunity and inclusion for everybody. The launch phase of the "A bank for all of us" campaign reimagines money and puts modern American consumers at the very core of the ultimate symbol for money: money.

The campaign highlights the diversity inherent in our communities and features a range of American faces - front and center - on a reimagined $20 bill. The campaign signals Varo's support for a renewed push to put Harriet Tubman on the face of the $20, too. Next to TV-, print-, transit- and out-of-home-media Varo released an Instagram filter enabling anyone to put their face on the currency plus spreading the campaign visual on social media. Additionally, the campaign got featured on several hand painted murals activating potential customers in their neighborhoods.

The momentum of the "Democratized Dollars" case perfectly reflected the zeitgeist in the USA: a high level of support for the Varo campaign led to high access rates to the website and significantly increased first-time contract signings by 146%.

Varo - Democratized Dollars

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