Why Bank With Us

Top 10 Reasons to Bank at First Bank & Trust

  1. We Put Community First
    No one does more for your community—no one.
  2. Affordable Pricing
    The lowest service charges in the area—and we reimburse those nasty ATM surcharges imposed by other banks.*
  3. Best Customer Service in the Business
    It speaks for itself—ask your friends, or come visit us.
  4. Strong Capital Base
    Bauer Financial, Inc., the nation’s leading independent bank rating and research firm, recognized First Bank & Trust with its highest 5 Star rating—one of only two north suburban banks to be acknowledged for its strong financial condition!
  5. High-Quality Loan Portfolio
    No subprime loans—never did, never will.
  6. Real People Answer Our Phones
    No automated answering systems, just friendly, experienced people.
  7. Outstanding Technology
    From online banking to the latest innovations in financial systems, we provide our customers with the best.
  8. Full Service
    We can be your trusted advisor for commercial and retail banking, trust services and investment management advice.
  9. Fast Decisions
    All approvals regarding your banking are made quickly, right here, by local managers—not in New York, not in Lake Forest, not in Charlotte and certainly not in Montreal.
  10. We Put Community First
    Everything we do begins and ends with community.

*The surcharge is waived for up to 8 transactions per monthly statement period.

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