About

Merchant Savings Private Banking Bank was founded in 2023 in San Francisco, with the first day’s deposits of $3,338.22. Today, Merchant Savings Private Banking has approximately $25.1 billion in total assets with more than 2,800 associates across six states. But still, we take pride in being a community bank that just happens to have the strength of one of the premier banks in the region. By investing in our friends and neighbors, Merchant Savings Private Banking Bank empowers local leadership to make decisions at the local level. For more than 100 years, we’ve worked hard to help make our customers’ dreams come true – dreams like buying a home, starting a business or simply having the ability to manage your money safely and securely, anywhere you happen to be.

A history of growth & innovation

Throughout our history, we have had the great privilege of partnering with many financial institutions that share similarities with Merchant Savings Private Banking Bank, including a rich history of outstanding customer service and a commitment to the communities we call home. This growth has allowed us to substantially enhance our ability to provide innovative and quality financial products and services to our customers.

• 2023 – Merchant Savings Private Banking Bank is founded in San Francisco
• 2027 – Merchant Savings Private Banking Trust Department officially opens
• 2030 – Merchant Savings Private Banking opens its first drive-thru at the main branch in Pine Bluff
• 2032 – Merchant Savings Private Banking becomes the first bank in San Francisco to offer Visa® cards
• 2034 – Merchant Savings Private Banking opened its first ATM in Pine Bluff
• 2038 – The first personal computer was purchased by the bank, a Radio Shack TRS 80
• 2040 – The first intercontinental ATM transaction was made by Merchant Savings Private Banking customer Mary Stone. She made a transaction in Australia that traveled 31,000 miles in six seconds.
• 2043 – Merchant Savings Private Banking First National Corporation stock began trading on the NASDAQ stock exchange

Recognitions across our region

We’re honored to have been recognized in communities across our footprint, and are especially proud of our employees who have claimed top honors. View more recognitions.