Banks in Missouri
Missouri has a large number of small banks and a conservative banking culture, with solid coverage across both urban and rural areas.
How to use this page. Information is compiled from state banking departments, the FDIC and the NCUA. Banking rules and product availability change — always confirm details with the bank itself before acting. This is educational information, not a recommendation of any provider.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| Capital | Jefferson City |
| Region | Midwest |
| State regulator | Missouri Division of Finance |
| Deposit protection | 250,000 USD per depositor, per insured bank (FDIC) or credit union (NCUA) |
| Identity needed | SSN or ITIN, plus government photo ID |
Banks based in or prominent in Missouri
These institutions have a meaningful presence in the state, whether headquartered there or operating a substantial branch network.
Commerce Bank
State presence
A US regional bank headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and the principal subsidiary of Commerce Bancshares. It is FDIC insured. Commerce operates branches across Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Oklahoma and Colorado, with a mix of consumer banking, commercial lending and a well-established wealth management and trust business. Our directory indexes it under Kansas and Missouri. Deposits are protected up to 250,000 USD per depositor, per insured bank through the FDIC.
UMB Bank
State presence
UMB Bank is a commercial bank in the United States. Our directory records its head office in Missouri. Deposits are protected up to 250,000 USD per depositor, per insured bank through the FDIC. It operates as a commercial bank, taking deposits and lending to consumers and businesses. It is supervised by Missouri Division of Finance at state level and by the federal banking agencies, and it is FDIC insured.
Enterprise Bank
State presence
Enterprise Bank is a commercial bank in the United States. Our directory records its head office in Missouri. It operates as a commercial bank, taking deposits and lending to consumers and businesses. It is supervised by Missouri Division of Finance at state level and by the federal banking agencies, and it is FDIC insured. Deposits are protected up to 250,000 USD per depositor, per insured bank through the FDIC.
Arvest Bank
State presence
A US regional bank headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and part of the Walton family holding company. It is FDIC insured. Arvest operates a dense branch network across Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas, and is notable for running one of the largest branch footprints relative to its asset size in the American market. Our directory indexes it under Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.
Credit unions in Missouri
Credit unions are member-owned and not-for-profit, which usually means higher savings rates and lower fees. Membership eligibility varies, so check before applying.
CommunityAmerica Credit Union
Credit union
CommunityAmerica Credit Union is a credit union operating in the United States. Federally insured credit unions are supervised by the National Credit Union Administration. Member deposits are protected up to 250,000 USD per member, per insured credit union through the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUA). Our directory indexes it under Missouri. It is owned by its members rather than by outside shareholders, so earnings are returned to members through rates, fees or dividends.
Together Credit Union
Credit union
Together Credit Union is a credit union operating in the United States. It is owned by its members rather than by outside shareholders, so earnings are returned to members through rates, fees or dividends. Federally insured credit unions are supervised by the National Credit Union Administration. Member deposits are protected up to 250,000 USD per member, per insured credit union through the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUA). Our directory indexes it under Missouri.
Available in Missouri from anywhere
National banks and digital banks operate in every state, so your location does not restrict access to them.
National banks
Chase
National bank
The consumer and commercial banking division of JPMorgan Chase, headquartered in New York City. It is the largest US bank by assets, holds a national charter supervised by the OCC, and is FDIC insured. Chase runs one of the widest branch networks in the country and offers current accounts, savings, credit cards, mortgages and business banking under one brand.
Bank of America
National bank
One of the largest banks in the United States by assets, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. It holds a national charter supervised by the OCC and is FDIC insured. The bank covers consumer and small-business banking, mortgage lending, wealth management through Merrill, and corporate and investment banking. It operates a nationwide branch network and one of the largest US mobile banking platforms.
