News & Stories

January 2025

Southern California Wildfire Impact & Response

Over the past week, we have witnessed the mass devastation caused by the wildfires burning in Los Angeles. We hope you and your loved ones are safe. Hanmi Bank has grown with Los Angeles over the past four decades and we are truly saddened by these events. Our thoughts go out to all who have been affected.

We are here to help.

This is a challenging time for so many and we want to remind you that Hanmi Bank is here for you as a trusted resource. We stand ready to offer assistance to help you navigate next steps.

Here are some resources to help during these difficult times: 

• Call Us: Please contact our customer call center at 855-773-8778 or reach out to your relationship manager with questions/concerns. 
• Visit Us: You can visit one of our local branches to talk to our representatives. Please visit our website to locate a branch near you.
• Bank Online: Our online and mobile banking platform offers various ways to conduct banking online, including check account transactions, making a deposit, and sending/receiving funds. Please visit our mobile and online banking page to learn more.¹

We hope you and your loved ones continue to stay safe.

Sincerely,

Anthony Kim
Senior Executive Vice President
Hanmi Bank

Beware of Disaster Scams During natural disasters, scammers often attempt to take advantage of people who are vulnerable. Scammers may pose as disaster aid workers, relatives, or contractors. They may try to obtain money or personal information through fraud or identity theft. Visit our Disaster Scams page to learn more about how to avoid disaster scams.

Resources for SoCal Wildfire Victims There are also other organizations ready to assist those in need of help. Reach out to FEMA to learn about the support available for affected communities. The American Red Cross also offers valuable information and helpful resources. Visit our SoCal Wildfire Resource page for more information including evacuation shelters.

¹ Certain verifications and restrictions may apply, including data rates and verification of mobile check deposit when using mobile banking.