Wells Fargo
National bank
One of the largest US banks by assets, headquartered in San Francisco, California. It holds a national charter supervised by the OCC and is FDIC insured. Wells Fargo is one of the few American banks with a genuinely coast-to-coast branch network, and combines consumer banking, mortgages, auto lending, wealth management and commercial banking. It has operated under regulatory consent orders since 2016.
Citibank
National bank
The consumer banking arm of Citigroup, headquartered in New York City. It holds a national bank charter supervised by the OCC and is FDIC insured. Unlike the other national banks, Citibank concentrates its US retail branches in a limited number of metropolitan areas, while its parent operates a much broader institutional and cross-border banking franchise.
Capital One
National bank
A US bank holding company headquartered in McLean, Virginia, best known for credit cards and consumer lending. It holds a national bank charter supervised by the OCC and is FDIC insured. Capital One runs a smaller branch network than the traditional national banks and has built its model around data-driven underwriting and digital servicing. It also operates a sizeable auto lending business.
Digital banks
Chime
Digital
A US financial technology company, not a bank. Chime is headquartered in San Francisco and provides current accounts and a secured credit-building card through partner institutions — historically The Bancorp Bank and Stride Bank — which hold the deposits and provide FDIC insurance. Because Chime is not chartered, protection depends on the partner bank, and that distinction matters when comparing it with a chartered digital bank.
SoFi
Digital
A US digital financial services company headquartered in San Francisco. Its banking subsidiary, SoFi Bank, holds a national bank charter granted in 2022 and is FDIC insured, which lets it take deposits directly rather than routing them through a partner. SoFi began in student loan refinancing and now offers current accounts, savings, personal loans, investing and brokerage within one app.
Ally Bank
Digital
The online-only banking subsidiary of Ally Financial, headquartered in Sandy, Utah, with its parent based in Detroit. Ally Bank holds a US bank charter and is FDIC insured, but runs no branches — deposits and servicing are handled online, by app and by telephone. It is best known for competitive high-yield savings accounts and for charging no monthly maintenance fees on its main accounts.
Discover
Digital
A US consumer bank headquartered in Greenwood, Delaware, historically best known for its credit card franchise and for pioneering cash-back rewards. It offers online savings accounts, certificates of deposit and personal loans with no branch network. Discover Bank is FDIC insured. The business was acquired by Capital One in 2025, so its branding and product line are in the process of being folded into the larger group.
Varo
Digital
A US digital bank headquartered in San Francisco. Varo Bank received a national bank charter in 2020, becoming the first US consumer fintech to obtain one, and deposits are FDIC insured. It offers a fee-light current account and savings product, with no branch network and no minimum balance requirement. The charter means Varo takes deposits directly rather than relying on a partner bank.
Opening a bank account in Missouri
The process is similar across the country, but the documents you need are strict. Work through these in order.
- 1Provide a Missouri driver licence or state ID.
- 2Supply your SSN or ITIN.
- 3Give a Missouri residential address.
- 4Apply online or in branch.
- 5Fund the account.
Missouri banking rules worth knowing
- The Missouri Division of Finance supervises state-chartered banks.
- Missouri has a statutory interest rate ceiling for certain consumer loans (Missouri's maximum lawful rate).
- Missouri enforces a dormant account escheat rule after five years.
Other things to keep in mind
- Missouri's escheat period is five years for most accounts.
- St. Louis and Kansas City both have deep local banking competition.
- Federally insured by the NCUA up to 250,000 USD per member, separate from FDIC coverage.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources and verification
The regulatory details on this page come from the bodies that publish them, not from secondary summaries. Each was checked in September 2026.
- Missouri Division of Finance — supervisor for state-chartered banks in Missouri
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) — deposit protection for insured banks, 250,000 USD per depositor
- National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) — deposit protection for federally insured credit unions, 250,000 USD per depositor
- Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) — supervisor for nationally chartered banks
Banking rules and product availability change. Always confirm details with the institution itself before acting. This page is educational information, not a recommendation of any provider. Last reviewed: September 2026.
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